The content of the invention
In one embodiment, footwear include wavy foam midsole.The wavy foam midsole includes multipleEvery crest, the adjacent crests of a pair of wherein at least limit the gap without material between adjacent peaks, and multiple intervalsTrough, wherein at least one trough is applied to and is bonded to ground, and a pair adjacent troughs of wherein at least limit adjacent wavesThe gap without material between paddy.
In another embodiment, footwear include wavy foam in bottom, the wavy middle bottom include the first side, secondThe crest and the width along middle bottom at multiple intervals that side, the width along middle bottom extend between the first side and the second sideThe trough at the multiple intervals extended between the first side and the second side.At least one pair of adjacent crest is limited between adjacent peaksAlong the gap without material that the width at middle bottom extends, its one end is located at the first side and the other end is located at the second side.At least oneThe gap without material extended along middle bottom width degree between adjacent trough is limited adjacent trough, and its one end is located at the first sideAnd the other end is located at the second side.
In another embodiment, footwear include wavy middle bottom and plate.The wavy middle bottom include the first side, secondThe crest at multiple intervals that side, the width along middle bottom extend between the first and second sides and the width along middle bottom existThe trough at the multiple intervals between the first and second sides.The plate is connected to the crest at the plurality of interval, the plurality of intervalThe height that each crest of crest has at first side and the second side at middle bottom is more than between the first side and the second sideThe height having at region.
In another embodiment, footwear include vamp, are connected to the plate and wavy sole of vamp, described wavySole there is top surface and bottom surface, the top surface is connected with the plate, the sole include limit top surface multiple gaps it is manyThe trough at multiple intervals in the crest at individual interval and multiple gaps of restriction bottom surface.The footwear also include that being couple to sole is used forOne or more supporting members of supporting are provided.The supporting member may be arranged between the sole and the plate.At oneIn embodiment, the supporting member may be arranged in the gap in the top surface of the sole.
In another embodiment, the sole for footwear is included with heel portion, forefoot portion, medial wall and lateral wallMiddle bottom, wherein said midsole are substantially sinusoidal wave along at least a portion of middle bottom length, and wherein said midsole is along instituteThe width for stating middle bottom extends.Those skilled in the art will appreciate that term " sine " used herein and " sine wave " refer toBe the wavy of middle bottom, and be not intended that with its strict mathematical sense.In one embodiment, middle bottom can be in said midsoleWhole width on extend between medial wall and lateral wall, and can have top surface, the top surface has the vamp for receiving footwearShape.Middle bottom can be along a part for said midsole or substantially whole length is substantially sinusoidal wave.In one embodiment, outwardSide wall and/or medial wall can be with substantially sinusoidal wave.In another embodiment, middle bottom can be on the whole width at middle bottom substantiallySine wave.Lateral wall and/or medial wall may include with the multiple of rounded top, flat top surface, the top surface with point or its combinationCrest.Middle bottom may include foam, and outer bottom can be couple to middle bottom.
In another embodiment, the sole for footwear is included with top surface, bottom surface, center side wall and lateral sidewallsBottom, wherein said midsole be it is wavy, it is many in multiple gaps for separating and the bottom surface in the top surface to limitThe individual gap for separating.Each of multiple top surface gaps may be arranged between adjacent bottom surface gap.In one embodiment, top surfaceGap and/or bottom surface gap generally uniform can separate.In one embodiment, whole width of one or more gaps at middle bottomUpper extension.In one embodiment, lateral wall and/or medial wall include multiple crests, and each crest be arranged in it is adjacentBetween top surface gap.Lateral wall and/or medial wall may include with rounded top, flat top surface, the top surface with point or its combinationMultiple crests.In one embodiment, middle bottom extends on the whole width of sole between medial wall and lateral wall.OneIn individual embodiment, part of the middle bottom between medial wall and lateral wall is not wavy.In one embodiment, one or manyWhole width and/or only on the part of middle bottom width degree extension of the individual gap at middle bottom.
In another embodiment, footwear include vamp and the foam midsole being arranged in below vamp so that gap is arranged in footwearBetween bottom and vamp, sole has heel portion, forefoot portion, medial wall and lateral wall, and wherein sole along soleSine wave is about in length, wherein sole extends along the width of sole.In one embodiment, multiple gaps are arranged in footwearBetween bottom and vamp.Lateral wall and/or medial wall may include multiple ripples of the top surface with rounded top, flat top surface or with pointPeak.In one embodiment, footwear may also include the plate being arranged between vamp and sole.At least a portion in gap may be arranged atBetween sole and plate.
In another embodiment, the manufacture method for the sole of footwear comprises the steps：Mould in a mold wavyFoam in bottom；Defoam middle bottom from mould；Bottom in foam is placed on the drip molding with multiple interval ridges；AndBottom in cooling foam.Mould may include the ridge at multiple intervals and at least one injection site being arranged between adjacent ridge.In one embodiment, mould may include 1-20 injection site.In one embodiment, mould may include 11 injection partsPosition.
