SAFETY FOOTWEAR OF SPACE SUIT Russian patent published in 2004 - IPC

FIELD: space engineering; performing work on surface of planets. SUBSTANCE: safety footwear has detachable and flexible sole and fabric top. Footwear is connected with space suit envelope by means of napped zipper over inner side of sole and by means of tapes and cords over upper edge of sole beads and over upper rear edge of fabric top. Soles have riffles and beads. Fabric top extends to lower edge of talocrural articulation of space suit envelope. Zipper is located on inner side of sole over entire width from heel to line lying at distance of 0.67 of length of sole from heel. Fabric top has flap made from the same material at level. Flap closes cut giving access for regulation of internal pressure of footwear. One edge of said flap is sewn to fabric top on inner side and is fastened by means of zipper on other side. EFFECT: improved service characteristics and mobility of space suit. 3 dwg