JP5249125B2 - Winding device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a winding mechanism for a flexible member.

  A head-mounted display (hereinafter referred to as “HMD”) is well known as a head-mounted device. The HMD is widely used because it allows easy viewing of video on a large screen, easy stereoscopic viewing, and movement with the user.

  The HMD mounting mechanism is a belt-like one that tightens the periphery of the head, or includes a forehead pressing part and a occipital pressing part, and moves the occipital pressing part back and forth to press or loosen the head. Those that are attached and detached by are well known. Furthermore, for the purpose of reducing the downward slippage due to the weight of the HMD, a mounting mechanism of a type that supports the weight of the HMD using the top of the head is also well known (see Patent Document 1).

  When the HMD is attached, it is preferable that the HMD can be easily attached while maintaining the display unit at a position where a correct image can be recognized. Therefore, a type using a wire is disclosed as a mounting mechanism that can be easily mounted while holding the HMD with one hand (see Patent Document 2).

  Further, as a similar mechanism, in footwear such as ice skates and ski boots, a wire is used as a means for fixing and tightening the ankle. A technique for winding the wire is disclosed in Patent Document 3. Patent Document 4 discloses a mechanism for switching between driving and releasing of a winding transmission mechanism in a winding device.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 08-088814 JP 07-333547 A Japanese translation of PCT publication No. 2003-508097 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 08-048462

  The mounting mechanism disclosed in Patent Document 1 is provided with a mechanism for adjusting the pressing portion around the head and a mechanism for adjusting the head support portion separately, and it is necessary to operate a plurality of parts during mounting. . In addition, since there are a plurality of adjustment mechanisms, the size of the device is increased and the weight is increased.

  The winding mechanism disclosed in Patent Document 2 is configured such that the linear member wound up by the ratchet pawl being detented and locked to the ratchet teeth of the ratchet wheel by the pulling force of the spring does not return. For this reason, the return of the linear member cannot be controlled except for the latching position of the ratchet, and the operator cannot freely select the desired position. Therefore, a mechanism capable of tightening at a position desired by the user is desired.

  In the embodiment disclosed in Patent Document 3, similarly to Patent Document 2, the rewinding of the wire is suppressed by the ratchet claw, and the shoelace is tightened by the tension of the wire. In this mechanism, the ratchet pawl is unlocked in the ratchet teeth locking portion during reverse rotation, and the wire can be opened. In this case as well, as in Patent Document 2, the wire cannot be fixed at a position desired by the user, and a comfortable wearing feeling cannot be obtained.

  In the embodiment disclosed in Patent Document 4, there is a friction member that can be deformed in the radial direction between the take-up reel and the tapered take-up shaft, and the transmission is switched by moving the central shaft. Yes. Although linear actuators such as air cylinders are used for transmission switching, the mechanism is complicated and the structure becomes large, and a simpler one is desired.

  An object of the present invention is to solve at least one of the above-described problems and other problems. For example, an object of the present invention is to provide a winding device that can reliably wind and release a flexible member with a simple configuration.

  According to one aspect of the present invention, the winding member rotates as the operating member rotates in the first direction, winds up the flexible member, and the winding state holds the state. A winding device capable of taking up a winding release state in which the winding state is released by rotating the member in a second direction, wherein the second of the winding member in the winding state An anti-reverse member that prevents rotation in a direction, a rotation-suppressing member that inhibits rotation of the winding member relative to the anti-reverse member, and when the operation member is rotated in the first direction in the unwinding state. And a guide member for moving the rotation suppression member in the direction of the rotation axis of the winding member. With take-up member The reversal prevention member is moved to a position where the reversal prevention member and the winding member are engaged with each other, and the reversal prevention member is not interposed between the reversal prevention member and the winding member in the winding release state. A winding device is provided, wherein the winding device is moved to a position where the winding member is not engaged with the winding member.

  According to the present invention, for example, it is possible to provide a winding device that can reliably wind and release the flexible member with a simple configuration.

