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EP2305357A1 - Gripping handle for ski or walking stick - Google Patents

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EP2305357A1
EP2305357A1 EP10009498A EP10009498A EP2305357A1 EP 2305357 A1 EP2305357 A1 EP 2305357A1 EP 10009498 A EP10009498 A EP 10009498A EP 10009498 A EP10009498 A EP 10009498A EP 2305357 A1 EP2305357 A1 EP 2305357A1
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Gilles Renaud-Goud
Stéphane Latruffe
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C11/00—Accessories for skiing or snowboarding
    • A63C11/22—Ski-sticks
    • A63C11/222—Ski-stick handles or hand-straps
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
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    • A45B9/02—Handles or heads
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C11/00—Accessories for skiing or snowboarding
    • A63C11/22—Ski-sticks
    • A63C11/222—Ski-stick handles or hand-straps
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  • the invention relates to ski poles or walking sticks, and in particular the grip handles attached to the upper part of such stick.
  • the handle In a ski or walking stick, the handle is generally provided with a strap forming a closed loop which it is secured.
  • This strap called a strap, allows the skier to slide his hand in the loop to avoid losing the stick when he releases the handle.
  • the strap also improves the transmission of support efforts of the skier on the stick, which is particularly advantageous for the practice of the stride, cross-country skiing or Nordic walking (called "Nordic walking” in English language), both winter sports and summer activities.
  • the wrist strap also allows a transmission of support forces for a longer duration, even after a user has released the handle.
  • the patent FR2795334 presents a cross-country ski pole intended to improve the support of the skier on the stick.
  • the handle is provided with a thumb rest to optimize the transmission of effort between the skier's hand and the stick.
  • the support also improves the grip and the contact between the hand and the handle.
  • the support is protruding from a transverse face of the handle.
  • the support is integrally formed by molding the handle according to a rounded tile shape.
  • the upper face of the support conforms to the shape of the thumb while the lower face of this support allows insertion without hindrance of an index finger.
  • a handle that is quite suitable for a given user and user may be unsuitable for another use or user.
  • the same user may find himself obliged to use different sticks for a hike or a cross-country ski trail.
  • the same user may even find himself obliged to use different poles depending on the snow conditions or race conditions of a cross-country ski course.
  • Different users will also be able to adapt more or less well to the ergonomics of the handle and the support. So, a child may find that a handle designed for an adult causes pain in the support of the thumb.
  • the invention aims to solve one or more of these disadvantages.
  • the invention thus relates to a gripping handle intended to be fixed to the end of an outdoor activity stick, comprising a body and a support member integral with the body and projecting from a transverse wall of the body, support member being arranged to receive the thumb support of a user holding the handle.
  • the support member comprises means for selectively allowing to modify and lock its position relative to the body.
  • the handle is configured to allow the displacement of the support member in a vertical direction, a transverse direction and / or around an axis transverse to the body, said means for locking the position of the support member relative to the body after a displacement.
  • the support member can selectively slide vertically in a groove in the body.
  • the body comprises a location suitable for fixing a strap, the support member being able to selectively slide to a distance of between 15 and 25 mm from said location.
  • the support member is fixed to the body by means of an eccentric shaft, the rotation of the eccentric shaft inducing a displacement of the support member relative to the body.
  • the handle comprises a screw holding the support member secured to the handle, loosening or tightening the screw selectively to modify or lock the position of the support member relative to the body.
  • the support member comprises a contact face with the thumb of the user, this face being made of thermoformable material in the presence of the thumb of the user.
  • the support member is removably attached to the body.
  • the handle is provided with at least one other support member disengaged from the handle and having a shape distinct from the support member already removably attached to the handle, the other body support is also likely to be removably attached to the body.
  • the handle comprises in its lower part an orifice for the insertion and fixing of a stick tube.
  • the invention also relates to a support stick for outdoor activity, comprising a handle as described above fixed at its upper end.
  • the invention provides a handle that can be attached to a stick for outdoor activity.
  • the handle has a body and a support member secured to the body.
  • the support member protrudes from a transverse wall of the body and is arranged to receive the thumb support of a user holding the handle.
  • the support member comprises means for selectively allowing to modify and lock its position relative to the body. By this is meant that the support member can sequentially be placed in an adjustment mode where its position is modifiable relative to the body, and in a locking mode where its position is immobilized relative to the body.
  • the invention makes it easy to modify the handle to make the use of the stick optimal in different uses or conditions of exercise.
  • the invention also makes it easy to modify the geometry of the handle to make it optimally usable for different users.
  • the invention can be implemented at a very low manufacturing cost, the same body model that can lead to ergonomics very different in use.
  • the Figures 1 to 4 are a handle 1.
  • the handle 1 is in the form of a substantially cylindrical body 2 comprising a peripheral wall.
  • the handle 1 comprises a support member 4 projecting laterally from one of its transverse faces.
  • the support member 4 comprises on the one hand a bearing portion 41 and on the other hand an attachment portion 42.
  • the attachment portion 42 is housed inside the body 2, while the portion of support is projecting relative to a transverse face of the body 2.
  • his thumb is placed on the support portion 41.
  • the support portion 41 forms an additional means of transmission axial forces on the stick 3 when the hand is closed in a natural position on the body 2.
  • the portion 41 extends transversely along the Y axis, perpendicularly to the transverse face of the body 2.
  • the bearing portion 41 has an upper face 411 having substantially a rounded tile shape. The curve of this face 411 is oriented upwards so as to match the shape of the thumb of the user when the hand is closed on the body 2.
  • the bearing portion 41 also has a lower face 412 also having a shape rounded tile. When the hand of the user is closed on the handle, the index of the latter can thus slip under the support member 41 vis-à-vis the lower face 412, which corresponds substantially to the natural position of a closed fist, as shown in figure 5 .
  • the body 2 has a rear face provided with a support zone P configured for the palm of the hand of the user.
  • the bearing zone P has a convexity of shape and dimensions intended to fit ergonomically in the palm of the hand of the user when his thumb is in contact with the bearing portion 41.
  • the body 2 also presents a front face provided with a support zone D configured for the fingers of the user.
  • the body 2 has an opening 21 placed above the bearing zone P. This opening 21 is a location for attaching a strap, as will be detailed later.
  • the body 2 has an orifice 22 at its upper end. This orifice 22 extends substantially vertically inside the body 2, until the opening 21 is joined.
  • the orifice 22 is intended to house a locking member 5 of the strap, an example of which is detailed below.
  • the body 2 presents in a manner known per se an orifice 24 at its lower end. This orifice 24 extends substantially vertically inside the body 2, in order to receive and fix the tube of a stick 3.
  • the fixing portion 42 is rotatably mounted in a bore of the body 2 around a Y direction axis.
  • a screw 91 By tightening or loosening a screw 91, the user can selectively immobilize or release a rotation of the fastening portion. in the bore of the body 2.
  • the screw 91 engages a thread in the fastening portion 42 to effect proper tightening. The user can thus selectively adjust and immobilize the rotational position of the support member 4 to adapt it to a desired ergonomics.
  • the Figures 6 and 7 illustrate a second embodiment of a handle 1.
