Footwear crampon

Abstract

A crampon that includes a body extending lengthwise from a first end to a second end, widthwise between a first edge and a second edge, and heightwise between a supporting surface and a receiving surface, the crampon including points projecting in the area of the supporting surface. The body includes a first portion extending lengthwise from the first end to a first limit, and a second portion extending lengthwise from the second end to a second limit, the crampon including a fastening system that includes an envelope and an arrangement for connecting the envelope to the body.

1 . A crampon comprising:
 a body extending lengthwise from a first end to a second end, widthwise between a first edge and a second edge, and heightwise between a supporting surface and a receiving surface;   points projecting in the area of the supporting surface;   the body comprising a first portion extending lengthwise from the first end to a first limit, and a second portion extending lengthwise from the second end to a second limit; and   a fastening system comprising an envelope and a mechanism designed to connect the envelope to the body.   
     
     
         2 . A crampon according to  claim 1 , wherein:
 the envelope has a continuous structure between the first end and the second end, and wherein the envelope is open on the side of the body.   
     
     
         3 . A crampon according to  claim 2 , wherein:
 the envelope comprises an opening and closing mechanism.   
     
     
         4 . A crampon according to  claim 2 , wherein:
 the envelope comprises a tightening mechanism.   
     
     
         5 . A crampon according to  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a connecting arrangement providing a spacing between the first portion and the envelope.   
     
     
         6 . A crampon according to  claim 5 , wherein:
 the connecting arrangement further provides a spacing between the second portion and the envelope.   
     
     
         7 . A crampon according to  claim 6 , wherein:
 wherein the connecting arrangement comprises linkages.   
     
     
         8 . A crampon according to  claim 1 , wherein:
 the envelope has a discontinuous structure between the first end and the second end, the envelope comprising a first portion and a second portion.   
     
     
         9 . A crampon according to  claim 8 , wherein:
 the second portion comprises the opening and closing mechanism.   
     
     
         10 . A crampon according to  claim 8 , wherein:
 the second portion comprising the tightening mechanism.   
     
     
         11 . A crampon according to  claim 9 , wherein:
 the opening and closing mechanism is arranged in an area of the rear end of the body.   
     
     
         12 . A crampon according to  claim 9 , wherein:
 the opening and closing mechanism is arranged away from the rear end of the body.   
     
     
         13 . A crampon according to  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a bridge connecting together the first portion and second portion.   
     
     
         14 . A crampon according to  claim 13 , wherein:
 the bridge is flexible to allow the body to flex.   
     
     
         15 . A crampon according to  claim 14 , wherein:
 the bridge is bendable to an angle value equal to or greater than 20 degrees without damage or irreversible strain.