The perspective view of HMD in a 1st embodiment. The perspective view of HMD which showed roughly how to pass the wire in 1st Embodiment. The front view of HMD in a 1st embodiment. The side view of HMD in a 1st embodiment. CC sectional drawing in FIG. FF sectional drawing in FIG. The figure which showed arrangement | positioning of the torsion spring connected with a moving cam ring and a guide ring. The perspective view which showed the engagement state of the spring receiver and the cam lock cancellation | release ring. The perspective view which showed the positional relationship of a moving cam ring and a cam lock cancellation | release ring. The schematic of the motion of each pad by the change of the head circumference length of a wire. The perspective view which showed the back surface of the adjustment dial. The key shape inner surface development view provided in the adjustment dial. The cam shape inner surface development view which showed the cam mechanism in the initial position of a winding mechanism. The cam shape inner surface development view which showed the cam mechanism in the cancellation | release intermediate position of a winding mechanism. The cam shape inner surface development view which showed the cam mechanism in the cancellation | release completion position of a winding mechanism. The cam shape inner surface expansion view which showed the cam mechanism in the cancellation | release holding position of a winding mechanism. Schematic of the ski boots in 2nd Embodiment. The side view of the ski boots in 2nd Embodiment.

  DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, this invention is not limited to the following embodiment, It shows only the specific example advantageous for implementation of this invention. In addition, not all combinations of features described in the following embodiments are indispensable as means for solving the problems of the present invention.

(First embodiment)
Below, the example which applied the winding device of the present invention to the tightening mechanism of HMD (head mounted display) as a 1st embodiment is shown. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an HMD according to this embodiment. The HMD includes a display unit 1 and a mounting unit 2 for holding the display unit 1 in front of the user's eyes. The display unit 1 includes a display element that displays an image therein and an optical system that enlarges the image of the display element and guides the image to the user's eyes (both not shown). In addition, a frame 21 having a shape that extends to the left and right temporal regions along the periphery of the head and straddles the top of the head is coupled to the display unit 1. Holes 21 a and 21 b for passing the wire 31 that is a flexible member are provided in the top of the frame 21. An extendable bellows-like tube 22 is joined from the frame 21 to the back of the head so as to surround the back of the head.

  Referring to FIG. 2, one end of the wire 31 is coupled to the adjusting portion 4 (A portion) that is rotatably attached to the frame 21, and the other end is coupled to the frame 21 (B portion). The wire 31 passes through the tube from the coupling portion (A) of the adjustment unit 4 and passes through the left side of the frame 21 and the top of the head. It temporarily goes out from a hole 21a provided in the frame 21, passes through a parietal pad 53 described later, and enters the frame again from a hole 21b of the frame 21 on the opposite side. Thereafter, the frame 21 is coupled to the coupling portion B.

  The display unit 1 is coupled with a forehead pad 51 that presses the forehead when worn. A occipital pad 52 that presses the occipital region at the time of wearing is coupled to the tube 22. 54 is a leaf spring, one end of which is fastened to the top of the frame 21 with a screw or the like, and the other end is fastened to the occipital pad 52 with a screw or the like, and urges the occipital pad 52 in the direction of arrow P. . In addition, a guide portion 21 c is provided at the top of the frame 21, and the top pad 53 that presses the top when worn is linearly moved with respect to the frame 21 in the head direction. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the parietal pad guide 53a has a through hole 53b through which the wire 31 passes.

  The operation and action when the operator wears the HMD will be described. The wearer first holds the frame 21 on the left and right sides of the head firmly with the left hand and holds the adjustment dial 42 with the right hand. The forehead is applied to the forehead pad 51 and the display unit 1 is adjusted to the correct position. When the position is determined, the adjustment dial 42 is rotated in the clockwise direction (hereinafter referred to as “CW direction”) which is the first direction shown in FIG. At this time, the user can operate the adjustment dial 42 without releasing both hands from the HMD. Therefore, the head can be pressed by the pressing member while the display unit 1 is held at the correct position.

