CN105050442B

CN105050442B - Article of footwear with welding vamp

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Publication number: CN105050442B
Application number: CN201480017619.1A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 托马斯·贝伦德; 道格拉斯·A·贝耶; 托尼·H·乐
Original assignee: Nike Innovation LP
Current assignee: Nike Innovation LP
Priority date: 2013-05-07
Filing date: 2014-05-06
Publication date: 2017-07-14
Anticipated expiration: 2034-05-06
Also published as: EP3434128B1; EP2948012B1; CN107125833A; EP2948012A1; CN105050442A; CN107125833B; EP3434128A1; WO2014182651A1; WO2014182651A8

Abstract

A kind of article of footwear, including vamp (110), vamp include forming at least one of top layer (185) of the outer surface of vamp (110).Vamp (110) also includes reinforcing material (190), reinforcing material is optionally situated at the part on internal and neighbouring top layer (185), so as to define the strengthening part (195) on top layer and the non-reinforced part (200) on top layer.Reinforcing material (190) is selectively connected together in land (205) by welding with top layer (185), land (205) has outer exposed surface, and outer exposed surface defines a part for the outer surface of vamp (110).In addition, top layer (185) can have the first color, and the outer exposed surface of land (205) can have the second color, and second color is different from the first color.

Description

Article of footwear with welding vamp

The cross reference of related application

The application is in the Schaefer of announcement on November 29th, 2012 et al. U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2012/ 0297643 part continuation application (CIP), it requires the U.S. Provisional Patent Application the 61/460th submitted on May 27th, 2011, The priority of No. 776.The complete disclosure of the two applications is incorporated herein by reference herein.

Technical field

The present invention relates generally to the material structure for article of footwear, and relates more specifically to the vamp for article of footwear Material structure.

Background technology

Conventional article of athletic footwear includes two main elements：Vamp and footwear sole construction.Vamp provides covering for foot Thing, cosily receives foot and foot is fixedly positioned relative to footwear sole construction.Footwear sole construction is fixed under vamp Portion part, and be conventionally positioned between foot and ground.Except decaying during walking, running and other locomotor activities Ground reaction force (i.e. there is provided buffering) outside, footwear sole construction can also for example influence foot movement (e.g., by resisting varus), Assign stability and attachment frictional force is provided.Therefore, vamp and footwear sole construction collective effect are suitable to extensive physical culture to provide The comfortable structure of activity.

Vamp is generally formed by multiple material elements, multiple material elements can be sewn or be adhesively combined together with Define the chamber (void) or room (cavity) for receiving cosily and regularly foot inside footwear.More specifically, vamp Form the structure extended along the outside and inner side of pin above the instep of pin and toe area and around the heel area of pin. Vamp can also be incorporated to lace system and lead to being open and adjusting laminating of the footwear in vamp for chamber or room to open and close Property.In addition, vamp can be included in the flap of extension below lace system to improve the adjustable and comfortableness of footwear, and Vamp can include heel counter or other rock-steady structures.

Vamp may also include for improving stickiness, comfortableness and the device of performance.The selection and placement of material can by with To realize some desired features.The design of the footwear of many types is generally by conflicting factors drive.Only one is lifted to show Example, it is usually desirable to, sport footwear has the construction for the foot for supporting and protecting wearer during special exercise is made great efforts.So And, " gas permeability " is also the desired qualities of the sport footwear of many types.Especially, through footwear vamp inside the footwear and outside footwear Between the air that flows can help to alleviate the influence of heat and sweat, heat and sweat are generally during sports in pin week Enclose generation.However, many materials for providing support and foot protection may stop that air and moisture flow through vamp.Conversely Ground, the material of many help air and moisture flowings is hardly provided to the foot of wearer to be supported or protects.

A solution is that manufacture some of which part is formed and some parts by supportive material/protectiveness material The footwear formed by breathable material.However, this may increase the complexity of manufacturing process and increase cost.In addition, material The use that interconnection technique such as sutures with adhesive may be footwear weightening.In addition, footwear design (including sport footwear design) It is also to be promoted by aesthetics.The complicated production technique developed for the complicated footwear of manufacture may potentially limit producer and change the footwear Design to realize the ability of different aesthetic effects.

The content of the invention

On the one hand, this disclosure relates to which a kind of article of footwear, it has the footwear sole construction for being fixedly attached to vamp, footwear Face is configured as receiving the foot of wearer.Vamp can include top layer, and it forms at least a portion of the outer surface of vamp.Footwear Face can also include reinforcing material, and it is optionally situated at the part on internal and neighbouring top layer, so as to define the enhancing on top layer Part and the non-reinforced part on top layer.Reinforcing material can be linked together in land by welding with superficial selective, be tied Closing area has outer exposed surface, and outer exposed surface defines a part for the outer surface of vamp.In addition, top layer can have the first face Color, and the outer exposed surface of land can have the second color, and the second color is different from the first color.

In one embodiment, the outer exposed surface of the land includes the part of the reinforcing material, from And provided and the reinforcing material identical color for the outer exposed surface of the land.

In one embodiment, the top layer is formed by grid material.

In one embodiment, the non-reinforced part on the top layer includes outside exposed surface and inwardly exposure table Face.

In one embodiment, the non-reinforced part on the top layer by the grid material on the top layer to The inner chamber defined by the vamp provides direct ventilation.

In one embodiment, the land includes bond material line, and the bond material line is in the footwear Extend between the part of product.

In one embodiment, the bond material line is extended to close to the article of footwear from the footwear sole construction The enhancing band of instep region.

In one embodiment, the article of footwear includes material additional panels, and the material additional panels are soldered To the top layer.

On the other hand, this disclosure relates to which a kind of article of footwear, it has the footwear sole construction for being fixedly attached to vamp, The vamp defines the inner chamber for being configured to receive the foot of wearer.Vamp may include top layer, and it forms the outer surface of the vamp At least a portion, top layer is formed by grid material.In addition, vamp may include reinforcing material, it is optionally situated inside simultaneously And neighbouring top layer, so as to define the strengthening part on top layer and the non-reinforced part on top layer.The non-reinforced part on top layer can pass through table The grid material of layer provides direct ventilation to the inner chamber defined by vamp.In addition, reinforcing material can land by welding with Link together, land has outer exposed surface, outer exposed surface defines one of the outer surface of vamp superficial selective Point.Moreover, the outer exposed surface that top layer can have the first color and land can have the second color, the second color is different from First color.

In one embodiment, the article of footwear includes material extra play, and the material extra play is located at the table Between a part for layer and a part for the reinforcing material.

In one embodiment, the material extra play includes compressible foam material.

In one embodiment, the surface area of the non-reinforced part on the top layer forms the outer exposure on the top layer The major part of the surface area on surface；And

Wherein, in the non-reinforced part on the top layer, the vamp is substantially made up of the top layer.

On the other hand, this disclosure relates to which a kind of article of footwear, it has the footwear sole construction for being fixedly attached to vamp, Vamp is configured to receive the foot of wearer.Vamp can include at least one of top layer for forming the outer surface of vamp.Footwear Face can also include reinforcing material, and it is optionally situated at the part on internal and neighbouring top layer, so as to define the enhancing on top layer Part and the non-reinforced part on top layer.Reinforcing material can be linked together in land by welding with superficial selective, be tied Closing area has outer exposed surface, and it defines a part for the outer surface of vamp.In addition, top layer can have the first color, and Reinforcing material can have the second color, and the second color is different from the first color.Moreover, the outer exposed surface of land may include The part of reinforcing material, so as to be provided and the substantially identical color of reinforcing material for the outer exposed surface of land.

In one embodiment, the material extra play includes compressible foam material.

In one embodiment, the material extra play is arranged in the medial side portion of the vamp.

In one embodiment, the extra play of compressible foam material be arranged on the top layer and the reinforcing material it Between satchel in and surrounded by the land.

On the other hand, this disclosure relates to which a kind of method for manufacturing article of footwear, including formation are configured to receive wearer Foot vamp.Internal reinforcing material can be selectively attached to top layer by method using welding.Method can be with Including arrangement top layer to form at least a portion of the outer surface of vamp.Top layer can have the first color, and reinforcing material can With the second color different from first color.Internal reinforcing material is welded into top layer can form land, land With outer exposed surface, outer exposed surface defines a part for the outer surface of vamp, and the outer exposed surface of land includes enhancing The part of material, so as to provide color different from top layer for the outer exposed surface of land.

In one embodiment, reinforcing material is welded to the top layer inside will be described makes institute to form the land The part for stating internal reinforcing material is repositioned onto the described outer of the vamp at the outer exposed surface of the land Surface, so as to be provided and the internal reinforcing material identical color for the outer exposed surface of the land.

In one embodiment, the top layer is formed by grid material.

In one embodiment, the part of the internal reinforcing material is repositioned onto to the appearance of the vamp Face includes the part by the internal reinforcing material pressed through the opening in the grid material.