  • This embodiment of the handle 1 ensures an adjustment of the position of the support member 4 in the vertical direction Z.
  • the body 4 is slidably mounted along the axis Z in a groove 23 formed in the body 2.
  • the support member 4 is held in position relative to the body 2 by means of an eccentric shaft 43.
  • the eccentric shaft 43 is rotatably mounted about the Y axis relative to the body 2.
  • the rotational position of the eccentric shaft 43 may selectively be locked or released by action on an opposite, non-illustrated screw.
  • the eccentric shaft 43 has a circular head offset from its axis of rotation. The circular head is in abutment on the one hand against the bearing portion 41 and against a lower abutment of the support member 4.
  • the position of the member of support along the axis Z can be modified by sliding the support member 4 in the groove 23.
  • the Figures 8 and 9 illustrate a third embodiment of a handle 1.
  • This embodiment of the handle 1 ensures an adjustment of the position of the support member 4 both in rotation about the Y axis and in translation along the axis Z.
  • the fixing portion 42 is slidably mounted in a groove 23.
  • a screw 91 flush with the transverse face opposite the support member 4 allows to selectively immobilize or release the position of the support member 4 according to its clamping.
  • the screw 91 is slidably mounted along the axis Z with respect to the body 2.
  • the Figures 10 and 11 illustrate a fourth embodiment of a handle 1.
  • the support member 4 is removable to allow the introduction of a shim 26 of appropriate size.
  • the shim 26 serves to shift the support member 4 in the direction Y.
  • the shim 26 is interposed between the fixing portion 42 and a face of a bore housing it.
  • the fixing portion 42 may have a threaded bore 44 in which the threaded rod 27 of a screw is screwed. Clamping via this threaded rod 27 serves firstly to immobilize the support member 4 in translation along the axis Y, and secondly to immobilize the support member 4 in rotation around the Y axis after adjustment.
  • a washer of strong adhesion may be interposed between the fixing portion 42 and its housing in the body 2, to promote the maintenance of the setting of the position of the support member 4. It is also conceivable that the junction between the bearing portion 41 and the fixing portion 42 has a certain flexibility, in order to have a spring effect during a support of the thumb on the support member 4.
  • the bearing portion 41 has a distance of about 20 mm with the opening 21 for fixing the strap 7. This distance will advantageously be between 15 and 25 mm, this distance being adjustable according to certain detailed embodiments later. Such a distance is optimal for thrust transmission for the majority of users.
  • the support member 4 is advantageously removably attached to the body 2.
  • a fastener advantageously makes it possible to replace the support member by a filling pad flush with the transverse face (search for a lack of support by the thumb), or by a support member having a different shape, for example to adapt to other conditions of use.
  • the support portion 41 has an upper face shaped rounded tile. This form is particularly suitable for fitting a thumb rest.
  • This bearing portion 41 has a relatively small width and length. A reduced width easily allows the lateral passage of the thumb of the user when the release of the handle at the end of thrust, for example for cross-country skiing. A shorter length avoids pressing the palm of the hand.
  • Such a support member 4 may be particularly suitable for recreational use (privilege comfort over performance) or for a relatively undulating ski trail.
  • the Figures 12 and 13 represent a handle 1 provided with a support member of another type.
  • the support member 4 has a bearing portion 41 both wider and extending much lower and towards the palm relative to the body 2.
  • Such a form of the support member 4 allows exert a pushing force with the palm of the hand 6, zone of the hand having a very developed musculature.
  • Such a shape may be favored for example for a cross-country race having a significant proportion of climb, inducing significant thrust forces on the stick.
  • the figure 14 is a sectional view of another variant of a support member 4.
  • the bearing portion 41 may have a width and a length of intermediate dimensions between those variants of figures 1 and 12 .
  • the support portion 41 has a contact surface 411 for the thumb of the user made of thermoformable material.
  • This material is thermoformable in the presence of the thumb of the user, that is to say that this material can be shaped at temperatures not likely to injure the user.
  • Thermoformable material advantageously has a melting temperature of less than 100 ° C., preferably less than 80 ° C., or even less than 65 ° C.
  • the thermoformable material may be a polymer based on caprolactone or caprolactane.
  • thermoformable material is in particular distributed under the trade name "CAPA 6500".
  • a thermoformable material may also be included as an additive in another thermoformable material having a higher softening temperature, in order to lower this softening temperature.
  • the lower face 412 can support the contact face 411 and be formed of a material having a softening temperature higher than that of the contact face 411.
  • a thermal protection film may be interposed between the face 411 in the softened state and the thumb of the user during thermoforming.
  • the face 411 may be softened by any appropriate heating means.
  • Supporting organs dedicated to the hands of children may in particular be made with smaller dimensions.
  • Support organs 4 dedicated to female morphologies may have a smaller width.
  • Different support members 4 can thus be mounted on the same handle 1, thus avoiding having different sticks for different uses or users.
  • the handle 1 can be diffused in the form of a kit provided with removable support members 4 and of different shapes, for example including an assortment of the supports as illustrated in the preceding figures, as well as a filling pad intended to flush the body 2.
  • the figure 16 is a perspective view of an example of strap 7 that can be secured to the body 2 of the handle 1.
  • the strap 7 has a fastening tongue 71 to be inserted into the opening 21 to be secured to the handle 1.
  • the fastening tongue 71 has an orifice 72 in its middle part.
  • the strap 7 comprises a retaining element 73 fixed to the fastening tongue 71.
  • This retaining element 73 forms a loop intended to grip the wrist of a user.
  • the retainer 73 also defines a plurality of apertures for the user's hand, thumb and palm, respectively.
  • the figure 17 represents a variant of strap 7 worn by a user.
  • the hand 6 of the user passes through the main opening of the strap 7.
  • the strap 7 is provided with an adjustment strap 74 the size of this main opening, to grip the wrist of the user so adequate.
  • the figure 15 is an example of how to attach such a strap 7 to the handle 1.
  • a locking member 5 is inserted into the orifice 22.
  • the locking member 5 is movable relative to the body 2 in the direction Z.
  • L locking member 5 comprises a locking stud 55.
  • the locking member 5 comprises an opening 52 for the insertion of a strip, such as the strip 56 illustrated in FIG. figure 5 .
  • This opening 52 is surmounted by a bar 51 for retaining the strip 56.
  • the strip 56 may enclose by any appropriate means the bar 51, for example by a seam.
  • the strip 56 allows the user to exert an upward effort, so as to remove the bar 51 from the orifice 22. By such movement, the user raises the locking pin 55 to a position where the fixing tongue 71 is no longer retained. The strap 7 is then disengaged from the handle 1.
  • the locking member 5 further comprises holding means in the locking position or unlocking.
  • the locking member 5 In the intermediate portion between the opening 52 and the unlocking stud 55, the locking member 5 has a groove 53 traversed by a pin 90.
  • This pin 90 can be made in the form of a metal shaft fitted in the Y direction in the body 2.
  • This intermediate portion of the locking member 5 has a zone 54 thinned and forming a narrowing of the groove 53. The thinning facilitates the elastic deformation of this zone 54.
  • the pin 90 elastically deforms the thinned zone to cross it. Once the thinned zone 54 has been crossed, the latter elastically returns to position to reform the narrowing of the groove 53. Since the pin 90 can not move freely in the groove 53 without the intervention of the user, it is prevented that the lock 5 accidentally toggles between the locking and unlocking positions.
  • handles illustrated are designed to automatically mate with a strap through a locking member having a stud penetrating into a tongue, it is understood that the invention applies to all types of handle, for example a handle whose strap straps are simply wedged by a wedge, but also a handle devoid of strap.
  • the handle 1 can be mounted on a stick 3 for a winter sport or on a stick for summer activities, such as Nordic walking or trail running (English trail running).

