The footwear uppers of tongue element with braidingThe application be the applying date be on 2 19th, 2013, it is entitled " to have application No. is 201380010127.5The divisional application of the application of the footwear uppers of the tongue element of braiding ".
Cross reference to related applications
This non-provisional U.S. Patent application is the continuous Shen of the non-provisional U.S. Patent application of Serial No. 12/574,876It please and require the priority of the non-provisional U.S. Patent application, the non-provisional U.S. Patent application of Serial No. 12/574,876On October 7th, 2009 in U.S.Patent ＆ Trademark Office's submission and entitled Article Of Footwear Having AnUpper With Knitted Elements (article of footwear with the vamp with knitting element).
Technical field
This application involves the footwear uppers of the tongue element with braiding.
Background
Conventional article of footwear generally includes two main elements：Vamp and footwear sole construction.Vamp is fixed on sole knotStructure and it is formed in the gap for cosily and fixedly receiving foot on the inside of footwear.Footwear sole construction is fixed inThe lower region of vamp, is thus positioned between vamp and ground.In sport footwear, for example, footwear sole construction may include shoesBottom interlayer and footwear outer bottom.Midsole includes often polymer foams, polymer foams decaying ground reactionPower during walking, running and other locomotor activities to reduce the stress on foot and leg.In addition, midsole can wrapInclude other elements of the movement of fluid-filled chamber, plate, moderator or further damping force, enhancing stability or influence foot.ShoesOuter bottom is fixed in the lower surface of midsole and provides by durable and wear-resistant material, typically rubber, the shoes of formationThe part on the engagement ground of bottom structure.Footwear sole construction can further include insole, and insole is positioned in gap and neighbouring footLower surface to enhance footwear comfort.
Vamp prolongs generally along the medial surface and lateral surface of foot, below foot and around the heel area of footStretch the instep for crossing foot and toe area.In certain article of footwear, such as basketball footwear and boots, vamp can be upwardAnd extend to provide the support or protection for ankle around ankle.Lead to the entrance in the gap on the inside of vamp usually by footwearHeel region in ankle opening provide.Strapping system is often incorporated into adjust the cooperation of vamp in vamp, thus allows footThe entrance and removal in the gap in the slave vamp in portion.Strapping system also allows certain sizes of wearer's modification vamp, especiallyGirth (girth), to adapt to have various sizes of foot.In addition, vamp may include extending to increase below strapping systemThe flap of the adjustability of strong footwear, and vamp can be combined with heel counter (heel counter) to limit heelMovement.
Multiple material element (such as fabric, foam of polymers, polymer sheet, leather, synthetic leather) is routinely being madeIt makes in vamp and utilizes.In sport footwear, for example, it includes the multiple of a variety of material elements engaged that vamp, which can have each,Layer.As an example, material elements can be chosen so as to the different zones of vamp assign enhanced stretch resistance, abrasion resistance, flexibility,Gas permeability, compressibility, comfort and moisture wicking.In order to which the different regions to vamp assign different property, material memberPart is often cut into desired shape and is then joined together, usually using suture or adhesive bond.In addition, materialMaterial element is often engaged in the configuration of stacking to assign multiple property to identical region.With being incorporated into vampThe number amount and type of material elements increase, time associated with transport, deposit, cutting and grafting material element and costIt may increase.Increase with the number amount and type for the material elements being incorporated into vamp, carrys out the useless of Self cleavage and sewing processObject material is also gathered to the degree of bigger.In addition, the vamp of the material elements with larger quantity may be than by material elementsLess type and amount formed vamp be more difficult to recycle.By reducing the quantity of the material elements utilized in vamp,Therefore, waste can be reduced, while increase the manufacture efficiency and recyclability of vamp.
It summarizes
Article of footwear is disclosed as having vamp below and is fixed in the footwear sole construction of vamp.Vamp includes being formedAt least part of material layer of the outer surface of vamp.Vamp further includes by knitting structure (the unitary knit of oneConstruction) the knitting member formed.Knitting member may include compressible region and lug area.Compressible region shapeAt a part for the opposite interior surface of a part and vamp for outer surface, and lug area from compressible region toOuter extension.Lug area can upcountry be positioned from material layer, and lug area can be engaged with material layer.
In certain configurations, vamp may include the tongue element for having knitting member, and knitting member is by integrated braidingConstruction forms and is formed the major part of the outside of tongue element.Compressible material can be located in the cavity of knitting member,And the end of knitting member can be fixed in the throat region of vamp.
In another configuration, vamp may include collar element, and collar element is opened with the ankle for being adjacent to vamp is formedOutside the outer surface of vamp of mouth and at least part of braiding of interior surface.Multiple float can be located at knitting elementIn cavity.In addition, collar element can form as the component being separately from other sections from vamp and can be fixed on shoesThe other parts in face.
Various methods can be used to form the component for article of footwear.For example, round braiding and cross machine knitting technique(flat knitting process) can be used to form the various parts of integrated knitting structure.After braiding, componentIt can be incorporated into article of footwear.In addition, weaving can be used to form the compressible region and flange of certain componentsBoth areas.For example, float can be embedded in compressible region to enhance compressibility.
This application provides the following contents：
1) a kind of tongue elements of article of footwear of, including knitting member, the knitting member have compressible region, fromThe end of the compressible region outward extend flange region and from the side of the compressible region it is outwardly extending toA few periphery braiding structure；
The compressible region includes the first braiding layer and the second braiding layer formed by the knitting structure of one, wherein(a) region of first braiding layer and the region of second braiding layer are separated from each other to be defined in the knitting memberCavity, (b) edge of first braiding layer and the edge of second braiding layer surround at least part of the cavityIt is engaged in each other, and (c) at least one periphery braiding structure has and first braiding layer and second braidingThe different types of braiding structure of layer.
2) tongue elements of the according to 1), wherein the compressible region include position in the cavity it is multiple fromBy yarn segment.
3) tongue elements of the according to 2), wherein the multiple free yarn segment is multiple material rings.
4) tongue elements of the according to 2), wherein the multiple free yarn segment is multiple float.
5) tongue elements of the according to 2), wherein the multiple free yarn segment and first braiding layer and instituteAt least one of second braiding layer is stated to be formed by the knitting structure of one together.
6) tongue elements of the according to 1), wherein at least one periphery braiding structure includes from described compressibleThe first periphery braiding structure that first epitaxial lateral overgrowth in region is stretched and the second side from the compressible region outwardly extendingTwo periphery braiding structures, the second side are arranged to opposite with first side.
7) a kind of tongue elements of article of footwear of, including knitting member, the knitting member have compressible region andRegion is outward extended flange from the compressible region, and the compressible region includes the formed by the knitting structure of oneOne braiding layer and the second braiding layer, wherein the region of (a) described first braiding layer and the region of second braiding layer are to each otherThe cavity to be defined in the knitting member is separated, (b) side at the edge of first braiding layer and second braiding layerEdge is engaged in each other around at least part of the cavity, and (c) multiple free yarn segments are in the cavity.