In one embodiment, the internal reinforcing material is selectively attached to the top layer and forms the top layer Non-reinforced part, the non-reinforced part is carried by the grid material on the top layer to the inner chamber defined by the vamp For directly divulging information.

In one embodiment, the internal reinforcing material is welded into the top layer is included with forming the land Bond material line is formed, the bond material line extends between the part of the article of footwear.

In one embodiment, methods described also includes footwear sole construction being fixedly attached to the vamp；

Wherein, forming bond material line includes being formed extending to close to the footwear from the footwear sole construction of the article of footwear The bond material line of the enhancing band of the instep region of article.

In one embodiment, the internal reinforcing material is welded into the top layer includes ultrasonic bonding and radio frequency One kind in welding.

Brief description of the drawings

With reference to the following drawings and description, the present invention may be better understood.Part in figure is not drawn necessarily to scale, and It is to focus in the principle of the explanation present invention.In addition, in the accompanying drawings, identical reference marker is represented through different views Corresponding part.

Fig. 1 shows the perspective view of the embodiment of article of footwear；

Fig. 2 show figure 1 illustrates article of footwear exploded view；

Fig. 3 show figure 1 illustrates article of footwear another perspective view；

Fig. 4 show figure 1 illustrates article of footwear rear view and interior views；

Fig. 5 show figure 4 illustrates article of footwear view a part amplified version；

Fig. 6 shows the perspective view of the amplifier section of the vamp of article of footwear and article of footwear；

Fig. 7 shows the cross-sectional view along Fig. 3 line 4-4 interceptions；

Fig. 8 shows the enlarged drawing of a part for the vamp of the article of footwear according to another embodiment；

Fig. 9-11 shows the illustrative processes of the layer of ultrasonic bonding vamp；

Figure 12 shows the exemplary medial side portion of article of footwear；

Figure 13 shows the cross-sectional view of the flap along Figure 12 line 13-13 interceptions；And

Figure 14 shows the cross-sectional view of the flap along Figure 12 line 14-14 interceptions.

Embodiment

Following discussion and accompanying drawing discloses the footwear sole construction for article of footwear.It is disclosed herein related to footwear general Thought may apply to various athletic footwear styles, for example including running shoes, basketball shoes, Association football footwear, spike, olive sneakers and Golf shoes.Therefore, concept disclosed herein is applied to a variety of footwear types.

In order to help and clarify the subsequent descriptions of each embodiment, each term is defined herein.Unless otherwise directed, Otherwise following be defined in this specification (including claims) is applicable.For the sake of consistent and convenient, through pair Directionality adjective should have been used in this detailed description of embodiment illustrated.

As through this detaileds description and in the claims used in term " longitudinal direction " refer to extension footwear sole construction length The direction of degree, i.e., extend to the direction of heel portion from the footwear front part of sole.Term " forward " is used to refer to the toe of foot The general direction of sensing, and term " backward " be used to refer to the heel of opposite direction, i.e. foot towards direction.

As through this detaileds description and in the claims used by term " horizontal direction " refer to extension sole width Left and right directions (side-to-side direction).In other words, horizontal direction can be in the inner side of article of footwear and outer Extend between side, be wherein the surface for deviating from another pin on the outside of article of footwear, and inner side is towards the surface of another pin.

As through this detaileds description with the claims used by term " transverse axis " refer to orienting in a lateral direction Axle.

As through this detaileds description with the claims used by term " level " refer to be substantially parallel to ground Any direction, including longitudinal direction, horizontal direction and all directions between both.Equally, such as in this specification and The term " side " used in claim be finger substantially in face of such as with lateral direction in opposite direction up or down, Any part in inner side direction, forward direction or backward directions.

As the term " vertically " used by through this detaileds description and in the claims refers to be essentially perpendicular to transverse direction Direction and the direction of longitudinal direction.For example, in the case where sole is laid flat on ground surface, vertical direction can be from ground surface Upwardly extend.It will be appreciated that each in the adjective of these directionality may apply to all parts of sole.Term " upward " refers to the vertical direction for leaving ground advance, and term " downward " refers to the vertical direction advanced towards ground.Equally, Term " top ", " top " term similar with other refer to the substantially in the vertical direction of object farthest part from the ground, And term " bottom ", " bottom " term similar with other refer to the substantially in the vertical direction of object nearest portion from the ground Point.

" inside " of footwear refers to the space that the foot of the wearer when footwear are put on is occupied.Panel or other footwear elements " inner side " refers to the panel towards (or will towards) footwear inner orientation or the face of element in ready-made footwear.Element it is " outer Side " refers to the face of the element away from (or will be far from) footwear inner orientation in ready-made footwear.In some cases, element Inner side can have the other elements on the inside of this between inside in ready-made footwear.Similarly, the outside of element can With with the other elements on the outside of this and between the space of the outside of ready-made footwear.In addition, term " inside " and " to It should refer to towards the direction inside footwear interiorly ", and term " outwards " and " outwards " should refer to towards the direction outside footwear.

For purposes of this disclosure, when above-mentioned directional terminology is used to indicate article of footwear, it should refer to positioned at stand up position When article of footwear, make sole towards ground, that is to say, that as article of footwear put on by wearer when, its be oriented to stand In generally horizontal surface.

In addition, for purposes of this disclosure, term " being regularly attached " should refer to two parts make it that part cannot be by The mode for separating (for example, not destroying one or two in part) easily is connected.The exemplary form of fixed attachment can be with Connected including the use of permanent adhesives, rivet, suturing part, nail, bail, welding or other thermals or other interconnection techniques. In addition, two parts can be by means of " being regularly attached " for example with molding process global formation.

The embodiment that Fig. 1 describes article of footwear 100.Footwear 100 can include footwear sole construction 105 and vamp 110, footwear Face 110 is fixed to footwear sole construction 105 and is configured to receive foot.For the purpose of reference, footwear 100 are divided into three big The region of cause：Footwear front area 115, footwear central region 120 and heel area 125.Footwear front area 115 generally comprises footwear The part in 100 joint for corresponding to toe and connection metatarsal and phalanx.Footwear central region 120 generally comprises pair of footwear 100 Should be in the part of the arch area of foot.What heel area 125 corresponded generally to foot includes the rear portion of calcaneum.Region 115th, 120 and 125 it is not intended to the accurate region for dividing footwear 10.More precisely, region 115,120 and 125 is intended to indicate that The substantially relevant range of footwear 100 is to contribute to following discussion.Because the various features of footwear 100 extend beyond footwear 100 A region, so term footwear front area 115, footwear central region 120 and heel area 125 are applicable not only to footwear 100, It is also applied for the various features of footwear 100.

As shown in FIG. 1, vamp 110 can include one or more material elements (for example, grid, textile, bubble Foam, leather and synthetic leather), it can be connected to define the inner chamber 130 for being configured to receive foot.Material elements can be chosen Select and be arranged, the spy for optionally assigning such as light weight, durability, gas permeability, wearability, pliability and comfortableness Property.Vamp 110 can define opening 135, and opening 135 is configured to the foot of wearer being received into inner chamber 130.In addition, footwear Face 110 can include shoestring 140, and it can be used to the size for changing inner chamber 130, so that foot is fixed in inner chamber 130, and And be conducive to foot to enter inner chamber 130 and removed from inner chamber 130.The shoestring that shoestring 140 can be extended across in vamp 110 connects Receive ring 145.Shoestring receiving ring 145 can extend from the enhancing band 150 of the lacing regions 155 close to vamp 110, and it can be in footwear In the instep region 157 of class 100.As shown in further in Fig. 1, footwear 100 may also include flap 800.

In some embodiments, enhancing band 150 may be configured to receive eyelet or the hole of shoestring 40.In addition, footwear Face 110 can selectively realize any of various other configurations, material or close mechanism.For example, selectable closure Mechanism, such as loop fasteners (for example, band), hasp, snap ring, frenulum or any other be used for foot is fixed on by vamp 110 The device in inner chamber 130 defined.

Footwear sole construction 105 can be fixedly attached to vamp 110 (for example, using adhesive, suture, welding or other Suitable technology), and can have the configuration extended between vamp 110 and ground.Footwear sole construction 105 can include being used for The device of decay ground reaction force (being buffered and stabilizing foot in vertically and horizontally duration of load).In addition, footwear sole construction 105 Attachment frictional force can be configured to supply, stability is given and control or limit various foot movements, such as varus, rear rotation or Other motions.

One or more types that the configuration of footwear sole construction 105 can be used according to footwear sole construction 105 thereon Ground and significantly change.For example, disclosed concept goes for the footwear for being configured to use on any various surfaces, this A little surfaces include chamber internal surface or outdoor face.The configuration of footwear sole construction 105 can be estimated with table thereon based on footwear 100 The property and condition in face and change.For example, footwear sole construction 105 can be harder or softer according to surface and change.Separately Outside, footwear sole construction 105 can be customized to use under conditions of moist or dry.

