CN104245062B - Comprise the apparel article of buffer element - Google Patents

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CN104245062B
CN104245062B CN201380006188.4A CN201380006188A CN104245062B CN 104245062 B CN104245062 B CN 104245062B CN 201380006188 A CN201380006188 A CN 201380006188A CN 104245062 B CN104245062 B CN 104245062B
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D13/00—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
    • A41D13/05—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches protecting only a particular body part
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/08—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/08—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions
    • A63B71/12—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions for the body or the legs, e.g. for the shoulders

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Abstract

Buffer element for clothes can include a pair material layer (510,520) and between material layer and can be fixed to the liner component (530) of material layer.At least one surface of liner component includes multiple elongated groove (534).Additionally, multiple elongated spaces (535) extend through this liner component.

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Comprise the apparel article of buffer element
Cross-Reference to Related Applications
This U.S. Patent application is part continuation application and is required on July 25th, 2011 according to 35 U.S.C. § 120 Submit to and the entitled Articles Of Apparel Incorporating in United States Patent (USP) and trademark office No. 13/189,716 U.S. Patent application of Cushioning Elements (comprising the apparel article of buffer element) preferential Power, this is entirely incorporated into herein by quoting at first U.S. Patent application.
Technical field
The present invention relates to the field of the apparel article comprising buffer element.
Background technology
Give filling, buffering or the material of the impulsive force that otherwise decays or element is incorporated in multiple product at large. Such as, dress of the gymnasts often comprises the buffer element that protection wearer does not contacts with other sportsman, equipment or ground.More Specifically, the liner used in American football and hockey comprises provides the slow of surge protection to the various parts of wearer Rush element.American football, hockey, by bike, skiing, the helmet that utilizes during snowboarding and skateboarding comprise The buffer element of head protection is provided during landing or collision.Similarly, in football (such as, by goalkeeper) and hockey The gloves utilized comprise the buffer element providing protection to the hand of wearer.Buffer element can also be incorporated to pants by bike In.Clothes for usually non-athletic purpose can also comprise buffer element, such as by dress for motor cycle rider's Clothes and for gardening or the knee protection device of construction work.
Summary of the invention
Hereinafter disclosed the various buffer elements that can utilize in clothes and other products multiple.Generally, cushioning element Part includes a pair material layer and between material layer and be fixed to the liner component of material layer.At least the one of liner component Individual surface includes multiple groove.In some configurations, two surfaces all include groove.Additionally, groove can be elongated and Extend through liner component at least in part.Additionally, multiple elongated spaces can extend through liner component and from a table Face extends to another surface.
The advantage and the feature that characterize the novelty of the aspect of the present invention particularly point out in the following.
According to an aspect of the present invention, disclosing a kind of apparel article, it comprises at least the one of the impulsive force that decays Individual buffer element, described buffer element includes: the first material layer and the second material layer；And liner component, it is positioned at described Between one material layer and described second material layer, described liner component includes first surface and relative second surface, described One surface is in the face of described first material layer, and described second surface is in the face of described second material layer, and described liner component Including (a) multiple elongated groove, it extends and (b) multiple elongated space towards described second surface from described first surface, It extends through described liner component and extends to described second surface from described first surface.
Wherein said groove can space aligned with each other and described can be aligned with each other.
Wherein said groove and described space can be intersected.
The end regions of wherein said groove may be located at the periphery edge of described liner component, and described space End regions can be spaced inward with described periphery edge.
The end regions in wherein said space can be spaced inward with the periphery edge of described liner component, and multiple Other groove can extend to described periphery edge from the described end regions in described space.
At least two in wherein said groove can have different width.
At least two in wherein said space can have different width.
At least one in wherein said space can have uneven width.
Wherein said liner component can include polymer foams.
Wherein said liner component can include ground floor and the second layer with different performances, and described ground floor is permissible Forming described first surface and the described second layer can form described second surface, described groove can be from described first surface Extend and extend in the described second layer.
Each in wherein said ground floor and the described second layer can be polymer foams.
Each in wherein said ground floor and the described second layer can be the foam of polymers with different colors Material.
Wherein said first material layer and described second material layer can be textile materials.
Wherein said first material layer can be mesh fabric.
Wherein said first material layer can be fixed to described first surface and described second material layer can be fixed to Described second surface.
Wherein said first material layer can form at least some of of the outer surface of described apparel article.
Wherein said second material layer can form at least some of of the interior surface of described apparel article.
Wherein said first material layer can be connected to described at least partially around the periphery of described liner component Two material layers.
According to another aspect of the present invention, disclose a kind of apparel article, comprise at least the one of the impulsive force that decays Individual buffer element, described buffer element includes: the first material layer and the second material layer；And liner component, it is positioned at described Between one material layer and described second material layer, described liner component includes first surface and relative second surface, described One surface is in the face of described first material layer, and described second surface is in the face of described second material layer, and described liner component Including: (a) multiple elongated groove, it extends to described liner component from described first surface, the end regions of described groove Being positioned at the periphery edge of described liner component, (b) multiple elongated space, it extends through described liner component, described space End regions spaced inward with described periphery edge, and (c) multiple other groove, it is from the described end in described space Region, portion extends to described periphery edge.
Wherein said groove can be aligned with each other, and described space can be aligned with each other, and described groove and described space Can intersect.
Wherein said liner component can include ground floor and the second layer with different performance, and described ground floor can be with shape Become described first surface and the described second layer can form described second surface, and described groove can extend through described Ground floor and extending in the described second layer.
Wherein said first material layer and described second material layer can be textile materials, and described first material layer can be consolidated Surely arrive described first surface and outer surface at least some of of described apparel article can be formed, and described second material The bed of material can be fixed to described second surface and can form interior surface at least some of of described apparel article.
Wherein said first material layer can be connected to described at least partially around the periphery of described liner component Two material layers.
Wherein said liner component can be included in the oblique angle between described first surface and described periphery edge.
According to another aspect of the present invention, disclosing a kind of apparel article, it comprises for decaying impulsive force at least One buffer element, described buffer element includes the liner component having first surface with relative second surface, described first Surface is towards the outer surface of described apparel article, and described second surface is towards the interior surface of described apparel article, and And described liner component includes: multiple elongated groove, it is formed in described first surface, and the end regions of described groove is positioned at At the periphery edge of described liner component；Multiple elongated spaces, it extends to described second surface from described first surface, described The end regions in space is spaced inward with described periphery edge；And multiple other groove, it is from described in described space End regions extends to described periphery edge.
Wherein said liner component can also include that the first material layer and the second material layer, described first material layer can be consolidated Surely arrive described first surface and described second material layer can be fixed to described second surface.
Wherein said first material layer and described second material layer can be textile materials, and described first material layer can be with shape Become at least some of of described outer surface, and described second material layer can form at least of described interior surface Point.
Wherein said groove can be aligned with each other, and described space can be aligned with each other, and described groove and described space Can intersect.
At least two in wherein said groove can have different width.
At least two in wherein said space can have different width.
At least one in wherein said space can have uneven width.
Wherein said liner component can include the first froth bed and second froth bed with different performance, described first Froth bed can form described first surface and described second froth bed can form described second surface, and described groove is permissible Extend through described first froth bed and extend in described second froth bed.
Wherein said liner component can include the oblique angle between described first surface and described periphery edge.
Wherein said groove extends to described oblique angle.
According to another aspect of the present invention, disclosing a kind of apparel article, it comprises for decaying impulsive force at least One buffer element, described buffer element includes: the first material layer and the second material layer；And liner component, it is positioned at described Between first material layer and described second material layer and be fixed to described first material layer and described second material layer, described lining Pad parts include first surface and relative second surface, described first surface in the face of described first material layer, and described the Two surfaces are in the face of described second material layer, and described liner component includes multiple elongated space, and described space extends through institute State liner component and extend to described second surface from described first surface.
The end regions in wherein said space can be spaced inward with the periphery edge of described liner component.
The end regions in wherein said space can be spaced inward with the periphery edge of described liner component, and multiple Groove can extend to described periphery edge from the described end regions in described space.