In another embodiment, footwear include wavy foam midsole and are connected to sole to provide propping up for supporting as itElement is held, the sole includes the crest at multiple intervals and the trough at multiple intervals, a pair adjacent crest limits of wherein at leastDetermine the first gap that there is no material between adjacent peaks, a pair adjacent troughs of wherein at least are limited between adjacent troughThe second gap that there is no material.
In another embodiment, footwear are including vamp, the plate for being connected to vamp, wavy sole and are arranged in describedThe supporting member of supporting is provided between sole and the plate for the sole.The sole has top surface and bottom surface, the top surfaceIt is connected with plate, the sole includes multiple crests for separating in the multiple gaps for limiting the top surface, and limits the bottomMultiple grooves for separating in multiple gaps in face.
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The accompanying drawing for being hereby incorporated by and being formed a description part illustrates the present invention, and can be used for together with description into oneStep explains the principle of the present invention so that those of ordinary skill in the art can manufacture and use the present invention.
Fig. 1 is the side view of exemplary footwear according to embodiments of the present invention；
Fig. 2 is the upward view of the exemplary footwear of Fig. 1 according to embodiments of the present invention；
Fig. 3 is the side view of another exemplary footwear according to embodiments of the present invention；
Fig. 4 is the upward view of the exemplary footwear of Fig. 3 according to embodiments of the present invention；
Fig. 5 is the close up side view of a middle bottom part for the exemplary footwear of Fig. 3 according to embodiments of the present invention；
Fig. 6 is the side view of another exemplary footwear according to embodiments of the present invention；
Fig. 7 is the upward view of the exemplary footwear of Fig. 6 according to embodiments of the present invention；
Fig. 8 is the side view of another exemplary footwear according to embodiments of the present invention；
Fig. 9 is the upward view of the exemplary footwear of Fig. 8 according to embodiments of the present invention；
Figure 10 is the side view at exemplary middle bottom according to embodiments of the present invention；
Figure 11 is the upward view of exemplary pedal plate according to embodiments of the present invention；And
Figure 12 is the partial side view of the exemplary pedal plate of Figure 11 according to embodiments of the present invention；
Figure 13 is the schematic diagram of the exemplary footwear in manufacture process according to embodiments of the present invention；
Figure 14 is the side view of exemplary footwear according to embodiments of the present invention；
Figure 15 is the upward view of the exemplary footwear of Figure 14 according to embodiments of the present invention；
Figure 16 is the side view of exemplary footwear according to embodiments of the present invention；
Figure 17 is the upward view of the exemplary footwear of Figure 16 according to embodiments of the present invention；
Figure 18 is the side view at the exemplary middle bottom of the exemplary footwear for Figure 16 according to embodiments of the present invention；
Figure 19 is the front three-dimensional cutaway view of exemplary footwear according to embodiments of the present invention；
Figure 20 is the top perspective view of insert according to embodiments of the present invention；
Figure 21 is the perspective bottom view of insert shown in Figure 20 according to embodiments of the present invention；
Figure 22 is the side view of insert shown in Figure 20 according to embodiments of the present invention；
Figure 23 is the top perspective view at the middle bottom with insert according to embodiments of the present invention；
Figure 24 is the side view of the footwear with insert according to embodiments of the present invention；
Figure 25 is the side view of insert according to embodiments of the present invention；
Figure 26 is the side view of insert according to another embodiment of the present invention；
Figure 27 is the side view of insert according to another embodiment of the present invention；
Figure 28 is the top perspective view of insert according to another embodiment of the present invention；
Figure 29 is the perspective bottom view of the insert shown in Figure 28 of the invention；
Figure 30 is the side view of the insert with solid supporting member according to embodiments of the present invention；
Figure 31 is the schematic diagram for manufacturing the exemplary mold of sole according to embodiments of the present invention；
Figure 32 is the schematic diagram for manufacturing the exemplary molding postforming part of sole according to embodiments of the present invention；
Figure 33 is the schematic diagram of the example sole in manufacture process according to embodiments of the present invention；
Figure 34 is the side view of exemplary footwear according to embodiments of the present invention；
Figure 35 is the upward view of exemplary footwear according to embodiments of the present invention and outer bottom.
Specific embodiment
With reference now to the Description of Drawings present invention, wherein similar reference is used to refer to identical or functionally similar unitPart.Although describing specific construction and configuring, it should be recognized that this is solely for the purpose of illustration.Ordinary skill peopleMember will appreciate that using other constructions and configure, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.Ordinary skillPersonnel will be clear that the present invention can be used for various other applications.
Footwear 100 according to embodiments of the present invention have sole 200, and sole 200 forms wavy, so as to provide for footwear 100Different and unique walkings and/or sensation, while also have unique aesthetic appearance, and for the leg of wearer, lower back portion and/Or abdominal part provides training.Pedal plate 300 is connected to wavy sole 200, and vamp 400 is connected to pedal plate 300.
