CN105101829B - Include the article of footwear of the footwear sole construction comprising great waves structure - Google Patents
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Abstract
Article of footwear includes:Vamp;And footwear sole construction, it is engaged with vamp, wherein, footwear sole construction includes being used at least heel area of foot and the first polymer foam member of sufficient middle region for supporting wearer, wherein, the outward flange of the exposure of first polymer foam member includes great waves structure, the great waves structure is from the footwear middle region of the inner side of first polymer foam member or footwear forward region, continuously extend close to the footwear middle region in the outside of first polymer foam member or footwear forward region, and wherein, the great waves structure includes five great waves ectolophs, five great waves ectolophs are connected by four great waves interstice coverages between the adjacent great waves ectoloph of chi chung outside five great waves.
Description
Related application data
This application claims following priority:(a) entitled " Sole Structures and Articles of
Footwear Having a Lightweight Midsole Member with Protective Elements " and 2013
The U.S. Patent Application No. 13/835,715 that on March 15, in submits;(b) entitled " Sole Structures and
Articles of Footwear Having a Lightweight Midsole Member with Protective
The U.S. Patent Application No. 13/838,051 that on March 15th, Elements " and 2013 submits;And (c) entitled " Sole
Structures and Articles of Footwear Having a Lightweight Midsole Member with
The U.S. Patent Application No. 13/837,967 that on March 15th, Protective Elements " and 2013 submits.These are preferential
Power application in it is each by quote be hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
Invention field
The present invention relates to field of footwear.Partly covered including protected portion part more specifically, the aspect of the present invention is related to
Flexible relative and/or lightweight foam midsole sandwich component footwear sole construction and/or article of footwear (for example, sport footwear).
Background
Conventional article of athletic footwear includes two main elements, i.e. vamp and footwear sole construction.Vamp provides firmly for foot
Ground accommodates foot and the covering for positioning foot securely relative to footwear sole construction.In addition, vamp can have protection foot
Portion and the configuration that ventilation is provided, so as to cool down foot and remove sweat.Footwear sole construction is fixed to the lower surface of vamp, and substantially
It is positioned between foot and any contact surface.In addition to weakening ground reaction force and absorbing energy, footwear sole construction can be with
Attachment frictional force is provided and controls potentially harmful foot movement, such as pronation.More detail below discuss vamp and
The general features and configuration of footwear sole construction.
The cavity for being used to accommodate foot that vamp is formed on the inside of footwear.Cavity has the general shape of foot, and
And the entrance for leading to cavity is arranged on ankle opening.Therefore, vamp on the instep area of foot and loe zone, along foot
Medial surface and lateral surface and around foot heel area extend.Lace system is usually covered in vamp, with optionally
Change the size of ankle opening and allow some sizes (particularly girth) of wearer's modification vamp, it is not year-on-year to adapt to have
The foot of example.In addition, vamp can include flap, flap extend under lace system with strengthen the comfortableness of footwear (for example, with
Mitigation is applied to the pressure of foot by shoestring), and vamp can also include heel counter to limit or control the shifting of heel
It is dynamic.
Footwear sole construction usually contains the multiple layers for being routinely referred to as " inner sole ", " midsole " and " footwear outer bottom ".Footwear
Interior bottom (it can also form shoe-pad) is located in vamp and the plantar of neighbouring foot (under) surface to be to strengthen footwear comfortableness (example
Such as, siphon away humidity and provide soft comfortable sensation) thin component.The footwear of vamp are traditionally attached to along the total length of vamp
Bottom interlayer forms the intermediate layer of footwear sole construction, and as a variety of purposes for including control foot movement and decrease impulsive force.Footwear
Outer bottom forms the ground-contacting elements of footwear, and usually by improving the resistance to of attachment frictional force including texture or other features
Formed with, high-abrasive material.
The main element of conventional midsole is the polymer foams with resilience for the length for extending through footwear,
Such as polyurethane foam or ethylene vinyl acetate (" EVA ") foam.The property of polymer foams in midsole
Matter depends primarily on steric configuration including midsole and selects the concrete property of material for foam of polymers (including poly-
The density and/or hardness of polymer foam) factor.By changing these factors in whole midsole, thus it is possible to vary
The degree and energy absorption properties that relative rigidity, ground reaction force weaken with meet footwear be expected use it is movable specific
It is required that.
In spite of many available footwear models and characteristic, but new footwear model is with construction continual exploitation and in ability
It is welcome progress in domain.
Summary of the invention
This general introduction is provided to introduce relevant with the present invention following further described in detailed description in simplified form
Some universals.This general introduction is not intended to the key feature or essential feature of the identification present invention.
Although the footwear for any desired type or style are potentially usefuls, the present invention aspect for including
Footwear used in the article of athletic footwear of basketball shoes, running shoe, cross-training footwear, spikes, tennis shoes, golf shoes etc.
Bottom structure is probably of special interest.
The more specifically aspect of the present invention is related to the sole knot for article of footwear including first polymer foam member
Structure, the first polymer foam member are used at least heel area and the midfoot region for supporting the foot of wearer.First polymerization
The outward flange of the exposure of thing foam member includes great waves structure (billows structure), at least in some instances, the ripple
Great waves structure continuously extends simultaneously from the footwear middle region of the inner side of first polymer foam member or footwear forward region, around rear heel region
And continuously extend to the footwear middle region or footwear forward region in the outside of first polymer foam member.In at least some of the present invention
In example, other great waves structures for example including intertexture great waves, ribs etc. can be provided.These great waves structures can include
Two to the eight great waves ectolophs connected by the great waves interstice coverage between adjacent great waves ectoloph.
At least heel for being used to support the foot of wearer can be included according to the footwear sole construction of other examples of the present invention
The foam of polymers component of area and sufficient middle region (alternatively, the polymer foams of lightweight, low-density, for example have and be less than
0.25g/cm3Density foamed material).The outward flange of the exposure of the foam of polymers component can include:
(a) the first great waves structure, it includes:First outer great waves ridge, the second outer great waves ridge, the 3rd outer great waves ridge, positioned at
The first interstice coverage between one outer great waves ridge and the second outer great waves ridge and positioned at the second outer great waves ridge and the 3rd outer great waves ridge it
Between Second gap area, and
(b) the second great waves structure, it includes:4th outer great waves ridge, the 5th outer great waves ridge and positioned at the 4th outer great waves ridge
And the 5th the 3rd interstice coverage between outer great waves ridge,
Wherein, the 4th outer great waves ridge originates from the first interstice coverage, and the 5th outer great waves ridge originates from Second gap area
In.The outward flange of the exposure of foam of polymers component can also include another great waves structure, for example, wherein, the great waves structure
Outer great waves ridge originates from the 3rd interstice coverage.The rear heel region that one great waves structure can surround footwear sole construction extends, and another
Individual great waves structure can be located at the sidepiece footwear middle region of footwear sole construction.Outsole members can be with the bottom of foam of polymers component
Surface engages.
Included according to another footwear sole construction of some examples of the present invention:For at least heel for the foot for supporting wearer
The first polymer foam member in area, wherein, first polymer foam member forms shell, and the shell has:(a) lateral surface
Wall, face the wall and meditate on the inside of (b), (c) connection inner side is faced the wall and meditated the rear heel wall faced the wall and meditated with outside, (d) connection inner side is faced the wall and meditated, outside is faced the wall and meditated and
The bottom wall of heel wall afterwards, and the open end that (e) is relative with rear heel wall, and the first polymer foam member surrounds footwear
The rear heel region extension of bottom structure.Second polymer foam member, which has, to be at least partially recessed into by first polymer foam structure
Heel portion in the space that the shell of part defines, wherein, the footwear front end of second polymer foam member extends beyond
The open end of one foam of polymers component.The second polymer foam member has the density than first polymer foam member
Small density, and a part for the basal surface of second polymer foam member is sudden and violent at the bottom footwear forward region of article of footwear
Dew.If desired, one or more protection elements can be in the footwear forward region of bottom with second polymer foam member bottom table
Face engages.
It will be included according to the also other footwear sole construction of some examples of the present invention:(a) foam of polymers component, it is used for
The whole plantar surface of the foot of wearer is supported, wherein, foam of polymers component, which includes having, is less than 0.25g/cm3Density
Foamed material, and (b) protection component, it is engaged with foam of polymers component with the basal surface of cover aggregation thing foam member
At least the 80% of surface area, wherein, protection component forms mesh substrate surface (web base surface), plurality of attached
Traction elements to extend downwardly from mesh substrate surface, and wherein, the major part of mesh substrate surface is multiple attached
The thickness for the opening position between traction elements is less than 2mm thickness.
At least some aspects of the present invention provide herein below:
1) a kind of article of footwear, including:
Vamp;And
Footwear sole construction, it is engaged with the vamp, wherein, the footwear sole construction includes the foot for supporting wearer
At least first polymer foam member of heel area and sufficient middle region, wherein, the exposure of the first polymer foam member
Outward flange includes great waves structure, and the great waves structure is before the footwear middle region of the inner side of the first polymer foam member or footwear
Area of portion, continuously extend close to the footwear middle region in the outside of the first polymer foam member or footwear forward region, and wherein,
The great waves structure includes five great waves ectolophs, five great waves ectolophs by outside five great waves chi chung it is adjacent
Four great waves interstice coverages connection between great waves ectoloph.
2) according to project 1) described in article of footwear, wherein, when the footwear sole construction is directed on a horizontal surface,
At the rear heel region of the first polymer foam member, highest great waves ectoloph and minimum great waves ectoloph vertically separate to
Few 1.5 inches vertical distance.
3) according to project 1) described in article of footwear, wherein, when the footwear sole construction is directed on a horizontal surface,
At the rear heel region of the first polymer foam member, center great waves ectoloph extends back ultimate range.
4) according to project 1) described in article of footwear, wherein, the whole plantar of the foot of footwear sole construction support wearer
Surface.
5) according to project 1) described in article of footwear, wherein, the first polymer foam member, which is formed, includes the ripple
The shell of great waves structure, wherein, the shell includes:
Outside is faced the wall and meditated,
Inner side is faced the wall and meditated,
Heel wall afterwards, its described inner side of connection is faced the wall and meditated faces the wall and meditates with the outside, and
Bottom wall, it is connected, and the inner side is faced the wall and meditated, the outside is faced the wall and meditated and the rear heel wall,
Wherein, the great waves structure face the wall and meditate around the outside, it is described after the outer surface faced the wall and meditated of heel wall and the inner side
Continuously extend.
6) according to project 5) described in article of footwear, wherein, the footwear sole construction also includes second polymer foam member,
The second polymer foam member have be contained in be defined in the first polymer foam member the outside face the wall and meditate, institute
Faced the wall and meditated on the inside of stating, the heel portion in the rear space between heel wall and the bottom wall, and wherein, second polymerization
The footwear front end of thing foam member extends beyond the leading section that the leading section faced the wall and meditated in the outside and the inner side are faced the wall and meditated.