  By operating the adjustment dial 42, the occipital pad 52 and the parietal pad 53 are first moved toward the head. Either the occipital pad 52 or the top pad 53 hits the head first, but since neither one hits the head, no pressing force is generated due to the looseness of the wire 31. Further, the adjustment dial 42 is rotated to wind the wire 31 by a method described later. When both the occipital pad 52 and the parietal pad 53 hit the head, a pressing force is generated to tighten the head. Since the head pad 53 is provided with a holding mechanism (not shown), the head pad 53 is locked when a certain pressing force is applied. Therefore, when further tightened, the parietal pad 53 does not move but only the occipital pad 52 moves and presses the occipital region.

  Next, the adjustment unit 4 that adjusts the length of the wire 31 will be described. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along a line CC in FIG. 4 which is a side view of the HMD, and FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along a line FF in FIG. 3 which is a front view of the HMD. The adjustment unit 4 includes an adjustment dial 42, a support shaft 41, a one-way clutch 43, a guide ring 45, a moving cam ring 44, a ball 46, and the like. The support shaft 41 has a hollow structure and is provided with a female screw portion at the end. One end thereof is fixed to the frame 21 with a screw or the like, and the other end is fixed to the frame 21 with a spring receiver 48 fixed to the frame 21. A return spring 64 is interposed between the spring receiver 48 and the movable cam ring 44 and functions as a biasing member for returning to the winding state. Since the spring receiver 48 is fixed to the frame 21, the movable cam ring 44 is always urged toward the frame 21 side.

  A one-way clutch 43 is press-fitted into the outer diameter portion of the support shaft 41, and a guide ring 45 is fitted into the outer diameter portion of the one-way clutch 43. The guide ring 45 can rotate with respect to the support shaft 41 in the CW direction of FIG. 6, but cannot rotate in the counterclockwise direction (hereinafter referred to as “CCW direction”), which is the second direction. As shown in FIG. 6, grooves 45a are arranged at equal intervals on the outer periphery of the guide ring 45, and balls 46 are arranged in the grooves 45a. Therefore, the ball 46 rolls along the groove 45a provided in the thrust direction.

  A pulley 63 as a winding member winds up the wire 31 at the outer diameter portion, and the inner diameter is processed to a size that allows the ball 46 to be fitted. In addition, a plurality of ribs 63a are provided on the inner diameter portion, and the ball 46 is disposed between the ribs 63a. Between the pulley 63 and the guide ring 45, a moving cam ring 44 is provided as a guide member for moving the ball 46 in the direction of the rotation axis of the pulley 63. The moving cam ring 44 is provided with a cam groove slot 44a, and the slot width is designed to allow the ball 46 to enter. Furthermore, the cam surface 44b is provided in the edge part of the moving cam ring 44, and the cam follower 61 is contact | abutting (refer FIG. 13). The cam follower 61 is press-fitted into a hole 45 b provided on the outer peripheral surface of the guide ring 45. However, when the moving cam ring 44 rotates with respect to the guide ring 45, the moving cam ring 44 also moves in the direction of the rotation axis along the cam surface 44b of the moving cam ring 44. A boss 44 e is provided on the outer diameter portion of the moving cam ring 44. As will be described later, the ball 46 serves as a rotation inhibiting member that inhibits the rotation of the pulley 63 relative to the one-way clutch 43.

  FIG. 11 shows a state of the back surface of the adjustment dial 42. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a state where the key portions 42a and 42b formed on the adjustment dial 42 are developed in a plane and the boss 44e of the movable cam ring 44 is engaged. When the boss 44e is engaged with the key portion 42a, the rotation of the adjustment dial 42 is transmitted to the movable cam ring 44. One end of the return spring 64 is in contact with the moving cam ring 44 at the end, and the other end is in contact with the spring receiver 48. Accordingly, the restoring force of the return spring 64 acts on the moving cam ring 44 and is moved to the right in FIG. Further, the outer peripheral surface 48a of the spring receiver 48 is fitted with the inner diameter of the movable cam ring 44, and slides on the outer peripheral surface 48a of the spring receiver 48 when the movable cam ring 44 moves in the rotation axis thrust direction.