Wherein said first material layer can be mesh fabric.
Wherein said liner component can include that multiple groove, at least one in described groove can intersect described space In at least one.
But, for the understanding of the improvement of the advantage and feature that obtain novelty, it is referred to following description and diagram The various structures relevant with the present invention and the descriptive content of concept and appended figure.
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When read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, foregoing summary and detailed description below will be better understood when.
Fig. 1 is the front view of the individual wearing apparel article.
Fig. 2 is the front view of apparel article.
Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 is the side view of apparel article.
Fig. 5 is the rearview of apparel article.
Fig. 6 is the perspective view of the first buffer element.
Fig. 7 is the decomposition diagram of the first buffer element.
Fig. 8 is the top view of the first buffer element.
Fig. 9 A-9C is the cross-sectional view of the first buffer element defined by the hatching 9A-9C in Fig. 8.
Figure 10 A corresponds to Fig. 9 A and depicts the cross-sectional view of the first buffer element in curved configuration.
Figure 10 B corresponds to Fig. 9 A and depicts the cross-sectional view of the first buffer element in drawing configuration.
Figure 10 C corresponds to Fig. 9 C and depicts the cross-sectional view of gas permeability of the first buffer element.
Figure 11 is the perspective view of the part manufacturing equipment utilized in the manufacturing process for the first buffer element.
Figure 12 A-12D is the perspective schematic view of manufacturing process.
Figure 13 A-13D is the diagrammatic cross-sectional of the manufacturing process defined by the hatching 13A-13D in Figure 12 A-12D respectively Face figure.
Figure 14 A-14K corresponds to Fig. 8 and depicts the top view of other structure of the first buffer element.
Figure 15 A-15J is the perspective view of the other structure depicting the first liner component from the first buffer element.
Figure 16 A-16R corresponds to Fig. 9 A and depicts the cross-sectional view of other structure of the first buffer element.
Figure 17 A-17G is the front view of the other apparel article comprising buffer element.
Figure 18 is the front view of another structure of apparel article.
Figure 19 is the perspective view of the second buffer element.
Figure 20 is the decomposition diagram of the second buffer element.
Figure 21 is the top view of the second buffer element.
Figure 22 is the top view of the second liner component from the second buffer element.
Figure 23 A-23D is the cross-sectional view of the second liner component defined by the hatching 23A-23D in Figure 22.
Figure 24 A is the top view of the second liner component in drawing configuration.
Figure 24 B is the top view of the second liner component in compressed configuration.
Figure 25 A-25H corresponds to Figure 22 and depicts the top view of other structure of the second liner component.
Figure 26 corresponds to Figure 22 and depicts another top view constructed of the second liner component.
Figure 27 A-27E is the cross-sectional view defined by the hatching 27A-27E in Figure 26.
Figure 28 corresponds to Figure 22 and depicts another top view constructed of the second liner component.
Figure 29 A-29D is the cross-sectional view defined by the hatching 29A-29D in Figure 28.
Figure 30 A-30D corresponds to Figure 29 D and depicts the cross-sectional view of other structure of the second liner component.
Figure 31 A-31E corresponds to Figure 23 D and depicts the cross-sectional view of other structure of the second liner component.
Figure 32 and Figure 33 corresponds to Figure 22 and depicts the top view of other structure of the second liner component.
Detailed description of the invention
Discussion below and accompanying drawing disclose the various structures of the buffer element can being incorporated in multiple product, this multiple product Product include apparel article, such as pants, trousers, shirt, sheath, footwear, gloves and the helmet.
Garment configurations
It is depicted as wearing the apparel article of the ordinary construction with pants with reference to Fig. 1, wearer or individual 10 100.Although clothes 100 can be worn in below other apparel article, but clothes 100 can be worn individually, can expose, Maybe can be worn on other apparel article.Clothes 100 can also with the equipment of other parts (such as athletic equipment or protection dress Standby) wear in combination.Although clothes 100 can be loose fit, but clothes 100 are depicted as the phase with compression apparel To tight cooperation.Therefore, structure and the clothes 100 of clothes 100 can be changed significantly by the mode of individual 10 dress.
Clothes 100 are depicted as including pelvic region 101 and from pelvic region 101 outward extending the most individually To leg zone 102.Pelvic region 101 corresponding to individual 10 pelvis area and when worn pelvis obtecta region at least one Part.The upper region deviding waist opening 103 of pelvic region 101, when clothes 100 are worn, waist opening 103 is around individual 10 Waist extend.Leg zone 102 is corresponding to the right leg of individual 10 and left leg and covers right leg and left leg when worn extremely A few part.Big leg opening 104 is each defined in the lower region of leg zone 102, and when clothes 100 are worn, big leg opening 104 encloses Thigh around individual 10 extends.Additionally, clothes 100 include outer surface 105, when clothes 100 are worn, outer surface 105 is carried on the back From individual 10, and clothes 100 include relative interior surface 106, the interior surface 106 relative when clothes 100 are worn Towards individual 10 and can contact individual 10.
Multiple buffer elements 200 are incorporated in the various regions of clothes 100 give filling, buffering or otherwise decay Impulsive force.Such as, when clothes 100 are worn during sports, buffer element 200 can protect individual 10 not with other Sportsman, equipment or ground contact.Relative to clothes 100, buffer element 200 is positioned at both pelvic region 101 and leg zone 102 In and more specifically orientate as protection individual 10 buttocks, thigh and coccyx.As described in more detail below, cushioning element Part 200 can be incorporated in multiple different apparel article, and buffer element 200 can be positioned at the various regions of apparel article In with protection individual 10 specific part (such as, muscle, bone, joint, shock zone).Additionally, the shape of buffer element 200 Shape, size and other performances and the material utilized in buffer element 200 and parts can change significantly with to individual 10 Specific part special level of protection is provided.
Buffer element constructs
Example constructions for buffer element 200 is depicted as in Fig. 6-9B to be had with slightly pointed end regions substantially Elongated shape, it is the shape being depicted as being incorporated in clothes 100.Buffer element 200 includes the first material layer 210, second Material layer 220 and liner component 230.First material layer 210 and the second material layer 220 cooperatively form for buffer element 200 Outer surface or covering.That is, the first material layer 210 and the second material layer 220 cooperatively form pouch or space, liner component 230 are positioned in this pouch or space.Although the second material layer 220 is depicted as the structure with substantitally planar, but the first material Layer 210 extension and also the sidepiece along liner component 230 on liner component 230 extend to connect with the second material layer 220 Close (such as, being combined or thermal) by stitching, adhesive.Although buffer element 200 can be incorporated to clothes 100 in many ways In, but the first material layer 210 can be positioned at the outside of the second material elements 220 so that and buffer element 200 is from clothes 100 Outwardly.Selectively, the second material layer 220 can be positioned at the outside of the first material elements 210 so that buffer element 200 protrude inwardly from.
Although the first material layer 210 has the shape covering liner component 230, but the second material layer 220 can have shape Become the bigger size of the additionally part of clothes 100.Such as, the second material layer 220 extends in leg zone 102 With in both pelvic region 101.That is, the second material layer 220 can form a surface of buffer element 200 and extend to other The clothes 100 in region are to form the covering for individual 10.In such configuration, the first material layer 210 forms outer surface The part of 105, and the second material layer 220 forms a part for both outer surface 105 and interior surface 106.More particularly, The part being fixed to liner component 230 of second material layer 220 is positioned at the inside of the first material layer 210 and forms internal table The part in face 106.Another part spaced apart with liner component 230 of second material layer 220 forms the one of outer surface 105 Part and a part for interior surface 106.Like this, the second material layer 220 forms one of the covering for liner component 230 Part and other both parts of clothes 100.