In some embodiments, footwear sole construction 105 can be that specific specialized surface or condition are configured.For example, In some embodiments, footwear 100 are shown in the drawings as running shoes, and correspondingly, the footwear sole construction 105 shown by with It is set to and buffering, stability and attachment frictional force is provided on hard smooth surface such as road surface.However, the footwear uppers proposed Construction goes for any kind of footwear, such as basketball, Association football, rugby and other motor activities.Correspondingly, one In a little embodiments, footwear sole construction 105 can be configured on hard chamber internal surface (such as hardwood), soft natural grass surfaces or Attachment frictional force and stability are provided on hard synthetic turf surfaces.In some embodiments, footwear sole construction 105 can be configured To be used on multiple different surfaces.

In some embodiments, footwear sole construction 105 can include multiple parts, and multiple parts can be separately or together Ground provides some attributes for footwear 100, such as support, rigidity, pliability, stability, buffering, comfortableness, reduction weight or other Attribute.In some embodiments, footwear sole construction 105 can include inner sole/shoe-pad (see Fig. 4), midsole 160 and ground Shoe sole component 165 is contacted, contact shoe sole component 165 in ground there can be the ground contact lower surface 170 of exposure, such as in Fig. 1 It is shown.However, in some cases, one or more in these parts can be omitted.

Inner sole can be arranged in the chamber 130 defined by vamp 110.Inner sole can extend through the footwear of footwear 100 In front area 115, footwear central region 120 and heel area 125 each and in the outside 175 of footwear 100 and inner side Extend between 180.Inner sole can be formed by deformable (for example, compressible) material, such as polyurethane foam or other poly- Polymer foam.Therefore, inner sole can provide by its compressibility and buffer and can also comply with foot, easypro to provide Adaptive, support and stability.

Midsole 160 can be fixedly attached to the lower area of vamp 110 (for example, by suture, adhesive knot Conjunction, thermal (such as welding) or other technologies) or can be integrated with vamp 110.Midsole 160 can be extended through Cross in footwear front area 115, footwear central region 120 and the heel area 125 of footwear 100 each and in the outer of footwear 100 Extend between side 175 and inner side 180.In some embodiments, the part of midsole 160 can surround the week of footwear 100 While being exposed, as shown in FIG. 1.In other embodiments, midsole 160 can be by other elements as come from vamp 110 material layer is completely covered.According to the expection activity to be carried out of footwear 100, midsole 160 can be by any with above-mentioned The suitable material of attribute is formed.In some embodiments, midsole 160 can include foamed polymer material, such as poly- Urethane (PU), ethylene vinyl acetate (ethyl vinyl acetate) (EVA) act as in walking, run or other Any other suitable material of decay ground reaction force when footwear sole construction 105 contacts ground during motor activity.

In some embodiments, at least a portion of the vamp of article of footwear can be formed by top layer.In some implementations In scheme, internal reinforcing material can be soldered to top layer in selection region.Welding region can be provided and outer exposed top layer Different color changes.Internal reinforcing material can be expected the activity carried out according to footwear and branch is provided in appropriate region Support, protection and comfortableness.In addition, extra play can cover table in one or more regions (such as heel and toe cap region) Layer, to provide additional durability.In some embodiments, these extra plays can be also used for decorative purpose.

Term " welding (welding) " (and its variant) is defined as the fixation between two elements as used here Technology, the technique for fixing is related to softening or melts the material of at least one element so that the material of element is solid each other in cooling It is fixed.Similarly, term " weld part (weld) " or its variant are defined as connecting joint portion, the connection of two elements by technique Portion or structure, the technique are related to the softening or fusing of the material at least one element so that element is fixed to one another in cooling. In some embodiments, welding can be related to the fusing or softening of two parts so that the material from each part is each other Mix, that is to say, that material can diffuse through the boundary layer between material, and be fixed together when cooled. In some embodiments, welding can be related to the fusing or softening of material in first component so that material extend to or In the structure for penetrating into second component, the gap or room for example penetrated into second component, or silk or fiber in second component Extension is combined with the silk or fiber in second component, to be secured together when part is cooled down.Thus, when from part In one or both melt material or during softening, can occur two parts and weld together.Correspondingly, weldable material As polymeric material can be arranged in the one or both of part.In addition, welding is not directed to use with suture or adhesive generally, But be related to makes part bonded directly to one another by heat.However, in some cases, suture or adhesive can be used to supplement and lead to Cross the weld part or connecting portion of the part of welding.

Various heating techniques can be used to part being welded to each other.In some embodiments, suitable heating technique Conduction heating, radiant heating, high-frequency heating, laser heating or the combination of these technologies can be included.In some embodiments, The welding method of each several part for connecting vamp may include high frequency welding method, and such as ultrasonic bonding or radio frequency (RF) are welded.

Wherein using high frequency welding method with vamp formed weld part embodiment in, vamp material can be It is suitable for any material of such method.For example, the material for being suitable for high-frequency welding can include thermoplastic or be coated with The natural material of thermoplastic.Be suitable for high frequency welding method material example include acrylic fibers, nylon, polyester, PLA, Polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), urethanes, the natural fibre for being coated with one or more of thermoplastics The combination of dimension and these materials.In some embodiments, natural fiber such as cotton or wool can be coated with thermoplasticity material Material, such as ethylene vinyl acetate or thermoplastic polyurethane.

It can be provided more than a variety of advantages using adhesive or suture using welding.For example, due in the absence of suture and Adhesive, the footwear of lighter in weight can be produced using welding., will in addition by suture and adhesive by eliminating suture and adhesive The material being endowed can be used for other enhancing article of footwear attribute of performance such as buffering, durability, stability and aesthetic characteristic Structural detail.Another advantage and manufacture efficiency and costs associated.Suture is probably relatively time-consuming mistake with the application of adhesive Journey.By welding assembly, manufacturing time can be shortened.In addition, can be reduced by the expense for eliminating adhesive or suture material Cost.Further, since adhesive and suture can increase the rigidity of vamp material, welding (that is, comes without using adhesive or suture Connecting material) pliability of article of footwear vamp can be protected.The pliability of vamp can make vamp meet the foot of wearer, So as to provide improved stickiness.By meeting the foot of wearer, flexible vamp can also provide improved comfortableness. In some embodiments, top layer can be grid top layer.In the part of vamp, grid top layer can keep be it is non-reinforced, Allow to orient by vamp and divulge information.That is, in non-reinforced part, top layer can have outwards exposed outer surface and inwardly Exposed inner surface.Therefore, in such embodiments, the opening in non-reinforced top layer grid can allow by vamp Ventilation.Except ventilation is outer, the opening in grid top layer can also provide other advantages, such as mitigation weight, pliability and its His advantage.In some embodiments, in the non-reinforced part on top layer, vamp mainly can be made up of top layer, and therefore may be used Not include any extra play.In some regions, grid can be arranged in the panel extended between enhancing panel, grid Only it is connected with enhancing panel in joining edge, such as using minimum overlay.

Vamp 110 can include at least one of top layer 185 for forming the outer surface of vamp 110.Vamp 110 can be with Including reinforcing material 190, it is optionally situated inside and close to the part on top layer 185, so as to define the enhancing on top layer 185 Part 195 and the non-reinforced part 200 on top layer 185.As shown in FIG. 1, strengthening part 195 can include multiple streak line portions Divide (striped line portion).For example, strengthening part 195 can include the first strengthening part 301, the second strengthening part 302nd, the 3rd strengthening part 303, the 4th strengthening part 304, the 5th strengthening part 305, the 6th strengthening part 306 and the 7th enhancing Part 307.Strengthening part 195 and the arranged below of non-reinforced part 200 are discussed in more detail.

In some embodiments, reinforcing material 190 optionally can be connected with top layer 185.For example, reinforcing material 190 can be optionally connected in land 205 by welding with top layer 185.As shown in FIG. 1, land 205 can have There is outer exposed surface, the outer exposed surface defines a part for the outer surface of vamp 110.

Reinforcing material 190 can be provided on various characteristics such as intensity, durability, support, stability and other attributes Advantage.In some embodiments, reinforcing material 190 can be have it is substantially identical or more than top layer 185 compared with top layer 185 Tensile strength or puncture strength material.Thus in some embodiments, reinforcing material 190 can be vamp in selection area 110 provide increased intensity.In some embodiments, reinforcing material 190 can be the wearability with more than top layer 185 Material.In such embodiments, reinforcing material 190 can provide increased durability for vamp 110.In some embodiment party In case, reinforcing material 190 can have and the identical of top layer 185 or the elasticity less than top layer 185.In such embodiment In, reinforcing material 190 be able to can for example increased to the extra support of wearer's offer and stability by limiting top layer 185 The amount stretched in strong part 195.