7) according to project 6) described in article of footwear, wherein, the outward flange of the exposure of the second polymer foam member
Including the great waves structure extended around the preceding toe cap area of the footwear sole construction, wherein, the institute of the second polymer foam member
Stating great waves structure includes three great waves ectolophs, and three great waves ectolophs are as described in positioned at the second polymer foam member
Two great waves interstice coverages connection between the adjacent great waves ectoloph of the outer chi chung of three great waves.
8) according to project 7) described in article of footwear, wherein, the great waves structure of the second polymer foam member
It is not continuous with the great waves structure of the first polymer foam member.
9) according to project 7) described in article of footwear, wherein, the great waves structure of the second polymer foam member
It polymerize at the lateral shoe forward region of the footwear sole construction and at the inner side footwear forward region of the footwear sole construction with described first
The great waves structure of thing foam member separates.
10) according to project 6) described in article of footwear, wherein, the basal surface of the second polymer foam member at least exists
It is exposed at the footwear front part of the basal surface of the footwear sole construction.
11) according to project 10) described in article of footwear, wherein, the footwear sole construction also include and the second polymer
First footwear outer bottom component of the basal surface engagement of foam member.
12) according to project 11) described in article of footwear, wherein, the footwear sole construction also include and the first polymer
Second footwear outer bottom component of the basal surface engagement of foam member.
13) according to project 6) described in article of footwear, wherein, the institute of the shell of the first polymer foam member
Stating bottom wall has the opening defined through the bottom wall, and wherein, the basal surface of the second polymer foam member passes through
The opening is exposed.
14) according to project 1) described in article of footwear, wherein, the footwear sole construction also include and the first polymer steep
The footwear outer bottom component of the basal surface engagement of foam component.
15) a kind of article of footwear, including:
Vamp;And
Footwear sole construction, it is engaged with the vamp, wherein, the footwear sole construction includes the foot for supporting wearer
At least foam of polymers component of heel area and sufficient middle region, wherein, the outward flange bag of the exposure of the foam of polymers component
Include:
First great waves structure, it includes:First outer great waves ridge, the second outer great waves ridge, the 3rd outside great waves ridge, positioned at described
The first interstice coverage between first outer great waves ridge and the second outer great waves ridge and positioned at the described second outer great waves ridge and described
Second gap area between 3rd outer great waves ridge, and
Second great waves structure, it includes:4th outer great waves ridge, the 5th outer great waves ridge and positioned at the described 4th outer great waves ridge
The 3rd interstice coverage between the 5th outer great waves ridge,
Wherein, the described 4th outer great waves ridge originates from first interstice coverage, and the 5th outer great waves ridge origin
In the Second gap area.
16) according to project 15) described in article of footwear, wherein, the first great waves structure is around the footwear sole construction
Heel region extends afterwards, and wherein, the second great waves structure is located at the sidepiece footwear middle region of the footwear sole construction.
17) according to project 15) described in article of footwear, wherein, the footwear sole construction also include and the foam of polymers
The outsole members of the basal surface engagement of component.
18) according to project 17) described in article of footwear, wherein, the foam of polymers component include have be less than
0.25g/cm3Density foamed material.
19) according to project 15) described in article of footwear, wherein, window element is in the described first outer great waves ridge and described
Opening position between two outer great waves ridges extends through the foam of polymers component.
20) according to project 15) described in article of footwear, wherein, the outside of the exposure of the foam of polymers component
Edge also includes the 3rd great waves structure with the 6th outer great waves ridge, wherein, the 6th outer great waves ridge is empty originating from the described 3rd
In gap area.
The other aspect of the present invention is related to the footwear sole construction of the kind described above type including being engaged with vamp
Article of footwear.The other aspect of the present invention is related to various for manufacturing (and describing more detail below) described above
The footwear sole construction of type and/or the method for article of footwear.The more specifically aspect of the present invention will be described in more detail below.
Brief description
When considering together with accompanying drawing, be better understood with the present invention foregoing general description and the present invention it is described in detail below,
In the accompanying drawings, identical reference marker refers to reference marker and appears in all of same or analogous of each view therein
Element.
Figure 1A -1F show the footwear sole construction of an example according to the present invention;
Fig. 2A -2F show the footwear sole construction of another example according to the present invention;
Fig. 3 A and Fig. 3 B show the feature of the footwear sole construction of another example according to the present invention;
Fig. 4 shows a part for the foam components that can be included in the footwear sole construction according to some examples of the present invention
Heel region;
Fig. 5 shows the basketball shoes of an example according to the present invention;
Fig. 6 shows the running shoe of an example according to the present invention;
Fig. 7 shows the trainer shoe of an example according to the present invention;
Fig. 8 A-8F show the footwear sole construction of another example according to the present invention;
Fig. 9 is the exploded view according to the footwear sole construction of another example of the present invention;
Figure 10 A and Figure 10 B show the feature of the footwear sole construction of another example according to the present invention;
Figure 11 A-11C provide the various views of the article of footwear of another example according to the present invention;And
Figure 12 A-12C provide the various views of the article of footwear of another example according to the present invention.
The detailed description of invention
In the construction of footwear and the following description of the various examples of part according to the present invention, accompanying drawing is referred to, it is attached
Figure shows to put into practice the various example arrangements of the aspect of the present invention by illustrating in the accompanying drawings into one part
And environment.It should be understood that other structures and environment can be used, and can be made from the 26S Proteasome Structure and Function of specific descriptions
The modification of 26S Proteasome Structure and Function, is made without departing from the scope of the present invention.
I. the general description of aspect of the invention
The present invention some aspects be related to including by least one more rigid and/or more closely knit cage (protection) part with/
Or the footwear sole construction and/or footwear of the flexible relative that partly covers of other guard blocks and the foam midsole sandwich component of lightweight
Article (for example, sport footwear).The more specifically feature and aspect of the present invention will describe more detail below.
A. according to the footwear sole construction of example and the feature of article of footwear of the present invention
The some aspects of the present invention, which are related to for the footwear sole construction of article of footwear and with this kind of footwear sole construction, includes fortune
The article of footwear (or other foot-receiving devices) of dynamic footwear.It is used for article of footwear according at least some examples of the present invention
Footwear sole construction can include first polymer foam member, and it is used at least heel area for the foot for supporting wearer and foot middle part
Area.The outward flange of the exposure of the first polymer foam member includes great waves structure, and the great waves structure is from first polymer foam
The footwear middle region or footwear forward region of the inner side of component, the outer of first polymer foam member is continuously extended to around rear heel region
The footwear middle region or footwear forward region of side.The great waves structure can include by the great waves interstice coverage between adjacent great waves ectoloph
Two to eight great waves ectolophs of connection.
Foam guard block and/or foam midsole can be included according to the footwear sole construction of at least some examples of the present invention
Outsole members (the example of (for example, in exposed space one in) on the basal surface of one or more of sandwich component
Such as, it is made up of rubber, phylon, phylite, thermoplastic polyurethanes or the like).Outsole members can provide example
As hardness, intensity, wearability and attachment frictional force (for example, by provided on the basal surface of footwear sole construction texture, anti-slip part or
Other attachment frictional force enhancing structures).In some example arrangements according to the present invention, several independent outsole members will
It is disposed around the various discrete opening position of the bottom of footwear sole construction.Outsole members may be considered as being used for Lightweight shoe bottom
" protection " part of sandwich component.
If desired, according at least some examples of the present invention, lighter and/or more uncompacted foam midsole interlayer material
Expect in part and/or more closely knit guard block (being alternatively made up of the heavier or more closely knit polymer foams of weight)
At least some parts of one or more outside lateral edges can include great waves shape structure (describing more detail below).In addition
Or selectively, if it is desired, at least some parts of foam midsole sandwich component can include for example alternatively adjacent to one
Or the great waves shape structure of the great waves shape structure of multiple guard blocks (if it is great waves shape).It is although any on all parts
The single great waves structure of number is possible without departing from the present invention, but in some instances, on top to bottom direction,
Single footwear sole construction can include 2 to 8 great waves, and may include 3-6 great waves in some instances.
At least heel for being used to support the foot of wearer can be included according to the footwear sole construction of other examples of the present invention
The foam of polymers component of area and sufficient middle region (alternatively, lightweight, low-density polymeric foamed material, for example have and be less than
0.25g/cm3Density foamed material).The outward flange of the exposure of the foam of polymers component can include:
First great waves structure, it includes:First outer great waves ridge, the second outer great waves ridge, the 3rd outer great waves ridge, outside first
The first interstice coverage between great waves ridge and the second outer great waves ridge and between the second outer great waves ridge and the 3rd outer great waves ridge
Second gap area, and
Second great waves structure, it includes:4th outer great waves ridge, the 5th outer great waves ridge and positioned at the 4th outer great waves ridge and
The 3rd interstice coverage between five outer great waves ridges,
Wherein, the 4th outer great waves ridge originates from the first interstice coverage, and the 5th outer great waves ridge originates from Second gap area
In.The outward flange of the exposure of foam of polymers component may also include another great waves structure, for example, wherein, outside the great waves structure
Great waves ridge originates from the 3rd interstice coverage.The rear heel region that one great waves structure can surround footwear sole construction extends, and another
Great waves structure can be located at the sidepiece footwear middle region of footwear sole construction.Outsole members can be with the bottom table of foam of polymers component
Face engages.
Included according to the another exemplary footwear sole construction of some examples of the present invention:For supporting the foot of wearer extremely
The first polymer foam member of few heel area, wherein, first polymer foam member forms shell, and the shell has:(a) outside
Side walls, faced the wall and meditated on the inside of (b), the rear heel wall faced the wall and meditated with outside of being faced the wall and meditated on the inside of (c) connection, (d) connection inner side is faced the wall and meditated, lateral surface
The bottom wall of wall and rear heel wall, and the open end that (e) is relative with rear heel wall, and the first polymer foam member encloses
Extend around the rear heel region of footwear sole construction.Second polymer foam member has to be at least partially recessed into be steeped by first polymer
Heel portion in the space that the shell of foam component defines, wherein, the footwear front end extension of second polymer foam member is super
Go out the open end of first polymer foam member.The second polymer foam member has than first polymer foam member
The small density of density, and a part for the basal surface of second polymer foam member is anterior exposed to the bottom footwear of article of footwear
At area.If desired, protection element can engage in the footwear forward region of bottom with the basal surface of second polymer foam member.
It will be included according to the other footwear sole construction of some examples of the present invention:(a) foam of polymers component, it is used to prop up
The whole plantar surface of the foot of wearer is supportted, wherein, foam of polymers component, which includes having, is less than 0.25g/cm3Density bubble
Foam material, and (b) protection component, it is engaged with foam of polymers component with the table of the basal surface of cover aggregation thing foam member
At least the 80% of area, wherein, protection component forms mesh substrate surface, and plurality of traction elements are netted from this
Thing substrate surface extends downwardly, wherein, most of position between multiple traction elements of mesh substrate surface
It is thick that the thickness at place is less than 2mm.
The other aspect of the present invention is related to including various types of with (and more detail below describing) described above
(e.g., including any desired design of conventional design, construction or structure, construction or the structure) of the footwear sole construction engagement of type
The article of footwear of vamp.