Multiple material may be used for the first material layer 210 and the second material layer 220, it may for example comprise various fabrics, polymer Sheet material, leather or synthetic leather.The combination (such as, being attached to the polymer sheet of fabric) of these materials can be used for material Layer 210 and material layer 220 in each.Although material layer 210 and material layer 220 can be formed from the same material, but material Each in the bed of material 210 and material layer 220 can also be formed by different materials.About fabric, material layer 210 and material layer 220 can be formed by knitting fabric, braided fabric, non-woven fabric, space fabric or mesh fabric parts, and such as, it includes Artificial silk, nylon, polyester, polyacrylic (polyacrylic), elastomer, cotton, wool or silk.Additionally, fabric is permissible Non-draftability, the draftability that can present on a direction maybe can present multi-direction draftability.Therefore, multiple material is fitted Together in the first material layer 210 and the second material layer 220.
Liner component 230 is between material layer 210 and material layer 220 and is fixed to material layer 210 and material layer 220 In each.More particularly, liner component 230 has and is fixed to the first surface 231 of the first material layer 210, is fixed to second The relative second surface 232 of material layer 220 and the side surface 233 extended between surface 231 and surface 232.First table Multiple first groove 234 is defined in face 231, and the plurality of first groove 234 runs through the whole length of liner component 230 and towards Two surfaces 232 and extend.Similarly, second surface 232 defines multiple second groove 235, and the plurality of second groove 235 extends lining Pad the whole length of parts 230 and extend towards first surface 231.First groove 234 is directed at the second groove 235.As Used herein, " alignment " is defined as extending in a common direction and include that (a) is for groove 234 and groove 235 Parallel structure, and (b) is for groove 234 and the uneven structure of groove 235, it is inclined between zero degree to 30 degree Move.Like this, when groove 234 and groove 235 are on time, and they are directed generally to and extend in same direction.Additionally, groove 234 It is offset from one another with groove 235.That is, the first groove 234 is positioned in some region of liner component 230, and these regions are at the second ditch Groove 235 region between.Additionally, each being depicted as in groove 234 and groove 235 has triangle, V-arrangement , angled or sharp structure.Although liner component 230 is fixed to material layer 210 and material layer 220, but surface 231 He One or two in surface 232 can also be not affixed to material layer 210 and material layer 220.In any one constructs, surface 231 and surface 232 generally in the face of material layer 210 and material layer 220.
Although the feature of liner component 230 and groove 234 and groove 235 can change greatly, as in more detail below Ground is discussed, but is discussed herein some examples of suitably structure.Such as, liner component 230 can have ten millimeters Thickness (that is, the distance between surface 231 and surface 232).In view of this thickness, groove 234 and groove 235 can have five millis The width of rice and the degree of depth of five millimeters.Like this, groove 234 and groove 235 can extend past the pact of thickness of liner component 230 50 percent.Additionally, groove 234 and groove 235 can be with 20 millimeters of intervals.The advantage of various sizes discussed above relates to And give suitable degree of bending, draftability and gas permeability to buffer element 200, as discussed below.But, these sizes and Percentage is intended to only example, and size and percentage can great changes have taken place with specific quantity identified above.
Multiple material may be used for liner component 230, including the various polymerizations being back to original shapes after being compressed Thing foamed material.Example for the suitable polymer foams of liner component 230 includes polyurethanes, ethene vinegar Vinyl acetate (ethylvinylacetate), polyester, polypropylene and polyethylene.Furthermore, it is possible to utilize thermoplastic polymer Foamed material and thermoset polymer foam both.In some structure of buffer element 200, liner component 230 is permissible Formed by the polymer foams of the density with change, maybe can utilize solid polymer or elastomeric material.Fluid is filled out Fill room can also make as liner component 230.Additionally, different liner components 230 can be formed by different materials, or permissible Formed by the similar material with different density.As being discussed in more detail below, form the polymerization of liner component 230 Thing foamed material decay impulsive force is to provide buffering or protection.By in various liner components 230 each select thickness, Material and density, the degree of impulsive force decay can be change throughout clothes 100, to give buffering or the guarantor of expected degree Protect.
Form the compressible polymer foamed material decay impulsive force of liner component 230, this impact forces compress or with other Mode contacts buffer element 200.Such as, when being incorporated in clothes 100 or another apparel article, the polymer of liner component 230 Foamed material can compress to protect wearer not contact with other sportsman, equipment or ground.Therefore, buffer element 200 May be used for providing buffering or protection to the region being buffered element 200 covering of individual 10 or other wearers.
In addition to decay impulsive force, buffer element 200 has simultaneously provides bendability, draftability, gas permeability, relatively One or more advantage in low gross mass and washability.With reference to Figure 10 A, buffer element 200 is depicted as being bent. In such configuration, the first groove 234 expands effectively and the second groove 235 subsides to give flexibility effectively.With reference to figure 10B, buffer element 200 is depicted as being stretched by power 20.In such configuration, the off-set construction of groove 234 and groove 235 allows Liner component 230 is owing to the effect of power 20 flattens or otherwise extends.The advantage of bendability and draftability is buffer element 200 profiles that can preferably comply with individual 10, and buffer element 200 can expand, subsides, flattens and extend so that individual The motion of people 10, the most still complies with the profile of individual 10 simultaneously.Additionally, when wearing clothes 100 and carrying out physical culture Time movable, individual 10 may produce the heat of excess and sweat.With reference to Figure 10 C, the gas permeability of buffer element 200 is by various paths 30 describe, and heat and moisture can transmit to leave buffer element 200 along path 30.Therefore, from heat and the moisture of individual 10 (a) can pass the second material layer 220, (b) enters in the second groove 235, (c) mobile end to the second groove 235 Region, portion, and (d) is through the first material layer 210, thus leave clothes 100.Additionally, discussed above for buffer element The material of 200 and structure (a) give relatively low gross mass, and during sports, it does not increases significantly weight to individual 10 Measure, and (b) allows washing not have significant shrinkage or warpage, even when the temperature that use is associated with industrial washing technique Time.Therefore, buffer element 200 can simultaneously provide impulsive force decay, bending, draftability, gas permeability, relatively low gross mass And washability.
Manufacturing process
Multiple technologies may be used for manufacturing buffer element 200.With reference to Figure 11, manufacture equipment 300 is disclosed as including pressure Machine 310 and quilting machine 320.Other element can also be utilized, such as mould, keyway planer (router), die cut ragchine or sharp Light device, but do not describe at this.Other the manufacture equipment multiple operated in a similar manner can also be utilized.Therefore, manufacture Equipment 300 is meant only to provide the example manufacturing equipment of the production for buffer element 200.
Initially, the various parts of buffer element 200 are cut, shape or otherwise prepare.Such as, material layer 210 Cross cutting, laser cutting or manual cutting technique can be used to be cut into specific shape with material layer 220.Although the first material Layer 210 has the shape covering liner component 230 and extending along side surface 233, but the second material layer 220 can have Form the bigger size of the additionally part of clothes 100.Such as, the second material layer 220 extends in leg zone 102 In individual and both pelvic region 101.That is, the second material layer 220 can form a surface of buffer element 200 and extend to it The clothes 100 in his region are to form the covering for individual 10.Various technique can also be used to form liner component 230. Such as, have in the mould that the polymer resin of foaming agent can be positioned at the shape with liner component 230.The advantage of this technique The technique being single may be used for being formed polymer foams and the various groove 234 and 235 of liner component 230.As Another example, it is possible to obtain the preformed layer of foam of polymers, and keyway planer may be used for forming groove 234 and groove 235.In other technique, groove 234 and groove 235 can be by the units of the heating in the pre-formed layer of press-in foam of polymers Part is formed, and maybe can utilize computer-controlled machine tools.As other example, three-dimensional printer may be used for forming lining Pad parts 230, or the polymer foam element with groove 234 and groove 235 can be extruded and be then cut into lining The shape of pad parts 230.
Once the various parts of buffer element 200 are cut, shape or otherwise prepare, then parts can be placed Between two pressing plates 311 and 312 of forcing press 310, as described in Figure 12 A and 13A.More particularly, the first material layer 210 can be adjacent to pressing plate 311 positions, and the second material layer 220 can be adjacent to pressing plate 312 and position, and liner component 230 can To be positioned between layer 210 and layer 220.After suitably location, pressing plate 311 and pressing plate 312 near and compress the first material The bed of material the 210, second material layer 220 and liner component 230, as described in Figure 12 B and 13B.More particularly, pressing plate 311 will First material layer 210 compresses against the first surface 231 of liner component 230, and pressing plate 312 by the second material layer 220 against The second surface 232 of liner component 230 compresses.
