Patent ID: 6892429
Filing Date: 2005-05-17
Classification: A43C,F16G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A brake device ( 30 ; 31 ) for a lace ( 2 ), of a boot ( 31 ), sliding in a base part ( 1 ) linked to the boot ( 31 ), comprising a lever ( 3 ) directly actuateable by a user, articulated on the base part ( 1 ), returned by an elastic means ( 11 ) into a position of contact with the lace ( 2 ) preventing the sliding of the lace ( 2 ) in one direction by a pressing action, wherein the lever ( 3 ) has holding means ( 15 , 16 ; 17 a , 17 b , 18 a , 18 b ) enabling the lever to maintain a second, stable position allowing the sliding of the lace ( 2 ) in both directions and wherein the device further comprises a means ( 12 ; 13 ) for releasing the return of the lever ( 3 ) into its position preventing the sliding of the lace ( 2 ) in one direction, said means ( 12 ; 13 ) for releasing being activated by an action consisting of exerting a defined tensile force in a defined direction on the free end ( 2 b ) the lace ( 2 ).