Sole 200 may include with wavy middle bottom 202, and this is wavy with alternate crest 204 and trough 206.In certain embodiments, the wavy of middle bottom 202 can be substantially sinusoidal wave, and thus one or more crests and/or trough can be withIt is rounding.In other embodiments, one or more crests and/or trough can have generally flat top surface, such as Figure 34 institutesShow.In other embodiments, middle bottom 202 it is wavy can be it is zigzag, thus one or more crests and/or trough arePoint.In certain embodiments, crest 204 can substantially equally be positioned between adjacent trough 206, similarly, trough 206Can substantially equally position between adjacent peaks.It can be wall 208 between each crest 204 and each trough 206.Not yetThe gap 210 for having material may reside between adjacent peaks 204 and in the top of trough 206, and the gap 212 without material canTo be present between trough 206 and in the lower section of crest 204.Gap 210 and gap 212 can be on the whole width at middle bottom 202Extend.In alternative embodiments, gap 210 and gap 212 can extend only along the part at middle bottom 202.In an enforcementIn example, the wavy of middle bottom 202 is approximately similar to sine wave.The distance between adjacent peaks 204 or adjacent trough 206 can be substantiallyIt is identical, or can be along the length change at middle bottom 202, or the combination of these situations.
Middle bottom 202 may be designed so that each trough 206 is walked in user with the ability of their own, runs or carry out itContact or be bonded to ground when he moves respectively.When each trough 206 is contacted or is bonded to ground, due to being connected to troughThe vertical curve of 206 wall 208, applying causes the compression stress of the shape distortion for being located at the gap 210 above trough.Compression stressThe shape distortion in the gap 212 on the either side of trough 206 can be caused, with the He of trough 206 for increasing contact or being bonded to groundThe distance between trough being adjacent.The shearing force being applied on bottom 202 can have identical so that wall 208 bends and makesObtain the effect of the shape distortion in gap 210 and 212.
Therefore, the material for middle bottom 202 must be sufficiently flexible, to allow the bending and deformation, so as to provide enoughBuffering.Suitable material for middle bottom 202 may include (but being not limited to) foam and thermo-plastic polyurethane.Central bottom 202 isDuring foam, foam can be for example based on ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) or based on polyurethane (PU), and foam canBeing open celled foam or closed-cell foam.In other embodiments, middle bottom 202 can be elastomer, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), bubbleFoam shape plastics are (for exampleFoam orFoam) and gel-state plastic.
Individually or in combination, uniquely the absorb compression stress and the various aspects of shearing force at middle bottom 202 may include：(1)The height of wall 208 and thin shape, the angle between the adjacent wall 208 at (2) wavy middle bottom 202, the either side of (3) wall 208Gap 210 and 212 without material；And/or the compression (in addition to sole geometry variation) of (4) foam itself.Due to wall208 is high and thin, may occur in which bending.When loaded, the bending of the material at bottom 202 in can allowing without material portion or gap 210,212And/or deformation.The contact condition on the ground of middle bottom 202 can provide new walking and feel for footwear in midfoot area.With typical caseRunning shoes compare, the impact of heel can take longer time, this enable to maximum weighted reduction.When power is applied to middle bottomWhen, not only middle bottom material compression, and the physical form at middle bottom also can change, to absorb compression stress and shearing force.Due to wall 212High and thin shape, the wall 208 at wavy middle bottom 202 between angle, and/or wall 208 either side on without material portionOr gap 210,212, may alternatively appear in physical change in shape and/or bend (may include wall 208, the wall 208 is in wall 208Either side on be expanded to without in material portion or gap 210, one of 212).For individual, with more traditional running shoeCompare, unique shape, in midfoot area middle bottom and ground contact condition, and/or material can cause the every of step cycleThe time quantum change spent in the individual stage, consequently, it is possible to reducing the maximum weighted that individual is experienced.
The above-mentioned impact at compression stress and shearing force centering bottom 202 can cause the body of wearer more to exert oneself.By forcingThe body of wearer is more exerted oneself, and footwear can be to muscle (such as calf of wearer, thigh, lower back portion, buttocks and/or abdominal partMuscle) carry out enhanced exercise.Due to it is this it is extra firmly, when wearer advance it is given apart from when, it is affectedMuscle have walked more than given distance apart from when power used sensation, thus increase the amount of exercise of wearer.AnotherIn one embodiment, acting on the power on middle bottom 202 can cause the body of wearer less to exert oneself.For example, middle bottom 202 can be used to lead toThe natural elasticity and energy crossed in its compression process storage energy and give back energy in its expansion process to increase foot is returnedAlso ability.Therefore, the muscle used in active procedure can undergo less strain.