  As shown in FIG. 7, a torsion spring 62 that is a return restraining member is disposed between the movable cam ring 44 and the guide ring 45. One end of the torsion spring 62 is engaged with a slit 44 f (see FIG. 9) provided in the movable cam ring 44, and the other end is engaged with a hole 45 b of the guide ring 45. Due to the action of the torsion spring 62, the movable cam ring 44 is offset to the guide ring 45 in the CCW direction of FIG. 7. Reference numeral 47 denotes a cam lock releasing ring, which is in a fitted state with the inner diameter portion of the spring receiver 48 and is arranged coaxially with the support shaft 41.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the cam lock release ring 47 is provided with a protrusion 47a, and a notch 48a provided in the spring receiver 48 is engaged with the protrusion 47a. Therefore, the cam lock release ring 47 can move without rotating with respect to the spring receiver 48 in the axial direction.

  The operation of manually rotating the adjustment dial 42 in the CW direction in FIG. 10 to perform the winding operation will be described with reference to FIG. 12 in which the adjustment dial is developed at the inner diameter portion. Rotating the adjustment dial 42 in the CW direction in FIG. 10 is synonymous with moving the adjustment dial 42 to the left side in FIG. When the adjustment dial 42 is rotated in the CW direction in FIG. 10, the boss 44e engaged with the key portion 42a is rotated in the CW direction. A pulley 63 is disposed on the outer diameter portion of the moving cam ring 44, a guide ring 45 is disposed on the inner diameter portion of the moving cam ring 44, and a ball 46 is interposed between the pulley 63 and the guide ring 45. Further, since the ball 46 is in the cam groove slot 44a of the moving cam ring 44, when the moving cam ring 44 moves in the CW direction, the ball 46 is pushed by the end of the cam groove slot 44a and starts moving. The guide ring 45 is provided with a groove 45a, and a ball 46 is interposed (see FIG. 6). However, when the ball 46 starts to move in the CW direction, the guide ring 45 also rotates in the CW direction.

  By the way, a one-way clutch 43 that is a reverse preventing member is press-fitted into the inner diameter portion of the guide ring 45. A support shaft 41 is disposed on the inner diameter of the one-way clutch 43. In the present embodiment, the one-way clutch 43 is disposed so as to be rotatable in the CW direction with respect to the support shaft 41, so that the guide ring 45 can freely rotate in the CW direction. Similarly, there is a rib 63 a provided on the inner diameter portion of the pulley 63 and abuts against the ball 46. Therefore, when the ball 46 starts to move in the CW direction, the pulley 63 also rotates in the CW direction. Therefore, when the adjustment dial 42 is rotated in the CW direction, the pulley 63 is also rotated in the CW direction in synchronization with the adjustment dial 42, and the operation of winding the wire 31 wound around the bobbin portion 63a provided in the outer shape portion is performed. Will do.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing the movement of the pad when the adjustment dial 42 is rotated. When the adjustment dial 42 is rotated in the CW direction, the wire 31 is wound up and the perimeter of the head of the wire 31 is shortened. Accordingly, the tube 22 is contracted, and the occipital pad 52 moves toward the head. At the top of the head, since the wire 31 is lowered, the pad 53 moves toward the head. The wire winding direction of the adjustment dial 42 is preferably the CW direction, but is not limited thereto.

  Next, a case where the user performs winding up to a desired position and stops the winding operation of the adjustment dial 42 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, the wire 31 is wound around a pulley 63. On the other hand, since the wire 31 receives the spring force P of the leaf spring 54 fastened to the occipital pad 52, a tension T is applied to pull the wire 31 from the pulley 63. For this reason, the pulley 63 has a rotational force that tries to rotate in the CCW direction. On the other hand, a rib 63 a is provided on the inner diameter portion of the pulley 63, one end of the rib 63 a abuts on the ball 46, and the ball 46 also rotates in the CCW direction along with the pulley 63. Further, the ball 46 is disposed in the groove 45 a of the guide ring 45. Therefore, the ball 46 tries to push the guide ring 45 in the CCW direction.