In some embodiments, the part of vamp 110 can include one or more for strengthening, supporting, filling With extra play/part of stability.For example in some embodiments, vamp 110 can include the outside for pasting top layer 185 Or one or more panels on neighbouring top layer 185.Enhancing band 150 is an example of this extra play/part.In addition, such as existing Shown in Fig. 1, vamp 110 may include heel panel 210.Additionally or alternatively, in some embodiments, vamp 110 can With including toe cap panel 215.In some embodiments, the additional panels of material such as heel panel 210 and toe cap panel 215 can To be soldered to top layer 185.Heel panel 210 and toe cap panel 215 can provide extra protection for the foot of wearer.Separately Outside, heel panel 210 and toe cap panel 215 can provide extra durability for vamp 110.In addition, in some embodiments In, heel panel 210 and toe cap panel 215 can provide extra stability for footwear 100.In addition, heel panel 210 and footwear Sharp panel 215 is configurable to provide aesthetic appearance.

In some embodiments, grid top layer can be the layer (full-length layer) of total length.That is, Top layer 185 can extend through the whole or substantially whole of vamp 110.In such embodiments, extra play such as heel face Plate 210 and toe cap panel 215 can be adhered to the outer surface on top layer 185.In other embodiments, by only in footwear 100 wherein top layer 185 is can using top layer 185 for example between heel panel 210 and toe cap panel 215 in exposed region To save additional weight.

In some embodiments, filler (padding) can be included in one or more parts of vamp to carry For comfortableness and against the close fitting of foot profile.For example, in certain embodiments, the vamp 110 of close opening 135 Ankle zone 220 can include such as foam stuffing of compressible filler, be buffered and against the close of wearer's ankle to provide Stickiness.

Fig. 2 be figure 1 illustrates footwear 100 exploded view.Fig. 2 shows footwear sole construction 105 and may be constructed vamp Multiple parts.For example, top layer 185 is illustrated.Top layer 185 is shown with the top layer of total length in fig. 2.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2, heel panel 210 and toe cap panel 215 can be by regularly attached It is connected to the outer surface on top layer 185.This fixed attachment can be carried out by welding.However, it is noted that as discussed above , in some embodiments, top layer 185 can be less than the layer of total length, and instead, can be in additional panels part such as footwear With extending between panel 210 and toe cap panel 215.In such embodiments, heel panel 210 and toe cap panel 215 can With only minimally overlapping with top layer 185, such as edge of each panel of adjoining at periphery.Heel panel 210 and toe cap The shape and size of panel 215 can according to desired performance characteristic for example the protection of weight, foot, durability, aesthetics design and Other such changing features.In addition, can be formed heel panel 210 and toe cap panel 215 material can according to identical or Similar required performance characteristic and change.

Fig. 2 shows the band of the reinforcing material 190 under released state.These bands can against top layer 185 inner surface Set.Arrangement of the reinforcing material in footwear 100 will be discussed in greater detail below.

Additional panels can also be arranged on around the throat of footwear 100 opening.For example, interior lining panel (inner Liner panel) 191 and enhancing collar panel 192 can be arranged on the inside on top layer 185.However, in some embodiments In, enhancing collar panel 192 can be arranged on the outside on top layer 185.Fig. 2 also show foam collar piece 193, and it can be set Put between lining panel 191 internally and enhancing collar panel 192.Foam collar piece 193 can be compressible member, and it can be with Meet the foot profile close to ankle, so as to improve fit and comfort.This compressible foam collar piece 193 can also be Ankle provides protection to resist footwear 100 due to the impact and displacement that cause through loaded during sports.

As shown in fig. 2 further, flap 800 can include multiple parts.For example, as shown in FIG. 2, flap 800 can include grip portions 875, and it can form the outer surface of the upper part of flap 800.When footwear 100 are through pin When upper, grip portions 875 can provide the appropriate area for gripping flap 800.In addition, grip portions 875 can provide aobvious Indicating note such as the position of trade mark or other figures or word.In addition, flap 800 can include top layer 885.Top layer 885 can be by Formed with the same or analogous material such as grid material of top layer 185.In some embodiments, top layer 885 can form flap The 800 most outer surface of essence.That is, the region for not being held the covering of part 875 on top layer 885 can form footwear The essence of the outer exposed surface of tongue 800 is most of.As shown in FIG. 2, top layer 885 can extend the total length of flap 800, and because This, grip portions 875 can be with overlapping top layer 885.However, in some embodiments, top layer 885 and grip portions 875 can be with Can not be overlapping or can be minimally overlapping in the connection of its periphery edge, and therefore.This can be used to be formed by reducing The amount of the skin-material of flap 800 and save weight.

As shown in FIG. 2, flap 800 can also include multiple foam spacers 880 and lining 890.Foam spacer 880 can To be arranged between top layer 885 (or grip portions 875) and lining 890.Foam spacer 880 can be compressible, and therefore, Comfortableness and improved stickiness can be provided in the instep region of footwear 100.Lining 890 can be by being suitable for contact with wearing The material of the pedal skin of person or foot covered with socks is formed.Thus, lining 890 can be by that can make the foot covered with socks The material that portion slides in and out footwear 100 with minimum effort is formed.In addition, lining 890 can also have the foot from wearer The moisture pick-up properties of portion's absorbing sweat.

One or more interconnection techniques can be used such as welding, suture, thermal or other suitable building methods to connect The layer of tongue stitching 800.The other details of the structure of flap 800 will discuss below in relation to Figure 12-14.

In some embodiments, top layer can be exposed on the relatively large region of vamp.Correspondingly, reinforcing material and Wherein reinforcing material is incorporated into the land on top layer and can be used for strengthening span of the top layer between other shoes department parts.That is, increase The band of strong material can extend between shoes department part.Similarly, land can be included in extension between the part of article of footwear Bond material line.For example, the band of reinforcing material and the line of land can be extended proximate to from the midsole of article of footwear The enhancing band of the lacing regions of article of footwear.This construction can provide structural support in direction generally perpendicular.But In some embodiments, the line of band and land can be angled, strategically to make vamp in some directions and side Strengthened on position.

In some embodiments, the first strengthening part 301 can extend to footwear sole construction 105 from enhancing band 150, for example Midsole 160 is extended to, as shown in Figure 3.As the first strengthening part 301 is close to midsole 160, the first strengthening part 301 can also can not only upwardly extend in vertical direction but also forwards.The inclination angle of first strengthening part 301 can be Structural support is provided on fore-and-aft direction.For example, the first strengthening part 301 can be acted in tension state, it is intended to resisting Make vamp 110 relative to the power that footwear sole construction 105 is translated in backward directions.For example, when sportsman accelerates in forward direction Such power may be produced.In addition, the first strengthening part 301 can also cross over enhancing band 150 and toe portion 215 it Between, so as to provide further enhancing by connecting the skeleton structure of vamp 110 for vamp 110.

Second strengthening part 302 can also extend to midsole 160 from enhancing band 150, as shown in FIG. 3.In addition, When from the side of footwear 100, the second strengthening part 302 can extend in direction generally perpendicular.In addition, second increases Strong part 302 can be connected to enhancing band 150 close to the first strengthening part 301.

3rd strengthening part 303 can extend to midsole 160 from enhancing band 150, as shown in FIG. 3.With Three strengthening parts 303 close to midsole 160, the 3rd strengthening part 303 not only can vertically extend and also can also to Rear is upwardly extended.The inclination angle of second strengthening part 303 can provide structural support in the longitudinal direction.For example, the 3rd enhancing Part 303 can be acted in tension state, be intended to make vamp 110 relative to footwear sole construction 105 in forward direction to resist The power of upper translation.For example, when sportsman is slowed or shut off that such power can be produced when it travels forward.In addition, the 3rd enhancing Part 303 can be connected to enhancing band 150 close to the second strengthening part 302.

Each in first strengthening part 301, the second strengthening part 302 and the 3rd strengthening part 303 can phase each other Enhancing band 150 is connected to adjacently, and in different (forward and backward and vertical) the supportive enhancings of offer in direction.This can be by protecting Hold vamp 110 contributes to the stability of footwear 100 relative to the relative position of footwear sole construction 105.In some embodiments, First strengthening part 301, the second strengthening part 302 and the 3rd strengthening part 303 can footwear 100 footwear front part for example It is connected to enhancing band 150 adjacent to each other in the region corresponding to first metatarsal bone head and Metatarsophalangeal joint.Before the joint is The flexing point of sole.Therefore, it is favourable that positioning of the vamp 110 relative to footwear sole construction 105 is kept in the joint area.This The comfortableness, stickiness and performance of footwear 100 can be promoted.

First strengthening part 301, the second strengthening part 302 and the 3rd strengthening part 303 orientation strategy discussed above Property be positioned on the outside and inner side of footwear 100 so that Metatarsophalangeal joint region provide fore-and-aft stability, can make The first non-reinforced region 311 in footwear front area is relatively broadly across non-reinforced top layer.This can provide additional ventilation And mitigate weight.

4th strengthening part 304 and the 5th strengthening part 305 can extend to midsole 160 from enhancing band 150, such as exist Shown in Fig. 3.In addition, the 5th strengthening part 305 can be connected to enhancing band 150 close to the 4th strengthening part 304, and can To be separated with the 4th strengthening part 304 and the 5th strengthening part 305 close to midsole 160.Moreover, the 6th strengthening part 306 and the 7th strengthening part 307 can be similar to the 4th strengthening part 304 and the 5th strengthening part 305 and arrange, i.e., with inverted " V " Type is arranged.This inverted " V " type can be with similar to the first strengthening part 301 discussed above, the second strengthening part 302 and the 3rd increasing The mode of strong part 303 provides structural support.