In order to produce the buffering effect of change, wall 208 can be formed, with provide with various shapes gap 210 andGap 212.In one embodiment, for example shown in Fig. 1 and 6, gap 210 can be with generally V-shape.Arrange between adjacent wall 208Angle may be adapted to the shock-absorbing capacity needed for providing.For example, in one embodiment, the angle between adjacent wall 208 can beIn the range of about 10 degree to about 50 degree, such as from about 10 degree to about 40 degree, or about 15 degree to about 35 degree.In one embodiment, length change of the angle between adjacent wall along middle bottom 202.For example, in one embodiment, the angleIt is larger between one or more pairs of adjacent walls 208 that can be in the heel portion at middle bottom 202, and a pair in forefoot portionOr between multipair adjacent wall 208 it is less.For example, in certain embodiments, the angle between the wall 208 in forefoot portion can be fromAbout 30 degree to about 40 degree.In certain embodiments, the angle between the adjacent wall 208 in heel portion can be from about 15Spend about 25 degree.In another embodiment, for example shown in Fig. 1, gap 212 can be generally shaped as inverted V-arrangement.
The depth in gap 210 and 212 can also change, to provide required shock-absorbing capacity.In one embodiment, exampleAs shown in figure 1, the depth in gap 210 can be along the length change at middle bottom 202.For example, gap 210 can be behind middle bottom 202With relatively deep in region, and the forefoot region towards middle bottom 202 becomes more and more shallow.
In another embodiment, for example shown in Fig. 3 and 5, gap 212 can substantially Omega shape (Ω) so that eachGap 212 has the top section and narrow bottom section of rounding, wherein being formed and towards each gap at the bottom of gap 212The distance between 212 surface of two walls 208 d1 be shorter than gap 212 mid portion apart from d2.The embodiment is onlyIt is exemplary, and gap 210 and gap 212 can have the group of any shape that any those of ordinary skill in the art understandClose.For example, in one embodiment, middle bottom 202 may include the combination in V-arrangement and Omega shape gap.
The quantity in the quantity of wall 208 and the corresponding gap 210 and 212 being arranged in middle bottom 202 can be according to requiredShock-absorbing capacity changes according to the length and width at middle bottom 202.In one embodiment, for example shown in Fig. 1, middle bottom 202 canIncluding 10 gaps 210.In one embodiment, middle bottom 202 may include 2 to 15 gaps.In another embodiment, middle bottom202 may include 5 to 13 gaps.In another embodiment, middle bottom 202 may include 8 to 12 gaps.In one embodiment,Middle bottom 202 may include at least 5 gaps.In another embodiment, middle bottom 202 may include at least 10 gaps.The He of gap 210212 quantity can change according to the angle between the thickness of wall 208, corrugated frequency and/or adjacent wall 208.
One or more troughs 206 at middle bottom 202 can have the outer base accessory 213 being connected thereto, to provide extra attachmentFrictional force.Outer base accessory 213 can be rubber or be generally used for any appropriate material of outer bottom.In one embodiment, for exampleShown in Fig. 2 and 35, trough 206 can have one or more outer base accessory 213.In another embodiment, for example shown in Fig. 4, outer bottomPart 213 can contact one or more troughs 206, and the part in the gap 212 between adjacent trough 206.AnotherIn embodiment, such as shown in Fig. 7, middle bottom 202 can have cover in bottom 202 heel area periphery outer base accessory 213, and/Or cover in bottom 202 forefoot region periphery other outer base accessory 213.Outer base accessory 213 is between adjacent trough 206Gap 212, and may include area of reduced thickness 217 so that allow outer base accessory 213 to bend and elongate when gap 212 is elongated,.Outer base accessory 213 can be made up of appropriate polymeric material, so as to allow the elongation and bending.The embodiment is exemplary, and one of ordinary skill in the art will be readily appreciated that the pattern of the outer base accessory 213 on the trough 206 at middle bottom 202 canWith with various constructions.In addition, as shown in Fig. 2,4,7 and 9, the bottom surface 215 of each trough 206 can have the width at middle bottom 202The profile changed on degree.The bottom surface 215 of each trough 206 can have identical profile and/or shape, the profile of change and/orShape and combinations thereof.Those of ordinary skill in the art will be readily appreciated that the shape and pattern of outer base accessory 213 can be with trough 206The profile or shape of bottom surface 215 is corresponding.
Middle bottom 202 can be single part, such as shown in Fig. 2 and 4, or may include two or more parts.At oneIn embodiment, such as shown in Fig. 9, middle bottom 202 can have along footwear 100 outside extend outside in base accessory 214, and alongBase accessory 216 in the inner side that the inner side of footwear 100 extends, space 218 is between base accessory 216 in base accessory 214 in outside and inner side.BeforeThe outer base accessory 220 of foot may be connected in outside in base accessory 214 and inner side base accessory 216 on both, and its mode is so that front foot base accessory outwardThe part in the space 218 at the front foot of 220 span and cover footwear 100.Similarly, the outer base accessory 222 of heel may be connected to outsideIn middle base accessory 214 and inner side in both base accessory 216, its mode is so that the heel of the outer span and cover footwear 100 of base accessory 222 of heelThe part in the space 218 at place.Base accessory 216 can have corresponding waveform in base accessory 214 and inner side in outside so that each portionThe crest 204 and trough 206 of part is aligned when being assembled in footwear 100.With base accessory in base accessory 214 in separate outside and inner side216 advantage is：Walking sensation or buffering different from bottom 202 in single part is provided.