  Incidentally, a one-way clutch 43 is disposed on the inner diameter portion of the guide ring 45. The one-way clutch 43 is arranged so as not to rotate in the CCW direction with respect to the support shaft 41 arranged on the inner diameter thereof. Therefore, the wire 31 cannot be rewound from the pulley 63 by the action of the spring force P of the leaf spring 54. Therefore, when the user stops the rotation of the adjustment dial 42 at a desired position, the winding of the wire 31 can be stopped. However, after obtaining an appropriate pressure to hold the HMD, the pressing of each pressing portion does not loosen even if the hand is released from the adjustment dial 42 and the external force is removed. Can be adjusted.

  Next, the case where the adjustment dial 42 is manually rotated in the CCW direction will be described. To help understanding, the operation of the adjusting unit 4 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 16 in which the adjusting dial is developed at the inner diameter portion. Rotating the adjustment dial 42 in the CCW direction is synonymous with moving the adjustment dial 42 in the left direction in FIGS. When the adjustment dial 42 is rotated in the CCW direction in FIG. 10, the moving cam ring 44 moves to the CCW side, which is the right side of the drawing, but the ball 46 is surrounded by the cam groove slot 44 a of the moving cam ring 44 and the groove portion 45 a of the guide ring 45. Try to stay in the part. The guide ring 45 does not rotate in the CCW direction due to the action of the one-way clutch 43. Accordingly, the ball 46 moves along the thrust Z-direction, but when the ball 46 eventually reaches the state shown in FIG. 14, the engagement of the ball 46 with the rib 63a disposed on the inner diameter portion of the pulley 63 is released. The pulley 63 is not subject to the rotation restriction of the one-way clutch 43. That is, the pulley 63 is rotatable, but the wire 31 wound around the pulley 63 receives the spring force P of the leaf spring 54 and is rewound in the CCW direction. Hereinafter, this state is referred to as a “winding release state”. At this time, the torsion spring 62 provided between the moving cam ring 44 and the guide ring 45 is charged with a rotational force, that is, the moving cam ring 44 stores a force to rotate in the CW direction. It has become.

  On the other hand, the guide ring 45 has a force to rotate in the CCW direction, but does not rotate in the CCW direction due to the action of the one-way clutch 43. Here, the adjustment dial 42 engaged with the moving cam ring 44 is stopped by the operator's hand, but the charged torsion spring 62 is released at the moment when the hand is released and the external force is removed, and the moving cam ring is released. 44 rotates in the CW direction. At this time, since the ball 46 moves in a portion surrounded by the cam groove slot 44a of the moving cam ring 44 and the groove portion 45a of the guide ring 45, the ball 46 moves in the thrust Z + direction. The movement of the ball 46 engages with the rib 63a disposed on the inner diameter portion of the pulley 63, and the moving cam ring 44 rotates in the CW direction until the cam follower 61 that contacts the cam surface 44b reaches the cam stop surface 44c. Then, it returns to FIG. 13 which is a winding initial state.

  Next, a case will be described in which the adjustment dial 42 is further rotated by a predetermined amount or more in the CCW direction after the operator enters the winding release state. Since the position of the moving cam ring 44 is restricted by the cam follower 61 that abuts the cam inclined surface 44d provided at one end thereof, the moving cam ring 44 follows the locus of the cam inclined surface 44d, and the moving cam ring 44 is further driven in the Z-direction. The On the other hand, the boss portion 44e of the movable cam ring 44 is engaged with the key portion 42a of the adjustment dial 42, but when the boss portion 44e is driven to the state shown in FIG. 15, the engagement of the boss portion 44e with the key portion 42a is completed. Will do. At this time, although the torsion spring 62 is applied to the moving cam ring 44 and the rotational force is charged, a force is applied to rotate the moving cam ring 44 in the CW direction. Therefore, at that moment, the moving cam ring 44 rotates in the CW direction, and the boss portion 44e rotates to the end of the key portion 42b. In this state, even when the operator does not hold the adjustment dial 42, the ball 46, the guide ring 45, and the pulley 63 are not engaged, so that the winding of the wire 31 is released.

  Thus, the occipital pad 52 releases the pressure on the occipital region of the wearer, and since the state is maintained, the HMD can be easily removed. Hereinafter, this state is referred to as a “winding release holding state”.