8) tongue elements of the according to 7), wherein the multiple free yarn segment is multiple material rings.
9) tongue elements of the according to 7), wherein the multiple free yarn segment is together with first braiding layerIt is formed by the knitting structure of one.
10) tongue elements of the according to 8), wherein other multiple free yarn segments positions in the cavity andIt is formed by the knitting structure of one with together with second braiding layer.
11) tongue elements of the according to 7), wherein the knitting member be defined in the lug area from describedOne in first braiding layer and second braiding layer outward extends flange.
12) tongue elements of the according to 7), wherein the knitting member be defined in the lug area from describedEach of first braiding layer and second braiding layer outward extend flange.
13) tongue elements of the according to 7), wherein the knitting member forms the big portion of the outside of the tongue elementPoint.
14) a kind of article of footwear of with vamp and is fixed in the footwear sole construction of the vamp, the vamp packetIt includes：
First knitting member is defined in at least part in the gap for receiving foot in the vamp, andFirst knitting member defines ankle opening to provide the entrance for leading to the gap to foot；And
Tongue element, is engaged in first knitting member, and the tongue element includes：
Second knitting member forms and defines internal cavities by the knitting structure of one,
Multiple free yarn segments are located in the internal cavities, and
Periphery braiding structure extends outwardly from least one side of second knitting member, the periphery braidingStructure is formed by the knitting structure of one together with second knitting member and is detached with the internal cavities.
15) article of footwear of the according to 14), wherein the multiple free yarn segment is multiple float.
16) article of footwear of the according to 14), wherein the multiple free yarn segment is and second knit unitMultiple material rings that part is formed by the knitting structure of one together.
17) article of footwear of the according to 14), wherein second knitting member has compressible region and from instituteThe end for stating compressible region outward extends flange region, and the compressible region defines the internal cavities, the peripheryBraiding structure extends outwardly from least one side on the periphery of the compressible region, and the lug area is engaged in instituteState the first knitting member.
18) article of footwear of the according to 14), wherein phase of the periphery braiding structure from second knitting memberOffside extends outwardly and forms the edge of the tongue element.
19) article of footwear of the according to 14), wherein the first braiding structure is bonded to second knitting memberIn region, the second braiding structure is bonded in the region of the periphery braiding structure, and first braiding structure be withSecond braiding structure is different.
20) yarn of article of footwear of the according to 14), the wherein first kind is bonded to second knitting memberRegion in, the yarn of Second Type is bonded in the region of the periphery braiding structure, and the yarn of the first kindLine is different from the yarn of the Second Type.
21) article of footwear of the according to 14), wherein the week is not present in an end of the tongue elementSide braiding structure.
By the present invention aspect characterized by novelty the advantages of and feature in the appended claims by particular toGo out.However, the improved understanding of the advantages of in order to obtain to novelty and feature, are referred to description and illustration are about this hairThe following description content and attached drawing of bright various configurations and design.
Description of the drawings
When read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, foregoing summary and detailed description below will be better understood when.
Fig. 1 is the perspective view of article of footwear.
Fig. 2 is the lateral elevational view of article of footwear.
Fig. 3 is the medial side view of article of footwear.
Fig. 4 is the plan view from above of article of footwear.
Fig. 5 A-5C are by the cross-sectional view of the article of footwear respectively defined of the hatching 5A-5C in Fig. 4.
Fig. 6 is the perspective view of the tongue element of article of footwear.
Fig. 7 is the decomposition perspective view of tongue element.
Fig. 8 is the plan view of tongue element.
Fig. 9 A and 9B are by the cross-sectional view of the tongue elements respectively defined of the hatching 9A and 9B in Fig. 8.
Figure 10 A-10J are corresponding to Fig. 8 and depict the plan view of the other configuration of tongue element.
Figure 11 A-11K are corresponding to Fig. 9 A and depict the cross-sectional view of the other configuration of tongue element.
Figure 12 A and 12B are the plan views of the various tongue elements engaged.
Figure 13 is the perspective view of the collar element of article of footwear.
Figure 14 is the plan view of collar element.
Figure 15 A and 15B are by the cross-sectional view of the collar elements respectively defined of the hatching 15A and 15B in Figure 14.
Figure 16 A-16C are corresponding to Figure 14 and depict the plan view of the other configuration of collar element.
Figure 17 A and 17B are the plan views of the various collar elements engaged.
Figure 18 is corresponding to Fig. 2 and depicts the lateral elevational view of another configuration of article of footwear.
Figure 19 is the perspective view of collar-throat's element of the configuration for the article of footwear described in figure 18.
Figure 20 is the plan view of collar-throat's element.
Figure 21 A and 21B are by the cross section of the collar-throat's elements respectively defined of the hatching 21A and 21B in Figure 20Figure.
Figure 22 A-22D be corresponding to a part of Fig. 5 C and depicting collar element is incorporated into it is each in article of footwearThe cross-sectional view of kind method.
Figure 23 is the plan view of another element.
Figure 24 is the plan view of flap-vamp element.
Figure 25 is corresponding to Fig. 5 A and depicts the cross-sectional view of the flap in article of footwear-vamp element.
Figure 26 is corresponding to Fig. 5 C and depicts the cross-sectional view of another configuration of article of footwear.
Figure 27 A and 27B are the plan views of another collar element.
Figure 28 A and 28B are corresponding to Fig. 9 A and depict the cross-sectional view of the other configuration of tongue element.
Figure 29 is the perspective view of another tongue element.
Figure 30 is the cross-sectional view of the tongue element described in Figure 29 defined by the hatching 30 in Figure 29.
Figure 31 is corresponding to Figure 30 and depicts the cross section of the other configuration for the tongue element described in Figure 29Figure.
Figure 32 is the lateral elevational view of the other configuration of article of footwear.
Figure 33 is the cross-sectional view of the article of footwear described in Figure 32 defined by the hatching 33 in Figure 32.
Figure 34 is formed in the plan view from above of the knitting member of a part for the vamp for the article of footwear described in Figure 32.
Figure 35 is the lateral elevational view of the other configuration of article of footwear.
Figure 36 is the cross-sectional view of the article of footwear described in Figure 35 defined by the hatching 36 in Figure 35.
Figure 37 is formed in the plan view from above of the knitting member of a part for the vamp for the article of footwear described in Figure 35.
Detailed description
Following discussion and attached drawing disclose the article of footwear with vamp, which includes various knitting elements, such asFlap and collar.Article of footwear is published as with the general configuration for being suitable for walking or running.With footwear, including vampWith the associated design of various knitting elements, various other athletic footwear styles, including for example, baseball can also be applied toShoes, basketball shoes, cross-training footwear, cycling shoe, olive sneakers, tennis shoes, football boot and shoes on foot.Design can also be applied toBe typically considered to be non-sport footwear types, including dress shoes, playshoes, slippers, sandals and brogan.Accordingly, public hereinThe design about knitting element and the method for manufacturing knitting element opened is suitable for a variety of footwear types.
