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(45) Week of Oct 5, 2026 No. 5 3,852 lapsed 197 picks
Apparel & Footwear · lapsed Aug 14, 2026

Locking Device For A Sports Footwear And Sports Footwear Provided With Such Locking Device

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(57) Abstract

A locking device for sports footwear is adapted to lock two mutually hinged portions of sports footwear or to release them from each other. The locking device may be used in a ski boot for locking or releasing the shell and cuff relative to each other. The locking device comprises a male member and a female member, which members comprise respective engaging elements adapted to cooperate with each other, and actuating elements for moving the members from a configuration in which the male member is disengaged from the female member to a configuration in which the male member is engaged with the female member. The engaging elements of the male member and/or the engaging elements of the female member have a tapered or conical shape, whereby it is possible to make a coupling without clearance between the male member and the female member when the members are engaged.

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