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The handle (1) has a support member (4) affixed to a body and projecting from a transverse wall of cylindrical body (2). The support member is arranged for receiving a support of thumb of a user holding the handle. The support member includes a modifying and locking unit for selectively modifying and locking a position of the support member with respect to the body. The support member vertically slides in a groove (23) arranged in the body. The body includes an opening (21) adapted for attachment of wrist-strap.

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L'invention concerne les bâtons de ski ou des bâtons de marche, et en particulier les poignées de préhension fixée sur la partie supérieure de tel bâton.The invention relates to ski poles or walking sticks, and in particular the grip handles attached to the upper part of such stick.

Dans un bâton de ski ou de marche, la poignée de préhension est généralement munie d'une sangle formant une boucle fermée dont elle est solidaire. Cette sangle, appelée dragonne, permet au skieur de glisser sa main dans la boucle pour éviter de perdre le bâton lorsqu'il relâche la poignée. La dragonne permet également d'améliorer la transmission des efforts d'appui du skieur sur le bâton, ce qui s'avère particulièrement avantageux pour la pratique de la foulée, du ski de fond ou de la marche nordique (appelé « nordic walking » en langue anglaise), soit aussi bien des sports d'hiver que des activités d'été. La dragonne permet également une transmission des efforts d'appui pendant une durée plus longue, même après qu'un utilisateur ait relâché la poignée.In a ski or walking stick, the handle is generally provided with a strap forming a closed loop which it is secured. This strap, called a strap, allows the skier to slide his hand in the loop to avoid losing the stick when he releases the handle. The strap also improves the transmission of support efforts of the skier on the stick, which is particularly advantageous for the practice of the stride, cross-country skiing or Nordic walking (called "Nordic walking" in English language), both winter sports and summer activities. The wrist strap also allows a transmission of support forces for a longer duration, even after a user has released the handle.

Le brevet FR2795334 présente un bâton de ski de fond destiné à améliorer les appuis du skieur sur le bâton. La poignée est munie d'un appui pour le pouce afin d'optimiser la transmission des efforts entre la main du skieur et le bâton. L'appui améliore également la préhension et le contact entre la main et la poignée. L'appui est saillant depuis une face transversale de la poignée. L'appui est formé monobloc par moulage de la poignée selon une forme de tuile arrondie. La face supérieure de l'appui épouse la forme du pouce tandis que la face inférieure de cet appui permet l'insertion sans gêne d'un index.The patent FR2795334 presents a cross-country ski pole intended to improve the support of the skier on the stick. The handle is provided with a thumb rest to optimize the transmission of effort between the skier's hand and the stick. The support also improves the grip and the contact between the hand and the handle. The support is protruding from a transverse face of the handle. The support is integrally formed by molding the handle according to a rounded tile shape. The upper face of the support conforms to the shape of the thumb while the lower face of this support allows insertion without hindrance of an index finger.

Lors de la pratique du ski de fond, une contraction permanente des muscles de la main lors des appuis peut conduire à l'apparition de courbatures ou de douleurs musculaires. Ainsi, un certain nombre de compétiteurs relâchent la poignée du bâton à la fin de la poussée pour détendre les muscles des mains et des avant-bras. La dragonne est utilisée pour continuer brièvement à transmettre des efforts d'appui après le relâchement. Le bâton est alors retenu par la dragonne, ce qui permet en outre à l'utilisateur de rapidement saisir la poignée et de placer son pouce sur l'appui approprié pour la poussée suivante.When cross-country skiing, a permanent contraction of the muscles of the hand during the support can lead to the appearance of muscle soreness or pain. Thus, a number of competitors release the handle of the stick at the end of the push to relax the muscles of the hands and forearms. The strap is used to briefly continue to transmit support efforts after release. The stick is then held by the strap, which further allows the user to quickly grasp the handle and place his thumb on the appropriate support for the next push.

Du fait de contraintes d'utilisation différentes, une poignée convenant tout à fait pour une utilisation et un utilisateur donné peut s'avérer inadaptée pour une autre utilisation ou un autre utilisateur. Ainsi, un même utilisateur pourra se retrouver dans l'obligation d'utiliser des bâtons différents pour une randonnée pédestre ou un parcours de ski de fond. Un même utilisateur pourra même se retrouver dans l'obligation d'utiliser des bâtons différents en fonction des conditions de neige ou de course d'un parcours de ski de fond. Différents utilisateurs pourront également s'adapter plus ou moins bien à l'ergonomie de la poignée et de l'appui. Ainsi, un enfant pourra constater qu'une poignée conçue pour un adulte génère des douleurs au niveau de l'appui du pouce.Due to different usage constraints, a handle that is quite suitable for a given user and user may be unsuitable for another use or user. Thus, the same user may find himself obliged to use different sticks for a hike or a cross-country ski trail. The same user may even find himself obliged to use different poles depending on the snow conditions or race conditions of a cross-country ski course. Different users will also be able to adapt more or less well to the ergonomics of the handle and the support. So, a child may find that a handle designed for an adult causes pain in the support of the thumb.

L'invention vise à résoudre un ou plusieurs de ces inconvénients. L'invention porte ainsi sur une poignée de préhension destinée à être fixée à l'extrémité d'un bâton pour activité de plein air, comprenant un corps et un organe d'appui solidaire du corps et saillant depuis une paroi transversale du corps, l'organe d'appui étant disposé pour recevoir l'appui du pouce d'un utilisateur tenant la poignée. L'organe d'appui comprend des moyens pour permettre sélectivement de modifier et verrouiller sa position par rapport au corps.The invention aims to solve one or more of these disadvantages. The invention thus relates to a gripping handle intended to be fixed to the end of an outdoor activity stick, comprising a body and a support member integral with the body and projecting from a transverse wall of the body, support member being arranged to receive the thumb support of a user holding the handle. The support member comprises means for selectively allowing to modify and lock its position relative to the body.

Selon une variante, la poignée est configurée pour permettre le déplacement de l'organe d'appui selon une direction verticale, une direction transversale et/ou autour d'un axe transversal par rapport au corps, lesdits moyens permettant de verrouiller la position de l'organe d'appui par rapport au corps après un déplacement.According to a variant, the handle is configured to allow the displacement of the support member in a vertical direction, a transverse direction and / or around an axis transverse to the body, said means for locking the position of the support member relative to the body after a displacement.

Selon encore une variante, l'organe d'appui peut sélectivement coulisser verticalement dans une rainure ménagée dans le corps.According to another variant, the support member can selectively slide vertically in a groove in the body.

Selon une autre variante, le corps comprend un emplacement adapté pour la fixation d'une dragonne, l'organe d'appui pouvant sélectivement coulisser jusqu'à une distance comprise entre 15 et 25 mm dudit emplacement.According to another variant, the body comprises a location suitable for fixing a strap, the support member being able to selectively slide to a distance of between 15 and 25 mm from said location.