General construction of footwear
Article of footwear 10 is depicted as including footwear sole construction 20 and vamp 30 in Fig. 1-5C.In order to reference to purpose, footwear10 can be divided into three areas substantially：Shoes forward region 11, shoes middle region 12 and heel region 13 are such as shown in figs 2 and 3's.Footwear 10 further include lateral surface 14 and medial surface 15.Shoes forward region 11 generally include footwear 10 corresponding to toe andThe part in the joint that metatarsal is connect with phalanx.Shoes middle region 12 generally includes the arch area corresponding to foot of footwear 10Part, and heel region 13 corresponds to the heel area of foot, including calcaneum.Lateral surface 14 and medial surface 15 extend past areaEach of 11-13 and the opposite flank for corresponding to footwear 10.Area 11-13 and side 14-15 is not intended to divide footwear 10Accurate region.But area 11-13 and side 14-15 are intended to represent the general areas of footwear 10 to assist following discussion.It removesExcept footwear 10, area 11-13 and side 14-15 can also be applied to footwear sole construction 20, vamp 30 and its individual component.
Footwear sole construction 20 is fixed in vamp 30 and extends between foot and ground when footwear 10 are worn.SoleThe main element of structure 20 is midsole 21, footwear outer bottom 22 and insole 23.Midsole 21 is fixed in the lower area of vamp 30Domain, and can by when being compressed between foot and ground during walking, running or other locomotor activity damplyCompressible foam of polymers component (such as polyurethane or the ethylvinylacetate foam of face reaction force (buffering is provided)(ethylvinylacetate foam)) it is formed.In other configuration, midsole 21 can be combined with fluid-filled chamber,The other elements or midsole 21 of the movement of plate, moderator or further damping force, enhancing stability or influence foot canMainly to be formed by fluid-filled chamber.Footwear outer bottom 22 is fixed in the lower surface of midsole 21 and can be by being to have linesFormed with the wear-resistant rubber material for assigning tractive force.Insole 23 is located in vamp 30 and is positioned under footLower face extends.Although this configuration for footwear sole construction 20 provides the sole knot that can be jointly used with vamp 30The example of structure, but the various other conventional or unconventional configuration for footwear sole construction 20 can also be utilized.Accordingly, withThe configuration for the footwear sole construction 20 or any footwear sole construction that vamp 30 utilizes jointly and feature can greatly change.
Vamp 30 is formed by the various elements for being combined to provide the structure for receiving fixedly and cosily foot.ThoughThe configuration of right vamp 30 can significantly change, but various elements are generally defined in footwear 10 and are used for reception and handleFoot is relative to 20 fixed gap of footwear sole construction.The surface in the gap in vamp 30 by control shape with accommodate foot andOn the instep area and toe area of foot, along the medial surface and lateral surface of foot, below foot and around footHeel area and extend.A part for vamp 30 is formed by various layers 31 and 32, as shown in Fig. 5 A-5C.Layer 31 is formedA part for the outer surface of vamp 30, and the interior surface that layer 32 forms vamp 30 (defines the table in the gap in vamp 30Face) a part.Layer each of 31 and 32 can be by one in multiple material elements for being sewn or being combined togetherOr multiple (such as fabric, foam of polymers, leather, synthetic leathers) is formed.As an example, layer 31 can be by synthetic leatherMaterial is formed, and layer 32 can be formed by moisture Wicking fabric material.As another example, each of layer 31 and 32 can be withIt is formed by different textile materials.In certain configurations, polymer foam layer can enhance comfortable between layer 31 and 32Property.In other configurations of vamp 30, the single layer that is formed of a variety of materials, three layers or the structures of other multilayers can be withIt is used instead of layer 31 and 32.
Shoestring 33 extends through various lace holes 34 and across the throat region of vamp 30 to allow wearer to change shoesThe size in face 30 and the ratio for adapting to foot.That is, shoestring 33 operated in a manner of generally conventional with vamp 30 around footTighten (that is, when shoestring 33 is hitched) and relaxation vamp 30 (that is, when shoestring 33 is disengaged) in portion.Tongue element 40 is in shoesExtend to enhance the comfort and adjustability of footwear 10 with 33 lower sections.Vamp 30 further includes the shoes being located at least heel region 13Lead element 50.Other than the comfort of enhancing footwear 10, collar element 50 is formed for leading in vamp 30 to foot offerGap entrance ankle opening.That is, the ankle opening defined by collar element 50 helps entrance and removal of the foot from gap, it is specialIt is not when shoestring 33 is disengaged to assign loose cooperation configuration to the vamp 30 around foot.
Each section of vamp 30, including tongue element 40 and collar element 50 can be the materials using relatively small quantityExpect the knitting member that element is formed.As discussed in background section above, the number of the material elements utilized in vamp is reducedAmount can reduce waste, while also increase the manufacture efficiency and recyclability of vamp.The flap and collar of conventional vamp are frequentGround is formed by the multiple material elements engaged.However, as being discussed in more detail below, tongue element 40 and collar memberPart 50 (rather than suture and can be turned over mainly by reducing waste and increasing the weaving of manufacture efficiency and recyclabilityShifting method) it is formed.In addition, the structure of tongue element 40 and collar element 50 can be combined with smaller quantity seam or itsThus his discontinuous portion enhances the overall comfort of footwear 10.
Tongue element configures
Tongue element 40 is centrally positioned in the throat region of vamp 30 and extends to heel region from shoes forward region 1113, and extend to medial surface 15 from lateral surface 14.The lateral side regions of tongue element 40 are positioned adjacent in the formation of layer 32It the region of lace hole 34 and is contacted with the region of the formation lace hole 34 of layer 32, and the middle section and shoes of tongue element 40It contacts and can be exposed between the region intersected with each other of shoestring 33 with 33.In shoes forward region 11, tongue element 40Be engaged in layer 31 and 32, but the rest part of tongue element 40 be typically it is free or be not fixed in vamp 30 otherRegion.In heel region 13, tongue element 40 can be open from the ankle formed by collar element 50 and protrude.
The critical piece of tongue element 40 is braided sheath 41 and compressible core 42 as described in Fig. 6-9B.In general, sheath 41 is formed as the knitting element extended around core 42.More specifically, sheath 41 forms tongue element 40External major part and also define the internal cavities that core 42 is located therein.Core 42 is the enhancing shoes in tongue element 40The compressible structure of the overall comfort of class 10.Although core 42 can be by polymer foams (such as polyurethane or secondAlkene vinylacetate foam) it is formed, but core 42 can also be formed by such as yarn or fluid-filled chamber.In certain configurationsIn, tongue element 40 may include other component, such as (a) be screen printed, suture or be incorporated into sheath 41 mark orTrade mark (b) receives a part for shoestring 34 to limit the lace loops of the movement of tongue element 40, or (c) is sewn or combinesIn the nursing explanation and material nameplate of sheath 41.