As clearly shown in Figure 10, middle bottom 202 may be shaped such that first side and second side of the crest 204 at middle bottom 202224th, the height having at 226 is more than the region between the first side and the second side 224,226.For example, the top of each crest 204Face 228 is substantially recessed, thus provides the recess for accommodating pedal plate 300.In one embodiment, some crests 204Top surface 228 can have the groove 230 near the first side and/or the second side 224,226, to help pedal plate 300 to be aligned in recess,And keep pedal plate 300 in place.In one embodiment, the part at the middle bottom between the first side and the second side 224,226 not Cheng BoShape wave, and only the first side (such as outside) 224 and/or the second side (such as inner side) 226 wavinesses.Gap 210 and/or212 parts between the first side and the second side 224,226 can be filled.
Best seen from pedal plate 300 can have bottom surface 302, and the bottom surface has from bottom surface 302 to extension in such as Figure 11 and 12The multiple ridges 304 stretched.Ridge 304 can be formed, to provide size, shape with the top surface 228 of the crest 204 at middle bottom 202The shape profile corresponding with profile.Ridge 304 may also extend into the side 306 of pedal plate 300.Therefore, ridge 304 contributes to pedal plate300 are aligned on the top surface 228 of the crest 204 at middle bottom 202.
Pedal plate 300 can be any appropriate thermoplastic material or synthetic material, in certain embodiments, can be via moldingOr lamination manufacture (lay-up).In other embodiments, pedal plate 300 can be molded foam, such as compression molded foam, TPUOrIn one embodiment, pedal plate 300 can be formed separately with middle bottom 202, subsequently by binding agent bonding, welderingConnect or other appropriate technologies that those of ordinary skill in the art understand connect and be attached to middle bottom 202.With the top surface of crest 204The region 308 of the bottom surface 302 of 228 contacts can form texture, and to contribute to pedal plate 300 middle bottom 202 is connected to.In another enforcementIn example, pedal plate 300 and middle bottom 202 can together mould, and thus shape simultaneously together.
Middle bottom 202 can be used in combination with various vamps 400.In one embodiment, vamp 400 can have be connected to pedal plateThe upper 402 (bootie) of 300 upper surface (not shown), the upper is used to receive the foot of wearer.In some embodimentsIn, plate 300 can be placed in footwear 100, and middle bottom 202 may be coupled directly to vamp 400.Upper 402 can be this areaThe known any suitable material of lightweight and breathable for vamp of those of ordinary skill.Upper 402 can be by bondingAgent or other traditional interconnection techniques and be connected to pedal plate.Vamp 400 can also have one or more knots extended from pedal plate 300Structure component 404.Structural elements 404 is that upper 402 provides structure, and can be extended along outside and inner side, and can be used for footwear 100Decoration.Structural elements 404 also may be present in heel area, to provide internal or external followed by upper of a shoe, or be present in forefoot regionDomain, to provide internal or external front packet header.Structural elements 404 can be by appropriate polymeric material known to a person of ordinary skill in the artIt is molded.Various shapes and size that structural elements 404 can also be understood with those of ordinary skill in the art.
With reference to Figure 13 and 31-33, the manufacture at bottom 202 middle according to an embodiment of the invention will now be described.Such as this area is generalLogical technical staff understands that like that middle bottom 202 can be moulded using one or more moulds 600 by injection-molded.MouldTool 600 may include for the mould at bottom in one or more 202.With reference to Figure 13 and 31, mould 600 may include and middle bottom 202The corresponding multiple ridges 601 in one or more gaps 212.In molding process, one or more injection sites or injection are logicalRoad 601 can be used to for middle bottom material to introduce mould.As shown in Figure 13 and 31, in one embodiment of the invention, 11(11) inlet can be used to incorporate a material into mould, is thus formed from middle bottom 202 in the region corresponding with inlet and is extendedPost 232, the post subsequently will be removed.In this way, material can be uniformly distributed on middle bottom.In the rear heel at middle bottom 202In point, an inlet can be used for rearmost peak regions, and in heel area ensuing two crests eachTwo inlets are respectively used at crest.Two inlets can be additionally used in each of the 5th, the 7th and the 9th crest in middle bottom 202At crest.In another embodiment, one or more inlets can be used at each crest, so that middle bottom material is introduced into mouldTool.Using for being beneficial by the inlet of middle bottom material introducing mould, this is because inlet can provide materialUniform Flow；Can help to provide the appropriate solidification of material；Can help to provide uniform Temperature Distribution after filling, thenContribute to forming consistent skin thickness；Can help to make from left to right consistent middle bottom；And contribute to guaranteeing that mould is completeFilling.Other devices that mould is incorporated a material in the manufacture process at middle bottom 202 can be used.In certain embodiments, may be usedWith using other method of moulding, including but not limited to compression molded, injection-molded and expansion molding, in expansion molding,Granule can be placed in a mold and expand.