The other aspect of the present invention is related to manufacture article of footwear or the method for its all parts.Another tool of the present invention
The method for being related to manufacture kind described above type in terms of body and being configured to the footwear sole construction of article of footwear.Although according to
The footwear sole construction of the aspect of the present invention and all parts of article of footwear and part can be with conventionally known in this area and uses
Mode manufacture, but the present invention method in terms of example be related to combination footwear sole construction and/or footwear part and with produce with
The mode of the various structures of upper description makes it be bonded together.
In view of the feature, aspect, the general description of construction and arrangement provided above according to the present invention, according to the present invention
Specific illustrative footwear sole construction, the more detailed description of article of footwear and method it is as follows.
II. according to the example sole structure of the present invention and the detailed description of article of footwear
Refer to the attached drawing and following discussion, disclose various footwear sole constructions, article of footwear and its feature according to the present invention.Retouch
The footwear sole construction and footwear painted and discussed are sport footwears, and be can apply on concept disclosed in the various aspects of the footwear
Sport footwear style in extensive range, include but is not limited to:Walking shoes, tennis shoes, football boot, olive sneakers, basketball shoes, running
Footwear, cross-training footwear, spikes, golf shoes etc..In addition, at least some concepts and aspect of the present invention can apply to model
Enclose extensive non-athletic footwear, including brogan, sandals, loafer and dress shoes.Therefore, the invention is not restricted to disclosed herein
Precise embodiments, but it is generally applicable to footwear.
Figure 1A to Fig. 1 F is shown is used for the exemplary of article of footwear including at least some aspect and feature of the invention
The various views of footwear sole construction 100.For purposes of this disclosure, and as shown in Figure 1A, when footwear are worn on properly greatly
When on small foot, each several part of article of footwear (and its each part) can be based at the part of article of footwear
Or identify close to the foot area of the part of article of footwear.For example, as shown in Figure 1A, article of footwear and/or sole knot
Structure may be considered that " in the middle part of footwear " area with " the footwear forward region " at the front portion of foot, at the middle part of foot or arch area
And " heel region " at the rear portion of foot.Footwear and/or footwear sole construction also include " lateral surface " (" outside " of foot or
" small toe side ") and " medial surface " (" inner side " of foot or " big toe side ").Footwear forward region generally comprises corresponding to for footwear
Toe and the part in the joint for being connected metatarsal with phalanx.Footwear middle region generally comprises the arch area corresponding to foot of footwear
Part.Heel region corresponds roughly to the rear portion for including calcaneum of foot.The lateral surface and medial surface of footwear extend through
Footwear forward region, footwear middle region and heel region, and approximately correspond to footwear opposite side (and may be considered that by center longitudinal direction
Axis separates).These regions (although being separated in figure ia by line of demarcation) and side are not intended to divide the precise region of footwear.And
Be, term " footwear forward region ", " footwear middle region ", " heel region ", " lateral surface " and " medial surface " be intended to represent article of footwear and its
The approximate region of all parts is to help following discussion.
Figure 1A shows the top view of footwear sole construction 100, and Figure 1B shows lateral side view, and Fig. 1 C show that medial surface regards
Figure, Fig. 1 D show upward view, and Fig. 1 E show heel part view or rearview, and Fig. 1 F show toe view or front side
View.As shown in Figure 1A to Fig. 1 F, the example sole structure 100 includes single midsole element 102, the single footwear
Bottom sandwich component 102 continuously extends in the specific structure 100 to support the complete plantar surface of the foot of wearer, i.e. from
The rear heel region of sole 100 extends to the preceding toe cap area of sole 100 and extends to medial surface from the lateral surface edge of sole 100
Edge.Although according to some examples of the present invention, other midsoles construction is possible, and midsole element 102 can be with
By foamed material (such as ethylene vinyl acetate (" EVA ") foam, polyurethane foam, phylon foams and analog)
Form.The top surface 102a of midsole element 102 can be by profiling, such as cosily to support the plantar table of the foot of wearer
Face and/or help position the plantar surface of the foot of wearer.
In some examples of the present invention, midsole element 102 will be at least in part by with less than 0.25g/cm3's
Density (and in some instances, less than 0.2g/cm3, in 0.075g/cm3To 0.2g/cm3In the range of and even exist
0.1g/cm3To 0.18g/cm3In the range of density) foamed material be made.If desired, the bubble of midsole element 102
Another impulsive force that foam material can include being defined in one or more of openings and/or being included therein weakens part,
Such as fluid-filled bladder, mechanical shock absorption component etc..In certain embodiments of the invention, whole midsole element 102
To be made up of the light foam material (for example, there is density feature as described above) and will extension to support, wearer's is complete
Whole foot (for example, complete plantar surface).In the example arrangement 100 as shown in Figure 1A to Fig. 1 F, foam midsole folder
Layer part 102 be shown as by closing line 106 (closing line 106 be used as it is illustrative aid in be provided in the accompanying drawings, to emphasize
One or more of the change of position in these accompanying drawings between material 102/104) and guard block 104 (for example, below:
Another more closely knit or harder midsole material (for example, polymer foams);Footwear outer bottom material;" cage " or " carrier " structure
Part etc.) separation part.In the example shown in this, midsole element 102 is located substantially at the top of guard block 104 (simultaneously
And can be included at least in part with protected portion part 104).Alternatively, if it is desired, midsole element 102 can be with
It is partially fabricated by multiple midsoles (for example, foam) formed, and/or footwear sole construction 100 can include multiple guard blocks
Part 104.
As some even more specifically examples, at least some in midsole element 102 can be by for example in the U.S.
Foamed material described in patent the 7th, 941,938 is made, and the patent is incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.According to this hair
In bright at least some example sole structures 100, all parts of midsole element 102, generally all parts or extremely
Few some parts can include foamed material, and the foamed material includes about 10% to about 100% hydrogenation or non-hydrogenated third
Alkene nitrile butadiene copolymer, 0% to about 40% modification the acrylonitrile butadiene copolymer of hydrogenation and the α of 0% to about 90%
The reaction product of olefin copolymer and at least one additive with the amount for being suitable for forming foamed material.The foamed material
Sensation as can having lightweight, sponge.The density of foamed material can be typically smaller than 0.25g/cm3, less than 0.20g/cm3、
Less than 0.18g/cm3, less than 0.15g/cm3, less than 0.12g/cm3, and in some instances, about 0.10g/cm3.As showing
Example property scope, light foam density may belong to such as 0.05g/cm3To 0.25g/cm3In the range of or above-indicated each
In individual scope.
Moreover, according at least some examples of the present invention, the resilience for the foamed material of midsole element 102 can
With more than 40%, more than 45%, at least 50%, and be 50%-70% in one aspect.Compressive deformation can be 60% or more
It is small, 50% or smaller, 45% or smaller, and in some cases in the range of 20% to 60%.For the exemplary footwear
The hardness (hardometer Asker C) of the foamed material of bottom sandwich component 102 can be such as 25 to 50,25 to 45,25 to 35 or
35 to 45, for example, the type depending on footwear.The tensile strength of foamed material 102 can be at least 15kg/cm2, and generally
15kg/cm2To 40kg/cm2.Elongation percentage % is 150 to 500, usually above 250.Tearing strength is 6-15kg/cm, is usually above
7.In at least some representative configurations according to the present invention, the foamed material of at least some parts of midsole element 102
There can be the energy loss lower than traditional eva foam, and can be more lighter than traditional eva foam.Energy loss can be with small
In 30% and alternatively in the range of about 20% to about 30%.As other example, if it is desired, midsole portion
At least some parts of part 102 can be by from LUNAR family of the Oregon than the available footwear of NIKE companies of Buddhist
The foamed material used is made.
Although above paragraph describes the foamed material of the midsole element 102 for some examples according to the present invention
Potential property and feature, it will be recognized to those skilled in the art that midsole element 102 can have other desired property
The combination of matter, feature and/or feature, without departing from the present invention.The foam of other lightweights and/or low-density can also be used.By
In the guard block 104 described more detail below, light foam midsole element 102 it is unnecessary to directly contact when using
Ground and with sufficient hardness, durability and/or abrasion resistance (at least at some ground-contacting positions compared with HI high impact not
Must).
Guard block 104 in the example sole structure 100 can be made up of any desired material, without departing from
The present invention.For example, guard block 104 can be made up of the footwear outer bottom material of routine, such as rubber, thermoplastic polyurethanes
(TPU) or the like.As another example, guard block 104 can be at least in part by foam of polymers cage or loading material
It is made, such as those described in U.S. Patent No. 7,941,938 identified above.Other conventional polymer foams
It can be used for guard block 104.
Foam midsole sandwich component 102 and guard block 104 can be bonded together in any desired way, including with
As known in the art and the usual manner (for example, via adhesive or adhesive, via mechanical connector etc.) that uses, and
Without departing from the present invention.In the example shown in this, guard block 104, which coordinates, is being formed at the bottom of foam of polymers part 102
And/or in one or more of side surfaces recess.When recess be present, recess can form light foam portion
Formed during the molding process (or other forming technologies) of part 102.Selectively, recess can be in light foam part 102
For example produced after being formed by cutting or ablation.Guard block 104 can include traction elements or use
Other features in ground-engaging when in use or other contact surfaces, such as herringbone structure, raised rib or ridge, recessed groove
Etc., including conventional traction elements that are as known in the art and using.As other example, guard block 104
Basal surface can be shaped as including the receiving portion for accommodating removable anti-slip part, and/or can be shaped as including from
The actual anti-slip part element of its basal surface extension.
As further shown in Fig. 1 D, midsole element need not be completely covered in the basal surface of guard block 104
102 basal surface.But some spaces or hole, the basal surface of light foam material 102 can be set in guard block 104
It is exposed by these spaces or hole.This feature can provide several potential advantages.For example, eliminate one in guard block 104
The weight of footwear sole construction 100 can be mitigated a bit.In addition, as shown in Figure 1 D, can be along the desired warpage of guard block 104
Fracture or gap in line setting guard block 104 is (for example, elongated groove or gap in footwear forward region, are such as scheming
Shown in 1D), so as to help to maintain the overall flexibility of overall footwear sole construction 100 (and alternatively, more natural flexibility).At this
Big opening at the heel region of example sole structure 100 in guard block 104 provides relatively large and soft " shockproof for heel
Pad ", for example, with when the heel strikes ground of wearer (for example, when taking a step to land or jumping landing) provide it is preferably comfortable
Property and sensation.In view of the benefit of the disclosure, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the opening in guard block 104 is can
Choosing, and when opening be present, the opening can be set with any desired size, shape and/or number, without departing from
The present invention.It is preferable, however, that the region of the high abrasion on the basal surface of footwear sole construction 100 will include the covering of guard block 104
Certain layer of the polymer midsole element 102 of lightweight (and more dainty), to help to protect the structure of midsole element 102 complete
Whole property.