Sheath 41 has the structure for the generally tubulose for forming the cavity that core 42 is located therein.In general, sheath 41 includesUpper area 43, lower area 44, first end 45, second end 46 and a pair of flanges 47.Upper area 43 extends across a surface of core 42 simultaneouslyAnd the outside of footwear 10 is exposed between the region intersected with each other of shoestring 33.The lower area 44 positioned relative to upper area 43It extends across another surface of core 42 and forms a part for the interior surface of vamp 30 (that is, defining in vamp 30The surface in gap).With reference to Fig. 9 A and 9B, for example, area 43 and 44 be effectively formed on the opposite flank of core 42 and byIt is engaged in the layer of mutual braided material, is thus extended effectively about core 42.First end 45 has closed configuration, andThe second end 46 forms core 42 and is through its opening being inserted into the cavity in sheath 41.Flange 47 is located at the second end 46And on the opposite flank of opening.Flange 47 extends outwardly from tongue element 40 and can be used for tongue element 40It is engaged in vamp 30.For example, referring to Fig. 5 A, flange 47 in the throat region of vamp 30 between layer 31 and 32 extend and byIt is fixed on one or two in layer 31 and 32.Although each of area 43 and 44 include one in flange 47, sheath41 can form only single flange 47, or two flanges 47 can be not present in certain configurations.
Although many conventional footwear flaps have by for example, by suture or in conjunction with and the multiple fabric component that engagesOr the sheath that other material elements are formed, but sheath 41 is formed by weaving by one piece is used as, such as pass throughCircle braiding or cross machine knitting.More specifically, sheath 41 is usually formed by weaving by the knitting structure of one.Such as at thisIt is utilized in text, knitting member such as sheath 41 is defined as when by as essentially without other sewing process or in conjunction with workIt is formed by " integrated knitting structure " when the single-piece knitting element structure of skill.That is, weaving essentially forms each of sheath 41Kind feature and structure, without important other manufacturing step or technique.In certain configurations, when first end 45 or the secondWhen end 46 is by suturing or in conjunction with closing so that core 42 is sealed in sheath 41, or repaiied after region is in weavingBian Shi, sheath 41 keep the knitting structure by one to be formed.In addition, when other small elements (such as mark, trade mark, shoestringRing, nursing explanation and material nameplate) when being added into after weaving in tongue element 40, sheath 41 is kept by oneKnitting structure is formed.
Be utilized to form the sheath 41 of integrated knitting structure weaving be usually directed to mechanically manipulate one orMultiple yarns are to form a series of stitching (stitch).The yarn of a variety of different types can be tied during weavingIt is incorporated into sheath 41.For example, polyester provides relatively high durability and recyclability, and it can also assign non-stretching propertyMatter depends on the Weaving pattern in sheath 41.Cotton provides soft feel, naturally aesthetics and biodegradable.Elastin lamininEnzyme and stretched polyester each provide prodigious stretching and recuperability, and wherein stretched polyester also provides relatively easy be recycledProperty.Artificial silk provides high gloss and moisture absorbs.Wool also provides high moisture absorption and insulating property (properties).Nylon is resistance toLong property and anti scuffing material, there is relatively high intensity.Other than specific material, in terms of other of yarnIt can influence the property of sheath 41 and flap 40.For example, yarn can be monofilament yarn or multifilament.Yarn can also include each byThe separated silk that different materials is formed.Yarn can also include the silk each formed by two or more different materials, exampleAs having the bi-component yarn for the silk for configuring with sheath-core portion or being divided by the two half-unit that different materials are formed.Torsion and volumeThe different degree and different fiber numbers on side, can influence the property of sheath 41 and flap 40.When by easily being influenced by heat settingMaterial formation when, yarn can also keep intended shape.Accordingly, various types of yarns can be incorporated into sheath 41,Depending on the desirable properties for sheath 41 and flap 40.
Tongue element 40 provides the various advantages better than conventional footwear flap.For example, tongue element 40 is by severalSeam or other discontinuous portions are incorporated in enhances footwear comfort in the region of contact foot.As another example, shoesTongue element 40 includes relatively little of material elements.As discussed in background section above, utilized in vamp by reductionThe quantity of material elements, waste can be reduced, while increase the manufacture efficiency and recyclability of vamp.In order to further increasePotent rate limits cutting operation by weaving formation sheath 41 or generally produces the number of other techniques of waste materialsAmount, while allowing the creation of the profile with suture and method for turning relative difficulty.
Other tongue element configuration
Tongue element 40 discussed above configuration provide for footwear 10 and various other types footwear it is suitableThe example of configuration.However, tongue element 40 can be combined with various other features.No matter sheath 41 is gone back by circle braidingIt is that cross machine knitting is formed, the overall shape of tongue element 40 can significantly change.For example, Figure 10 A depict wherein flapElement 40 has the configuration of the length and small width bigger than the configuration from Fig. 6-8, and Figure 10 B depict wherein tongue elementThe configuration of 40 width with smaller length and bigger.0C referring to Fig.1, tongue element 40 have the lateral side regions with impression.Another configuration is described in figure 10d, and wherein tongue element 40 is tapered to assign generally triangular shape.In addition, shoesThe configuration of generally diamond-shaped shape can be presented in tongue element 40, as described in Figure 10 E.0F referring to Fig.1, sheath 41 can alsoThere is no flanges 47.
Can using a variety of methods with assign describe in Fig. 6-8 and 10A-10F it is variously-shaped.For example, being used for shapeAt the round weaving or cross machine knitting technique of sheath 41 can assign it is variously-shaped in any shape.That is, seam loopCan be controlled by the program and form stitching mechanically to manipulate yarn, stitching combination with assign it is discussed above it is variously-shaped inAny and various other shape.As another example, fillers form (stretcher form) can be placed on shieldIn cavity in set 41, and when applying heat or steam, fillers form can change the overall shape of sheath 41.In addition, coreThe shape in portion 42 can change to assign different shapes to sheath 41.Utilize of different shapes the one of fillers form or core 42A advantage is that multiple sheaths 41 could be formed with substantially the same shape, and fillers form or the core 42 that is shaped differentlyIt can be used to be suitable for footwear of various sizes to the imparting of flap 40 or be suitable for the shape of different types of footwear.