Selon une autre variante, l'organe d'appui est fixé au corps par l'intermédiaire d'un arbre à excentrique, la rotation de l'arbre à excentrique induisant un déplacement de l'organe d'appui par rapport au corps.According to another variant, the support member is fixed to the body by means of an eccentric shaft, the rotation of the eccentric shaft inducing a displacement of the support member relative to the body.

Selon encore une autre variante, la poignée comprend une vis maintenant l'organe d'appui solidaire de la poignée, le desserrage ou le serrage de la vis permettant sélectivement de modifier ou de verrouiller la position de l'organe d'appui par rapport au corps.According to yet another variant, the handle comprises a screw holding the support member secured to the handle, loosening or tightening the screw selectively to modify or lock the position of the support member relative to the body.

Selon une autre variante, l'organe d'appui comprend une face de contact avec le pouce de l'utilisateur, cette face étant réalisée en matériau thermoformable en présence du pouce de l'utilisateur.According to another variant, the support member comprises a contact face with the thumb of the user, this face being made of thermoformable material in the presence of the thumb of the user.

Selon encore une variante, l'organe d'appui est fixé de façon amovible au corps.According to another variant, the support member is removably attached to the body.

Selon encore une autre variante, la poignée est munie d'au moins un autre organe d'appui désolidarisé de la poignée et présentant une forme distincte de l'organe d'appui déjà fixé de façon amovible à la poignée, l'autre organe d'appui étant lui aussi susceptible d'être fixé de façon amovible au corps.According to yet another variant, the handle is provided with at least one other support member disengaged from the handle and having a shape distinct from the support member already removably attached to the handle, the other body support is also likely to be removably attached to the body.

Selon une variante, la poignée comprend dans sa partie inférieure un orifice pour l'insertion et la fixation d'un tube de bâton.According to a variant, the handle comprises in its lower part an orifice for the insertion and fixing of a stick tube.

L'invention porte également sur un bâton d'appui pour activité de plein air, comprenant une poignée telle que décrite ci-dessus fixée au niveau de son extrémité supérieure.The invention also relates to a support stick for outdoor activity, comprising a handle as described above fixed at its upper end.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention ressortiront clairement de la description qui en est faite ci-après, à titre indicatif et nullement limitatif, en référence aux dessins annexés, dans lesquels :

  • les figures 1 et 2 sont des vues de côté d'une poignée selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue en perspective d'une poignée selon le premier mode de réalisation ;
  • la figure 4 est une vue de dessus de la poignée selon le premier mode de réalisation ;
  • la figure 5 est une vue en perspective de la poignée selon le premier mode de réalisation en cours d'utilisation ;
  • les figures 6 et 7 sont respectivement des vues de côté et en coupe transversale d'une poignée selon un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • es figures 8 et 9 sont des vues de côté d'une poignée selon un troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • les figures 10 et 11 sont respectivement des vues de derrière et en coupe transversale d'une poignée selon un quatrième mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • la figure 12 est une vue en perspective d'une poignée munie d'une variante d'organe d'appui ;
  • la figure 13 est une vue de face de la poignée de la figure 12 en cours d'utilisation ;
  • la figure 14 est une vue en coupe d'une autre variante d'organes d'appui;
  • la figure 15 est une vue en coupe d'une poignée au niveau d'un mécanisme de fixation de dragonne ;
  • les figures 16 et 17 sont des vues en perspective de dragonnes respectivement en l'absence et en présence de la main d'un utilisateur.
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will emerge clearly from the description which is given hereinafter, by way of indication and in no way limitative, with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
  • the Figures 1 and 2 are side views of a handle according to a first embodiment of the invention;
  • the figure 3 is a perspective view of a handle according to the first embodiment;
  • the figure 4 is a top view of the handle according to the first embodiment;
  • the figure 5 is a perspective view of the handle according to the first embodiment in use;
  • the Figures 6 and 7 are respectively side views and cross section of a handle according to a second embodiment of the invention;
  • es Figures 8 and 9 are side views of a handle according to a third embodiment of the invention;
  • the Figures 10 and 11 are respectively rear views and cross section of a handle according to a fourth embodiment of the invention;
  • the figure 12 is a perspective view of a handle provided with a variant of support member;
  • the figure 13 is a front view of the handle of the figure 12 in use ;
  • the figure 14 is a sectional view of another variant of support members;
  • the figure 15 is a sectional view of a handle at a strap attachment mechanism;
  • the Figures 16 and 17 are perspective views of straps respectively in the absence and in the presence of the hand of a user.

L'invention propose une poignée de préhension pouvant être fixée à un bâton pour activité de plein air. La poignée présente un corps et un organe d'appui solidaire du corps. L'organe d'appui est saillant par rapport à une paroi transversale du corps et est disposé pour recevoir l'appui du pouce d'un utilisateur tenant la poignée. L'organe d'appui comprend des moyens pour permettre sélectivement de modifier et verrouiller sa position par rapport au corps. On entend par cela que l'organe d'appui peut séquentiellement être placé dans un mode de réglage où sa position est modifiable par rapport au corps, et dans un mode de verrouillage où sa position est immobilisée par rapport au corps.The invention provides a handle that can be attached to a stick for outdoor activity. The handle has a body and a support member secured to the body. The support member protrudes from a transverse wall of the body and is arranged to receive the thumb support of a user holding the handle. The support member comprises means for selectively allowing to modify and lock its position relative to the body. By this is meant that the support member can sequentially be placed in an adjustment mode where its position is modifiable relative to the body, and in a locking mode where its position is immobilized relative to the body.

L'invention permet de modifier aisément la poignée pour rendre l'utilisation du bâton optimale dans différents usages ou conditions d'exercice. L'invention permet également de modifier aisément la géométrie de la poignée pour la rendre utilisable de façon optimale pour différents utilisateurs. L'invention peut être mise en oeuvre à un coût de fabrication très réduit, un même modèle de corps pouvant aboutir à des ergonomies très différentes à l'usage.The invention makes it easy to modify the handle to make the use of the stick optimal in different uses or conditions of exercise. The invention also makes it easy to modify the geometry of the handle to make it optimally usable for different users. The invention can be implemented at a very low manufacturing cost, the same body model that can lead to ergonomics very different in use.

Les figures 1 à 4 représentent une poignée 1. La poignée 1 se présente sous la forme d'un corps 2 essentiellement cylindrique comprenant une paroi périphérique. La poignée 1 comporte un organe d'appui 4 saillant latéralement d'une de ses faces transversales. L'organe d'appui 4 comprend d'une part une portion d'appui 41 et d'autre part une portion de fixation 42. La portion de fixation 42 est logée à l'intérieur du corps 2, tandis que la portion d'appui est en saillie par rapport à une face transversale du corps 2. Lorsque l'utilisateur tient le corps 2 en main, son pouce vient se placer sur la portion d'appui 41. La portion d'appui 41 forme un moyen supplémentaire de transmission axiale des efforts sur le bâton 3 lorsque la main est refermée selon une position naturelle sur le corps 2.The Figures 1 to 4 are a handle 1. The handle 1 is in the form of a substantially cylindrical body 2 comprising a peripheral wall. The handle 1 comprises a support member 4 projecting laterally from one of its transverse faces. The support member 4 comprises on the one hand a bearing portion 41 and on the other hand an attachment portion 42. The attachment portion 42 is housed inside the body 2, while the portion of support is projecting relative to a transverse face of the body 2. When the user holds the body 2 in hand, his thumb is placed on the support portion 41. The support portion 41 forms an additional means of transmission axial forces on the stick 3 when the hand is closed in a natural position on the body 2.