It should be noted also that making the upper end of strengthening part be assembled in the different zones of enhancing band 150 and close to sole folder The arrangement of the diverging of layer 160 can obtain strengthening the structural connectivity between the nearside midsole 160 of band 150 and diverging, although Both parts have different length.That is, enhancing band 150 has the first length corresponding to lacing regions, and footwear Bottom interlayer 160 has the second length of the extension total length of footwear 100, and therefore the second length is longer than the first length for strengthening band 150.

In other embodiments, the strengthening part of vamp 110 can have other arrangements, to provide intensity, support, resistance to With property and other performance characteristics.For example, in some embodiments, strengthening part can be arranged in footwear 100 with " X " configuration Between all parts, rather than inverted " V " arrangement.The enhanced position according to needed for performance advantage, other arrangements are also possible.

By strategically arranging the strengthening part of vamp 110, the relatively most of of the surface area of vamp 110 can be by not increasing Strong top layer is formed.For example, in addition to the first non-reinforced part 311, the second non-reinforced part 312 can also be arranged on the first increasing Between the strengthening part 302 of strong part 301 and second.In addition, the 3rd non-reinforced part 313 can be arranged on the second strengthening part 302 and the 3rd between strengthening part 303.4th non-reinforced part 314 can be arranged on the 3rd strengthening part 303 and the 4th enhancing Between part 304.In addition, the 5th non-reinforced part 315 can be arranged on the 4th strengthening part 304 and the 5th strengthening part 305 Between.Moreover, the 6th non-reinforced part 316 can be arranged between the 5th strengthening part 305 and the 6th strengthening part 306.The Seven non-reinforced parts 317 can be arranged between the 6th strengthening part 306 and the 7th strengthening part 307.And the 8th is non-reinforced Part 318 can be arranged between the 7th strengthening part 307 and ankle zone 220.

The non-reinforced part the 314, the 5th in part the 313, the 4th is not reinforced similar to the second non-reinforced part the 312, the 3rd not increase Strong part the 315, the 6th does not reinforce part the 316, the 7th and does not reinforce the additional non-reinforced of the non-reinforced part 318 in part 317 and the 8th Part can be arranged on the opposite side of footwear 100.Thus, in some embodiments, the inner side and outer side of vamp 110 according to The arrangement of reinforcing material can be the image of substantially mirror image.In some embodiments, the common surface product for not reinforcing part can The essence of surface area to form exposure top layer is most of.

In addition, in some embodiments, the common surface product of non-reinforced part can constitute the surface area of vamp 110 Essence is most of.By the way that the relatively most of of vamp 110 is set into what is be not enhanced, vamp 110 can provide ventilation, pliability With mitigation weight.

In some embodiments, welding can be not only used for connection member and can be by changing the outer of footwear uppers The surface color of portion part changes the outward appearance of those parts.For example in some embodiments, non-reinforced top layer can have First color.As discussed in more detail below, top layer can be grid material, and therefore, the part of bottom reinforcing material can lead to The opening crossed in grid top layer is shown.If reinforcing material has the second color of the first color different from top layer, table Layer strengthening part outward appearance can have the 3rd color, the 3rd color be top layer the first color and reinforcing material second The blending of color.In addition, the land that reinforcing material is attached to top layer can have the 4th color.4th color can be substantially It is identical with the second color of reinforcing material, because top layer can be become embedded in reinforcing material in welding process.But In some embodiments, land can have the color of first color on top layer and the second color blending of reinforcing material.Separately Outside, the other parts of footwear can have the 5th color, and the 5th color can be identical or different with the miscellaneous parts of footwear.Color Difference can be used for aesthetics design purpose.In addition, by color placement, color distortion can be used to show footwear construction not Same configuration aspects.

Non-reinforced top layer can have the first color.For example, as shown in figure 3, the first non-reinforced part 311, second Non-reinforced part the 312, the 3rd does not reinforce the non-reinforced part the 315, the 6th in the non-reinforced part the 314, the 5th in part the 313, the 4th and not increased Strong part 316, the 7th non-reinforced part 317 and the 8th strengthening part 318 can have be expressed simply as grid in figure 3 the One color.Although not showing exposed in figure 3, reinforcing material can have the second color.For discussion purposes, Fig. 3 shows Go out a kind of configuration, wherein the second color of reinforcing material substantially with other footwear part such as heel panel 210, toe cap panel 215 Identical with the 5th color of enhancing band 150, these article of footwear are shown with relatively dark strokes and dots.

The outward appearance of the strengthening part on top layer can have to be concocted by first color on top layer and the second color of reinforcing material The 3rd color.For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the first strengthening part 301, the second strengthening part 302, the 3rd strengthening part 303rd, the 4th strengthening part 304, the 5th strengthening part 305, the 6th strengthening part 306 and the 7th strengthening part 307 can have 3rd color, the 3rd color is the Neutral colour between first color on top layer and the second color of reinforcing material.Therefore, first Strengthening part 301, the second strengthening part 302, the 3rd strengthening part 303, the 4th strengthening part 304, the 5th strengthening part 305, 6th strengthening part 306 and the 7th strengthening part 307 are shown using the strokes and dots of medium darkness.

In addition, the land 205 that reinforcing material is attached to top layer can have the 4th color.4th color can be substantially It is identical with the second color of reinforcing material.Therefore, land 205 is shown as with relatively dark strokes and dots in figure 3.By inciting somebody to action Reinforcing material is welded to top layer, and the outer exposed surface of land 205 can be given the 4th color different from the first color.Should , it is noted that in some embodiments, extra play/part discussed above is as strengthened band 150, heel panel 210 and footwear Sharp panel 215 can be by forming with the same or analogous material of reinforcing material 190.For example, these parts all can be by relative The fabric of light weight is formed.In some embodiments, the line of land 205 can in color with other footwear parts match, To provide various decorative appearances.In some embodiments, one or more article of footwear, which can have, is different from reinforcing material With the color of land 205, to provide different visual appearances.

Welding process can change vamp 110 by the way that the part of reinforcing material to be repositioned onto to the outer surface of vamp 110 Outer surface appearance color.For example, welding process can be related to the fusing of reinforcing material 190 so that reinforcing material is on top layer (for example, by opening in the grid material of top layer) flow to the outer of top layer 185 from the inner side of top layer 185 between 185 fiber Exposed side.Thus, the outer exposed surface of land 205 can include the part of reinforcing material, so as to be the outer sudden and violent of land 205 Reveal surface to provide and the substantially identical color of reinforcing material.The mechanism for repositioning the part of reinforcing material will be below It is explained in greater detail.

Although the color of footwear 100 is shown with different tones of gray in figure 3, but it is to be understood that, footwear 100 Part can have any suitable color.In addition, the difference in color between part can be deep mixed given face Color, such as kermesinus and pale red.In addition, the blending of color can not only produce deep mixed color but also can produce Complete different color.For example, in some embodiments, yellow top layer can be combined with blue reinforcing material, have to be formed The strengthening part of green appearance or land.

Fig. 4 shows the perspective view in the chamber 130 in the vamp 110 for entering footwear 100 by opening 135.Fig. 4 shows footwear Interior bottom 225, and show the band of the reinforcing material 190 upwardly extended from the lower section of inner sole 225.As shown in FIG. 4, top layer 185 part inwardly exposes between the band of reinforcing material 190.Thus, these non-reinforced parts on top layer 185 are both externally sudden and violent Dew internally exposes again.Therefore, in some embodiments, when top layer 185 can be grid material, top layer 185 does not increase Strong part can provide direct ventilation by top layer 185 to the inner chamber 130 defined by vamp 110.

Fig. 5 is the enlarged drawing of a Fig. 4 part, it is shown that the inner surface of vamp 110.As shown in FIG. 5, portion is not reinforced Divide 196 (the such as the 6th non-reinforced part the 316, the 7th does not reinforce part 317 and the 8th and do not reinforce parts 318) that increasing can be arranged on Between strong part 190 (such as the 6th strengthening part 306 and the 7th strengthening part 307).Strengthening part can be combined for example first Top layer is soldered in area 321, the second land 322, the 3rd land 323 and the 4th land 324.It should be pointed out that First land 321, the second land 322, the 3rd land 323 and the 4th land 324 be shown as in Figure 5 have with Reinforcing material identical color.Because Fig. 5 shows the inner side of vamp 110, because top layer does not expose internally close to land, So top layer is not shown.Thus, land can have and the reinforcing material identical color on the inner side of vamp 110.