Liner component 230 is compressed with really between material layer 210 and material layer 220 by pressing plate 311 and pressing plate 312 effectively Protect and combine.As an example, what adhesive may be used for being attached to by liner component 230 in material layer 210 and material layer 220 is each Individual.In the existing stage of manufacturing process, adhesive can be applied to being intended to and cushion part of (a) material layer 210 and material layer 220 The region that part 230 combines, or the surface 231 of (b) liner component 230 and surface 232.Although adhesive can be applied to material layer 210 and material layer 220, but the advantage applying adhesive to surface 231 and surface 232 is that adhesive is material layer 210 He Being not intended to of material layer 220 does not exists with the region that liner component 230 is combined.As another example, heat may be used for serving as a contrast It is each that pad parts 230 are attached in material layer 210 and material layer 220.At liner component 230 by thermoplastic polymer foam material In the structure that material is formed, the liner component 230 heating at surface 231 and surface 232 and melted may be used for liner component 230 are attached to each in material layer 210 and material layer 220.Similarly, material layer 210 and material layer 220 can also comprise Thermoplastic, polymeric materials, maybe can utilize thermoplastic binder or heat-activatable adhesive.For a liter high-temperature, it is possible to use each Plant pharoid, radiofrequency launcher or other device.Selectively, forcing press 310 can be heated so that and pressing plate 311 and the contact of pressing plate 312 temperature of liner component 230 is increased to the level of being easy to combine.
A consideration in this stage of manufacturing process relates to adhesive, thermoplastic, polymeric materials or thermoplastic binder It is applied to the method for parts of buffer element 200 by it.As noted above, surface 231 and table are applied adhesive to The advantage in face 232 be adhesive material layer 210 and material layer 220 be not intended to do not deposit with the region that liner component 230 is combined ?.Similar advantage is applicable to thermoplastic, polymeric materials or thermoplastic binder.Additionally, forming groove 234 and groove 235 Adhesive, thermoplastic, polymeric materials or thermoplastic binder are applied to surface 231 and surface 232 before and may insure that combination Material does not exists at groove 234 and groove 235.Such as, when thermoplastic polymer sheets is used as bond material, thermoplastic poly Compound sheet material can be combined or be fixed to the foam of polymers component foam of polymers component of liner component 230 (that is, formed) Relative sidepiece.It is then possible to use keyway planer or other technique to form groove 234 and groove 235, keyway planer or other works What skill removed thermoplastic polymer sheets effectively is positioned at the part at groove 234 and groove 235.Like this, thermoplastic polymer Sheet material groove 234 and groove 235 there is not and be effectively restricted to surface 231 and surface 232 with layer 210 and layer 220 regions combined.Therefore, by the way of being applied in for the parts of buffer element 200, select specific order, can be formed non- The excess stock of the combination being intended to or the aesthetic properties belittling buffer element 200 can be avoided by.
After compression and combining, pressing plate 311 and pressing plate 312 separate to expose the parts of buffer element 200, as at figure 12C and 13C describes.In this stage of manufacturing process, the first material layer 210 is not attached to the second material layer 220.Additionally Sew up, adhesive combines or thermal step can now be used for carrying out connecting material layer 210 and around the periphery of liner component 230 Material layer 220.As an example, quilting machine 320 may be used for being stitched together material layer 210 and material layer 220, as at figure 12D and 13D describes, is thus substantially complete the manufacture of buffer element 200.
Other buffer element structure
The aspect of buffer element 200 can change, and depends on purposes and the buffer element of the intention of buffer element 200 200 products being incorporated in.Additionally, the change of size, shape and the material utilized in buffer element 200 can change slow Rush the combination property of element 200.That is, by the size, shape and the material that are utilized in changing buffer element 200, buffer element Compressibility, impulsive force decay, bendability, draftability, gas permeability and the gross mass of 200 can be according to specific purpose or products Adjust.The multiple versions for buffer element 200 are discussed below it.Any one of these versions and this The combination of a little versions may be used for adjusting the performance of buffer element 200 according to the purposes being intended to.Additionally, these versions Any one of can be manufactured by the version of process discussed above or technique.
As discussed above, buffer unit 200 can have the generally oblong shape with slightly pointed end regions.So And, total shape of buffer element 200 can change to include other shapes multiple.With reference to Figure 14 A, buffer element 200 presents greatly Body rectangular shape.In other structure, buffer element 200 can have circular, triangle, hexagonal or H-shaped Structure, as respectively in Figure 14 B-14E describe.Although any one of these shapes can be utilized in clothes 100, But other shapes various can also be utilized.As an example, Figure 14 F depicts the buffering with the shape being suitable for hip-pad The structure of element 200, Figure 14 G depicts the structure of the buffer element 200 with the shape being suitable for thigh cushions, and schemes 14H depicts the structure of the buffer element 200 with the shape being suitable for coccyx liner.Figure 14 I depicts for buffering The structure of element 200, this buffer component 200 has the shape being suitable for ancon liner (such as, tucking inside the sleeve) for shirt, jacket or arm Shape.
About the first material layer 210 and the second material layer 220 various in terms of can also change significantly.As discussed above , such as, material layer 210 and material layer 220 can be by the groups of various fabrics, polymer sheet, leather, synthetic leather or material Close and formed.Additionally, when material is air-impermeable, gas permeability can be enhanced.Generally, both heat and moisture are by fabric Permeable.But, the combination of polymer sheet, leather, synthetic leather or material can not present significant permeability.As Describing in Figure 14 J, various perforation, hole or hole can be formed in one or two in material layer 210 and material layer 220 To strengthen gas permeability.In other structure, as described in Figure 14 K, the first material layer 210 can be at buffer element 200 In be completely absent.
Can also change in terms of liner component 230, to adjust buffer element 200 according to the purposes being intended to or to strengthen The performance of buffer element 200.As an example, the structure of groove 234 and groove 235 can change.With reference to Figure 15 A and 15B, groove Spacing both of which between 234 and the width of groove 235 and groove 234 and groove 235 compared with structure discussed above by Increase and reduce.With reference to Figure 15 C, groove 234 and groove 235 extend past the width of liner component 230 rather than extend past Length.In order to give bending in a plurality of directions and draftability, groove 234 and groove 235 can have and extend past liner The structure of the right-angled intersection of both length and widths of parts 230, as described in Figure 15 D.Although groove 234 and groove 235 Can be straight line, but in Figure 15 E and 15F, depict wavy or non-directional structure.In another constructs, liner Parts 230 can divided or otherwise be formed by two or more single elements.For example, referring to Figure 15 G, liner Parts 230 include three sections being spaced, its bendability that can strengthen buffer element 200 and gas permeability.
Although groove 234 and groove 235 can entirely extend past liner component 230, but groove 234 and groove 235 can also only partially extend past liner component 230.For example, referring to Figure 15 H, the first groove 234 extends past cushion part The major part of the length of part 230, but spaced apart with the neighboring area of liner component 230.Second groove 235 can have similar Structure.In Figure 15 I, groove 234 and groove 235 are positioned in a region of liner component 230, but at liner component Another region of 230 does not exists.Groove 234 can also from the relative sidepiece of liner component 230 only partially with groove 235 Extend past liner component 230, as described in Figure 15 J.Therefore, groove 234 and groove 235 can have at least in part Extend past the various structures of liner component 230.
About groove 234 and the relative size of groove 235 and position various in terms of can also change significantly.Such as, Rather than it is shifted by through the thickness alignment of liner component 230 with reference to Figure 16 A, groove 234 and groove 235.Figure 16 B depicts The structure that wherein spacing of groove 234 and groove 235 changes through the width of liner component 230, and Figure 16 C depicts it The structure that the degree of depth of middle groove 234 and groove 235 changes through the width of liner component 230.Although groove 234 and groove The degree of depth of 235 can extend through 50 about the percent of the thickness of liner component 230, but groove 234 and groove 235 is deep Degree can become in different structures in the range of nine ten five five to percent percent of the thickness from liner component 230 Change.In some configurations, the first groove 234 can not exist in liner component 230, as described in Figure 16 D, but the Two grooves 235 can not also exist.