La portion 41 s'étend transversalement selon l'axe Y, perpendiculairement à la face transversale du corps 2. La portion d'appui 41 présente une face supérieure 411 ayant sensiblement une forme de tuile arrondie. Le galbe de cette face 411 est orienté vers le haut de façon à épouser la forme du pouce de l'utilisateur lorsque la main est refermée sur le corps 2. La portion d'appui 41 présente par ailleurs une face inférieure 412 ayant également une forme de tuile arrondie. Lorsque la main de l'utilisateur est refermée sur la poignée, l'index de celui-ci peut ainsi se glisser sous l'organe d'appui 41 en vis-à-vis de la face inférieure 412, ce qui correspond sensiblement à la position naturelle d'un poing fermé, comme illustré à la figure 5.The portion 41 extends transversely along the Y axis, perpendicularly to the transverse face of the body 2. The bearing portion 41 has an upper face 411 having substantially a rounded tile shape. The curve of this face 411 is oriented upwards so as to match the shape of the thumb of the user when the hand is closed on the body 2. The bearing portion 41 also has a lower face 412 also having a shape rounded tile. When the hand of the user is closed on the handle, the index of the latter can thus slip under the support member 41 vis-à-vis the lower face 412, which corresponds substantially to the natural position of a closed fist, as shown in figure 5 .

Le corps 2 présente une face arrière munie d'une zone d'appui P configurée pour la paume de la main de l'utilisateur. La zone d'appui P présente une convexité de forme et de dimensions prévues pour se loger de façon ergonomique dans la paume de la main de l'utilisateur lorsque son pouce est en contact avec la portion d'appui 41. Le corps 2 présente également une face frontale munie d'une zone d'appui D configurée pour les doigts de l'utilisateur. Le corps 2 présente une ouverture 21 placée au-dessus de la zone d'appui P. Cette ouverture 21 est un emplacement de fixation d'une dragonne, comme cela sera détaillé par la suite. Le corps 2 présente un orifice 22 au niveau de son extrémité supérieure. Cet orifice 22 s'étend sensiblement verticalement à l'intérieur du corps 2, jusqu'à joindre l'ouverture 21. L'orifice 22 est destiné à loger un organe de verrouillage 5 de dragonne dont un exemple est détaillé par la suite. Le corps 2 présente de façon connue en soi un orifice 24 au niveau de son extrémité inférieure. Cet orifice 24 s'étend sensiblement verticalement à l'intérieur du corps 2, afin de recevoir et fixer le tube d'un bâton 3.The body 2 has a rear face provided with a support zone P configured for the palm of the hand of the user. The bearing zone P has a convexity of shape and dimensions intended to fit ergonomically in the palm of the hand of the user when his thumb is in contact with the bearing portion 41. The body 2 also presents a front face provided with a support zone D configured for the fingers of the user. The body 2 has an opening 21 placed above the bearing zone P. This opening 21 is a location for attaching a strap, as will be detailed later. The body 2 has an orifice 22 at its upper end. This orifice 22 extends substantially vertically inside the body 2, until the opening 21 is joined. The orifice 22 is intended to house a locking member 5 of the strap, an example of which is detailed below. The body 2 presents in a manner known per se an orifice 24 at its lower end. This orifice 24 extends substantially vertically inside the body 2, in order to receive and fix the tube of a stick 3.

Dans l'exemple des figures 1 à 5, la portion de fixation 42 est montée à rotation dans un alésage du corps 2 autour d'un axe de direction Y. Par serrage ou desserrage d'une vis 91, l'utilisateur peut sélectivement immobiliser ou libérer une rotation de la portion de fixation dans l'alésage du corps 2. La vis 91 vient en prise avec un filetage ménagé dans la portion de fixation 42 pour procéder à un serrage approprié. L'utilisateur peut ainsi sélectivement régler et immobiliser la position en rotation de l'organe d'appui 4 pour l'adapter à une ergonomie souhaitée.In the example of Figures 1 to 5 , the fixing portion 42 is rotatably mounted in a bore of the body 2 around a Y direction axis. By tightening or loosening a screw 91, the user can selectively immobilize or release a rotation of the fastening portion. in the bore of the body 2. The screw 91 engages a thread in the fastening portion 42 to effect proper tightening. The user can thus selectively adjust and immobilize the rotational position of the support member 4 to adapt it to a desired ergonomics.

Les figures 6 et 7 illustrent un deuxième mode de réalisation d'une poignée 1. Ce mode de réalisation de la poignée 1 permet d'assurer un réglage de la position de l'organe d'appui 4 selon la direction verticale Z. Dans cet exemple, l'organe d'appui 4 est monté coulissant selon l'axe Z dans une rainure 23 ménagée dans le corps 2. L'organe d'appui 4 est maintenu en position par rapport au corps 2 par l'intermédiaire d'un arbre à excentrique 43. L'arbre à excentrique 43 est monté à rotation autour de l'axe Y par rapport au corps 2. La position en rotation de l'arbre à excentrique 43 peut sélectivement être verrouillée ou libérée par action sur une vis opposée non illustrée. L'arbre à excentrique 43 présente une tête circulaire désaxée par rapport à son axe de rotation. La tête circulaire est en butée d'une part contre la portion d'appui 41 et contre une butée inférieure de l'organe d'appui 4. Ainsi, lors d'une rotation de l'arbre 43, la position de l'organe d'appui selon l'axe Z peut être modifiée en faisant coulisser l'organe d'appui 4 dans la rainure 23.The Figures 6 and 7 illustrate a second embodiment of a handle 1. This embodiment of the handle 1 ensures an adjustment of the position of the support member 4 in the vertical direction Z. In this example, the body 4 is slidably mounted along the axis Z in a groove 23 formed in the body 2. The support member 4 is held in position relative to the body 2 by means of an eccentric shaft 43. The eccentric shaft 43 is rotatably mounted about the Y axis relative to the body 2. The rotational position of the eccentric shaft 43 may selectively be locked or released by action on an opposite, non-illustrated screw. The eccentric shaft 43 has a circular head offset from its axis of rotation. The circular head is in abutment on the one hand against the bearing portion 41 and against a lower abutment of the support member 4. Thus, during a rotation of the shaft 43, the position of the member of support along the axis Z can be modified by sliding the support member 4 in the groove 23.

Les figures 8 et 9 illustrent un troisième mode de réalisation d'une poignée 1. Ce mode de réalisation de la poignée 1 permet d'assurer un réglage de la position de l'organe d'appui 4 à la fois en rotation autour de l'axe Y et en translation selon l'axe Z. La portion de fixation 42 est montée coulissante dans une rainure 23. Une vis 91 affleurante sur la face transversale opposée à l'organe d'appui 4 permet d'immobiliser ou de libérer sélectivement la position de l'organe d'appui 4 en fonction de son serrage. La vis 91 est montée coulissante selon l'axe Z par rapport au corps 2.The Figures 8 and 9 illustrate a third embodiment of a handle 1. This embodiment of the handle 1 ensures an adjustment of the position of the support member 4 both in rotation about the Y axis and in translation along the axis Z. The fixing portion 42 is slidably mounted in a groove 23. A screw 91 flush with the transverse face opposite the support member 4 allows to selectively immobilize or release the position of the support member 4 according to its clamping. The screw 91 is slidably mounted along the axis Z with respect to the body 2.