The configuration for the sheath 41 described in figures 6 to 8 is combined with the yarn of single type and single stitch types.That is, shieldSet 41 has substantially continuous configuration, wherein the property assigned by yarn and stitch types is throughout the various regions of sheath 41Substantially the same.It, can by changing one or two in the yarn and stitch types that are utilized in the various areas of sheath 41To change the property in various areas.Yarn and stitch types can change, therefore, different to be assigned to the different zones of flap 40Property.In addition, both round braiding and cross machine knitting all allow the combination for selecting yarn and stitch types for sheath 41Thus various areas allow the property that area is selected based on comfort or performance characteristic.
As discussed above, sheath 41 can be combined with various yarns and stitch types.As an example, sheath 41 existsIt is depicted as in Figure 10 G with the areas Liang Ge formed by different types of yarn.The area of first end 45 is adjacent to by a typeThe yarn of type is formed, and the area for being adjacent to the second end 46 is formed by another type of yarn.One area can combine flexibleProtease is stretched with enhancing, and another area can be combined with nylon to enhance abrasion resistance and durability.Similarly, an areaCan in conjunction with tool there are one fiber number yarn, and another area can in conjunction with bigger fiber number yarn with enhance thickness orVolume.As another example, stitch types can change between area, as described in Figure 10 H.It is adjacent to first end45 area include assign the relatively configuration without lines stitching, and be adjacent to the second end 46 area have can assign stretchingOr the textured configuration of different aesthetic qualities.The type of the yarn utilized in the not same district of Figure 10 H can also change withFurther enhance or change the property of flap 40.As related content, the density of the braiding in sheath 41 can become between areaChange for example to generate less permeable or harder part.Accordingly, various property can be presented in sheath 41 in separated areaMatter depends on the specific yarn selected about area and woven type.
Yarn and woven type can also change to enhance in terms of assembling footwear 10.0I referring to Fig.1, sheath 41 are inNow it is centered around the configuration for having flank of the opening at the second end 46.This has the configuration of flank that can stretch to allow core 42It is inserted into, and then this has the configuration of flank that can shrink to ensure that the holding of core 42 is properly positioned in sheath 41.It compilesThe various holes in sheath 41 can also be formed by knitting type, as described in Figure 10 J.Allow air in vamp 30 in addition to assigningBoth except the permeability of the bigger of cycle, hole can increase the flexibility of flap 40 and stretch.It, can be with as other exampleInclude permeable rate, the shield to liquid by selecting the other properties changed for the particular yarn and woven type of sheath 41Set 41 stretches or resists wherein the rigidity in the direction and sheath 41 that stretch.
The overall arrangement of core 42 can also change, this depends on various factors, including flap 40 is being incorporated into itIn footwear size and type.For example, the thickness of core 42, length and width can be changed.1A referring to Fig.1, core 42Tapered configuration is presented.Core 42 can also be profiling, as described in Figure 11 B.In certain configurations of flap 40,Core 42 can be formed by two sseparated elements (such as foam element with different densities), as described in Figure 11 C.In similar configuration, the element (such as foam element with different densities) that core 42 can be overlapped by two is formed, such asDescribe in Figure 11 D, assigns the thickness and profile of bigger.Although foam element can be utilized as core 42,Various other materials can also be utilized.1E referring to Fig.1, various float are located in the cavity formed by sheath 41.As belowIt is more fully described about collar element 50, cross machine knitting technique can be located in float to be formed between braiding layerIn cavity.1F referring to Fig.1, from yarn cutting tip in round weaving, for example, providing the material for core 42.ClassAs, the ring of the yarn similar with the ring in terry cloth material can provide the material for core 42.In certain configurationsIn, core 42 can also be formed by fiber mat, fiber mat by the fabric being recovered that is utilized in other regions of vamp 30 andThread material is made or core 42 can be the pouch of fluid filling.
Although sheath 41 can be formed by the knitting structure of one, sheath 41 can also be by the element shape that has engagedAt the element engaged is each formed by weaving.1G referring to Fig.1, sheath 41 include be adjacent to first end 45 theOne knitting element and the second knitting element that the second end 46 is extended to from the first knitting element, and knitting element passes through sutureAnd it engages.In certain configurations, stitching can fully extend past flap 40, as described in Figure 11 H, with to flap 40Assign profile or other features.Although the second end 46 can have the open configuration for being inserted into core 42, pkt. flap(flap) it can be formed in lower area 44, as described in Figure 11 I, for being inserted into core 42.As pointed out above, including shoesThe other elements of belt loop can be added into sheath 41, as described in Figure 11 J.As an alternative form, shoestring ringCircle can be formed by the knitting structure of one during cross machine knitting technique with sheath 41 together, as described in Figure 11 K.
Based on discussion above, the various features of sheath 41 and core 42 can change to assign different property to flap 40Matter.As discussed, the overall shape of sheath 41 can change, depending on flap 40 be incorporated into footwear therein type orThe size of footwear.In certain configurations, yarn and/or stitch types can also change between the not same district of sheath 41 to assignDifferent property.Core 42 can also have various shapes or can be formed by various types of elements.
Weaving
A variety of weavings including round braiding and cross machine knitting can be used to manufacture sheath 41.Circle braiding is woundThe type of weave of jointless pipe is made, jointless pipe is effectively the form of sheath 41.Various seam loops can be bySheath 41 is used to form to have round braiding structure.For example, latch-hook of the specialized socks knitting machine device using differenceNeedle is formed in each stitching in circular frame.Type depending on the circular knitting machine utilized, first end 45 canIt is closed using the part as braiding cycle, or other pre-shaping step can be executed to close first end 45.Straight-bar machines is compiledKnit is for producing the method for the braided material periodically overturn (that is, material is woven from alternate side).MaterialTwo sides (being otherwise referred to as face) be routinely designated as correct side (i.e. towards viewer outwards towardsSide) and mistake side (i.e. separate viewer upcountry towards side).
Advantageously, both round braiding and cross machine knitting can be used for being formed sheath 41 to have, for example, (a) toThe separated region of sheath 41 assigns various yarn types of different nature, and (b) is assigned to the separated region of sheath 41Various woven types of different nature.Although each of circle braiding and cross machine knitting can be used for manufacturing many of sheath 41Configuration, but cross machine knitting can be used for other feature to be added in flap 40, and float is included (a) to be located in sheath 41To form core 42, such as in Figure 11 D, and (b) overlap to form integrated knitting structure lace loops braiding layer, such asIn Figure 11 I.
Although the edge for the fabric component that many is incorporated into footwear flap is cut forms fabric component with exposureThe end of yarn, but when being manufactured by circle braiding or cross machine knitting, sheath 41 can be formed to have the configuration of finishing.That is, round braiding or cross machine knitting can be used for being formed sheath 41 so that the end of the yarn in sheath 41 is in sheath 41Edge be created substantially absent.One advantage of the configuration of finishing is that the yarn at the edge to form sheath 41 is less likely to breakAnd less pre-shaping step is required after manufacturing sheath 41.By forming the edge of finishing, the integrality of sheath 41It is enhanced, and require after less processing step or do not require after processing step to prevent from breaking.In addition, loose yarnIt is less likely to inhibit the aesthetic appearance of flap 40.In other words, the configuration of the finishing of sheath 41 can enhance the durable of flap 40Property and aesthetic qualities, while increasing manufacture efficiency.