It should also be noted that in some positions, two basic change area can connect to form more complicated pattern.For example, As shown in FIG. 5, the second land 322 and the 3rd land 323 can be assembled to form inverted " V " arrangement.Land should Connection can provide structure connection between the skeleton part of vamp 110.In addition, in some embodiments, the 6th enhanced portion Points 306 and the 7th strengthening part 307 can be formed by the single band of reinforcing material.In such an implementation, connect this A little individually bands are fixed to the land on top layer can provide structure connection between these individually band, so as to create truss-like Structure.

Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 illustrate in greater detail the structure of the strengthening part of vamp 110.Top layer 185, reinforcing material 190 and knot The arrangement for closing area 205 is illustrated in greater detail in figure 6, and which show the vamp 110 created by the strengthening part 195 on top layer 185 Fringe area in the enlarged drawing of one.As shown in FIG. 6, top layer 185 can be formed by grid material.As in Fig. 6 Shown in zoomed-in view part, top layer 185 can include multiple openings 230, and it can provide weight saving and ventilation.Do not increasing In strong part 200, opening 230 can be provided to the inside of footwear 100 and directly divulged information.In some embodiments, grid material Can have more than 50% open area (for example, the material surface area more than 50%, which includes air, to pass through it freely The open space of opposite side is flowed to from side).

In the overwhelming majority of strengthening part 195, reinforcing material 190 passes behind opening and 230 can be top layer 185 It is visible.In the overwhelming majority of strengthening part 195, reinforcing material 190 can remain adjacent to but depart from skin-material 185.Increasing In the selected part of strong part 195, reinforcing material 190 can be attached to top layer 185 to form land 205.It should be understood that , the non-reinforced part 200 on top layer 185 is presented with substantially white, and strengthening part 195 due to black reinforcing material 190 with The white grid on top layer 185 is combined to be presented with substantially grey.Land 205 is still presented dark, because dry without white grid lines Disturb the dark color of the reinforcing material 190 in land 205.

It should be pointed out that skin material represents to show with relatively simple grid in the accompanying drawings.These grids are represented only It is only illustrative, and provides and avoid because excessive details obscures accompanying drawing by this way for convenience.However, with In the real material of top layer grid, its example is provided below, and can have relatively simple square or rectangular grid knot Structure, similar to what is be shown in the drawings.The orientation of grid can change.In addition, in some embodiments, other are more complicated Lattice structure can be used for the grid material on top layer.In addition, the size of grill openings can also change.The construction of top layer grid can With according to required performance characteristic selection, including weight, intensity, paracentesis resistance, air permeability and other attributes.

In at least some embodiments, the grid material on top layer 185 can be the simple layer warp knit with open architecture Knitted fabric (or other kinds of braided material) and can by nylon, polyester, nylon/polyester blend, reclaim it is poly- to benzene Naphthalate (rePET) or other materials are formed.However, the grid material on top layer 185 can be by any required material Material is made, with any required mesh openings size.Reinforcing material 190 can be any suitable material, including fabric, spin Fabric, braid, knitted fabric and other such materials.Reinforcing material 190 can be glued with the other materials of top layer 185 and footwear Close compatible material.In some embodiments, reinforcing material 190 can be during welding with the adhesively phase of top layer 185 The material of appearance.Suitable material can include crystallization or those semi-crystalline materials.In some embodiments, such material can be wrapped Include thermoplastic.For example, suitable material can include polyalkylene such as polyethylene and polypropylene.Other materials can also be fitted Share and make reinforcing material, such as nylon, polyester and material other.In some embodiments, reinforcing material 190 can be with It is configured as melting under welding, and thus flows through the opening 230 in the grid on top layer 185, so as to causes top layer 185 to exist In calmodulin binding domain CaM in embedded reinforcing material 190.In other embodiments, top layer 185 and reinforcing material 190 can be configured as Slightly melt and be adhesively attached to (no top layer 185 becomes embedded) each other during welding.In some embodiments, Reinforcing material can slightly melt, so as to make the grid on top layer 185 become to be partially embedded into reinforcing material 190 during welding In.In such embodiments, reinforcing material 190 and top layer 185 can depend not only upon the structure that is partially embedded into and The adhesive created by the part fusing of reinforcing material is also relied on to combine.In order to realize welding, reinforcing material can have with Top layer identical fusing point or the fusing point less than top layer.This can melt reinforcing material and flow through opening within a grid, together When grid fiber keep it is substantially complete.

As shown in FIG. 6, land 205 can be across one or more openings 230.In addition, its of strengthening part 195 The amount that middle reinforcing material 190 is fixed to top layer 185 can change.That is, the ratio of land 205 and strengthening part 195 can be with From relatively low such as 1：20 change to it is higher such as 19：20.In some example embodiments, on the inner side and outer side of vamp 110 Band the ratio of land 205 and strengthening part 195 can be made to be about 1：3.For example, as shown in FIG. 6, land 205 Combined width can be about 1/3rd of the overall width of strengthening part 195.

Because top layer 185 is bonded directly to the group of reinforcing material 190, grid top layer 185 and reinforcing material 190 Closing intensity can exclude to another material on the outside of vamp 110 or inner surface to provide tensile strength, puncture strength, resistance to With the demand of property, stability or other performance characteristics.This, which compares the various conventional shoe construction technologies that may be used, allows vamp 110 be lighter.

Opening 230 in top layer 185 allows air to flow through.This air flow helps to cool down and dry footwear 100 The foot of wearer.In some embodiments, top layer 185 can be the unique of vamp 110 in some parts of vamp 110 Layer.However, in other embodiments, additional reinforcing material can be used.For example, reinforcing material 190 can be optionally Various pieces positioned at top layer 185, and additional internal reinforcing material can provide more comfortablenesses and humid control is (such as remote Foot hydrofuge).This additional interior lining (not shown) can be otherwise on the non-reinforced part on other top layers 185 Extension.In some embodiments, this additional interior lining can be relative breathable material, and therefore can preserve The ventilation benefit on grid top layer 185.

Fig. 7 is the viewgraph of cross-section of the vamp 110 intercepted at line 7-7 in figure 6.As shown in FIG. 7, in welding When, land 205 can be created by the way that the Gitterfasern on top layer 185 is embedded into reinforcing material 190.The fiber on top layer 185 Greater or lesser degree can be melted in welding process.Therefore, in some embodiments, when formation land 205 When, the fiber on top layer 185 can keep substantially complete.In other embodiments, the fiber on top layer 185 can substantially melt simultaneously And mixed with reinforcing material 190.In some cases, it is substantially completely more satisfactory that the fiber on top layer 185, which is kept, to protect Hold the intensity and durability on top layer 185.In some embodiments, the fiber on top layer 185 can be deformed slightly, such as in Fig. 7 Shown in.This slight deformation may be caused due to slight fusing, its fiber that can improve top layer 185 and reinforcing material 190 Between combination, simultaneously as the fiber on top layer 185 keeps substantially completely and substantially protecting the tensile strength on top layer 185.

Fig. 7 also show the deformation of the reinforcing material 190 in land 205.This deformation can be by by welding process The heat of application is created with pressure, and it can compress reinforcing material 190.Exist in addition, Fig. 7 also show wherein reinforcing material 190 The strengthening part 195 of the lower section of top layer 185 extension and the non-reinforced part 200 that wherein reinforcing material 190 does not extend.

Fig. 8 provides the schematic diagram of the optional construction of the grid material on top layer.For example, Fig. 8 shows grid top layer 700, its Material 705 plus backing are enhanced in strengthening part 730.Strengthening part 730 extends to the edge 710 of reinforcing material 705.This Outside, reinforcing material 705 is soldered to top layer 700 in the first land 720 and the second land 725.

As shown in FIG. 8, the grid on top layer 700 can have hexagonal structure.Compared to square or rectangular grid Structure, this hexagonal structure can provide improved intensity in a plurality of directions and non-resilient.It can also use to have and carry The grid of the grid of other geometrical forms.For example, top layer can be by the grid material with triangle or octagonal structure Formed.The variously-shaped performance characteristics with needed for offer can be selected, such as direction intensity and non-resilient.

Although the grid on top layer with substantially two-dimensional structure to show, in some embodiments, grid can have three Tie up structure.For example, in some embodiments, top layer can be made up of interval grid or space fabric.Three dimensional network structure can To provide more complicated and customization performance characteristics, such as orientation stretching intensity and non-resilient, and puncture strength, wearability and logical Wind.

Some embodiments can use one or more interval grids or space fabric material, and it was October 10 in 2013 Day announce Hazenberg's et al. and entitled " Spacer Textile Materials And Methods For In Manufacturing The Spacer Textile Materials " U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2013/0266773 And on October 10th, 2013 announce Chao's et al. and entitled " Methods for Manufacturing Fluid- Filled Chambers Incorporating Spacer Textile Materials " U.S. Patent Application Publication No. Come into question in 2013/0263391.The complete disclosure of the two patent applications is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety by quoting. In some embodiments, crosspointer bar La Sheer braidings or other 3 D weavings can be used for the grid material to form top layer.Can be with The exemplary 3 D weaving used include crosspointer bar La Sheer braiding, its spinning reel of the 4th phase of summer the 4th in 2005 knit with clothes, The Bruer of technology and Journal of Management et al. " Three-Dimensionally Knit Spacer Fabrics:A Review Disclosed in of Production Techniques and Applications ", the entire disclosure is incorporated by reference into this Text.