In the fabrication process, because middle bottom 202 is inflatable when removing from its mould, mould can have than needed for middle bottomThe little size of size.For example, in one embodiment of the use EVA material of the present invention, the size that mould can have is aboutThe 65%-75% of bottom size in final.According to the expansion rate of material therefor, it is possible to use other die sizes.
With reference to Figure 32 and 33, in one embodiment, one or more molding postforming parts 510 can in the fabrication process byMiddle bottom 202 uses from after the removal of mould 600.After removing from mould 600, the top surface at middle bottom 202 can be placed on moldingAbove postforming part 610.Molding postforming part 610 may include the multiple ridges 611 being formed on base 612, the ridgeIt is corresponding with one or more gaps 210 at middle bottom 202.In alternative embodiments, the bottom surface at middle bottom 202 can be placed on mouldAbove postforming part 610 processed, and ridge 611 can be corresponding with one or more gaps 212 at middle bottom 202.After molding intoShape part 610 can help to the appropriate cooling and shaping at middle bottom 202.For example, when middle bottom 202 can cool down at it and/or complete solidificationShrink, because size of formed part is stable, mould the contraction at bottom 202 during postforming part 610 can be limited and/or controlled so that middle bottomForm required form.In some (but needing not to be all) embodiments, the part at middle bottom 202 can have the thickness of change, and/orCan be cooled down with friction speed.Therefore, in the case where molding postforming part 610 is not used, middle bottom 202 can bend or become in additionObtain odd shapes.In one embodiment, bottom during one or more weighted items 620 (weight) can be placed on when middle bottom cools downOn 202, so as to further help in appropriate cooling and shaping is carried out.In one embodiment, weighted item 620 can be placed onOn middle bottom 202 in the heel area and forefoot region at middle bottom.Molding postforming part 610 may include plastics, ceramics, metal, woodMaterial, bamboo, molding epoxy resin (castepoxy) or other suitable materials.
Middle bottom 202 can be molded to adapt to various needs, for example, prevent sole inward turning or outward turning.In this case, inThe some regions at bottom 202 can be endowed different performances, to realize this customization.The inner side at middle bottom 202 need customization andIn the case of outside is unwanted, or situation in turn, it is preferred to use middle bottom 202 there is base accessory 214 in described outsideWith base accessory 216 in inner side.Such as replacement or additional following described in more detail, as bottom in improvement 202, insert canIt is placed between bottom 202 and plate 300, or post can be used to for middle bottom 202 to be connected to vamp 400.
The embodiment of Fig. 1-4 and 6-10 has been described with having and forms ripple with crest 204 and trough 206 from toe to heelThe middle bottom 202 of shape wave, but this is exemplary.In certain embodiments, for example shown in Figure 14 and 15, middle bottom 202 can be onlyWaveform is formed with crest 204 and trough 206 in forefoot region.In other embodiments, for example shown in Figure 16-18, middle bottom202 only can form waveform in heel area with crest 204 and trough 206.In other embodiments, for example shown in Figure 19,Middle bottom 202 can also have one or more rows 234, and wave is formed with crest 204 and trough 206 on the direction of inner side to outsideShape.In certain embodiments, the crest 204 and groove 206 of each row 234 can be aligned.
In certain embodiments, corrugated sole 200 can be manufactured to provide the difference of footwear 100 and the walking of uniquenessAnd/or feel, while the aesthetic appearance for also providing uniqueness and the buffering for improving and bearing performance.
With reference to Figure 20-22, embodiments of the invention may include one or more inserts 500, so as to the institute of bottom 202 in providingThe intensity for needing and/or shock-absorbing capacity.For example, one or more inserts 500 can be included so that all or part at middle bottom 202It is harder.In this way, such as insert 500 can help to limit sole inward turning or the outward turning of wearer.
In one embodiment, insert 500 may include one or more supporting members connected by connecting elements 520510.In one embodiment, supporting member 510 includes the supporting surface 511 of bending so that supporting member 510 is substantially U-shaped,For example shown in Figure 22.As shown in figure 20, in one embodiment, supporting member 510 may include near-end 512 and the near-end of distal end 514512 can be rounded, and the height of supporting member 510 proximally 512 can be gradually reduced to distal end 514.