The returning operation in which the operator returns from the winding release holding state to the initial state is realized by rotating the adjustment dial 42 in the CW direction. Specifically, the boss portion 44e of the moving cam ring 44 may be returned from the key portion 42b to 42a. A cam lock release ring 47 that is a deterrence release member is disposed inside the adjustment dial 42 and is in a fitted state with the inner diameter portion of the spring receiver 48. Further, the protrusion 47 a is provided on the cam lock release ring 47, notch 48a provided on the spring receiver 48 is engaged on the projecting portion 47 a. Therefore, the cam lock release ring 47 can move with respect to the spring receiver 48 without rotating in the axial direction. Since the spring receiver 48 is fixed to the support shaft 41 and the support shaft 41 is fixed to the frame 21, the cam lock release ring 47 does not rotate with respect to the frame 21. On the other hand, since the moving cam ring 44 is in a state where the torsion spring 62 is engaged, the moving cam ring 44 is urged in the CCW direction, and the guide ring 45 is urged in the CW direction. When the adjustment dial 42 is rotated in the CW direction, the moving cam ring 44 abuts against the CCW direction of the adjustment dial 42, while the guide ring 45 is rotated in the CW direction via the torsion spring 62. The cam ring 44 rotates along with the adjustment dial 42.

  By the way, since the cam lock release ring 47 does not rotate with respect to the support shaft 41, the hook portion 47 b provided on the cam lock release ring 47 eventually contacts the boss portion 44 e of the movable cam ring 44. After the contact, the moving cam ring 44 is prevented from rotating by the cam lock releasing ring 47. Since the adjustment dial 42 continues to rotate, the boss portion 44e slides on the cam groove 42b. When the adjustment dial 42 rotates a predetermined amount in the CW direction, the cam groove 42b shifts to the cam groove 42a. At this time, since the moving cam ring 44 receives the urging force of the return spring 64, it is always urged toward the frame 21 side. Therefore, the moving cam ring 44 moves in the Z + direction along the cam groove 42a. When the moving cam ring 44 moves along the cam groove 42a, the ball 46 fitted in the cam groove slot 44a of the moving cam ring 44 is also driven. At this time, it is more preferable to provide a taper portion at the end of the rib 63a so that the ball 46 can smoothly enter between the ribs 63a arranged on the inner diameter portion of the pulley 63. Eventually, the movable cam ring 44 reaches the initial state shown in FIG. 13 and is ready to wind the wire 31.

  In the present embodiment, the positions of the occipital pad 52 and the parietal pad 53 are shifted using the wire 31, but the present invention is not limited to the wire. In addition, the position of the occipital pad 52 and the parietal pad 53 can be adjusted by using a band-shaped flexible member such as a spring spring. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the occipital pad 52 and the parietal pad 53 are adjusted simultaneously, but may be adjusted independently.

  According to this embodiment, it is possible to realize winding and release of a wire that is a flexible member with a simple configuration. Moreover, a lightweight HMD can be provided by reducing the number of components to be configured. Therefore, the burden on the wearer can be reduced and a reliable operation can be realized. In addition, a low-cost HMD can be provided due to the effect of reducing the number of parts.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, since the winding and release of the wire can be operated only by rotating the operation member, it is possible to provide an HMD that is easy to understand and easy to install.

(Second Embodiment)
Hereinafter, as a second embodiment, an example in which the winding device of the present invention is applied to the tightening mechanism of the ski boot 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18. In addition, about the same member as the member demonstrated in Embodiment 1, the same code | symbol is used and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  A shell 101 covers the toe portion 101a to the heel portion 101b, the ankle portion 101c, and the upper portion 101d. The shell 101 is covered with a flap 103 from the ankle portion 101c to the upper portion 101d. The flap 103 is shaped to surround the foot while opening with respect to the front of the foot, and at the same time is fastened to the shell 101 in the vicinity of the Achilles tendon by means such as adhesion or welding. A plurality of hooks 103 a for folding the wire 31 are provided in front of the flap 103. The hooks 103a are attached to both the left and right sides, and are knitted so that the wires 31 are turned back and forth alternately. The hook 103a has a hole through which the wire 31 passes, so that the wire 31 cannot be detached from the hook 103a. The flap 103 is preferably made of a material that is robust and resilient. In addition, the tongue-like portion 102 extends rearward from the toe portion 101 a to the ankle portion 101 c of the boot 100, and is disposed on the inner side of the boot than the flap 103. One end of the tongue-like portion 102 is fastened to the shell 101 in the vicinity of the toe portion 101a by means such as welding or adhesion, but the other end is free. Therefore, the opening area at the foot insertion port 101e can be adapted to the size of the wearer's foot. Moreover, since the inner surface side of the tongue-shaped part 102 becomes a direct contact part with a leg | foot, it is desirable to comprise with a flexible material. Reference numeral 4 denotes an adjustment unit for winding the wire 31 shown in the first embodiment, and the wire 31 is wound by rotating the adjustment dial 42.