Les figures 10 et 11 illustrent un quatrième mode de réalisation d'une poignée 1. Dans ce mode de réalisation, l'organe d'appui 4 est amovible pour permettre l'introduction d'une cale d'épaisseur 26 de dimension appropriée. La cale d'épaisseur 26 permet de décaler l'organe d'appui 4 selon la direction Y. La cale d'épaisseur 26 s'interpose entre la portion de fixation 42 et une face d'un alésage la logeant. La portion de fixation 42 peut présenter un alésage fileté 44, dans laquelle se visse la tige filetée 27 d'une vis. Le serrage par l'intermédiaire de cette tige filetée 27 permet d'une part d'immobiliser l'organe d'appui 4 en translation selon l'axe Y, et d'autre part d'immobiliser l'organe d'appui 4 en rotation autour de l'axe Y après un réglage.The Figures 10 and 11 illustrate a fourth embodiment of a handle 1. In this embodiment, the support member 4 is removable to allow the introduction of a shim 26 of appropriate size. The shim 26 serves to shift the support member 4 in the direction Y. The shim 26 is interposed between the fixing portion 42 and a face of a bore housing it. The fixing portion 42 may have a threaded bore 44 in which the threaded rod 27 of a screw is screwed. Clamping via this threaded rod 27 serves firstly to immobilize the support member 4 in translation along the axis Y, and secondly to immobilize the support member 4 in rotation around the Y axis after adjustment.

Une rondelle de forte adhérence pourra être interposée entre la portion de fixation 42 et son logement dans le corps 2, afin de favoriser le maintien du réglage de la position de l'organe d'appui 4. On peut également envisager que la jonction entre la portion d'appui 41 et la portion de fixation 42 présente une certaine souplesse, afin de disposer d'un effet ressort lors d'un appui du pouce sur l'organe d'appui 4.A washer of strong adhesion may be interposed between the fixing portion 42 and its housing in the body 2, to promote the maintenance of the setting of the position of the support member 4. It is also conceivable that the junction between the bearing portion 41 and the fixing portion 42 has a certain flexibility, in order to have a spring effect during a support of the thumb on the support member 4.

Avantageusement, la portion d'appui 41 présente une distance d'environ 20 mm avec l'ouverture 21 de fixation de la dragonne 7. Cette distance sera avantageusement comprise entre 15 et 25 mm, cette distance pouvant être réglée selon certains modes de réalisation détaillés ultérieurement. Une telle distance est optimale pour la transmission de la poussée pour la majorité des utilisateurs.Advantageously, the bearing portion 41 has a distance of about 20 mm with the opening 21 for fixing the strap 7. This distance will advantageously be between 15 and 25 mm, this distance being adjustable according to certain detailed embodiments later. Such a distance is optimal for thrust transmission for the majority of users.

L'organe d'appui 4 est avantageusement fixé de façon amovible sur le corps 2. Une telle fixation permet avantageusement de remplacer l'organe d'appui par un plot de remplissage affleurant à la face transversale (recherche d'une absence d'appui par le pouce), ou par un organe d'appui présentant une forme différente, par exemple pour s'adapter à d'autres conditions d'utilisation.The support member 4 is advantageously removably attached to the body 2. Such a fastener advantageously makes it possible to replace the support member by a filling pad flush with the transverse face (search for a lack of support by the thumb), or by a support member having a different shape, for example to adapt to other conditions of use.

Dans les exemples illustrés dans les modes de réalisation précédents, la portion d'appui 41 présente une face supérieure en forme de tuile arrondie. Cette forme est particulièrement appropriée pour s'adapter à un appui du pouce. Cette portion d'appui 41 présente une largeur et une longueur relativement réduites. Une largeur réduite permet aisément le passage latéral du pouce de l'utilisateur lors de la libération de la poignée en fin de poussée, par exemple pour du ski de fond. Une longueur réduite permet d'éviter d'appuyer sur la paume de la main. Un tel organe d'appui 4 pourra s'avérer particulièrement approprié pour une utilisation de type loisir (privilégier le confort par rapport à la performance) ou pour un parcours de ski de fond relativement peu vallonné.In the examples illustrated in the previous embodiments, the support portion 41 has an upper face shaped rounded tile. This form is particularly suitable for fitting a thumb rest. This bearing portion 41 has a relatively small width and length. A reduced width easily allows the lateral passage of the thumb of the user when the release of the handle at the end of thrust, for example for cross-country skiing. A shorter length avoids pressing the palm of the hand. Such a support member 4 may be particularly suitable for recreational use (privilege comfort over performance) or for a relatively undulating ski trail.

Les figures 12 et 13 représentent une poignée 1 munie d'un organe d'appui d'un autre type. L'organe d'appui 4 présente une portion d'appui 41 à la fois plus large et s'étendant beaucoup plus bas et vers la paume par rapport au corps 2. Une telle forme de l'organe d'appui 4 permet d'exercer un effort de poussée avec la paume de la main 6, zone de la main présentant une musculature très développée. Une telle forme pourra être favorisée par exemple pour une course de ski de fond présentant une proportion importante de montée, induisant des efforts de poussée importants sur le bâton.The Figures 12 and 13 represent a handle 1 provided with a support member of another type. The support member 4 has a bearing portion 41 both wider and extending much lower and towards the palm relative to the body 2. Such a form of the support member 4 allows exert a pushing force with the palm of the hand 6, zone of the hand having a very developed musculature. Such a shape may be favored for example for a cross-country race having a significant proportion of climb, inducing significant thrust forces on the stick.