As shown in Fig. 1 C and Fig. 1 D best, the example sole structure 100 includes other element, i.e. sets
Put the supporting plate 108 in the center of footwear sole construction 100 or footwear middle region.The supporting plate 108 is the foot of the footwear sole construction 100
Bend area and other support is provided.In Fig. 1 C and Fig. 1 D, supporting plate 108 is shown pass through closing line 110 and midsole element
102 and/or guard block 104 separate.The closing line 110 is provided in the accompanying drawings as illustrative auxiliary, to emphasize that these are attached
The change of position in figure between supporting plate 108 and material 102/104.In the example shown in this, supporting plate 108 can be in footwear
Be at least partially sandwiched in or be layered at least arch area of bottom structure 100 midsole element 102 and guard block 104 it
Between.Supporting plate 108 can be by adhesive or adhesive, by mechanical connector and/or pass through any other desired mode
One in (including usual manner that is known in the art or using) and midsole element 102 and/or guard block 104 or
Multiple engagements.Supporting plate 108 can be by the part of any desired number or part and/or by any desired material (including such as this
Field is known and the conventional arch support material used and/or part) it is made, without departing from the present invention.Some of material
More specifically example includes:Thermoplastic polyurethanes, the polymeric material (for example, PEBAX) based on nylon, carbon fiber increase
Strength polymer material, glass fiber reinforced polymer material, other composites and analog.
Figure 1A to Fig. 1 F show can be included according to the present invention at least some examples footwear sole construction 100 in it is another
One feature.As shown in these drawings, the outward flange or sidepiece of midsole foam part 102 and/or guard block 104 be extremely
Few some parts can include " great waves shape structure " 120.Term " great waves shape structure " as used herein or " great waves structure " meaning
The external surface shape of finger element is with great waves (for example, with a series of crests (outermost portion or spine) and between crest
The wavy shaped configuration of trough) external surface shape.In footwear sole construction, " great waves shape structure " need not with conventional bellows phase
Same mode expands and compressed, but, term relates more generally to the shape of the outer surface of structure.In the example sole shown
In structure 100, there are lightweight midsole foam part 102 a series of 4 1/2 great waves 122 (to be surrounded for example, looking like
The disk of four stackings of heel region afterwards), and guard block 104 includes 1/2 great waves 124 (itself and midsole foam part
102 great waves 122 of bottom 1/2 connect, so that the great waves of the bottommost in the footwear sole construction 100 are complete).Great waves shape structure 120
At least some parts can be arranged in the side wall of midsole element 102 (and its great waves shape structure 120), the side wall is from footwear
The top surface 102a of bottom sandwich component 102 raises up, such as causes midsole element 102 to wind wearer at least in part
Foot (for example, at least at heel area).As some, more specifically example, midsole element 102 (have and are formed at it
In great waves structure 120) shell can face the wall and meditate that 130, inner side faces the wall and meditates 132, connection inner side is faced the wall and meditated 132 and lateral surface including outside
Face the wall and meditate the top plantar face support of 130 and rear heel wall 134 in the rear heel wall 134 of wall 130 and connection inner side 132, outside of facing the wall and meditating
Surface 102a.Top plantar face support surface 102a can by polymer foam layer (alternatively, have be included in one or
Multiple fluid-filled bladders) form, the polymer foam layer extends downwardly e.g., from about 10-20mm (in center footwear from top surface 102a
With in area) and/or extension about 8-16mm (in footwear forward region (for example, caput metatarsale Support)).Wall 130,132 and 134 can be with
Upwardly extended from top surface 102a, and can be taper or there is different height, for example, from the 0- at footwear forward region
25-50mms (or even more big) of the 5mm at rear heel region.At least some parts of 4 1/2 great waves of great waves structure 120 can
To face the wall and meditate 130, rear heel wall 134 around outside and face the wall and meditate 132 outer surface of inner side continuously extends.
Size, number, shape and/or other features of great waves shape structure 120 can be selected to control the sense of article of footwear
Feel.Generally, deeper great waves will provide more sensitive sensation (that is, from crest to the large-size of the bottom of adjacent trough)
(for example, comparatively fast returning to original-shape).The midsole element 102 and/or size of guard block 104, density and/or hardness
It can also be controlled, to realize on control of the footwear sole construction 100 to the sensation of the foot of wearer.It is exemplary shown in this
The great waves structure 120 of footwear sole construction 100 connects from the footwear middle region of the inner side of midsole element 102 or footwear forward region (see Figure 1B)
Extend to continuously and incessantly footwear middle region or footwear forward region (see Fig. 1 C) in the outside of midsole element 102.The tool
The overall great waves structure 120 of body includes five great waves ectolophs, five great waves ectolophs by the chi chung outside five great waves phase
Four great waves interstice coverages connection between adjacent great waves ectoloph.
Great waves structure can be in any number of forms, without departing from the present invention.For example, Figure 1B, Fig. 1 C, Fig. 1 E and Fig. 1 F are shown
The wall of single great waves has stair-stepped configuration and the most ectoloph of each individually great waves forms relatively sharp corner angle.These
Not necessarily condition.As other example, if it is desired, great waves side wall can be smooth, straight and/or bending.
In addition, the outermost edge of each great waves or most ectoloph can be manufactured to less sharp corner angle, it is smoothly curved, separate
Deng without departing from the present invention.Moreover, although great waves structure can seem phase on the relative interior side of wall 130,132 and 134
Like (for example, wherein great waves peak " village hollowing ";For example, seeing Fig. 9), but in the example shown in this, wall 130,132 and 134 it is interior
Surface is smooth (that is, these great waves be solid and not village hollowing).
Moreover, in the example sole structure 100 shown in this, at the rear heel region of midsole element 102, work as footwear
When bottom structure 100 is directed on a horizontal surface, highest great waves ectoloph (the great waves ridge of top) and minimum great waves ectoloph
(at bottom) vertically separates at least 1.5 inches of vertical distance.Additionally or alternatively, in the footwear sole construction 100,
At the rear heel region of midsole element 102, when footwear sole construction 100 is directed on a horizontal surface, center great waves ectoloph (
It is the 3rd great waves in the example) extend back ultimate range.For example, these features can best be seen in Figure 1B and Fig. 1 C
Arrive.
Moreover, as shown in Figure 1B, Fig. 1 C and Fig. 1 F best, the guard block of the example sole structure 100
The outward flange of 104 exposure includes the great waves structure 140 extended around the preceding toe cap area of footwear sole construction 100.The exemplary great waves
Structure 140 includes three great waves ectolophs, three great waves ectolophs by the chi chung outside three great waves adjacent great waves ectoloph
Between two great waves interstice coverages connection.As indicated, the great waves structure 140 of the guard block 104 of the example sole structure 100
It is not continuous with the great waves structure 120 of midsole element 102.But the great waves structure 140 of guard block 104 passes through transition region
142nd, 144 and the great waves structure 120 of midsole element 102 separate, and transition region 142,144 is separately positioned on footwear sole construction 100
Lateral shoe forward region at and inner side footwear forward region at.Transition region 142 and/or transition region 144 can be by midsole elements
102nd, guard block 104 and/or another shoe sole component are made.Moreover, transition region 142 and/or transition region 144 can have it is any
Desired structure, including another great waves structure, one or more raised ribs or other support members etc..
The footwear sole construction 100 shown in Figure 1A to Fig. 1 F has great waves configuration 120, wherein single great waves 122,124
In it is at least some around midsole element 102 and/or guard block 104 from its lateral surface end continuously and uninterruptedly
Ground extends to its medial surface end.This not necessarily condition.On the contrary, Fig. 2A to Fig. 2 F shows similar footwear sole construction 200, its
With the part similar to Figure 1A to Fig. 1 F footwear sole construction 100 and construction, but there is different great waves configurations.
For simplicity, the similar portion between the part in Figure 1A -1F and in Fig. 2A -2F will not in this manual
It is described in detail.But following discussion will focus in Fig. 2A -2F the structure shown compared with the structure shown in Figure 1A -1F
Between difference.As understood by the skilled person, can have below in relation to Fig. 2A -2F parts being not described in
To the same or analogous structure of those similar portions and the structure that is described above with respect to Figure 1A -1F and/or same or analogous
Feature and/or selection.
Midsole element 102 is surrounded with least some in the wherein single great waves 122,124 that are shown in Figure 1A -1F
And/or guard block 104 extends to continuously and incessantly the great waves configuration of its medial surface end from its lateral surface end
120 is different, and Fig. 2A -2F great waves configuration 220 includes mixing or intertexture great waves.Such as from Fig. 2 B, Fig. 2 C and Fig. 2 E best
See, the great waves configuration 220a at the rear heel region of the footwear sole construction 200 has and the footwear sole construction 100 in Figure 1A -1F
Rear heel region at the great waves of great waves configuration 120 construct similar great waves and construct (for example, having five great waves ectolophs and four
Great waves interstice coverage).However, as also from being seen best Fig. 2 B, Fig. 2 C and Fig. 2 E, in the example sole structure 200
Great waves configuration 220 has along outside heel region and inner side heel region and extended forward from outside heel region and inner side heel region
Different configurations.More specifically, as shown in fig. 2B, new great waves series 220b originates from is arranged on rear portion at heel region
In interstice coverage 250 between three great waves at great waves configuration 220a top.New great waves series 220b new great waves rise
Source is displayed at the point 252 in interstice coverage 250 in fig. 2b.Three space great waves are from its possibly tapered of originating point 252 to larger
Width and height, so as to the either side of its outermost point 254 formed outermost great waves ridge.Moreover, new great waves series 220b
Space great waves possibly tapered (pays attention to, for example, rear heel to fully big size to catch up with rear heel great waves series 220a completely
Great waves 220a has the originating point 220f of the opening position in new great waves series 220b interstice coverage).Although in addition, be not must
Condition is wanted, but in the example sole structure 200 shown in fig. 2b, new great waves series 220b ectoloph 254 is in size
Downward possibly tapered, end points 256 is moved forward to from Qi Feng areas.Include other of another great waves series configuration as shown in Figure 2 B
Supporting construction can originate from the interstice coverage between new great waves configuration 220b and/or the outside originating from new great waves configuration 220b
(for example, originating from point 258) and moved forward in footwear sole construction 200.Therefore, the lateral shoe at least shown in fig. 2b with
On side, new great waves series 220b may be constructed center great waves configuration, and its postmedian great waves configuration (from originating point 220f) is towards footwear
With extension, and anterior great waves configuration extends to footwear middle region (from originating point 258).
As shown in fig. 2 c, at the medial surface of the footwear sole construction 200, another new great waves series 220c originates from footwear
With being arranged at area in the interstice coverage 250 between rear portion great waves configuration 220a three, top great waves.New great waves series 220c
The origins of new great waves be displayed in fig. 2 c at the point 260 in interstice coverage 250.Three space great waves are from its originating point
260 possibly tapered (pay attention to, for example, rear heel ripple to bigger width and height to catch up with rear heel great waves series 220a completely
Great waves 220a has the originating point 220f of the opening position in new great waves series 220c interstice coverage).