Circular knitting machine and cross machine knitting machine can be used to form the sheath 41 of difference.In order to enhance manufacture effectRate, seam loop can also be used to form a series of sheath 41 engaged, as described in Figure 12 A and 12B.That is,Seam loop can form the single part for including multiple sheaths 41.2A referring to Fig.1, each of sheath 41 can have essenceUpper identical shapes and sizes.Selectively, each of sheath 41 can have different shape and size, such as in Figure 12 BMiddle description.In addition, braiding release areas can be woven into a series of sheath 41 to allow various sheaths 41 to detach, andCutting operation is not needed.
Collar element configuration
Collar element 50 extends around heel region 13 and extends to medial surface 15 from lateral surface 14 to be formed for footPortion provides the ankle opening for the entrance for leading to the gap in vamp 30.The collar element 50 respectively described in Figure 13-15B is by wrappingTwo layers be overlapped and braided material coextensive at least partly for sealing multiple float 53 are formed, in particular outer layer51 and opposite internal layer 52.Although the edge of layer 51 and 52 (is had one by weaving in a manner of jointlessKnitting structure) it is fixed on each other, but the middle section between layer 51 and 52 is not fixed in usually each other to form float53 cavitys being located therein.Accordingly, the layer of braided material is effectively formed pipe or tubular structure, and float 53 can be located atOr it is laid between layer 51 and 52 and is oriented generally parallel to the surface of layer 51 and 52.That is, float 53 is in 51 He of layerThe internal cavities for extending between 52 and also passing through and being filled between layer 51 and 52.Although layer 51 and 52 is by mechanicalThe yarn that ground manipulates forms (for example, passing through cross machine knitting technique), but float 53 is generally freely during weavingOr in the cavity that is otherwise laid between layer 51 and 52.
Outer layer 51 forms a part for the outer surface of vamp 30 in the region that ankle is open, and internal layer 52 forms vamp 30A part for interior surface (surface for defining the gap in vamp 30).In the upper region of collar element 50, layer 51 and 52It is jointlessly engaged in each other.Similarly, layer 51 and 52 is jointlessly engaged in each other in the lower region of collar element 50.In addition, flange 54 extends outwardly from layer 51 and 52 and be used to collar element 50 be engaged in the rest part of vamp 30.MoreSpecifically, flange 54 extends between layer 31 and 32 and is fixed in one or two in layer 31 and 32, such as in Fig. 5 A andDescribe in 5C.
The presence of float 53 assigns collar element 50 compressible feature, thus enhances the footwear 10 in the region that ankle is openComfort.Polymer foam element or other compressible materials are incorporated into collar region by many conventional article of footwearIn.It is compared with conventional article of footwear, collar element 50 provides compressible structure using float 53.In certain configurations, bubbleFoam element or other fibrosis elements (such as the end of float and yarn cut) can be located in collar element 50And float 53 can be replaced.
Any can also be used in collar element 50 in the various types of yarns discussed above for sheath 41.In certain configurations, the yarn that is utilized in layer 51 and 52 can be the type identical or different with the yarn for float 53Yarn can be used for float 53.As guard component 41, collar element 50 can be formed with the difference in various areasYarn or the different stitch types in various areas.
Collar element 50 can be formed by cross machine knitting technique with the knitting structure with one.Accordingly, collar element50 by as the single-piece knitting element structure essentially without other suture or combined process.That is, the substantial shape of weavingAt the various feature and structure of collar element 50, without important other technique.As discussed above, cross machine knitting can be withCollar element 50 is used to form to have, for example, (a) is of different nature various to the imparting of the region of the difference of collar element 50Yarn types, and (b) various woven types of different nature are assigned to the region of the difference of collar element 50.Cross machine knittingIt can be used for other feature to be added in collar element 50, include (a) tubular structure of forming layer 51 and 52, (b) formed convexEdge 54 jointlessly to extend outward from the tubular structure of layer 51 and 52, and (c) float 53 is located between layer 51 and 52.
As another fact, when being manufactured by cross machine knitting, collar element 50 can be formed to have matching for finishingIt sets.That is, cross machine knitting can be used for being formed collar element 50 so that be created substantially absent yarn at the edge of collar element 50End.As sheath 41, an advantage of the configuration of finishing is that yarn is less likely to break and need after the fabrication moreFew pre-shaping step.By forming the edge of finishing, the integrality of collar element 50 is enhanced and after needing less processingStep or step prevents from breaking after need not handling.In addition, loose yarn is also less likely to inhibit U.S. of collar element 50Learn appearance.
The concrete shape of collar element 50 in Figure 13 and 14 is intended to provide the example for the shape for being suitable for footwear 10.It can be withUtilize various other shapes.As an example, Figure 16 A, which are depicted more, contoured configuration.As other example,Figure 16 B and 16C depict the simpler collar profile that can be incorporated into a variety of footwear types.
Cross machine knitting machine can be used to form single collar element 50.In order to enhance manufacture efficiency, seam loopIt can be used for being formed a series of collar element 50 engaged, as described in Figure 17 A and 17B.That is, seam loop can be withFormation includes the single part of multiple collar elements 50.7A referring to Fig.1, each of collar element 50 can have substantial phaseSame shape, but it is suitable for the various sizes of different sizes of footwear 10.Selectively, each of collar element 50 can be withWith different shapes and sizes, as described in Figure 17 B.Braiding release areas can be knitted into a series of collar elementsIn 50, to allow multiple collar elements 50 to separate, without cutting operation.More specifically, being located in during weavingCable release 55 in release areas can extend between multiple collar elements 50.By pulling or otherwise removing releaseLine 55, collar element 50 can be detached, without cutting or other manufacturing steps.Similar cable release can be used for detachingThe various sheaths described in Figure 12 A and 12B.
Collar-throat's element
Another configuration of footwear 10 is depicted as including collar-throat's element 60, collar-throat's element 60 in figure 18Be open the various lace holes 34 being defined on lateral surface 14 for extending and also extending into footwear 10 at least partly around ankleIn throat region.Similar collar-throat's element can also be located on medial surface 15.Collar-throat's element 60 constructively phaseIt is similar to collar element 50 and includes outer layer 61, opposite internal layer 62, multiple float 63 and flange 64.Although layer 61 and 62Edge is fixed in each other, but the middle section between layer 61 and 62 is usually not secured to each other, to form float 63In cavity therein.Accordingly, the layer of braided material is effectively formed pipe or tubular structure, and float 63 can be located at or stopIt leans against between layer 61 and 62.