Each supporting member 510 can be connected to adjacent supporting member 510 in one embodiment by connecting elements 520In, connecting elements 520 extends to the distal end 514 of adjacent support elements 510 from the distal end 514 of a supporting member 510.Can replaceFor in embodiment, connecting elements 520 can extend to the near-end of adjacent support elements from the distal end 514 of the first supporting member 510512.In other embodiments, connecting elements 520 can be extended to along phase from any point along the length of the first supporting member 510Any point of the length of adjacent supporting member 510.Connecting elements 520 can connect non-conterminous supporting member.In one embodiment, clothPutting the supporting member 510 in the end of insert 500 may include to be free of attachment to the connecting elements 522 of adjacent support elements.As schemedShown in 20, such as front foot end supporting member 516 and metapedes end supporting member 518 may include the connecting elements not being connected in end522.Alternatively, insert 500 may not include the connecting elements 522 extended from overhang bracket element.In one embodiment,For example shown in Figure 20-22, insert 500 may include the supporting member 510 of five (5) individual connections.Such as be described more fully below thatSample, other combinations of the supporting member 510 and connecting elements 520 for insert 500 can be used to provide needed for middle bottom 202 justProperty and/or shock-absorbing capacity.
With reference to Figure 23 and 24, in one embodiment, insert 500 may be arranged between middle bottom 202 and plate 300, and couplingIt is connected to middle bottom 202.Particularly, in one embodiment, each supporting member 510 of insert 500 may be arranged at middle bottom 202In gap 210.For example shown in Figure 23, in insert 500 has the embodiment of five (5) supporting members 510, each supporting unitPart 510 may be arranged in gap 210.The supporting surface 511 of supporting member 510 preferably shapes, so as to along in gap 210Surface 211 is snuggly fitted in gap 210.Be positioned with supporting member 510 supporting surface 211 can coverage gap 210 instituteHave or partial inner surface 211.For example, in one embodiment, supporting surface 511 can be from the bottom 207 in gap 210 along interiorThe part of wall 209 (such as half) extends, or the top for extending to inwall 209.In one embodiment, supporting member 510 canNot exclusively to extend in gap 210 so as to the not bottom 207 of contact gap 210.Supporting surface 511 can only cover inwall 209The part between the top of bottom 207 and inwall 209.
In one embodiment, supporting surface 511 is bending so that supporting member 510 is substantially U-shaped.In other realitiesIn applying example, supporting surface 511 can be square, V-arrangement, Omega shape or shape by other means, so as to be assemblied in middle bottomIn 202 gap 210 or other parts.In one embodiment, supporting member 510 can be fixed on gap 210 by binding agentIt is interior.In other embodiments, binding agent can not be used, but the closely assembling using supporting member in gap keeps itIt is in place.
In one embodiment, as shown in figure 23, insert 500 can be usually placed in the arch area at middle bottom 202.In other embodiment, insert 500 may be arranged at forefoot region, heel area, and/or the whole length along middle bottom 202.It is logicalOften, insert 500 can be positioned, so as to the desired stiffness and/or shock-absorbing capacity at bottom 202 in providing.
The size of supporting member 510 also can adjust so that supporting member 510 is assemblied in gap 210.In present invention enforcementIn example, the depth of its intermediate gap 210 changes along middle bottom 202, and the size of supporting member 510 equally can become along insert 500Change.For example, as described above, gap 210 can be relatively deep in the heel area at middle bottom 202, and towards the forefoot region at middle bottom 202Domain shoals.Correspondingly, supporting member 510 can be larger at the rear portion of insert 500, and diminishes towards the front portion of insert 500.For example, front foot end supporting member 516 can be less than metapedes end supporting member 518.
Insert 500 can be made up of rigidity or flexible material, with the desired stiffness performance at bottom in offer 202.In a realityIn applying example, insert 500 includes TPU.Other suitable materials, including but not limited to elastomer, thermoplastic elastomer can be used(TPE), cystose plastics are (for exampleFoam and/orFoam), gel-state plastic, foam, metal or itsHis suitable material and combinations thereof.
In one embodiment, insert 500 can be formed as global facility injection-molded.In other embodiments, prop upHolding element 510 can be molded separately and then connect.In certain embodiments, a supporting member 510 can be by different from anotherThe material for holding element 510 is made.For example, the first supporting member 510 can be by than the harder material system of the second supporting member 510Into so that required rigidity or shock-absorbing capacity to be supplied to the zones of different at middle bottom 202.In one embodiment, insert 500Can together mould with middle bottom 202.For example, can be moulded below insert 500 with molded insert 500, middle bottom 202, orInsert 500 can be moulded directly on middle bottom 202.In one embodiment, for example shown in Figure 35, supporting member 510 can be formedThe part at middle bottom 202, to form overall and single structure.Supporting member 510 can be formed in gap 212, as indicated,And/or formed in gap 210.In one embodiment, two supporting members 510 can be formed in rearmost gap 212,And a supporting member can be formed in next gap 212.It will be appreciated that supporting member 510 can be in the form of multiple combinationFormed in other gaps.In one embodiment, middle bottom 202 can mould around insert 500 so that insert 500 is embedded inMiddle bottom.In one embodiment, insert 500 can form entirety with plate 300.Plate 300 can partly or completely extend fully to supporting unitIn part 510.