Fig. 2A -2F exemplary great waves configuration is shown on medial surface relative to the different space great waves structures on lateral surface
Type.This not necessarily condition.But, if it is desired, as the great waves configuration of Fig. 2 B great waves configuration can be arranged on medial surface
And/or as the great waves configuration of Fig. 2 C great waves configuration can be arranged on lateral surface, without departing from the present invention.
Fig. 2 D also show, should compared with the basal surface (in Fig. 1 D show) of the guard block 104 of footwear sole construction 100
Footwear sole construction 200 has the basal surface of the slightly different configuration on guard block 204.This causes the bottom table of footwear sole construction 200
The different pattern of the midsole material 102 of exposure at face.Between guard block 204 and the midsole material 202 of lightweight
Bonding land emphasized in Fig. 2A -2F by line 206.Moreover, footwear midfoot support element 208 is (for example, similar Figure 1A -1F branch
Support element 108) bonding land between the midsole material 202 and/or guard block 204 of lightweight passes through in Fig. 2A -2F
Line 210 is emphasized.The basal surface of guard block 204 also includes traction elements and analog, and below in relation to Figure 10 A
Some features described in more detail with Figure 10 B.
The selectable footwear sole construction of another exemplary of some examples according to the present invention is shown with reference to Fig. 3 A and Fig. 3 B
300.Other footwear sole constructions 100,200 as described above, footwear sole construction 300 include for example passing through adhesive or adhesive and guarantor
Protect the foam midsole material 302 for the lightweight that part 304 engages.Can by more closely knit or more robust foam of polymers and/
Or guard block 304 made of footwear outer bottom material provides at least a portion of the basal surface of footwear sole construction 300.Fig. 3 A and Fig. 3 B's
Footwear sole construction 300 can with the footwear sole construction 200 that is shown in Fig. 2A -2F structurally and functionally generally similar, although other
26S Proteasome Structure and Function is possible, without departing from the present invention.For simplicity, between the part in Fig. 2A -2F and Fig. 3 A-3B
Similar portion will not be described in detail in this manual.But following discussions will focus in Fig. 3 A-3B the structure that shows and
The structure shown in Fig. 2A -2F compare between difference.As understood by the skilled person, do not have below in relation to Fig. 3 A-3B
The part having a detailed description can have same or similar to those the similar portions and the structure described above with respect to Figure 1A -2F
Structure and/or same or analogous feature and/or selection.
In example described above footwear sole construction 100,200, great waves structure surrounds the midsole element of lightweight
102nd, 202 whole heel region continues incessantly.This not necessarily condition.But as shown in Fig. 3 A and Fig. 3 B, this shows
The rear heel region of the midsole element 302 of example property lightweight is included in the cutout regions of its top sides or splits area 310.This splits area
310 can extend any desired vertical distance in midsole element 302, without departing from the present invention.Such as institute in figure 3b
Show, in the example arrangement 300, that splits that area 310 is extended downwardly through in single great waves structure at least two (and can
Selection of land more), although other arrangements are possible, without departing from the present invention.Footwear sole construction can also be extended downwardly by splitting area 310
300 (and/or midsole elements 302) close to the 25% to 65% of the overall vertical height (H) for splitting area 310.Though moreover,
Right Fig. 3 A and Fig. 3 B is only shown in midsole element 302 splits area 310, but splits area 310 and can also be arranged on protection
In part 304, there is larger deposit in the opening position in the vertical direction for splitting area 310 especially for wherein guard block 304
Footwear sole construction.
The area 310 that splits of the example sole structure 300 is somewhat V-arrangement, so as in the back of midsole element 302
Open V-arrangement area is provided at edge.Other shapes for splitting area 310 are possible, without departing from the present invention, such as, U-shaped,
Rectangular or square, circle, star, logo shape and/or any other desired configuration.The exemplary area 310 that splits helps
The flexibility in lateral surface to medial surface direction is provided for overall footwear sole construction 300 and specifically for midsole element 302.This can
When user be engaged in walking or other activities such as run, jump landing or it is similar movable when more natural motion or sense are provided
Feel.Other or other selectable areas that split of these types can be disposed around at the other positions of footwear sole construction 300
(that is, being not limited to rear heel region).For example, along the lateral surface and/or medial surface of footwear sole construction 300 (for example, in footwear forward region
In) split area 310 and can help to provide and establish the broken curve for footwear sole construction (alternatively, to strengthen footwear sole construction 300
Flexibility, to more closely correspond to or support natural foot warpage trend).
In splitting at area 310 for the example sole structure 300, the exposed edge of foam midsole material 302 is by side
Edge element 312 (for example, the thermoplastic polyurethanes component of molding, another plastic member etc.) is covered.It is configured to footwear
The edge member 312 with folder helps to protect the exposed edge of foam midsole material 302, and helps to provide interesting U.S.
Sense or design opportunities.If desired, the edge member 312 of the type also allows people to change the shape for splitting area 310.When side being present
During edge element 312, edge member 312 can be fixed to foam midsole sandwich component 302 and/or entirety in any desired way
Another part of footwear sole construction 300 and/or construction of footwear, without departing from the present invention.As some more specifically examples, these portions
Part can be bonded together using adhesive or adhesive, mechanical connector or the like.Edge member 312 can be also used for shadow
Ring the warpage characteristic or stiffness characteristics of footwear sole construction 300.
As being further illustrated in figure 3b, one in each great waves area of the foam midsole sandwich component 302 of the structure 300
It is a little to have positioned at the edge for splitting area 310 or the originating point 360 close to the edge for splitting area 310.Although it is broken away in area 310
Disconnected single great waves, which can have, is splitting its originating point 360 of the edge in area 310, but in the example sole shown in this
In structure 300, also there is its originating point 360 at rear heel region positioned at the other great waves area for splitting the lower section of area 310.Can
Selectively, if it is desired, bottom great waves area can uninterruptedly extend around rear heel region (although alternatively, in size
Change), without departing from the present invention.It can also use and split other great waves configurations of the above and or below of area 310, without inclined
From the present invention.
Although being described above as " otch " area or " splitting " area 310, the region 310 need not pass through dissection
And it is arranged in any part of footwear sole construction 300.But region 310 can be in any desired way (including by using cutting
The effect of cutting, for example, by laser, knife, blade, punch die or other diced systems) it is arranged on the desired portion of footwear sole construction 300
In part, without departing from the present invention.Selectively, region 310 can during its manufacturing process direct forming in footwear sole construction portion
In part (for example, part 302 and/or part 304), such as by being molded directly into foam midsole sandwich component 302 and/or protection
In the structure of part 304.Therefore, in this context and/or the part for the type or structure it is as used herein
Term " splitting area " should be interpreted as including the region of the structure of the type, and no matter how the region is arranged in part.
Fig. 3 A and Fig. 3 B also show, in the example arrangement 300, at rear heel region it is neighbouring split at area 310
Some windows 362 with the side wall for extending fully through midsole element 302 in region between great waves.What is shown
In example 300, window 362 along be positioned above with the great waves edge of lower section extend (with great waves possibly tapered to its originating point
360), although the other shapes for window 362 can be used, without departing from the present invention.Window 362 can be influenceed in the example
The flexibility of midsole element 302 at the rear heel region of property footwear sole construction 300.It can be set in footwear sole construction 300 more
Or less window 362, without departing from the present invention, the more or less windows 362 being included on the either side for splitting area 310
(including there is no window 362 on one or both sides).
Window 362 can be arranged in the desired part of footwear sole construction 300 without departing from this in any desired way
Invention, including by using dissection (for example, by laser, knife, blade, punch die or other diced systems), by
Its manufacturing process (such as by the way that window 362 to be molded directly into the knot of foam midsole sandwich component 302 and/or guard block 304
In structure) during be directly integrally formed window 362 etc. in sole structure element (for example, part 302 and/or part 304).
Although Figure 1A to Fig. 3 B footwear sole construction 100,200,300 is all shown with relatively equal on regional
Three of even shaping are to the great waves structure of five single great waves structures, but this not necessarily condition.As another example, Fig. 4
Be shown in which great waves structure 402 include be vertically oriented or top to three great waves of bottom direction another exemplary
A part for shoe sole component 400.Fig. 4 view shows the lateral side view of the exemplary great waves structure 402, but similar knot
Structure may be provided at for example on the medial surface of shoe sole component 400 and/or at the rear heel region of shoe sole component 400.Can be in such as Fig. 4
Set in shown foam midsole sandwich component the exemplary great waves structure 402 (for example, similar features discussed above 102,
202 and/or 302), or it can be arranged in guard block, such as foam of polymers guard block and/or as above in association with figure
The part for the part 104,204,304 that 1A to Fig. 3 B is discussed.Moreover, although the heel of shoe sole component 400 is only shown in Fig. 4
Area, but in view of the benefit of the disclosure, those skilled in the art will be readily understood that, can be set for supporting wearer's
The shoe sole component on the whole plantar surface (or its any part) of foot, without departing from the present invention.
Fig. 4 great waves structure 402 with above with respect in other great waves structures in great waves shape described by Figure 1A -3B
Some are different.More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the center great waves 402b of the exemplary great waves structure 402 in upward direction and
It is in downward direction spill (or to external expansion).As shown in FIG. 4, between center great waves 402b and top great waves 402a
Interstice coverage 404a bottom-valley is bent in concave up direction so that the high point of the bending section is at central side heel region.Similarly,
The bottom-valley of interstice coverage 404b between center great waves 402b and bottom great waves 402c is bent to recessed direction so that the bending
The low spot in portion is at central side heel region.Due to the configuration, top great waves 402a is shaped as to be bent in upwardly direction, wherein
The top peak of the bending section is located in the center of the top great waves 402a in the arrangement shown in Fig. 4.Similarly, bottom
Great waves 402c is shaped as to be bent in downwardly direction, and wherein the bottom minimum point of the bending section is located at the arrangement shown in Fig. 4
In bottom great waves 402c center in.Compared with least some in the great waves structure shown in Figure 1A to Fig. 3 B, this gives
Overall great waves structure 402 is given somewhat more to rouse convex shape.
It is interesting to note that compared with more stair-stepping side wall in the great waves structure shown in Figure 1A -1F, great waves construction 402
With more smooth side wall (as Fig. 2A -3B great waves structure).Moreover, Fig. 2A -4 great waves construction, which has, is configured to point
Corner angle single great waves ectoloph.However, be possible for these side walls and/or the selection of the other structures of corner angle, and
Without departing from the present invention.
Fig. 5, Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 show the footwear of the footwear sole construction 500,600 and 700 including other examples according to the present invention
The side view of the various different examples of class article 550,650 and 750.Fig. 5 shows basketball shoes 650, and Fig. 6 shows running shoe
650, and Fig. 7 shows cross-training footwear 750.Footwear sole construction 500,600 and 700 connects with vamp 552,652 and 752 respectively
Close, to provide overall construction of footwear 550,650 and 750.Vamp 552,652 and 752 can in any desired way (including with
Usual manner that is as known in the art and using) engaged with its respective footwear sole construction 500,600 and 700, without departing from this
Invention.As some more specifically examples, vamp 552,652 and 752 and footwear sole construction 500,600 and 700 can be by viscous
Mixture or adhesive, by mechanical connector, by suturing or sewing and/or be bonded together by other interconnection techniques.
