Device for folding the flanks of a vamp on the insole (inner sole) of a shoe

摘要

1. The invention relates to a device for folding with two pivoting plates 8 the flanks 7 of a vamp 2 on the insole (inner sole) of a shoe mounted on a last 1. 2. The problem to be solved consists in creating a device which automatically adapts to shoes having flanks with different profiles. 3. The device is characterised in that each plate 8 bears a longitudinal blade 14, one of the ends of which is applied under pressure on the plate and the other end of which is rendered integral with movable equipment 12 against spring means. 4. The invention is particularly applicable to the manufacture of shoes in limited series. <IMAGE>