In one embodiment, one or more supporting members 510 of insert 500 can be the one of the width at middle bottom 202Extend on part, so that required rigid nature to be supplied to the part at middle bottom 202.For example shown in Figure 23, supporting member 510Can the inner side at therefrom bottom 202 extend internally in a part for the width at middle bottom 202.In use, supporting member 510 canBe in this region middle bottom 202 provide supporting, and in can limiting bottom compression.For example, at middle bottom 202 under loadWhen, the compression of limiting wall 208 in the region that supporting member 510 can be around supporting member.Therefore, during insert 500 can giveThe additional rigidity in the inner side at bottom 202, and such as sole outward turning can be prevented.
In other embodiments, supporting member can the outside at therefrom bottom 202 extend internally in the part at middle bottom.With thisMode, insert 500 can give in bottom 202 the additional rigidity in outside, and such as sole inward turning can be prevented.Remain at otherIn embodiment, insert 500 can extend substantially on the whole width at middle bottom 202 so as to needed for providing on the width at middle bottomRigidity or shock-absorbing capacity.In certain embodiments, insert 500 may include only to extend in a part for the width at middle bottom 202One or more supporting members 510, and on the whole width at middle bottom 202 extend one or more supporting members 510.
In one embodiment, connecting elements 520 can be about flat so as to which without prejudice to plate 300 is on middle bottom 202Place.Groove can be formed in the top at middle bottom 202, to accommodate connecting elements 520 so that connecting elements 520 and middle bottom 202Top it is concordant.As shown in figure 23, the connecting elements 520 of insert 500 can be collectively forming bottom during the periphery at therefrom bottom 202 is passed throughThe shape of the general curved of 202 inside.In one embodiment, connecting elements 520 can be positioned, to carry for insert 500For other supporting.
In one embodiment, as shown in figure 24, all or part of of insert 500 can be seen from the side of footwear 100.For example, the near-end 512 of one or more supporting members 510 can be seen via gap 210.In other embodiments, insert 500Can be sightless.
Any amount of supporting member 510 and connecting elements 520 for insert 500 can be used to provide middle bottom 202Desired stiffness or shock-absorbing capacity.As shown in figure 25, in one embodiment, insert 500 may include two (2) supporting members510.The size of supporting member 510 can determine that for use in the heel portion at middle bottom 202.In one embodiment, such as Figure 26 institutesShow, insert 500 may include two (2) supporting members 510, the size of the supporting member generally can determine that for use in middle bottom202 forefoot portion.In one embodiment, as shown in figure 27, insert 500 may include a supporting member.In other realitiesIn applying example, insert 500 may include single supporting member 510, without connecting elements 520.As indicated by figs. 28-29, at oneIn embodiment, insert 500 may include four (4) supporting members 510 extended substantially on the width at middle bottom 202.Connection structurePart 520 can connect adjacent supporting member 520 in the middle of supporting member.In one embodiment, the quantity of supporting member 510Can be identical with the quantity in the gap 210 in middle bottom 202.
In alternative embodiments, insert 500 can be placed in the downside at middle bottom 202.Each supporting unit of insert 500Part 510 may be arranged in the gap 212 at middle bottom 202.Supporting member 510 can correspondingly arrange size and shaping.In other enforcementsIn example, insert 500 may include one or more supporting members 510 being properly fitted on crest 204.
In a preferred embodiment, during insert 500 can be permanently installed in the manufacture process of footwear 100 in bottom 202.In other embodiment, insert 500 can easily therefrom bottom 202 removes.For example, in one embodiment, supporting member 510 can be fromGap 210 in the side insertion of footwear 100 between bottom 202 and plate 300.Supporting member 510 may include to be pulled in order to subsequentlyThe outthrust of supporting member 510 is removed from gap 210.In this way, insert 500 or supporting member 510 can be sold " after sale ",And user can continue to customize the rigidity or resiliency of footwear 100 according to required purposes, aging or other use conditions of footwearEnergy.
In one embodiment, one or more supporting members 510 can be solid member.For example shown in Figure 30, supportingElement 510 can be completely solid, as shown in supporting member 513, or can be part-solid, such as supporting member 515With shown in 517.Solid supporting member can with the filling of the identical material of supporting surface 511, and form global facility, Huo ZhekeTo fill different materials, such as foam or other suitable materials.In one embodiment, supporting member 510 can use plate 300A part filling.Solid supporting member may be adapted to provide other supporting for middle bottom 202.In other embodiments, unit is supportedPart 510 can be hollow, filled with fluid, or filled with pressurization or surrounding air.
The description of specific embodiments above will completely disclose the overall thought of the present invention, improperly test and not inclined noIn the case of the overall thought of the present invention, other people can be directed to various applications by the knowledge using those of ordinary skill in the artThese specific embodiments are easily changed and/or adjusted.Therefore, according to teaching provided herein and guiding, theseChange and adjustment are also in the implication and scope of the equivalent of disclosed embodiment.It should be understood that wording here or termFor illustration purposes, without limitation so that the wording or term of description of the invention will be by ordinary skill peopleMember is according to the teaching and guides to explain.
The width and scope of the present invention should not be limited to by any described exemplary embodiment, and should only according toRear claim and its equivalent are limiting.