1996-01-22
1999-07-06
Swiatek, Robert P.
Farriery
Shoes
168 23, A01L 104
Patent
active
059186780
DESCRIPTION:
BRIEF SUMMARY
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to a horseshoe of the type which has a core of metal and, at least on the underside, a coating of plastic, rubber or rubber-like material, the horseshoe being provided with a number of apertures intended for nails, the apertures having lower portions which, from the underside of the horseshoe, taper upwardly,
BACKGROUND ART
Horseshoes of the type intimated by way of introduction are known in both the above-mentioned composite design and in the form of conventional all-metal designs.
When a horse is shod with shoes of this type, the nails are driven in from the underside of the shoe and up through the hoof, the aim in this instance being that the nail will emerge at a reasonable height above the upperside of the shoe.
In such cases when the horseshoe is of greater height (or thickness) than conventionally, that region within which the nail can be guided in an inward-outward direction when it is driven home is restricted because of the height of the aperture in the horseshoe. As a result, in high--or thick horseshoes, it is difficult to guide the nail in exactly the correct intended direction.
PROBLEM STRUCTURE
The present invention has for its object to realise a horseshoe of the type mentioned by way of introduction, the horseshoe being designed in such a manner that it considerably facilitates the application of the nails. The present invention further has for its object to realise a horseshoe which displays greater height or thickness than conventional shoes and which, this notwithstanding, presents no problems in respect of alignment and application of the nails. The present invention further has for its object to realise a horseshoe which simple and economical in manufacture and which, in purely general terms, is easy to use.
SOLUTION
The objects forming the basis of the present invention are attained if the horseshoe intimated by way of introduction is characterized in that the centrepoints of the largest and smallest sections of the apertures are offset in the horizontal plane in relation to one another in a direction away from or towards the central region of the horseshoe.
As a result of these characterizing features, a horseshoe will be realised in which the nails employed can be given the correct alignment on being driven home.
According to a first embodiment of the present invention, it further also suitably applies that the centrepoint in the lower section is offset inwardly towards the centre of the horseshoe.
According to another embodiment of the present invention, it also suitably applies that the centrepoint in the lower section is offset outwardly from the centre of the horseshoe.
As a result of these characterizing features, the possibility is afforded of adapting the alignment and direction of the nails both in respect of the placing of the aperture in the horseshoe in an inward/outward direction towards and away from the centre of the horseshoe, respectively, and in respect or the appearance of the hoof of the animal, as well as personal preferences.
Further advantages will be attained according to the present invention if the horseshoe according to the invention is also given one or more of the characterizing features as set forth in the appended Claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWING
The present invention will now be described in greater detail hereinbelow, with particular reference to the accompanying Drawing, in which:
FIG. 1 shows from beneath approximately half of a horseshoe according to the present invention; and
FIG. 2 is a section taken along the section line A--A in FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 shows from beneath approximately half of a second embodiment of a horseshoe according to the present invention; and
FIG. 4 is a section taken along the section line B--B in FIG. 3.
DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS
FIG. 1 shows from beneath a horseshoe of the type to which the present invention relates. It will be apparent from the Figure that the horseshoe has an arched outer side 1 with a defining surface which is substantially
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patent: 2085347 (1937-06-01), Wachter
patent: 5137092 (1992-08-01), Tuunanen
AB Halmstads Gummifabrik
Swiatek Robert P.
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