When further describing Fig. 5-7 construction of footwear 500,600 and 700, each feature of exemplary vamp will be described
(the potential feature for including vamp 552,652 and 752).The description includes being included in and shown according at least some of the present invention
The example of the feature of vamp in the construction of footwear of example, including can be connect with Figure 1A -4 footwear sole construction 100,200,300 and 400
The example of the vamp of conjunction.Because Fig. 5-7 footwear sole construction 500,600 and 700 has generally similar structure, so these footwear
Some differences between bottom structure 500,600 and 700 will combine Fig. 5-7 to describe.Thereafter, Fig. 8 A-8F will be combined in further detail
The construction of Fig. 5-7 footwear sole construction 500,600 and 700 and partial more detailed feature are described.
Can be by can be with according to the vamp 552,652 and 752 for construction of footwear article 550,650 and 750 of the present invention
In any desired way (including with usual manner that is known in field of footwear and using, including by using adhesive
Or adhesive, by using mechanical connector, and/or by fusion technique (for example, hot melt material fusing or fusion combine etc.
Deng)) one or more parts for being bonded together construct and form.The non-limit of some constructing technologies will be described in more detail below
Property example processed.
Vamp 552,652,752 can be made up of the combination of any desired material and/or material, without departing from this hair
It is bright.For example, vamp 552,652,752 can include multi-ply construction, wherein all parts of each layer of overall upper region of covering
Or some parts.In some more specifically example, vamp 552,652,752 can be included in internal at least some regions
Fabric or textle layers (for example, for comfortably being contacted with foot) and outside " epidermis " layer are (for example, by thermoplastic polyurethanes
Film be made with provided at some regions preferably support, to provide wearability or abrasion resistance in some regions, to provide the phase
Aesthetic feeling of prestige etc.) covering and/or central web nitride layer sandwiched therebetween.Inner fabric or textle layers, mesh layer and/or table
Either of which in cortex needs not extend for covering the whole surface of vamp 552,652,752.But it can select each
The position of layer controls the property of vamp 552,652,752, for example, to improve ventilative by omitting epidermis at some regions
Property, with improve it is flexible, to provide different aesthetic appearances (such as the opening in epidermis, with from following mesh material production
Raw " LOGO " or other design features), etc..Moreover, as known in the art, vamp 552,652,752 can define
Ankle opening, if it is desired, ankle opening can be surrounded and set by strengthening the foam ring of comfortableness or fabric loop.Vamp 552,652,
752 basal surface can include connection vamp material medial surface and lateral surface with so as to closing in vamp 552,652,752
Portion this wound Bel's structure (strobel) component (for example, this wound Bel's structural elements can be seamed to vamp medial surface edge and
Lateral surface edge).Footwear sole construction 500,600,700 can be for example using adhesive or adhesive, suture or sewing, mechanical connection
Device etc. engages at the feather edge of vamp 552,652,752 and this wound Bel's structure with vamp 552,652,752.
Multilayer Upper Configuration can be in any desired way (including with routine that is known in such as footwear technology and using
Mode) produce without departing from the present invention.Such as, if it is desired, epidermis can be by can be used adhesive or hot melt material with normal
Rule mode (for example, by applying heat and/or pressure) is adhered to " no suture " section bar of following mesh layer (or other layers)
Material is made.As other example, if it is desired, epidermis by adhesive or adhesive and/or can pass through sewn seams
To engage with following mesh layer (or other layers).As example still further, if it is desired, vamp 552,652,752 (or
Its part) it can be constructed by using fusion technique combination layers of material, for example, such as in U.S. Patent Application Publication
No. 2011/0088282 (therein to be each integrally incorporated this by quoting with U.S. Patent Application Publication the 2011/0088285th
Text) described in.
Vamp 552,652,752 can be included in desired locations (for example, being sandwiched in external cuticle layers and following netted
Between nitride layer) other support components.For example, heel counter can be arranged in heel region to be provided to the heel of wearer
More supports.When heel counter be present, heel counter can be by rigid, thin plastic material (such as PEBAX, TPU
Or other polymers material) be made, and it can include one or more openings (for example, to control flexibility, gas permeability, branch
Support characteristic;To reduce weight;Etc.).If necessary or desired, supporter in addition can be arranged on footwear 550,650,750
In other regions, such as (to provide protection and wearability, etc.), close to fifth metatarsal bone head in footwear forward region or toe cap area
Lateral surface region at, etc..
Other the potential materials that can be used in the vamp 552,652,752 according at least some examples of the present invention include
One or more in below:Synthetic leather, natural leather, textile, any combinations of these materials and/or these materials with
Any combinations of any of other materials described above.As another potential feature, if it is desired, vamp 552,652,
752 at least some parts can be formed by knitting program.Alternatively, at least some examples of the present invention, vamp
552nd, 652,752 at least most of (or even whole) can be formed using knitting program.Woven textiles part can be with
For providing lightweight, ventilative and comfortable Upper Configuration.
Turning now to Fig. 5, the other details of the example footwear structure 550 will be described.The example footwear structure 550
It is basketball shoes.Vamp 552 can have the construction of the construction as any traditional basket ball footwear, including be combined by leather, multilayer fusion
Construction made of material or other materials and/or construction that is as known in the art and using.The footwear sole construction 500 of the example has
There is the general appearance similar to the footwear sole construction 100 shown in Figure 1A to Fig. 1 F as described in detail above, it may for example comprise surround
Footwear sole construction 500 from the footwear front outsides face area of footwear sole construction 500, footwear front inner face is continuously extended to around rear heel region
The great waves of a series of five stackings in area.Five great waves construction of the example sole structure 500 is very suitable for basketball shoes,
Because it produces somewhat higher heel structure common such as in basketball shoes now.
However, although great waves outward appearance is similar, Fig. 5 footwear sole construction 500 and Figure 1A -1F footwear sole construction 100 is constructing
It is upper dramatically different.Although the detailed description of the construction of the footwear sole construction 500 will be preserved for figure 8 below A-8F discussion,
At this moment, suitably, the rear portion 504 of the exposure of footwear sole construction 500 is formed keeps and is pressed from both sides comprising sole at least in part
The protection element of a part for layer part 502.Rear portion guard block 504 can by as kind described above guard block 104,
204th, 304 material (e.g., including has the polymer bubble for the one or more great waves structures being formed on its lateral wall edge
Foam material) it is made.The front part 502 of footwear sole construction 500 in the example forms the foam midsole material 502 of lightweight
Expose portion, the foam midsole material 502 can be similar to lightweight described above midsole element 102,202,
302 (including same or analogous materials).Although midsole element 502 still can extend to the foot of support wearer
The whole on plantar surface is generally whole, but in the example arrangement 500 shown in this, the midsole element 502 of lightweight
It is at least some and alternatively most of be comprised in guard block 504.In this way, at the rear portion of construction of footwear 550, protect
Shield part 504 serves as the cage or carrier of the foam components 502 for lightweight.As by described in more detail below, foam shoes
(opening) end before guard block 504 of bottom sandwich component 502 extends out.
Turning now to Fig. 6, the other details of the example footwear structure 650 will be described.The example footwear structure 650
It is running shoe.Vamp 652 can have as any conventional running shoe construction construction, including by multilayer fuse bond material,
Construction made of textile, mesh, braided material or other materials and/or construction that is as known in the art and using.Should
The footwear sole construction 600 of example has similar to the footwear sole construction 200 shown in Fig. 2A to Fig. 2 F described above in detail general
Outward appearance, it may for example comprise great waves 610 of the stacking of the First Series extended around the rear heel region of footwear sole construction 600 and from sole
Staggeredly, the anterior great waves series 612 that the heel region of structure 600 extends forward towards footwear middle region and footwear forward region.Anterior
In interstice coverage between great waves of the great waves series 612 originating from rear heel great waves series 610.The top of anterior great waves series 612
Above top great waves of portion's great waves originating from rear heel great waves series 610.Heel great waves series 610 is in heel to footwear middle region afterwards
Middle termination, for example, between terminating at the single great waves of the great waves series 612 of front portion or the great waves series 612 along front portion
The interstice coverage of single great waves.Although Fig. 6 illustrate only lateral side view, the medial side view of the footwear structure 650 can have
There is similar space great waves configuration.
Footwear sole construction 600 for the example of running shoe 650 is than Fig. 2A -2F footwear sole construction 200 and Fig. 5 footwear sole construction
500 slightly shorter and more low profiles.It is interesting to note that footwear sole construction 600 is included in the ripple of three vertical stackings at rear heel region
The anterior ripple of great waves 610 (rather than five great waves shown in Fig. 2A -2F) and three vertical stackings to interlock from heel great waves 610
Great waves 612.Although this will be not required, the great waves number of the reduction provide in the heel region of footwear sole construction 600 somewhat compared with
Not vertical height.
Moreover, as Fig. 5 footwear sole construction 500, the rear portion 604 of the exposure of footwear sole construction 600 forms at least portion
Divide the protection element of a part for ground holding and the foam midsole sandwich component 602 comprising lightweight.Rear portion guard block 604 can be with
(e.g., including had and be formed on its lateral wall edge by the material as kind described above guard block 104,204,304
One or more great waves structures polymer foams) be made.The front part 602 of footwear sole construction 600 in the example
The expose portion of the foam midsole material 602 of lightweight is formed, the foam midsole material 602 can be similar to and retouch above
The midsole element 102,202,302 (including same or analogous material) for the lightweight stated.Although midsole element 602 is still
The whole or generally whole on the plantar surface of the foot of support wearer can be so extended to, but in the example arrangement 600,
At least some and alternatively most of of the midsole element 602 of lightweight are comprised in guard block 604.In this way,
At the rear portion of construction of footwear 650, guard block 604 serves as the cage or carrier of the foam midsole sandwich component 602 for lightweight.
As by described in more detail below, (opening) end before guard block 604 of foam midsole sandwich component 602 is extended
Come.
Relative to the vertical direction (for example, wherein footwear 650 are oriented on horizontal contact plane) shown in Fig. 6, heel region
And/or footwear middle region includes the intertexture great waves from rear heel great waves series 610 and anterior great waves series 612.In other words, when
People by line 614 at least some parts of the heel region of footwear sole construction 600 and/or footwear middle region (for example, being shown) perpendicular
For Nogata to during movement, it is serial by anterior great waves between the surface for meeting with the independent great waves for being located at rear heel great waves series 610
The surface of 612 independent great waves.These great waves series for stacking and/or interweaving provide increase in the heel region/footwear in middle region
Support and provide good support for the sole of running shoe.