In many in structure discussed above, groove 234 and groove 235 be depicted as having triangle, have angle Degree or the structure of point.With reference to Figure 16 E, groove 234 and groove 235 have dome-shaped or semicircular shape.Groove 234 He Groove 235 can also be foursquare, elongated and rectangle, or (that is, when the degree of depth increases, width increases) of dovetail, as Figure 16 F-16H describes.Various different shape for groove 234 and groove 235 can also utilize with being combined, as Figure 16 I describes.
Various other features can be incorporated in liner component 230.With reference to Figure 16 J, various holes 236 extend through cushion part Part 230, it can strengthen the gas permeability of buffer element 200.In some configurations, it may be desirable that bigger thickness, as at Figure 16 K In, or it can be desirable to less thickness, as in Figure 16 L.Liner component 230 can also have bedded structure, as in Figure 16 M Describe.As an example, layer can be the foam of polymers of different types of foam of polymers or different densities, or layer can be Different materials, such as foam of polymers and rubber.Although the thickness of liner component 230 can be constant, but cushion part Part 230 can also have change or taper thickness, as described in Figure 16 N.Some structure at buffer element 200 In, the central area of liner component 230 can have the thickness bigger than the neighboring area of liner component 230, as retouched in Figure 16 O Paint.Additionally, liner component 230 can have dome-shaped or contour linear shape, as described in Figure 16 P.
In each of in structure discussed above, material layer 210 and material layer 220 are at groove 234 and groove 235 not Exist.That is, material layer 210 and material layer 220 is not depicted as extending in groove 234 and groove 235.But, with reference to figure 16Q, material layer 210 and material layer 220 extend in groove 234 and groove 235 and are fixed in groove 234 and groove 235 Surface.In addition to strengthening bending, draftability and gas permeability, that this structure can also be presented to clothes 100 uniqueness or have The aesthetics of attraction.
In manufacturing process discussed above, it is noted that various bonding agents (such as, adhesive, thermoplastic polymer sheets Material) may be used for layer 210 and layer 220 are attached to liner component 230.Furthermore, it is possible to use various method to guarantee bonding agent Be limited to surface 231 and surface 232 with the region that layer 210 and layer 220 are combined.With reference to Figure 16 R, bonding agent 237 is positioned at lining Between pad parts 230 and layer 210 and layer 220.Additionally, bonding agent 237 be limited to surface 231 and surface 232 with layer 210 and The region that layer 220 combines, thus do not exist on surface 233 and the region in groove 234 and groove 235.
Based on discussion above, the various performances of buffer element 200 can change.Depend on clothes particular type or Position in clothes, performance can give impulsive force decay, bendability, draftability, gas permeability or other characteristics in various degree. Like this, version discussed above can be by individually or utilized in combination use, to give specific spy to buffer element 200 Property.
Other garment configurations
Clothes 100 are depicted as the ordinary construction with pants.Another short configuration describe in Figure 17 A and Shape including the buffer element described in Figure 14 F and 14G.In addition to pants, the concept discussed about clothes 100 can be answered For other kinds of clothes.Such as, Figure 17 B depicts a pair of trousers 401 including various buffer element 200.With reference to figure 17C, shirt 402 is depicted as the various cushioning elements being included in the position that sidepiece, arm and the shoulder with wearer is corresponding Part 200.Although clothes 402 are depicted as long-sleeved blouse, but clothes 402 can have other the structure of types of shirts clothes Make, it may for example comprise shirt with short sleeves, jumper, undershirt, jacket and coat.
Buffer element 200 can also be incorporated to cover other regions (such as, such as cap, sheath, footwear, socks of wearer Son, gloves and the helmet) clothes in.As an example, depict in Figure 17 D there is the sheath 403 of a buffer element 200. Sheath 403 has the general cylindrical structure can being placed on the arm of wearer or leg.Such as, when ancon pain or be subject to When hindering, the buffer element 200 of sheath 403 can be positioned at and protects ancon during sports with auxiliary on ancon.As separately One example, depicts the shoe-pad 404 comprising buffer element 200 in Figure 17 E.Shoe-pad 404 can be positioned in article of footwear To buffer the lower surface of foot.Additionally, as described in Figure 17 F, one or more buffer elements 200 can be incorporated to gloves In 405, to give protection to the hand of wearer.One or more buffer elements 200 can also be merged in the helmet 406, as Figure 17 G describes, to give protection to the head of wearer.In addition to decay impulsive force, the buffering in these construct Element 200 can also simultaneously provide in bending, draftability, gas permeability, relatively low gross mass and washability or many Individual.
Second buffer element structure
With reference to Figure 18, multiple buffer elements 500 are incorporated in the various regions of clothes 100.It practice, buffer element 500 quilt It is depicted as replacing various buffer element 200 discussed above.As buffer element 200, buffer element 500 imparting filling, Buffering, or the impulsive force that otherwise decays.Such as, when clothes 100 are worn during sports, buffer element 500 Individual 10 can be protected not contact with other sportsman, equipment or ground.About clothes 100, buffer element 500 is positioned at pelvis In both district 101 and leg zone 102 and more specifically orientate buttocks, thigh and the coccyx of protection individual 10 as.Although with clothes Fill 100 to illustrate together, but buffer element 500 can be incorporated in multiple different apparel article, such as trousers 401, shirt 402, any one of sheath 403, shoe-pad 404, gloves 405 and helmet 406.Buffer element 500 can be positioned at clothes thing In the various regions of product, with the specific part (such as, muscle, bone, joint, shock zone) of protection individual 10.Additionally, buffering The shape of element 500, size and other performances and the material and the parts that utilize in buffer element 500 can become significantly Change, to provide special level of protection to the specific part of individual 10.
It is big that example constructions for buffer element 500 is depicted as having with slightly pointed end regions in figs. 19-21 The elongated shape of body, it is the shape being depicted as being incorporated in clothes 100.As the optional scheme of this shape, buffer element 500 Any one of shape of description in Figure 14 A-14I, and any other practical shape can be presented.Each buffer element The critical piece of 500 includes the first material layer the 510, second material layer 520 and liner component 530.First material layer 510 and second Material layer 520 cooperatively forms the outer surface for buffer element 500 or covering.That is, the first material layer 510 and the second material Layer 520 cooperatively forms pouch or the space that liner component 530 is located therein.Have although the second material layer 520 is depicted as The structure of substantitally planar, but the first material layer 510 extends and also along liner component 530 on liner component 530 Sidepiece extends to be connected (such as, being combined or thermal) by stitching, adhesive with the second material layer 520.Although buffer element 500 can be incorporated in clothes 100 in many ways, but the first material layer 510 can be positioned at outside the second material elements 520 Portion so that buffer element 500 is from clothes 100 outwardly.Selectively, the second material layer 520 can be positioned at the first material The outside of element 510 so that buffer element 500 upcountry and highlights towards individual 10.
Although the first material layer 510 has the shape covering liner component 530, but the second material layer 520 can have Form the bigger size of the additionally part of clothes 100.Such as, the second material layer 520 extends in leg zone 102 In individual and both pelvic region 101.That is, the second material layer 520 can form a surface of buffer element 500 and extend to it The clothes 100 in his region are to form the covering for individual 10.In such configuration, the first material layer 510 forms external table The part in face 105, and the second material layer 520 forms a part for both outer surface 105 and interior surface 106.Particularly Ground, the part being fixed to liner component 530 of the second material layer 520 is positioned at the inside of the first material layer 510 and is formed The part on surface, portion 106.Another part spaced apart with liner component 530 of second material layer 520 forms outer surface 105 A part and a part for interior surface 106.Like this, the second material layer 520 forms the covering for liner component 530 A part and other both parts of clothes 100.