In some embodiments, the combination grid composite panel of vamp can be by by the list for the material of each layer Only panel sectional is produced into flat configuration.Panel and other elements are assembled, so that the phase with wherein panel and element Correspond to those panels and element to position by the arrangement for the position having in ready-made footwear.By individual panels and its His element is assembled into suitable arrangement and after tack welding (tacking) component at multiple positions, and component is subjected to a series of Pressing operation with combine assembled element.These operations produce flat single type monomer upper shell, the single type list Body upper shell can accommodate many or all including the element in the vamp of completion.Then, the side of monomer upper shell Edge can be connected to produce the three-dimensional vamp main body for preparing to be attached for further finished machined and with midsole.Some Embodiment can use announce on November 29th, 2012 Shaffer's et al. and entitled " Shoe with Composite Disclosed in Upper and Method of Making the Same " U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2012/0297643 One or more assembly programs, the entire disclosure is incorporated herein by reference.In addition, some embodiments can be used (a) Dojan's submitted for 17th for 2 months for 2011 et al. and entitled " Shoe with Composite Upper and Foam Element and Method of Making Same " (being now abandoned) U.S. Patent Application No. 13/029,502, (b) The Dojan's that on April 21st, 2011 submits et al. and entitled " Composite Shoe Upper and Method of The Dojan that Making Same " U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2011/0088285 and (c) on April 21st, 2011 announce Et al. and entitled " Composite Shoe Upper and Method of Making Same " U.S. Patent application is public Open the one or more in the footwear assemble method disclosed in No. 2011/0088282.Those listed above each of application It is individual to be integrally incorporated by quoting with it.

Fig. 9-11 illustrates in greater detail exemplary ultrasonic welding procedure.As shown in FIG. 9, top layer 185 and strengthening material 190 (or miscellaneous parts of vamp) of material can be ultrasonically welded on anvil block (anvil) 235.Anvil block 235 can be relatively firm Property body, part can be ultrasonically welded thereon.In some embodiments, anvil block 235 can be relatively flat surface, such as Desk.In other embodiments, anvil block 235 can be shoe tree, and article of footwear can be in its over-assemble.Fig. 9's -11 is schematic Diagram is intended to the general of anvil block and used, and therefore not specific to any specific anvil block structure.

As shown in further in fig .9, ultrasonic amplitude transformer 240 can be provided to realize ultrasonic bonding.Such as in Figure 10 Shown in, ultrasonic amplitude transformer 240 may be rubbed against the compression top layer 185 of anvil block 235 and reinforcing material 190.In addition, ultrasonic amplitude transformer 240 can be with ultrasonic frequency vibratory, as represented as vibrational line 245.This ultrasonic activation can produce friction, and it can be produced Heat, the heat extrudes anvil block 235 together with the pressure of ultrasonic amplitude transformer 240, and reinforcing material can be melted at least in part 190 part.Due to the result of this fusing, the fiber on top layer 185 can be embedded in reinforcing material 190, will effectively be increased The part of strong material 190 is repositioned onto the outer surface of vamp, is consequently formed land 205, as shown in Figure 11.

Using the technology schematically shown in figs. 9-11, a kind of method for manufacturing article of footwear can be proposed.Method can Including forming the vamp for being configured to receive wearer's foot.Forming vamp can optionally incite somebody to action interior including the use of ultrasonic bonding Portion's reinforcing material 190 is attached to top layer 185.(other welding techniques in some embodiments, can be used.) method can also wrap Placement top layer 185 is included to form at least a portion of the outer surface of vamp.Internal reinforcing material 190 is ultrasonically bonded to top layer 185 can form the land 205 with outer exposed surface, and the outer exposed surface defines a part for the outer surface of vamp. In certain embodiments, top layer 185 can have the first color, and reinforcing material 190 can have different from the first face Second color of color.

The outer exposed surface of land 205, which can be formed, includes the part of reinforcing material 190, and then is land 205 Outer exposed surface provides the color different from top layer 185.For example, by internal reinforcing material 190 be ultrasonically bonded to top layer 185 with Land 205 is formed, the part of reinforcing material 190 vamp can be repositioned onto at the outer exposed surface of land 205 Outer surface, and then for land 205 outer exposed surface provide with the identical color of reinforcing material 190.In some embodiment party In case, the outer surface that the part of reinforcing material 190 is repositioned onto into vamp may include the part by reinforcing material 190 by opening Mouth is pressed against in the grid material on top layer 185.In addition, internal reinforcing material 190 optionally is attached into some of top layer 185 Part can form the strengthening part on top layer 185, be left the non-reinforced part on top layer 185 by the grid material on top layer 185 to The inner chamber defined by vamp provides direct ventilation.

Internal reinforcing material 190 is ultrasonically bonded to top layer 185 to form land 205, can include being formed in footwear The bond material line extended between the part of class article.For example, forming bond material line may include to form the footwear from article of footwear Bottom structure extends close to the bond material line of the enhancing band of the instep region of article of footwear.

In order to form bond material line, the ultrasonic amplitude transformer (stylus-like ultrasonic horn) 240 of needle-like can With with required pattern movement.In other embodiments, ultrasonic amplitude transformer 240 can be with the elongated knot of required pattern formation Structure.Such elongated ultrasonic amplitude transformer simply extrded material can be activated with being soldered with ultrasonic activation.Some embodiment party Case can use _ and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Beye for announcing et al. U.S. Patent Application Publication No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (be now January 15 in 2013 " Spacer Textile Material with Tensile Strand Having Multiple that day submits and entitled Entry and Exit Points " U.S. Patent Application No. 13/741,428 (attorney docket 51-2687)) middle discussion Elongated ultrasonic transformer one or more ultrasonic welding techniques, the entire disclosure is incorporated herein by reference.

In some embodiments, example footwear can include the one of a part and reinforcing material for being located at top layer The extra play of material between part.For example, the extra play of material can include compressible foam material, it can be provided comfortably Property, protect and be brought into close contact.This compressible foam layer can be provided in the medial side portion of the vamp of such as article of footwear.With reference to The line in area can be enclosed in the satchel between top layer and reinforcing material, and compressible foam layer can be set in satchel. In some embodiments, it can provide multiple close to mutual compressible foam pad.For example, multiple compressible foam pads can To be separated by the line of land.Such arrangement can produce quilting structure (quilted configuration), and it can be with Comfortableness is provided to the instep region of footwear.

Figure 12 shows the view of the footwear 100 with substantially exposed flap 800.As shown in Figure 12, vamp 110 can So that including flap 800, flap 800 can be formed by multiple layers, these layers can use welding or suture connection.For example, multiple Land 805 can be provided in the form of a line, for reinforcing material 190 optionally to be attached into top layer 885.In addition, seam Reinforcing material 190 can be fixed to top layer 885 by conjunction portion 840 in some parts of flap 800 such as periphery edge, such as in Figure 12 Shown in.

As shown in further in fig. 12, in some embodiments, footwear 100 can include one positioned at top layer 885 The extra play of material between part and a part for reinforcing material 190.For example, the extra play of material can include compressible foam Foam material.As shown in Figure 12, the first satchel 810 between top layer 885 and reinforcing material 190 can accommodate the first foam Pad 815.First satchel 810 can be surrounded by multiple land lines for defining polygon satchel.For example, as in Figure 12 institutes Show, the first land line 820, the second land line 825, the 3rd land line 830 and the 4th land line 835 can surround One satchel 810.

Furthermore it is possible to set at least one extra foam pad in flap 800.For example, can be in the second satchel 850 The second foam spacer 845 of middle setting.Second satchel 850 can be by the 5th land line 855, the 6th land line the 860, the 7th The land line 835 of land line 865 and the 4th is surrounded.First foam spacer 815 and the second foam spacer 845 can be arranged to greatly Body is close each other, and then forms the construction of substantially quilting.

Figure 13 shows the cross-sectional view along Figure 12 line 13-13 interceptions.As shown in Figure 13, the first foam spacer 815 can be arranged in the first satchel 810 between top layer 885 and reinforcing material 190.Equally, foam spacer 845 can be set Put in the second satchel 850.As shown in Figure 12, the second land line 825 and the 3rd land line 830 define first bag The border of shape thing 810.Equally, the 6th land line 860 and the 7th land line 865 define the border of the second satchel 850.

Figure 14 shows the cross-sectional view along Figure 12 line 14-14 interceptions, and line 14-14 is transversal in Figure 13 The line 13-13 that face is intercepted along it.As shown in Figure 14, in addition to the first foam spacer 815, flap 800 can also include It is arranged on the 3rd foam spacer 846 and the 4th foam spacer 847 between lining 890 and top layer 885.In some embodiments In, lining 890 can be formed by reinforcing material 190.Therefore, lining 890 can provide structural support to flap 800.