Fig. 7 shows trainer shoe 750.Vamp 752 can have as any conventional trainer shoe construction construction, including by
Fuse bond material, textile, mesh, construction made of braided material or other materials and/or as known in the art and
The construction used.The footwear sole construction 700 of the example, which has, to be carried in the configuration of the space great waves described more detail below.Picture
As Fig. 5 footwear sole construction 500, the rear portion 704 of the exposure of footwear sole construction 700 is formed to be kept and comprising footwear at least in part
The protection element of a part for bottom sandwich component 702.Rear portion guard block 704 can be by as kind described above guard block
104th, 204,304 material (e.g., including has the foam of polymers material for the great waves structure being formed on its lateral wall edge
Material) it is made.The front part 702 of footwear sole construction 700 in the example forms the exposure of the foam midsole material 702 of lightweight
Part, the foam midsole material 702 can be similar to the midsole element 102,202,302 of lightweight described above
(including same or analogous material).Although midsole element 702 still can extend to the plantar of the foot of support wearer
The whole on surface or generally all, but in the example arrangement 700, the midsole element 702 of lightweight it is at least some
It is alternatively most of to be comprised in guard block 704.In this way, at the rear portion of construction of footwear 750, guard block
704 serve as the cage or carrier of the foam midsole sandwich component 702 for lightweight.As by described in more detail below, foam
(opening) end before guard block 704 of midsole element 702 extends out.
In the example sole structure 700, the rear heel region of guard block 704 and midsole foam part 702
Preceding toe cap area both of which includes three great waves structures of vertical stacking (wherein heel great waves are somewhat deeper than footwear front portion great waves).So
And in the middle part of footwear into footwear forward region, at least along footwear 750 lateral surface set various types of support feature (although
If desired, similar structure may be provided on medial surface).Vertical direction movement in the figure 7, the first ribs or first
Support bottom (in this example, in foam midsole sandwich component 702) quilt of lateral surface of the element 710 along footwear sole construction 700
Set.First ribs or the first support component 710 are positioned as vertical from the fifth metatarsal bone head Support of footwear sole construction 700
Downwards and close to the fifth metatarsal bone head Support of footwear sole construction 700.Second ribs or the second support component 712 be arranged to from
First ribs or the first support component 710 are slightly rearward and upwards.Second ribs or the second support component 712 bridge joint should
The junction surface between foam midsole sandwich component 702 and guard block 704 in example arrangement 700, and in footwear sole construction
It is more into crest in 700 footwear middle region or arch area.Second ribs or the second support component 712 can have than first
The generally longitudinally size from end to end of stake rib or the longitudinal ruler modest ability of the first support component 710.3rd ribs or
Three support components 714 are arranged to from the second ribs or the second support component 712 slightly forward and upwards.3rd ribs or
At least most of (and potentially whole) of 3rd support component 714 are formed in foam midsole sandwich component 702.3rd
Stake rib or the 3rd support component 714 vertically overlapping first ribs or the first support component 710, and be oriented to from sole
The fifth metatarsal bone head Support of structure 700 is straight down and close to the fifth metatarsal bone head Support of footwear sole construction 700.3rd
Ribs or the 3rd support component 714 can have the longitudinal size (end shorter than the first ribs or the first support component 710
To end).4th ribs or the 4th support component 716 be arranged to from the 3rd ribs or the 3rd support component 714 slightly towards
Afterwards and upwards.4th ribs or the 4th support component 716 also bridge foam midsole sandwich component 702 and guard block 704
Between junction surface, and it is predominantly located in midsole element 702 and neutralizes the second ribs or the second support component 712
It is anterior.5th ribs or the 5th support component 718 are configured to from the 4th ribs or the 4th support component 716 slightly forward
And upwards.At least most of (and potentially whole) of 5th ribs or the 5th support component 718 are formed at foam shoes
In bottom sandwich component 702.5th ribs or the 5th support component 718 vertically overlapping first ribs or the first support component
710 and the 3rd ribs or the 3rd support component 714, and it is positioned close to the fifth metatarsal bone head branch of footwear sole construction 700
Support area.5th ribs or the 5th support component 718 can have than the first ribs or the first support component 710 and/or the
Three ribs or the short longitudinal size of the 3rd support component 714.
Therefore, the first ribs or the first support component 710, the second ribs or the second support component the 712, the 3rd support
Rib or the 3rd support component 714, the 4th ribs or the 4th support component 716 and the 5th ribs or the 5th support component 718
Great waves structure is produced between great waves structure in rear heel guard block 704 and anterior foam midsole sandwich component 702 not
Continuity.In the footwear of these ribs or support component 710,712,714,716 and/or 718 for the outside of the footwear sole construction 700
Area of portion and/or footwear forward region (for example, in region of the fifth metatarsal bone head of the foot close to wearer) provide other support.
During training activity (such as when pushing away the outside of foot, for example, when making racing or zig zag acts), this is to wear
The person of wearing provides other support.
Although other concrete structures are possible, in the example shown in this, ribs or support component 710,712,
714th, 716,718 it is shaped as the raised pyramidal structure to stretch out from the side surface of footwear sole construction 700.Ribs or
Support component 710,712,714,716,718 may be oriented to somewhat similar shown in each other accompanying drawings described above
The great waves structure of the intertexture gone out.More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, ribs or support component 712 and 716 are originating from support
In interstice coverage between rib or support component 710,714 and 718.Ribs or support component 710,712,714,716,718 are also
In the interstice coverage between great waves that the front and/or rear positioned at ribs or support component can be originated from.It is worth noting
The peak to stretch out of ground, ribs or support component 712,716 and 718 is generally in the direction pair at the anterior rear portion on earth in top
It is accurate.Moreover, the peak to stretch out of ribs or support component 710,714 and 718 is vertical generally from the top to the bottom
It is aligned on direction.
Fig. 7 ribs or support component only merely comprise (and/or to be used for for providing lateral surface and/or medial surface support
The support feature of sole 700 is modified or controlled) structure example.Other supports can be used to change configuration, including rib is not
Same number, different arrangements, the different relative bearings of the different shape of rib and/or rib relative to each other of rib, without departing from this
Invention.And, if it is desired, simple gap can be set between the structure of adjacent great waves, for example, to change gap location
Support is felt." gap " can be including foamed material between great waves structure or the actual interval in smooth foamed material.
Carry out an example of Fig. 5 described in more detail to Fig. 7 footwear sole construction 500,600 and 700 with reference to Fig. 8 A to Fig. 8 F
Property construction.Fig. 8 A show the face upwarding view of example sole structure 800, and the example sole structure 800 is protected including rear portion
Shield part 804 and in front of the free end of guard block 804 and leave guard block 804 free end extension foam
Midsole element 802.Fig. 8 A, which are shown, to be combined together but before being for example fixed to each other using adhesive or adhesive
Guard block 804 and foam components 802.Fig. 8 B show the upward view for the two parts being separated from each other, and Fig. 8 C show
The top view for the two parts being separated from each other is gone out.As can see from these accompanying drawings, guard block 804, which serves as, to be included
The cage or carrier of the rear portion of foam midsole sandwich component 802.Foam midsole sandwich component 802, which has, to be used to support wearer
Foot plantar surface whole or substantially the whole of upper support surface 802a (, although if desired, guard block 804 also
It can provide for directly supporting the surface of at least some parts on the plantar surface of the foot of wearer).Except extending protection portion
Outside the free leading section of part 804, foam midsole sandwich component 802 passes through the footwear that are defined in the basal surface of guard block 804
It is exposed with opening 806.Weight can not only be mitigated but also allow people to control and change overall sole knot by providing the bottom opening 806
The flexible characteristic of structure 800.
In the example arrangement 800, foam midsole sandwich component 802 can be by any desired foamed material (or bubble
The combination of foam material) it is made, without departing from the present invention, including above in association with the light of the type described by part 102,202,302
The foamed material of matter.Alternatively, if it is desired, foam midsole sandwich component 802 can include insertion or be included therein one
Individual or multiple fluid-filled bladders, mechanical shock absorption structure and/or the other structures for providing impulsive force decrease.However, show at this
In the example gone out, foam midsole sandwich component 802 by foamed material (lightweight preferably described above/it is or more uncompacted
One kind in foamed material) single, solid member form.
The guard block 804 of example sole structure 800 shown in this can also be made up of polymer foams, including
As known in field of footwear and the conventional polymer foams as midsole material that use.Had more as some
The example of body, guard block 804 can by polyurethane foam, ethylene vinyl acetate (" EVA ") foam, phylon or
Other known midsole foam or material are made.In some example arrangements according to the present invention, for guard block
804 polymer foams will be heavier than the foamed material for foam midsole sandwich component 802, more closely knit and/or more
Durable foamed material (for example, more resistant, more resistant to abrasion etc.).
As further shown in Fig. 8 A-8C, the polymer foams of guard block 804 can include surrounding its week
The great waves structure that at least one or more part at side edge is formed.More specifically, Fig. 8 A-8C are shown, guard block 804 can
To form the shell for including great waves structure (as Fig. 5-7 great waves structure), wherein, shell includes:Outside is faced the wall and meditated 804a, medial surface
Wall 804b, connection inner side face the wall and meditate 804b and outside is faced the wall and meditated 804a rear heel wall 804c and connection inner side are faced the wall and meditated 804b, outside
Face the wall and meditate 804a and rear heel wall 804c bottom wall 804d.In at least some examples of the present invention, the polymer of guard block 804
The great waves structure of foamed material will be around face the wall and meditate 804a at least a portion, rear heel wall 804c and inner side of outside and face the wall and meditate 804b's
At least one of outer surface continuously extends.The great waves structure of the polymer foams of guard block 804 can also include
Intertexture great waves;Ribs or support component;Vertical rib;Gap;And/or other great waves structure, feature and/or choosings described above
Any of select.
Fig. 8 A-8C also show, and at least heel portion of foam midsole sandwich component 802, which is accommodated in, is defined in protection portion
Face the wall and meditate in the space that 804a, inner side are faced the wall and meditated between 804b, rear heel wall 804c and bottom wall 804d in the outside of part 804.In the example
Property structure 800 in, the footwear front end of foam midsole sandwich component 802 extends beyond outside and faced the wall and meditated 804a leading section and inner side
Face the wall and meditate 804b leading section.The footwear front end of foam midsole sandwich component 802 can be at least partially exposed to what is completed
In footwear sole construction 800.
As described by above at least with Fig. 7, the outside lateral edge surface of guard block 804 and foam midsole sandwich part
Both outside lateral edge surfaces of part 802 may each comprise great waves structure.For example, the great waves structure of guard block 804 can enclose
Lateral surface to rear heel to inner side face around footwear sole construction extends (located continuously or discontinuously (for example, being attributed to intertexture ripple
Great waves, other support members and/or other features)).Additionally or alternatively, foam midsole sandwich component 802 can include surrounding footwear
The great waves structure of the preceding toe cap area extension of bottom structure 800.In the example that this is specifically illustrated, foam midsole sandwich component 802
Great waves structure is included by three great waves ectolophs of two great waves interstice coverage connections.