Multiple material may be used for the first material layer 510 and the second material layer 520, it may for example comprise various fabrics, polymer Sheet material, leather or synthetic leather.The combination (such as, being attached to the polymer sheet of fabric) of these materials can be used for material Each in layer 510 and material layer 520.Although material layer 510 and material layer 520 can be formed from the same material, but Each in material layer 510 and material layer 520 can also be formed by different materials.About fabric, material layer 510 and material Layer 520 can be formed by knitting fabric, braided fabric, non-woven fabric, space fabric or net fibric parts, such as, and its bag Include artificial silk, nylon, polyester, polyacrylic, elastomer, cotton, wool or silk.Additionally, fabric can be with right and wrong draftability , draftability in one direction can be presented maybe can present multi-direction draftability.Therefore, multiple material is suitable for first Material layer 510 and the second material layer 520.
Liner component 530 is described individually in Figure 22-23D.When being incorporated in buffer element 500, liner component 530 Between material layer 510 and material layer 520 and be fixed to each in material layer 510 and material layer 520.More particularly, Relative that liner component 530 has the first surface 531 being fixed to the first material layer 510, is fixed to the second material layer 520 Two surfaces 532 and extend and formed the side surface 533 of periphery edge between surface 531 and surface 532.But, at it In his structure, liner component 530 can be not affixed to one or two in material layer 510 and material layer 520.
First surface 531 defines multiple elongated groove 534, and the plurality of elongated groove 534 runs through the whole of liner component 530 Length and extending towards second surface 532.For the purpose of reference in the various figures, groove 534 is depicted as being strokes and dots (the most spotted or a little), with auxiliary, other characteristic areas of groove 534 with liner component 530 are separated.Although groove 534 be depicted as aligned with each other, have square shape and in first surface 531 formed, but groove 534 can have There are other structures various.Such as, groove 534 can misalignment each other, groove 534 can have the shape of any practicality, and Groove 534 can middle on both first surface 531, second surface 532 or surface 531 and surface 532 be formed.Additionally, such as, ditch Groove 534 can have discussed above for groove 234 and any one of many features of groove 235 and version, And groove 534 can have in Figure 15 A-15J and Figure 16 A-16J describe in the structure of groove 234 and groove 235 Any one.Therefore, groove 534 can have many structures.
In addition to groove 534, liner component 530 defines various elongated space 535, and this elongated space 535 extends through Liner component 530 and extend to second surface 532 from first surface 531.It practice, space 535 is formed in liner component 530 Hole or hole.Although space 535 is depicted as aligned with each other (extending the most in a common direction and being parallel or at zero degree Offset between 30 degree) and be perpendicular to groove 534, but space 535 can have other structures multiple, therein some It is discussed below.As described, space 535 has the most length of the width extending through liner component 530.But, The end regions in space 535 is substantially spaced inward with side surface 533.Liner component 530 is entirely extended through in space 535 Structure in, liner component 530 will be separated into two or more single sections by space 535 effectively, be similar at Figure 15 G The structure of the liner component 230 of middle description.Like this, by spaced inward for liner to the end regions in space 535 and side surface 533 Parts 530 maintain the structure of single-piece.The advantage of the structure of single-piece be single element (that is, the entirety of liner component 530) and It not that multiple single element is fixed relative to material layer 510 and material layer 520 during the manufacturing process for buffer element 500 Position.
Multiple material may be used for liner component 530, including the various polymerizations being back to original shapes after being compressed Thing foamed material.Example for the suitable polymer foams of liner component 530 includes polyurethanes, ethylene vinyl acetate Vinyl acetate, polyester, polypropylene and polyethylene.Furthermore, it is possible to utilize thermoplastic polymer foam and thermosetting polymerization Both thing foamed materials.In some structure of buffer element 500, liner component 530 can be by density poly-with change Polymer foam formed, and maybe can utilize solid (i.e., substantially non-foamed) polymer or elastomeric material.Fluid filling Room is also used as liner component 530.Additionally, different liner components 530 can be formed by different materials, or can be by having The similar material having different density, foaming degree or other performances is formed.
Form the compressible polymer foamed material decay impulsive force of liner component 530, this impact forces compress or with other Mode contacts buffer element 500.Such as, when being incorporated in clothes 100 or another apparel article, the polymerization of liner component 530 Thing foamed material can compress to protect wearer not contact with other sportsman, equipment or ground.By for various liners Each in parts 530 selects specific thickness, material and density, and the degree that impulsive force decays can be throughout clothes 100 Change, to give buffering or the protection of expected degree.Therefore, buffer element 500 may be used for individual 10 or other dresses Person is buffered region offer buffering or the protection that element 500 covers.
In addition to decay impulsive force, buffer element 500 has simultaneously provides bendability, draftability, compressibility, thoroughly One or more advantage in gas, relatively low gross mass and washability.In view of the existence of groove 534, liner component 530 bend, stretch and breathe freely in the way of shown in Figure 10 A-10C.The existence in space 535 supplements these performances.For example, referring to Figure 24 A, power 20 is shown as stretching liner component 530.In such configuration, space 535 is in size than liner component 530 Other regions expand much, to give bigger draftability.With reference to Figure 24 B, power 20 is shown as compressing liner component 530.? In this structure, space 535 reduce in size or otherwise than liner component 530 other area compresses much, with Give bigger compressibility.Draftability and compressible this combination can such as strengthen buffer element 500 and comply with individual The ability of the motion of the health of 10.That is, when individual 10 carries out various action (such as, run, jump, go down on one's knees, reverse), buffering Element 500 can stretch and compress, thus does not hinder the motion of the health of individual 10.Additionally, space 535 gives bigger breathing freely Property, to allow heat and moisture to leave buffer element 500.
Multiple technologies may be used for manufacturing buffer element 500, including the general system discussed above for buffer element 200 Make technique.Additionally, various techniques may be used for forming liner component 530.In a kind of technique, there is the polymer resin of foaming agent Can be positioned in the mould of the shape with liner component 530.The technique that the advantage of this technique is single may be used for being formed The polymer foams of liner component 530 and various groove 534 and space 535.In another kind of technique, it is possible to obtain poly- The preformed layer of compound foam, and keyway planer or other cutter sweeps may be used for forming groove 534 and space 535.Example As, programmable multifunctional manufactures platform and may be used for forming both groove 534 and space 535, such as by the Connecticut State of the U.S. Toland's moral Gerber Scientific Products manufacture M series panel cutting machine.In other techniques, groove 534 and space 535 can be formed by the element of heating in the preformed layer of press-in foam of polymers, maybe can utilize calculating The machine tools that machine controls.As other example, three-dimensional printer may be used for forming liner component 530.
Other buffer element structure
The aspect of buffer element 500 can change, and depends on purposes and the buffer element of the intention of buffer element 500 500 products being incorporated in.Additionally, the change of size, shape and the material utilized in buffer element 500 can change slow Rush the combination property of element 500.That is, by the size, shape and the material that are utilized in changing buffer element 500, buffer element Compressibility, impulsive force decay, bendability, draftability, compressibility, gas permeability and the gross mass of 500 can be according to specifically Purpose or product adjust.The multiple versions for buffer element 500 are discussed below it.Any in these versions A kind of and these versions combinations may be used for adjusting the performance of buffer element 500 according to the purposes being intended to.Additionally, this Any one of a little versions can be manufactured by the version of process discussed above or technique.
About the first material layer 510 and the second material layer 520 various in terms of can also change significantly.As discussed above , such as, material layer 510 and material layer 520 can be by the groups of various fabrics, polymer sheet, leather, synthetic leather or material Close and formed.Additionally, when material is air-impermeable, gas permeability can be enhanced.Generally, both heat and moisture are by fabric Permeable.But, the combination of polymer sheet, leather, synthetic leather or material can not present significant permeability.As As structure with the buffer element 200 described in Figure 14 J, various perforation, hole or hole can be at material layer 510 and material layers One or two in 520 is formed strengthen gas permeability.In some configurations, the first material layer 510 can be at buffer element It is completely absent in 500, is similar to Figure 14 K.