La figure 14 est une vue en coupe d'une autre variante d'un organe d'appui 4. La portion d'appui 41 pourra présenter une largeur et une longueur de dimensions intermédiaires entre celles des variantes des figures 1 et 12. Par ailleurs, indépendamment de sa taille, la portion d'appui 41 présente une face de contact 411 pour le pouce de l'utilisateur réalisée en matériau thermoformable. Ce matériau est thermoformable en présence du pouce de l'utilisateur, c'est-à-dire que ce matériau peut être mis en forme à des températures ne risquant pas de blesser l'utilisateur. Le matériau thermoformable présente avantageusement une température de fusion inférieure à 100° C, de préférence inférieure à 80° C, voire même inférieure à 65° C. Le matériau thermoformable pourra être un polymère à base de caprolactone ou de caprolactane. Un tel matériau est notamment diffusé sous la dénomination commerciale « CAPA 6500 ». Un tel matériau thermoformable pourra également être inclus comme additif dans un autre matériau thermoformable présentant une température de ramollissement supérieure, afin de rabaisser cette température de ramollissement. La face inférieure 412 pourra supporter la face de contact 411 et être formée dans un matériau présentant une température de ramollissement supérieure à celle de la face de contact 411. Ainsi, un utilisateur pourra aisément adapter l'organe d'appui à sa propre morphologie par pression sur la face 411 ramollie. Un film de protection thermique pourra être interposé entre la face 411 à l'état ramolli et le pouce de l'utilisateur lors du thermoformage. La face 411 pourra être ramollie par tous moyens de chauffage appropriés. Bien que la figure 14 illustre un appui 4 dans lequel seule la face d'appui 411 est en matériau thermoformable, on peut également envisager de former l'ensemble de la portion d'appui 41 (ou même la portion d'appui 41 et la portion de fixation 42) en matériau thermoformable.The figure 14 is a sectional view of another variant of a support member 4. The bearing portion 41 may have a width and a length of intermediate dimensions between those variants of figures 1 and 12 . Moreover, regardless of its size, the support portion 41 has a contact surface 411 for the thumb of the user made of thermoformable material. This material is thermoformable in the presence of the thumb of the user, that is to say that this material can be shaped at temperatures not likely to injure the user. The Thermoformable material advantageously has a melting temperature of less than 100 ° C., preferably less than 80 ° C., or even less than 65 ° C. The thermoformable material may be a polymer based on caprolactone or caprolactane. Such a material is in particular distributed under the trade name "CAPA 6500". Such a thermoformable material may also be included as an additive in another thermoformable material having a higher softening temperature, in order to lower this softening temperature. The lower face 412 can support the contact face 411 and be formed of a material having a softening temperature higher than that of the contact face 411. Thus, a user can easily adapt the support member to its own morphology by pressure on the softened side 411. A thermal protection film may be interposed between the face 411 in the softened state and the thumb of the user during thermoforming. The face 411 may be softened by any appropriate heating means. Although the figure 14 illustrates a support 4 in which only the bearing face 411 is made of thermoformable material, it is also conceivable to form the entire support portion 41 (or even the support portion 41 and the attachment portion 42) in thermoformable material.

D'autres types d'organes d'appui 4 présentant d'autres formes ou dimensions pourront bien entendu être utilisés. Des organes d'appui dédiés à des mains d'enfants pourront notamment être réalisés avec des dimensions inférieures. Des organes d'appuis 4 dédiés à des morphologies féminines pourront présenter une largeur inférieure. Différents organes d'appuis 4 peuvent ainsi être montés sur une même poignée 1, évitant ainsi de disposer de différents bâtons pour différents usages ou utilisateurs. On peut ainsi envisager différentes duretés de la face 411 (pour améliorer ou non le confort), différentes surfaces de la face 411 ou différentes courbures ou morphologies de la face 411.Other types of support members 4 having other shapes or dimensions may of course be used. Supporting organs dedicated to the hands of children may in particular be made with smaller dimensions. Support organs 4 dedicated to female morphologies may have a smaller width. Different support members 4 can thus be mounted on the same handle 1, thus avoiding having different sticks for different uses or users. One can thus consider different hardness of the face 411 (to improve or not the comfort), different surfaces of the face 411 or different curvatures or morphologies of the face 411.

La poignée 1 peut être diffusée sous forme de kit muni d'organes d'appui 4 amovibles et de différentes formes, en incluant par exemple un assortiment des appuis tels qu'illustrés dans les figures précédentes, ainsi qu'un plot de remplissage destiné à affleurer le corps 2.The handle 1 can be diffused in the form of a kit provided with removable support members 4 and of different shapes, for example including an assortment of the supports as illustrated in the preceding figures, as well as a filling pad intended to flush the body 2.

La figure 16 est une vue en perspective d'un exemple de dragonne 7 pouvant être solidarisée au corps 2 de la poignée 1. La dragonne 7 présente une languette de fixation 71 destinée à être introduite dans l'ouverture 21 pour être solidarisée à la poignée 1. La languette de fixation 71 présente un orifice 72 dans sa partie médiane. La dragonne 7 comprend un élément de retenue 73 fixé à la languette de fixation 71. Cet élément de retenue 73 forme une boucle destinée à enserrer le poignet d'un utilisateur. L'élément de retenue 73 définit également plusieurs ouvertures destinées respectivement à être traversées par la main, le pouce et la paume de l'utilisateur. La figure 17 représente une variante de dragonne 7 portée par un utilisateur. La main 6 de l'utilisateur traverse l'orifice principal de la dragonne 7. Dans cette variante, la dragonne 7 est munie d'une sangle de réglage 74 de la taille de cette ouverture principale, afin d'enserrer le poignet de l'utilisateur de façon adéquate.The figure 16 is a perspective view of an example of strap 7 that can be secured to the body 2 of the handle 1. The strap 7 has a fastening tongue 71 to be inserted into the opening 21 to be secured to the handle 1. The fastening tongue 71 has an orifice 72 in its middle part. The strap 7 comprises a retaining element 73 fixed to the fastening tongue 71. This retaining element 73 forms a loop intended to grip the wrist of a user. The retainer 73 also defines a plurality of apertures for the user's hand, thumb and palm, respectively. The figure 17 represents a variant of strap 7 worn by a user. The hand 6 of the user passes through the main opening of the strap 7. In this variant, the strap 7 is provided with an adjustment strap 74 the size of this main opening, to grip the wrist of the user so adequate.

La figure 15 représente un exemple de mode de fixation d'une telle dragonne 7 à la poignée 1. Un organe de verrouillage 5 est inséré dans l'orifice 22. L'organe de verrouillage 5 est mobile par rapport au corps 2 selon la direction Z. L'organe de verrouillage 5 comprend un plot de verrouillage 55.The figure 15 is an example of how to attach such a strap 7 to the handle 1. A locking member 5 is inserted into the orifice 22. The locking member 5 is movable relative to the body 2 in the direction Z. L locking member 5 comprises a locking stud 55.

Dans la position illustrée à la figure 15, la languette de fixation 71 est insérée dans l'ouverture 21 et le plot de verrouillage 55 traverse l'orifice 72. Dans cette position, la dragonne 7 est ainsi maintenue solidaire de la poignée 1. Dans cette position, l'organe de verrouillage 5 est intégralement logé à l'intérieur du corps 2.In the position illustrated in figure 15 , the fastening tongue 71 is inserted into the opening 21 and the locking stud 55 passes through the orifice 72. In this position, the strap 7 is thus secured to the handle 1. In this position, the locking member 5 is fully housed inside the body 2.

L'organe de verrouillage 5 comprend une ouverture 52 pour l'insertion d'une bandelette, telle que la bandelette 56 illustrée à la figure 5. Cette ouverture 52 est surmontée par une barre 51 de retenue de la bandelette 56. La bandelette 56 pourra enserrer par tous moyens appropriés la barre 51, par exemple par une couture. La bandelette 56 permet à l'utilisateur d'exercer un effort orienté vers le haut, de façon à sortir la barre 51 de l'orifice 22. Par un tel mouvement, l'utilisateur relève le plot de verrouillage 55 jusqu'à une position où la languette de fixation 71 n'est plus retenue. La dragonne 7 est alors désolidarisée de la poignée 1.The locking member 5 comprises an opening 52 for the insertion of a strip, such as the strip 56 illustrated in FIG. figure 5 . This opening 52 is surmounted by a bar 51 for retaining the strip 56. The strip 56 may enclose by any appropriate means the bar 51, for example by a seam. The strip 56 allows the user to exert an upward effort, so as to remove the bar 51 from the orifice 22. By such movement, the user raises the locking pin 55 to a position where the fixing tongue 71 is no longer retained. The strap 7 is then disengaged from the handle 1.