Although outer layer 61 forms a part of the outer surface of vamp 30 in the region that ankle is open, the formation of internal layer 62A part for the interior surface (surface for defining the gap in vamp 30) of vamp 30.In the upper region of collar element 50In, layer 61 and 62 is jointlessly engaged in each other.Similarly, layer 61 and 62 is by the lower region of collar-throat's element 60It is jointlessly engaged in each other.In addition, flange 64 extends outwardly from layer 61 and 62 and for collar-throat's element 60 to be engagedIn the rest part of vamp 30.As collar element 50, flange 64 can extend between layer 31 and 32 and be fixed on layerOne or two in 31 and 32.Flange 64 extends into throat region and defines various lace holes 34.Flange 64 adjoinsIt can also extend between layer 31 and 32 in a part for lace hole 34 and be fixed in one or two in layer 31 and 32.
Collar-throat's element 60 can be formed by cross machine knitting technique with the knitting structure with one, and also may be usedTo be formed with the configuration of finishing.In addition, any in various yarn types discussed above or stitch types can alsoIt is utilized in collar-throat's element 60.The concrete shape of collar-throat's element 60 in Figure 19 and 20, which is intended to provide, is suitable for shoesThe example of the shape of class 10.In the configuration described in Figure 19 and 20, collar-throat's element 60 is restricted to lateral surface 14, andAnd another element can utilize on medial surface 15.However, in other configuration, single collar-throat's element 60 can be withExtend around heel region 13 and be open with the ankle that is formed on side 14 and 15 the two, and single collar-throat's element 60 can be withThe throat region on side 14 and 15 the two is extended past to form each of lace hole 34.It can also utilize various otherShape.As sheath 41 and collar element 50, seam loop can be formed including the multiple collar engaged-throat's elements60 single part is to increase manufacture efficiency.
Another element 70 is depicted as the combination of tongue element 40 and collar-throat's element 60 in fig 23.Although horizontalMachine weaves and round braiding can be used for being formed the discrete and relatively small region of vamp 30 (i.e. by tongue element 40, shoesThe region for leading element 50 and collar-throat's element 60 to be formed), but weaving can be used for forming the braiding with oneThe bigger region of construction.As another example, flap-vamp element 80 is described in fig. 24.Flap-vamp memberPart 80 includes by the tongue area 81 that is formed of knitting structure of one and vamp region 82.For example, tongue area 81 can be withGeneral configuration with tongue element 40, and vamp region 82 can be homogenous material layer.When being incorporated into footwear 10When, as described in fig. 25, vamp region 82 can form internal liner.In addition, one of vamp region 82Dividing can be exposed by the hole in layer 31 and 32.Although vamp region 82 can be formed as presenting the unitary class of braiding structureType can have various braiding structures.For example, various Kong Yizeng can be defined by the region that the hole in layer 31 and 32 exposesStrong gas permeability.
Footwear combine
Each of tongue element 40, collar element 50 and collar-throat's element 60 includes compressible region and ledge zoneDomain.In general, compressible region forms the comfortable structure that can be supported on foot, and lug area is used to element be engaged in shoesClass 10 (such as by being engaged between layer 31 and 32).About tongue element 40, compressible region includes the portion of tongue element 40Point, core 42 is located at the part, and lug area includes two flanges 47.About collar element 50, compressible region packetLayer 51 and 52 and float 53 are included, and lug area includes flange 54.Similarly, it and about collar-throat's element 60, can pressContracting region includes layer 61 and 62 and float 63, and lug area includes flange 64.In each or these elements, various flanges47,54 and 64 extend outwardly from compressible region and are positioned as from one (i.e. layer 31) in the material layer for forming vamp 30Inwardly, and various flanges 47,54 and 64 are engaged in another part of the material layer or vamp 30.
With reference to Fig. 5 A and 5C, the flange 47 from tongue element 40 and the flange 54 from collar element 50 are located in layer 31And between 32 and at least one of it is engaged in layer 31 and 32.In others configure, flange 47 and 54 can be engaged inThe vamp that is formed by simple layer can be engaged in the vamp formed by multiple layers.For example, Figure 22 A depict wherein collar memberWhat part 50 was engaged in vamp 30 only includes the configuration in the region of layer 31.Although flange 54 can be from material layer such as layer 32 to inscribedTogether in vamp 30, but Figure 22 B depict the configuration of wherein collar element 50 and the external engagement of layer 31.Figure 22 C depict oneA configuration, in the configuration collar element 50 be engaged in the central stratum 35 of vamp 30 existing region and flange 54 is fixed whereinPosition is between layer 32 and 35.In another configuration described in Figure 22 D, collar element 50 includes that float 53 is existing at whichTwo compressible regions, and one in compressible region is exposed by the hole in layer 31.Similar design can be appliedIn tongue element 40 and collar-throat's element 60 in such a way that it is engaged with other regions of vamp 30.Describing in fig. 26Another configuration in, the flange 54 from collar element 50 along the gap in vamp 30 interior surface extend with the company of being formedContinuous liner.Accordingly, flange 47,54 and 64 be used to element be engaged in the mode of article of footwear and can significantly change.
When weaving collar-throat's element 60, layer 61 and 62 and flange 64 opposite side can symmetrically be woven andQuality having the same.When formed in this manner, collar-throat's element 60 can make on outer side 14 or medial surface 15With.Allow it to be incorporated into the symmetrical feature in the either side of footwear 10 that is, collar-throat's element 60 can have, thus subtractsIt is few to be manufactured the type of the element to be used in footwear 10.
Forming knitting element can be by with the element that an other advantage of the opposite side with same quality is differenceBe incorporated into footwear 10 about in the pattern of right crus of diaphragm or left foot.With reference to Figure 27 A and 27B, for example, depicting another collar element80 opposite side.Collar element 80 is similar to collar element 50 and is intended in the lateral surface 14 for extending into footwear 10 with (a)Exterior portion 81, and (b) be intended to extend into the inboard portion 82 in the medial surface 15 of footwear 10.Part 81 and 82 is differentGround controls shape and assigns the asymmetric feature that collar element 80 is suitable for side 14 and 15.However, the phase of collar element 80Offside or face are qualities symmetrical and having the same.When being incorporated into footwear 10, outwards towards side depend onIn footwear 10 be in order to which right crus of diaphragm or left foot are by control shape.That is, a side (side described in Figure 27 B) when in order toRight crus of diaphragm will face out when being incorporated into footwear 10, and opposite side (side described in Figure 27 A) is when for a left sideFoot will face out when being incorporated into footwear 10.Therefore, identical collar element 80 can be combined for right crus of diaphragm and left footEnter in footwear 10, is faced out depending on which side.One advantage of this configuration is the reduction of in order in the difference of footwear 10Use in pattern and the type of element manufactured.