Can also change in terms of liner component 530, to adjust buffer element 500 according to the purposes being intended to or to strengthen The performance of buffer element 500.As an example, groove 534 can have discussed above for groove 235 and the change of groove 235 Any one of change form.With reference to Figure 25 A, the various aspects in space 535 are altered to illustrate version.More particularly, Single space 535 can have the length that (a) is less, b) layout being directed at other spaces 535, the width that (c) is less, D width that () is bigger, (e) taper or the shape of non-rectangle, or (f) non-directional shape.About length, space 535 is permissible Extend through the major part of width of liner component 530 to maximize the draftability shown in Figure 24 A and Figure 24 B and compressibility Performance.But, by changing length, draftability and compressible degree can be at buffer element 500 or buffer elements 500 It specific region is change.The width in space 535 can also be changed to 20 millimeters or more from one millimeter.One about width The consideration of degree relates to object and projects through the ability in space 535.By space 535 is formed as having less relative width, Object projects through or protrude into the possibility in space 535 to be reduced.About shape, space 535 can be rectangle, triangle Shape, irregular or give the bendability of expected degree, draftability, compressibility and any shape of gas permeability.Additionally, it is empty The shape of gap 535 can change due to aesthetic reasons.
The layout in groove 534 and space 535 can also change significantly.With reference to Figure 25 B, groove 534 extends through liner The width of parts 530, and space 535 extends through the major part of length of liner component 530.Although groove 534 and space 535 May be arranged to be perpendicular to each other, but groove 534 and space 535 can also offset with other angle, as retouched in Figure 25 C Paint.Similarly, groove 534 and space 535 can also be parallel to each other or aligned with each other, as described in Figure 25 D.Although Space 535 may be arranged to be parallel to each other, but space 535 can also be uneven.As an example, Figure 25 E is by space 535 are depicted as from common region to external radiation.Additionally, various spaces 535 are depicted as intersecting each other to form two by Figure 25 F The structure of X-shaped.Can change greatly accordingly, with respect to groove 534 and the shape in space 535, many aspects of orienting and arranging.
Describing the another kind of structure of liner component 530 in Figure 25 G, its void 535 is formed and represents numeral one and star Shape.Therefore, space 535 can form offer information or the relative complex shape of fashionable dress mark.As an example, space 535 (a) can show athletic distribution numbering, and (b) forms TEAM NAME, and (c) represents the business of the manufacturer for clothes 100 Mark or other identify information, or (d) illustrates abstract description for aesthetic purposes.But, when the complexity of information or mark increases Added-time, a consideration relates to the single section with space 535 separately liner component 530.Again with reference to Figure 25 G, two individually Space 535 delineate numeral one profile, its be formed at numeral one upper area and lower area at a pair coupling part 537, to guarantee that the central area of numeral one remains connected to the remainder of liner component 530.But, contoured star profile Space 535 is formed without being similar to the structure of coupling part 537.As a result, remaining of the central area of star and liner component 530 It is partially separated.During manufacture, other step can be required, to guarantee that the central area of star keeps relative to liner The remainder of parts 530 is positioned properly.
In each of in various structures discussed above, groove 534 and space 535 both of which are at liner component 530 Middle existence.But, in some configurations, groove 534 can not exist in liner component 530.For example, referring to Figure 25 H, space 535 various regions extending through liner component 530 and providing throughout buffer element 500 in the case of not having groove 534 Draftability, compressibility and gas permeability.
In many in the example formerly of liner component 530 discussed above, groove 534 and space 535 cross are handed over Pitch or otherwise intersect each other.But, with reference to Figure 26, the region in groove 534 and space 535 is aligned with each other.Another is examined Consider the mode of this structure and be groove 534 and space 535 is applied or otherwise overlaps each other.Under any circumstance, figure 26 depict following structure, wherein: (a) groove 534 end regions from various spaces 535 extends, (b) groove 534 and sky Gap 535 alternately passes through liner component 530, and (c) space 535 upcountry extends from side surface 533 and extends to the end of groove 534 Region, portion, and (d) groove 534 be formed at first surface 531 neutralize be formed in second surface 532 between alternately.These Any one of various structures may be used for changing performance or the aesthetics of liner component 530, and minimizing object projects through Or protrude into the possibility in space 535.Additionally, form groove 534 in the region in space 535 can strengthen liner component The structural intergrity of 530.
Depicting another kind of structure in Figure 28 and Figure 29 A-29D, wherein liner component 530 includes the edge at oblique angle 536, this have the edge 536 at oblique angle around liner component 530 extend and formed between surface 531 and surface 533 angled Transition.Although groove 534 and space 535 can not exist in the region at the edge 536 having oblique angle, but groove 534 is retouched It is depicted as extending through the edge 536 at oblique angle and space 535 is depicted as extending to the edge 536 at oblique angle.But, at it In his structure, space 535 extends in the region at edge 536 at oblique angle, or groove 534 and the end in space 535 Region can be spaced apart with the edge 536 having oblique angle.Liner component 530 is formed as the advantage including the edge 536 at oblique angle Relate to the transition between first surface 531 and side surface 533.More particularly, the edge 536 having oblique angle forms buffer element 500 And the smoother or the steepest transition between the non-existent region of wherein buffer element 500 of clothes 100.As noted above , clothes 100 can be worn in below other apparel article or can be with equipment (such as, athletic equipment or the protection of other parts Equipment) wear in combination.In any one of these schemes, there is the edge 536 at oblique angle may insure that and cover buffer element 500 Clothes or equipment smoothly transition to the wherein non-existent region of buffer element 500.In other structure, as respectively at figure In 30A-30D describe, have the edge 536 at oblique angle (a) second surface 532 rather than side surface 533 can be extended to, (b) in The structure with dome-shaped the most outwardly, (c) presents that protrude inwardly from and dome-shaped structure, or (d) forms liner component Serrated portion in the sidepiece of 530.For there being the specific structure at the edge 536 at oblique angle can depend on that clothes 100 are intended to quilt Be worn in other apparel article or equipment above or lower section.Additionally, the structure being similar to Figure 30 D can allow equipment with slow Rush element 500 dock and effectively connect.That is, a part for equipment extends to be formed by the edge 536 having oblique angle In jagged region.
Multiple about liner component 530 can also change, to change performance or U.S. of buffer element 500 in terms of other Learn.With reference to Figure 31 A, space 535 is depicted as having various example constructions, its be taper, cruciform shape, outwards and Upcountry highlight or curve curved, that tilt and T-shaped.Space 535 can be any one of these shapes and Other shape, to give desired performance to buffer element 500, such as, such as bendability, draftability, compressibility and thoroughly Gas.Therefore, by for the one or more selected shapes in space 535, can give buffer element 500 specific performance. Such as, the space 535 with T-shaped of taper can allow buffer element 500 ratio in one direction the most more Ground bending.Additionally, for space 535 various uneven shape (such as, taper, cruciform shape, prominent or curved Curve, tilt with T-shaped) may be used for limiting object and project through space 535 thus contact and wear the individual of clothes 100 The ability of people, gives desired performance to buffer element 500 simultaneously.Similarly, different grooves 534 and space 535 can have There are different width or shape to change the performance of buffer element 500 further.Although the many passes in concept proposed above Discuss in space 535, but any one of these concepts can also be applied to groove 534.
About the performance or aesthetics that can change buffer element 500 liner component 530 another in terms of relate to formed Layer structure, as described in Figure 31 B.As an example, layer can be different types of foam of polymers or different densities Foam of polymers, or layer can be different materials, such as foam of polymers and rubber.Layer can also have different colors with Aesthetic qualities is given to buffer element 500.Such as, space 535 can extend through a layer and extend in another layer To expose the color of following layer.Additionally, space 535 is depicted as being taper so that the color of layer below can be seen Arrive, thus strengthen the aesthetic properties of buffer element 500.Similar concept can apply to groove 534, and it can extend through one Individual layer and extending in another layer to expose the color of following layer.