L'organe de verrouillage 5 comprend par ailleurs des moyens de maintien en position de verrouillage ou de déverrouillage. Dans la partie intermédiaire entre l'ouverture 52 et le plot déverrouillage 55, l'organe de verrouillage 5 présente une rainure 53 traversée par une goupille 90. Cette goupille 90 peut être réalisée sous la forme d'un arbre métallique emmanché selon la direction Y dans le corps 2. Cette partie intermédiaire de l'organe de verrouillage 5 présente une zone 54 amincie et formant un rétrécissement de la rainure 53. L'amincissement facilite la déformation élastique de cette zone 54. Lorsque l'utilisateur déplace l'organe de verrouillage 5 verticalement avec une force suffisante pour en changer la position, la goupille 90 déforme élastiquement la zone amincie pour la franchir. Une fois la zone amincie 54 franchie, celle-ci revient élastiquement en position pour reformer le rétrécissement de la rainure 53. La goupille 90 ne pouvant se déplacer librement dans la rainure 53 sans intervention de l'utilisateur, on évite que l'organe de verrouillage 5 bascule accidentellement entre les positions de verrouillage et de déverrouillage.The locking member 5 further comprises holding means in the locking position or unlocking. In the intermediate portion between the opening 52 and the unlocking stud 55, the locking member 5 has a groove 53 traversed by a pin 90. This pin 90 can be made in the form of a metal shaft fitted in the Y direction in the body 2. This intermediate portion of the locking member 5 has a zone 54 thinned and forming a narrowing of the groove 53. The thinning facilitates the elastic deformation of this zone 54. When the user moves the locking 5 vertically with sufficient force to change the position, the pin 90 elastically deforms the thinned zone to cross it. Once the thinned zone 54 has been crossed, the latter elastically returns to position to reform the narrowing of the groove 53. Since the pin 90 can not move freely in the groove 53 without the intervention of the user, it is prevented that the lock 5 accidentally toggles between the locking and unlocking positions.

Bien que les poignées illustrées soient conçues pour s'accoupler de manière automatique avec une dragonne grâce à un organe de verrouillage comportant un plot pénétrant dans une languette, il est bien entendu que l'invention s'applique à tous type de poignée, par exemple un poignée dont les sangles de la dragonne sont simplement coincées par une cale, mais aussi une poignée dépourvue de dragonne.Although the handles illustrated are designed to automatically mate with a strap through a locking member having a stud penetrating into a tongue, it is understood that the invention applies to all types of handle, for example a handle whose strap straps are simply wedged by a wedge, but also a handle devoid of strap.

La poignée 1 peut être montée sur un bâton 3 destiné à un sport d'hiver ou sur un bâton destiné à des activités d'été, telles que la marche nordique ou la course sur sentier (trail running en langue anglaise).The handle 1 can be mounted on a stick 3 for a winter sport or on a stick for summer activities, such as Nordic walking or trail running (English trail running).

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Poignée de préhension (1) destinée à être fixée à l'extrémité d'un bâton pour activité de plein air (3), comprenant un corps (2) et un organe d'appui (4) solidaire du corps et saillant depuis une paroi transversale du corps, l'organe d'appui (4) étant disposé pour recevoir l'appui du pouce d'un utilisateur tenant la poignée, caractérisée en ce que : l'organe d'appui (4) comprend des moyens pour permettre sélectivement de modifier et verrouiller sa position par rapport au corps (2). Gripping handle (1) intended to be fixed to the end of an outdoor activity stick (3), comprising a body (2) and a support member (4) integral with the body and protruding from a wall transverse body, the support member (4) being arranged to receive the thumb support of a user holding the handle, characterized in that : the support member (4) comprises means for selectively allowing to modify and lock its position relative to the body (2). Poignée de préhension selon la revendication 1, configurée pour permettre le déplacement de l'organe d'appui (4) selon une direction verticale, une direction transversale et/ou autour d'un axe transversal par rapport au corps (2), lesdits moyens permettant de verrouiller la position de l'organe d'appui par rapport au corps (2) après un déplacement.Gripping handle according to claim 1, configured to allow the displacement of the support member (4) in a vertical direction, a transverse direction and / or around a transverse axis relative to the body (2), said means to lock the position of the support member relative to the body (2) after a displacement. Poignée de préhension selon la revendication 2, dans laquelle l'organe d'appui (4) peut sélectivement coulisser verticalement dans une rainure (23) ménagée dans le corps (2).Handle according to claim 2, wherein the support member (4) can selectively slide vertically in a groove (23) in the body (2). Poignée de préhension selon la revendication 3, le corps comprenant un emplacement (21) adapté pour la fixation d'une dragonne (7), l'organe d'appui (4) pouvant sélectivement coulisser jusqu'à une distance comprise entre 15 et 25 mm dudit emplacement (21).Handle according to claim 3, the body comprising a location (21) adapted for fixing a strap (7), the support member (4) being able to selectively slide up to a distance of between 15 and 25 mm of said location (21). Poignée de préhension selon la revendication 2, dans laquelle l'organe d'appui (4) est fixé au corps (2) par l'intermédiaire d'un arbre à excentrique (43), la rotation de l'arbre à excentrique induisant un déplacement de l'organe d'appui (4) par rapport au corps.Gripping handle according to Claim 2, in which the support member (4) is fixed to the body (2) by means of an eccentric shaft (43), the rotation of the eccentric shaft inducing a moving the support member (4) relative to the body. Poignée de préhension selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comprenant une vis (91) maintenant l'organe d'appui (4) solidaire de la poignée, le desserrage ou le serrage de la vis permettant sélectivement de modifier ou de verrouiller la position de l'organe d'appui par rapport au corps (2).Gripping handle according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a screw (91) holding the support member (4) integral with the handle, the loosening or tightening of the screw allowing selectively to modify or lock the position of the support member relative to the body (2). Poignée de préhension selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle l'organe d'appui (4) comprend une face de contact (411) avec le pouce de l'utilisateur, cette face étant réalisée en matériau thermoformable en présence du pouce de l'utilisateur.Gripping handle according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support member (4) comprises a contact face (411) with the thumb of the user, this face being made of thermoformable material in the presence of the thumb of the user. Poignée de préhension selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel l'organe d'appui (4) est fixé de façon amovible au corps (2).A handle according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support member (4) is removably attached to the body (2). Poignée de préhension selon la revendication 8, munie d'au moins un autre organe d'appui désolidarisé de la poignée et présentant une forme distincte de l'appui fixé à la poignée, l'autre organe d'appui étant susceptible d'être fixé de façon amovible au corps (2).Gripping handle according to claim 8, provided with at least one other support member disengaged from the handle and having a shape distinct from the support fixed to the handle, the other support member being capable of being fixed removably to the body (2). Poignée de préhension selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comprenant dans sa partie inférieure un orifice (24) pour l'insertion et la fixation d'un tube de bâton.Gripping handle according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising in its lower part an orifice (24) for the insertion and fixing of a stick tube. Bâton d'appui (3) pour activité de plein air, comprenant une poignée (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes fixée au niveau de son extrémité supérieure.Support stick (3) for outdoor activity, comprising a handle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims fixed at its upper end.
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