As shown in Figure 14, reinforcing material 190 may be coupled to top layer 885 to form multiple lands.For example, enhancing Material 190 can be soldered to top layer 885 to form the 8th land line 901 and the 9th land line 902.8th land line 901 and the 9th land line 902 the 3rd foam spacer 846 can be separated with the first foam spacer 815.In addition, the 4th combines The land line 904 of area's line 835 and the tenth can separate the first foam spacer 815 and the 4th foam spacer 847.In addition, top Edge 905 can use welding or other combined process to be formed.Top edge 905, which can be formed, sets the 3rd foam spacer 846 in it Satchel at least side.Equally, lower edge 906 can use welding or other combined process to be formed.Lower edge 906 can be with At least side for the satchel that 4th foam spacer 847 is set is formed in it.

Although multiple embodiments of the present invention have been described, specification is intended to exemplary rather than restricted , and it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that many more embodiments and reality within the scope of the present invention Existing scheme is possible.Although showing and being discussed in this detailed description the possibility combination of many features in the accompanying drawings, Many other combinations of disclosed feature are also possible.It will thus be appreciated that what is shown and/or discuss in the disclosure is any Feature can be realized together in any suitable combination.Therefore, except according to appended claim and their equivalent it Outside, the present invention is unrestricted.In addition, within the scope of the appended claims, various modifications may be made and changes.

Claims

1. a kind of article of footwear, including footwear sole construction, the footwear sole construction are fixedly attached to vamp, the vamp is configured to connect Receive the foot of wearer, the vamp includes：

Top layer, it forms at least a portion of the outer surface of the vamp；With

Reinforcing material, it is optionally situated at the part on the internal and neighbouring top layer, so as to define the enhancing on the top layer Part and the non-reinforced part on the top layer；

Wherein, the reinforcing material is linked together in land by welding with the superficial selective, the land With outer exposed surface, the outer exposed surface defines a part for the outer surface of the vamp；

Wherein, the top layer has the first color, and the outer exposed surface of the land has the second color, described Second color is different from first color；And

Wherein, the outer exposed surface of the land includes the part of the reinforcing material, so as to be the land The outer exposed surface is provided and the reinforcing material identical color.

2. article of footwear as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the top layer is formed by grid material.

3. article of footwear as claimed in claim 2, wherein, the non-reinforced part on the top layer includes outside exposed surface With inside exposed surface.

4. article of footwear as claimed in claim 2, wherein, the institute that the non-reinforced part on the top layer passes through the top layer State grid material and provide direct ventilation to the inner chamber defined by the vamp.

5. article of footwear as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the land includes bond material line, the bond material line Extend between the part of the article of footwear.

6. article of footwear as claimed in claim 5, wherein, the bond material line is extended to close to institute from the footwear sole construction State the enhancing band of the instep region of article of footwear.

7. article of footwear as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the article of footwear includes material additional panels, and the material is attached Plus panel is soldered to the top layer.

8. a kind of article of footwear, including footwear sole construction, the footwear sole construction are fixedly attached to vamp, the vamp is configured to connect Receive the foot of wearer, the vamp includes：

Top layer, it forms at least a portion of the outer surface of the vamp；With

Wherein, the top layer has the first color, and the reinforcing material has the second color, and second color is different from First color；And

9. article of footwear as claimed in claim 8, wherein, the land includes bond material line, the bond material line Extend between the part of the article of footwear.

10. article of footwear as claimed in claim 9, wherein, the bond material line from the footwear sole construction extend to close to The enhancing band of the instep region of the article of footwear.

11. article of footwear as claimed in claim 8, wherein, the article of footwear includes material extra play, and the material is added Layer is located between the part on the top layer and a part for the reinforcing material.

12. article of footwear as claimed in claim 11, wherein, the material extra play includes compressible foam material.

13. article of footwear as claimed in claim 12, wherein, the material extra play is arranged on the medial side portion of the vamp In.

14. article of footwear as claimed in claim 12, wherein, the extra play of compressible foam material be arranged on the top layer and Surrounded in satchel between the reinforcing material and by the land.

15. a kind of method for manufacturing article of footwear, including form the vamp for being configured to receive the foot of wearer, methods described bag Include：

Internal reinforcing material is selectively attached to top layer using welding；And

The top layer is arranged with least a portion for the outer surface for forming the vamp；

Wherein, the top layer has the first color, and the internal reinforcing material has the second color, and second color is not It is same as first color；And

Wherein, the internal reinforcing material is welded to the top layer and forms land, the land has outer exposed surface, The outer exposed surface defines a part for the outer surface of the vamp, and the outer exposed surface of the land includes The part of the internal reinforcing material, so as to provide for the outer exposed surface of the land and be different from the face on the top layer Color.

16. method as claimed in claim 15, wherein, the internal reinforcing material is welded to the top layer described to be formed Land includes making the part of the internal reinforcing material be repositioned onto institute at the outer exposed surface of the land The outer surface of vamp is stated, so as to provide identical with the internal reinforcing material for the outer exposed surface of the land Color.

17. method as claimed in claim 16, wherein, the top layer is formed by grid material.

18. method as claimed in claim 17, wherein, the part of the internal reinforcing material is repositioned onto the vamp The outer surface include will the internal reinforcing material the part pressed through the opening in the grid material.

19. method as claimed in claim 17, wherein, the internal reinforcing material is selectively attached to the top layer shape Into the non-reinforced part on the top layer, the non-reinforced part is by the grid material on the top layer to by vamp circle Fixed inner chamber, which is provided, directly divulges information.

20. method as claimed in claim 15, wherein, the internal reinforcing material is welded to the top layer described to be formed Land includes forming bond material line, and the bond material line extends between the part of the article of footwear.

21. method as claimed in claim 20, also including footwear sole construction is fixedly attached into the vamp；

Wherein, forming bond material line includes being formed extending to close to the article of footwear from the footwear sole construction of the article of footwear Instep region enhancing band bond material line.

22. method as claimed in claim 15, wherein, the internal reinforcing material is welded into the top layer includes ultrasonic wave One kind in welding and RF welding.

23. a kind of article of footwear, including footwear sole construction, the footwear sole construction are fixedly attached to vamp, the vamp is configured to The foot of wearer is received, the vamp includes：

Top layer, it forms at least a portion of the outer surface of the vamp；With

Wherein, the reinforcing material is linked together in land by welding with the superficial selective, the land With outer exposed surface, the outer exposed surface defines a part for the outer surface of the vamp, and the land is less than The strengthening part on the top layer；

24. article of footwear as claimed in claim 23, wherein, the top layer is formed by grid material.

25. article of footwear as claimed in claim 24, wherein, the non-reinforced part on the top layer includes outwards exposure table Face and inside exposed surface.

26. article of footwear as claimed in claim 24, wherein, the non-reinforced part on the top layer passes through the top layer The grid material provides direct ventilation to the inner chamber defined by the vamp.

27. article of footwear as claimed in claim 23, wherein, the land includes bond material line, the bond material Line extends between the part of the article of footwear.

28. article of footwear as claimed in claim 27, wherein, the bond material line from the footwear sole construction extend to close to The enhancing band of the instep region of the article of footwear.

29. article of footwear as claimed in claim 23, wherein, the article of footwear includes material additional panels, the material Additional panels are soldered to the top layer.

30. a kind of article of footwear, including footwear sole construction, the footwear sole construction are fixedly attached to vamp, the vamp is configured to The foot of wearer is received, the vamp includes：

Top layer, it forms at least a portion of the outer surface of the vamp；With

Wherein, the reinforcing material is directly connected together in land by welding with the superficial selective, described Land has outer exposed surface, and the outer exposed surface defines a part for the outer surface of the vamp；

Wherein, the top layer has the first color, and the reinforcing material has the second color, and second color is different from First color；

Wherein, the outer exposed surface of the land includes the part of the reinforcing material, so as to be the land The outer exposed surface is provided and the reinforcing material identical color；

Wherein, the vamp includes material extra play, and the material extra play is located at the part on the top layer and the enhancing Between a part for material；And

Wherein, the material extra play includes compressible foam material.

31. article of footwear as claimed in claim 30, wherein, the land includes bond material line, the bond material Line extends between the part of the article of footwear.

32. article of footwear as claimed in claim 31, wherein, the bond material line from the footwear sole construction extend to close to The enhancing band of the instep region of the article of footwear.

33. article of footwear as claimed in claim 30, wherein, the non-reinforced part on the top layer includes outwards exposure table Face and inside exposed surface.

34. article of footwear as claimed in claim 30, wherein, the top layer is formed by grid material, and wherein described table The non-reinforced part of layer provides directly logical by the grid material on the top layer to the inner chamber defined by the vamp Wind.

35. article of footwear as claimed in claim 30, wherein, the material extra play is arranged on the medial side portion of the vamp In.

36. article of footwear as claimed in claim 30, wherein, the extra play of compressible foam material be arranged on the top layer and Surrounded in satchel between the reinforcing material and by the land.