Although the thickness of liner component 530 can be constant, but liner component 530 can also have change or cone The thickness of shape, as described, to change performance or the aesthetics of buffer element 500 further in Figure 31 C.At buffer element 500 Some structure in, the central area of liner component 530 can have the thickness bigger than the neighboring area of liner component 530, as Figure 31 D describes.Additionally, liner component 530 can have dome-shaped or equivalent linear shape, as in Figure 31 E Describe, preferably to comply with the profile of individual 10.
The other structure of liner component 530 is depicted in Figure 32 and Figure 33.These structures of liner component 530 are permissible Such as utilize in the femoral region or seat area of clothes 100.As the structure of liner component 530 discussed above, These structures include right-angled intersection each other and the groove 534 extended in various directions and space 535, and have and have oblique angle Edge 536.Additionally, these structures of liner component 530 comprise the combination in a particular area in groove 534 and space 535 With the orientation bendability of degree, draftability, compressibility and gas permeability such as to give change.Therefore, spy discussed above The many in version of seeking peace can be incorporated in a liner component 530 provide not to the zones of different of buffer element 500 Same combining properties.
Based on discussion above, the various performances of buffer element 500 can change.Depend on clothes particular type or Position in clothes, these performances can give impulsive force decay in various degree, bendability, draftability, compressibility, breathe freely Property or other performances.Like this, version discussed above can utilize to give to buffer element 500 either individually or in combination The combination of performance or specific characteristic.
The present invention is disclosed with reference to multiple structure above with in appended figure.But, the purpose of disclosure service is The various features relevant with the present invention and the example of concept are provided, are not to limit the scope of the present invention.The technology people of association area Member is it will be appreciated that multiple change and change can be made to above-described structure, without departing from by appended claim circle Fixed the scope of the present invention.

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1. an apparel article, it comprises at least one buffer element for the impulsive force that decays, and described buffer element includes:
First material layer and the second material layer；And
Liner component, it is between described first material layer and described second material layer, and described liner component includes the first table Face and relative second surface, described first surface is in the face of described first material layer, and described second surface is in the face of described the Two material layers, and described liner component includes (a) multiple elongated groove, its from described first surface towards described second surface Extending and (b) multiple elongated space, it extends through described liner component and extends to described the from described first surface Two surfaces,
The end regions in wherein said space is spaced inward with the periphery edge of described liner component.
Apparel article the most according to claim 1, wherein said groove space aligned with each other and described is aligned with each other.
Apparel article the most according to claim 2, wherein said groove and described space are intersected.
Apparel article the most according to claim 1, the end regions of wherein said groove is positioned at the institute of described liner component State at periphery edge.
Apparel article the most according to claim 1, plurality of other groove is from the described end regions in described space Extend to described periphery edge.
Apparel article the most according to claim 1, at least two in wherein said groove has different width.
Apparel article the most according to claim 1, at least two in wherein said space has different width.
Apparel article the most according to claim 1, at least one in wherein said space has uneven width.
Apparel article the most according to claim 1, wherein said liner component includes polymer foams.
Apparel article the most according to claim 1, wherein said liner component includes the ground floor with different performances And the second layer, described ground floor forms described first surface and the described second layer forms described second surface, described groove from Described first surface extends and extends in the described second layer.
Each in 11. apparel article according to claim 10, wherein said ground floor and the described second layer is poly- Polymer foam.
Each in 12. apparel article according to claim 10, wherein said ground floor and the described second layer is tool There is the polymer foams of different colors.
13. apparel article according to claim 1, wherein said first material layer and described second material layer are fabric materials Material.
14. apparel article according to claim 13, wherein said first material layer is mesh fabric.
15. apparel article according to claim 1, wherein said first material layer is fixed to described first surface and institute State the second material layer and be fixed to described second surface.
16. apparel article according to claim 1, wherein said first material layer forms the external table of described apparel article Face at least some of.
17. apparel article according to claim 16, wherein said second material layer forms the inside of described apparel article Surface at least some of.
18. apparel article according to claim 1, wherein said first material layer is around the periphery of described liner component It is connected to described second material layer at least partially.
19. 1 kinds of apparel article, comprise at least one buffer element for the impulsive force that decays, and described buffer element includes:
First material layer and the second material layer；And
Liner component, it is between described first material layer and described second material layer, and described liner component includes the first table Face and relative second surface, described first surface is in the face of described first material layer, and described second surface is in the face of described the Two material layers, and described liner component includes:
A () multiple elongated groove, it extends to described liner component from described first surface, the end regions position of described groove At the periphery edge of described liner component,
(b) multiple elongated space, it extends through described liner component, the end regions in described space and described periphery edge to Interior spaced apart, and
C () multiple other groove, it extends to described periphery edge from the described end regions in described space.
20. apparel article according to claim 19, wherein said groove is aligned with each other, and described space is aligned with each other, and And described groove and described space intersect.
21. apparel article according to claim 19, wherein said liner component includes the ground floor with different performance And the second layer, described ground floor forms described first surface and the described second layer forms described second surface, and described ditch Groove extends through described ground floor and extends in the described second layer.
22. apparel article according to claim 19, wherein said first material layer and described second material layer are fabrics Material, described first material layer is fixed to described first surface and forms at least of outer surface of described apparel article Point, and described second material layer be fixed to described second surface and formed described apparel article interior surface at least one Part.
23. apparel article according to claim 22, wherein said first material layer is around the periphery of described liner component Be connected to described second material layer at least partially.
24. apparel article according to claim 19, wherein said liner component is included in described first surface and described Oblique angle between periphery edge.
25. 1 kinds of apparel article, it comprises at least one buffer element for the impulsive force that decays, and described buffer element includes tool Have the liner component of first surface and relative second surface, described first surface towards the outer surface of described apparel article, And described second surface is towards the interior surface of described apparel article, and described liner component includes:
Multiple elongated groove, it forms in described first surface, and the end regions of described groove is positioned at described liner component At periphery edge；
Multiple elongated spaces, it extends to described second surface from described first surface, and the end regions in described space is with described Periphery edge is spaced inward；And
Multiple other grooves, it extends to described periphery edge from the described end regions in described space.
26. apparel article according to claim 25, wherein said liner component also includes the first material layer and the second material The bed of material, described first material layer is fixed to described first surface and described second material layer is fixed to described second surface.
27. apparel article according to claim 26, wherein said first material layer and described second material layer are fabrics Material, described first material layer forms at least some of of described outer surface, and described second material layer is formed described interior Surface, portion at least some of.
28. apparel article according to claim 26, wherein said groove is aligned with each other, and described space is aligned with each other, and And described groove and described space intersect.
29. apparel article according to claim 25, at least two in wherein said groove has different width.
30. apparel article according to claim 25, at least two in wherein said space has different width.
31. apparel article according to claim 25, at least one in wherein said space has uneven width.
32. apparel article according to claim 25, wherein said liner component includes first bubble with different performance Foam layer and the second froth bed, described first froth bed forms described first surface and described second froth bed forms described second Surface, described groove extends through described first froth bed and extends in described second froth bed.
33. apparel article according to claim 25, wherein said liner component includes described first surface and described week Oblique angle between edge, limit.
34. apparel article according to claim 33, wherein said groove extends to described oblique angle.
35. 1 kinds of apparel article, it comprises at least one buffer element for the impulsive force that decays, and described buffer element includes:
First material layer and the second material layer；And
Liner component, it is between described first material layer and described second material layer and is fixed to described first material layer With described second material layer, described liner component includes first surface and relative second surface, and described first surface is in the face of institute State the first material layer, and described second surface is in the face of described second material layer, and described liner component includes multiple elongated Space, described space extends through described liner component and extends to described second surface from described first surface,
The end regions in wherein said space is spaced inward with the periphery edge of described liner component.
36. apparel article according to claim 35, the plurality of groove described end regions from described space extends To described periphery edge.
37. apparel article according to claim 35, wherein said first material layer is mesh fabric.
38. apparel article according to claim 35, wherein said liner component includes multiple groove, in described groove At least one intersects at least one in described space.
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