  The operation and action when the ski boot is mounted with the above configuration will be described. The opening area of the foot insertion opening 101e of the shell 101 is expanded by expanding the tongue-shaped portion 102 from the state in which the wire 31 is loosened so that the wearer's foot can be inserted, and then the foot is inserted into the shell 101. . From the inserted state, the tongue-like portion 102 is stored so as to be inside the flap 103. In this state, the adjustment dial 42 of the adjustment unit 4 is rotated in the CW direction of FIG. By winding the wire 31, the flapper 103 is tightened, deformed to a shape that matches the shape of the wearer's foot, and the wearer's ankle is fixed.

  Next, a case where a wearer removes ski boots will be described. The wearer rotates the adjustment dial 42 of the adjustment unit 4 in the CCW direction. At this time, the ball 46 is driven by rotating the movable cam ring 44 in the adjustment unit 4 in the CCW direction, and the wire 31 is wound up by releasing the engagement between the guide ring 45 and the pulley 63. The pulley 63 is free to rotate. At this time, the flapper 103 and the tongue 102 wound around the wire 31 are released from the deformed state, return to the initial shape, and the pulley 63 rotates until the linear tension of the wire 31 becomes almost zero. Thereafter, the adjustment dial 42 is further rotated in the CCW direction to enter the winding release holding state, so that the release release can be held even when the operator does not hold the adjustment dial 42. Further, the tongue 102 can be pushed out of the shell 101 using both hands, and the ski boot can be removed.

  According to this embodiment, the wire can be wound and locked at a free position with a simple configuration, rotation can be suppressed at the time of release and release, and a light and reliable operation can be realized. Therefore, it is possible to realize ski boots that contribute to cost reduction.

  In this embodiment, the present invention is applied to ski boots, but is not limited to this, and can be applied to a mechanism that is fastened to the body with a wire or the like when wearing clothing such as a corset, medical equipment, or protective clothing.

Claims (4)

As the operating member is rotated in the first direction, the winding member is rotated to wind up the flexible member, and the winding state is maintained to hold the state, and the operating member is rotated in the second direction. A winding release state for releasing the winding state by the winding device,
An inversion preventing member for preventing the winding member from rotating in the second direction in the winding state;
A rotation inhibiting member that inhibits rotation of the winding member relative to the anti-inversion member;
When the operation member is rotated in the first direction in the winding release state, a guide member for moving the rotation suppression member in the rotation axis direction of the winding member;
Have
The guide member moves the rotation suppression member to a position where the rotation preventing member is interposed between the reversing prevention member and the winding member in the winding state to engage the reversing prevention member and the winding member. In the winding release state, the winding preventing member is not moved between the reversing preventing member and the winding member, and is moved to a position where the reversing preventing member and the winding member are not engaged with each other. apparatus. An urging member for returning to the winding state when an external force for operating the operating member is lost;
A return restraining member for restraining the return to the winding state by the biasing member and holding the winding release state when the operation member is rotated in the second direction by a predetermined amount or more;
The winding device according to claim 1, further comprising:   2. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a deterrent canceling member that cancels the deterrence of the return to the winding state by the return deterring member when the operation member is rotated in the first direction in the unwinding state. The winding device according to 2. The inhibit release member winding apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that to move the rotation axis direction of the winding member.

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