In order to help that knitting element is incorporated into footwear 10, registered symbol can be knitted into element.That is, with notIt can be knitted into element with the yarn of color or different types of suture to form registered symbol.As an example, firstPart 70 includes centrally located registered symbol 71, as described in fig 23.It, can be with when element 70 is incorporated into footwear 10It is positioned with being centered with to ensure element 70 using registered symbol 71 and is suitably aligned with other elements.Similar registered symbolIt can be used for tongue element 40 (i.e. on flange 47), collar element 50 and collar-throat's element 60.
The tongue element of receiving material ring
Tongue element can be in conjunction with there are many any in free yarn segment.Free yarn segment is incorporated into flap memberA benefit in part be the compressible of tongue element or load bedding and padding region be consequently formed.For the purpose of the application,What " free yarn segment " or its version were defined as yarn does not form the ring to intermesh directly (for example, defining roadThe ring of line and streak) segment or part, such as float, the yarn inlayed, looped pile, the end of yarn and yarn cutCut section.
In various configurations, and respectively 1E and 11F, free yarn segment can be located at by sheath 41 referring to Fig.1Various float in the cavity of formation, or the cutting tip from yarn in round weaving.In addition, in certain configurationsIn, free yarn segment can be the ring of yarn, and the ring of the yarn is similar to the suede fringe for providing the material for core 42Ring in product material.Such ring can be the part of braiding structure, and can be from the braiding structure that defines of yarnThe segment of route and streak extends outwardly.
For example, multiple material rings 48 can be located in the internal cavities defined by sheath 41 and can form core 42Some or all of.The multiple material ring 48 can extend past the substantial all to form core 42 of tongue element 40Substantial whole, as described in Figure 28 A.Selectively, as described in Figure 28 B, the multiple material ring 48A part for tongue element 40 can be extended past to form a part for core 42, and another part 49 of core 42 can be withInclude any in the Various Components formed by other materials, the other materials includes polymer foams, yarn, fluidFilled chamber and fiber mat.
Material ring 48 can with the upper area 43 of sheath 41, with the lower area 44 of sheath 41 or together with the two by oneKnitting structure is formed.That is, material ring 48 can be formed during the weaving for forming sheath 41.In addition, material ring 48It can also be formed by yarn identical with the rest part of sheath 41.In addition, the substantial of material ring 48 can all be located atIn the internal cavities defined by sheath 41, although certain material rings 48 can be located at the external table of sheath 41 in certain configurationsOn face.
Certain tongue elements may include braided sheath component and other braiding structures.For example, such as in Figure 29 and 30Middle description, tongue element 140 includes braided sheath 141 and compressible core 142.Sheath 141 is used as to be prolonged around core 142The knitting element stretched is formed.More specifically, sheath 141 forms the substantial portion of the outside of tongue element 140 and also defines coreThe internal cavities that portion 142 is located therein.Core 142 be the overall comfort of the enhancing footwear 10 in tongue element 140 canThe structure of compression..Core 142 is depicted as being formed by material ring 148.However, in certain configurations, core 142 can be down toIt is partially formed by other free yarn segments or other materials, including polymer foams, fluid-filled chamber and fiberPad.Accordingly, tongue element 140 can be combined with the various structure features of tongue element 40.
Compared with tongue element 40, tongue element 140 includes part outwardly extending two week from the periphery of sheath 141Side braiding structure 150.More specifically, periphery braiding structure 150 can extend outwardly to form shoes from the opposite flank of sheath 141The opposite edges of tongue element 140, and may include peripheral bond 151.In this configuration, periphery braiding structure 150 hasThere is the type of the braiding structure different from sheath 141 and does not form a part for the internal cavities that core 142 is located therein.That is, tongue element 140 can be formed to have the region with different types of braiding structure.In others configure, such as existDescribe in Figure 31, periphery braiding structure 150 can be not present in the different zones of tongue element 140.In addition, tongue element140 different zones can also be formed by different types of yarn.Accordingly, tongue element 140 can be formed to have with notThe braiding structure of same type or the region of yarn.
In certain configurations of footwear 10, other than being combined with tongue element 40 or tongue element 140, vamp 30 it is bigPart can be extended by the foot for being configured around wearer and the knitting member 36 complied in the shape of foot is formed.In such configuration, knitting member 36 can along both lateral surface 14 and medial surface 15, cross shoes forward region 11 and surroundHeel region 13 extends past each of area 11-13.Knitting member 36 can also define at least one of the gap in vamp 30Divide and ankle opening is to provide the entrance for leading to gap.For example, as described in Figure 32-34,40 quilt of tongue element of vamp 30It is fixed on knitting member 36, this can be such as the U.S. for the Serial No. 12/338,726 for being the December in 2008 of the Dua submitted on the 18thBeing itd is proposed in state's patent application and configure, which is incorporated herein by reference.Tongue element 40 can be by stitching37 are fixed on knitting member 36.The example other as one, as described in Figure 35-37, the tongue element 140 of vamp 30Knitting member 36 is fixed on by stitching 37, this can be as being the Serial No. of the March in 2011 of huffa submitted on the 15th et al.Being itd is proposed in 13/048,514 U.S. Patent application and configure, which is incorporated herein by reference.Accordingly, it wrapsThe tongue element 40 and 140 for including material ring 48 or other free yarn segments can jointly be utilized with knitting member to provideThe vamp substantially formed by knitting element or component.
Knitting member 36 can be combined with different braiding structures in the different zones of knitting member 36, and can beDifferent types of yarn is combined in the different zones of knitting member 36, to assign different zones specific character and advantage,As discussed in the U.S. Patent application in the Serial No. 13/048,514 quoted before.Similarly, 40 He of tongue elementTongue element 140 can also be combined with different braiding structures, different types of yarn or the two, as pointed out above.ThisOutside, the braiding structure being incorporated into the region of knitting member 36 can be and be incorporated into tongue element 40 or tongue elementBraiding structure in 140 is substantially the same, and the type for the yarn being incorporated into the region of knitting member 36 can beIt is substantially the same with the type for the yarn being incorporated into tongue element 40 or tongue element 140.In tongue element 40 and 140Either one or two of and knitting member 36 in the various areas for assigning vamp 30 are provided using the type of shared braiding structure and yarnThe advantages of with the uniform aesthetics of critical piece, tactile properties or the two.Accordingly, a region of knitting member 36 and tongue element40 or a region of tongue element 140 can share one or more properties, such as color, pliability, biodegradable,Durability, abrasion resistance, intensity, fiber number, softness, aesthetic properties, tensile property, recovery properties, insulating property (properties), hydrophobic propertyOr heat bonding property, such as.
The present invention is above and is disclosed in the accompanying drawings with reference to various configurations.However, by the mesh of present disclosure serviceBe to provide about the present invention various features and design example, do not limit the scope of the invention.The technology of related fieldPersonnel, which will realize, to make a variety of change and modification to configuration described above, without departing from such as being wanted by appended rightThe scope of the present invention defined by asking.