When the both of which of part 802 and 804 has great waves structure, the great waves structure of foam midsole sandwich component 802 can be with
Or it can not extend to continuous with the great waves structure of guard block 804.These great waves structures can for example by ribs or its
His element, by space great waves, by the gap in footwear sole construction, pass through smooth foamed material, the plastics branch by outside
Support member or composite supports, it is interrupted by transition region or the like, without departing from the present invention.This kind of " interruption " of great waves structure
Any desired opening position, such as the inner side footwear at the lateral shoe forward region of footwear sole construction and in footwear sole construction can be arranged on
(for example, supporting the more natural position for moving warpage to provide), (example at the lateral shoe forward region of footwear sole construction at forward region
Such as, with provide it is increased support for racing or turning action) and/or in other desired opening positions (for example, to provide the phase
The support of prestige and/or flexibility, including proper motion flexible characteristic).
In foam midsole sandwich component 802 and/or guard block 804 any one or both basal surface can be provided with
Other part.For example, at least some parts of the footwear sole construction 800 on ground will be contacted in use, it is wear-resistant or resistance to
Mill material can apply at least part of the basal surface of these parts, to improve its wearability and ruggedized characteristic.Fig. 8 D show
Gone out can apply to the exemplary outsole members 820 of the basal surface of guard block 804, alternatively, its shaping (for example,
Molding or cutting) in receiving portion 822 in the heel region of guard block 804.Fig. 8 E, which are shown, can apply to foam midsole
The exemplary outsole members 824 of the basal surface of sandwich component 802, alternatively, it is in shaping (for example, molding or cutting) in bubble
In receiving portion or other regions in the footwear forward region (region 826) of foam midsole element 802.Fig. 8 F show these parts
And how these parts are combined together.These outsole members 820 and 824 can be by including rubber, thermoplastic poly amino
Any desired footwear outer bottom material (or combination of footwear outer bottom material) of formic acid esters and analog is made, without departing from the present invention.
Additionally or alternatively, outsole members 820, one or more of 824 may be constructed anti-slip part structure or can for accommodating
The receiving portion for the anti-slip part structure pulled down.
Fig. 9 provides the exploded view of another example sole structure 900 of some examples according to the present invention.In the footwear
In bottom structure 900, the foam midsole sandwich component 902 of (for example, kind described above) lightweight includes being used to support dress
Whole or substantially the whole of support surface 902a on the plantar surface of the foot of person.Foam guard block 904 (alternatively, including
The great waves structure of any desired type) around at least sidepiece extension of midsole element 902, and serve as what is included for it
The part of foam midsole sandwich component 902 cage or carrier (in this example, from the footwear middle region in outside or footwear forward region,
Around rear heel region, to the footwear middle region or footwear forward region of inner side).Multiple footwear outer bottom guard block 906a, 906b, 906c are set
To protect the bottom of foam midsole sandwich component 902, (and/or the bottom of guard block 904, guard block 904 should with 906d
At the exterior bottom surface of footwear sole construction 900) regional.In the example shown in this, outsole members 906a is protected
Protect a heel side of foam midsole sandwich component 902 (and/or guard block 904), outsole members 906b protection foam shoes
The rear heel region of bottom sandwich component 902 (and/or guard block 904), and outsole members 906c protection foam midsole interlayers
Another heel side of part 902 (and/or guard block 904).Relatively large footwear outer bottom guard block at footwear forward region
The major part of the footwear forward region of the bottom of 906d covering foam midsole sandwich components 902 (and/or guard block 904), even if not
It is all.These various parts can be engaged with each other in any desired way, for example, by adhesive or adhesive, passing through
Mechanical connector or any other mode as known in the art and use.These parts can be by use for example described above
It is made in any of material of corresponding part.Moreover, above figure 9 illustrates or description single part in appoint
One kind can be individually partially fabricated by one or more, without departing from the present invention.
Although Fig. 5-9 is shown in which the midsole element of lightweight by the protection portion in heel region and/or footwear middle region
Part covers the footwear sole construction of (and extending out to be exposed at the footwear forward region of footwear sole construction), but other structures at least in part
Type is possible, without departing from the present invention.Such as, if it is desired, the midsole element of lightweight and the exposed portion of guard block
Divide substantially to end in Fig. 5-9 structure in " upset (flip-flop) " so that the midsole element of lightweight is anterior by footwear
Guard block covering (and extending out to be exposed at the heel region of footwear sole construction) in area and/or footwear middle region.Lightweight
Midsole element and guard block between size, shape and/or the modification of bonding pad can also widely change, without
Deviate the present invention.
Figure 10 A and Figure 10 B show can be included according to the present invention at least some examples footwear sole construction in it is another
Outer feature.Figure 10 A show the bottom of the midsole element 1002 of the lightweight of similar those basal surfaces described above in detail
Surface 1002a.The basal surface 1002a of the midsole element 1002 of the exemplary lightweight is included in midsole element 1002
Multiple stretchings of each opening position or the region of " drum is convex ".One bulging convex region 1004a is arranged on midsole element 1002
Afterwards in heel region, and other impulsive force decrease and/or comfortable soft feel are provided (for example, for when wearer takes a step
When landing or jumping landing).Other drum convex region is arranged in the footwear forward region of footwear sole construction 1000.More specifically, for example,
Drum convex region 1004b is arranged on the lateral surface of midsole element 1002 under fifth metatarsal bone Head Section.3rd drum convex region 1004c
It is oriented to slightly forward and middle placed in the middle (for example, positioned at the of sole at lateral surface relative to drum convex region 1004b center
Under one caput metatarsale Support (that is, below the metatarsal Head Section of big toe)).4th drum convex region 1004d is positioned at the 3rd drum convex region
1004c front portion (for example, at lateral surface under big toe and/or adjacent toe).
Drum convex region 1004a-1004b in the example arrangement 1002 is arranged to such as run in some activities
(or walking), take a step to land or jump landing, other impulsive force is provided under the foot of wearer during take-off etc. weaken
And/or comfortable soft feel.During common step cycle, runner takes a step to land towards the lateral shoe of foot with side.Drum
Convex region 1004a is arranged in the rear heel region of the midsole element 1002, to be provided in addition at the heel strikes moment
Impulsive force weakens and/or comfortable soft feel.When paces continue, the lateral surface edge of foot rolls forward and sole connects
Tread surface.Drum convex region 1004b be arranged at the lateral surface region of the midsole element 1002 (below small toe), with
This moment in step cycle provides other impulsive force decrease and/or comfortable soft feel.When foot continues to roll forward
When dynamic, it also starts inwards inward-facing rolling, and finally, runner using first metatarsal bone Head Section and/or big toe (and
Possibly, adjacent toe) pushed away from ground.Drum convex region 1004c and 1004d are arranged on the interior of the midsole element 1002
At the lateral region of side footwear front portion (below sole and/or big toe region), provided with these moment in step cycle another
Outer impulsive force weakens and/or comfortable soft feel.
Figure 10 B show the midsole element 1002 containing the type above with respect to Figure 10 A descriptions being included therein
Footwear sole construction 1000 basal surface 1000a diagram.As is shown in this figure, the bottom of footwear sole construction 1000 is included positioned at drum
(for example, being configured to as by the thin mesh type guard block described in more detail below under the 1004a-1004d of convex region
A part) traction elements and/or other features.The footwear sole construction 1000 of each opening position drum convexity matter and
Foamed material above those positions helps to provide good impulsive force decrease at drum convex region 1004a-1004d.In addition or can
Selectively, if the sufficiently responding to property of foamed material of midsole element 1002, in these drums convex region 1004a-1004d
At least some energy that will can return provide to foot (for example, when impulsive force is reduced (when foot lifting is for next
During paces), foot lifting force is applied to the plantar surface of wearer) and foam midsole sandwich component 1002 to be back to its original
Shape).
Although four different drum convex regions are described and are spaced apart in a manner of above with respect to described by Figure 10 A, this
Not necessarily condition.But the drum convex region of any desired pattern can be set in midsole element, including it is more or less
Drum convex region, without departing from the present invention.Any number of bulging convex region can be included according to the footwear sole construction of the example of the present invention, wrapped
Include without drum convex region;One, two or more drum convex region (arranging in any desired way).Alternatively, it is pre- depending on footwear
Phase purposes, drum convex region can be arranged to provide impulsive force decrease, soft feel in any desired opening position and/or return to energy
Amount.Be at the bottom for the footwear sole construction that the drum convex region of these types is shown in Fig. 2 B-2F, Fig. 3 A, Fig. 3 B and Fig. 7 it is visible,
And it can be included in any desired footwear sole construction.
Figure 11 A-11C show the another exemplary of the footwear sole construction 1100 including at least some examples according to the present invention
Basketball shoes 1150.Figure 11 A are the lateral side views of footwear 1150, and Figure 11 B are the medial side views of footwear 1150, and Figure 11 C are footwear
1150 rear heel view.The footwear 1150 include the vamp 1152 with multilayer, the Upper Configuration for fusing mating type, although can be with
Using other constructions, without departing from the present invention.Vamp 1152 and the footwear of the feature including at least some examples according to the present invention
Bottom structure 1100 engages.Vamp 1152 can be in any desired way (including with as known in the art and the routine that uses
Mode) engaged with footwear sole construction 1100, without departing from the present invention.As some more specifically examples, for example, vamp 1152 and footwear
Bottom structure 1100 can by adhesive or adhesive, by mechanical connector, by suturing or sewing or similar fashion is and that
This engagement.
The footwear sole construction 1100 of example shown in this includes three critical piece parts.For example, more than Part I composition
The midsole element 1102 of various types of lightweights (and low-density) of description.The foam midsole sandwich component 1102 can prolong
Stretch to support the whole on the plantar surface of the foot of wearer or generally whole.The part of midsole element 1102 is shown at this
Example in be in various positions construction of footwear 1150 outer surface exposure, including:(a) along lateral surface edge, at least
(see Figure 11 A) at footwear middle region;(b) at preceding toe cap area (alternatively, at least at lateral surface;See Figure 11 A);(c) along
The whole at medial surface edge is generally whole (see Figure 11 B);And (d) on medial surface behind top heel region a part
Place is (see Figure 11 C).As the foam midsole sandwich above with respect to other lightweights substantially described in, the foam midsole sandwich component
1102 provide soft and comfortable sensation for the foot of wearer.
The Part II of the example sole structure 1100 is to include foam midsole sandwich component 1102 at least in part
Guard block 1104.The guard block 1104 of example shown in this forms foam of polymers type guard block, the foam of polymers
Type guard block can have the foamed material of the foam midsole sandwich component 1102 than lightweight closely knit or the foam construction of weight.
In example shown in this, the part of guard block 1104 from the footwear middle region in the outside of footwear sole construction 1100 and/or heel region,
Around the rear heel region of footwear sole construction 1100 and extend to footwear sole construction on the heel region of the inner side of footwear sole construction 1100
The heel region of 1100 inner side.As shown in Figure 11 C best, foam midsole sandwich component 1102 is from guard block 1104
Stretch out below, and the outer surface in footwear 1150 at the rear heel region of the footwear sole construction 1100 exposes.Guard block
1104 another part is arranged at the footwear forward region in the outside of footwear 1150, as shown in Figure 11 A.Guard block 1104
Footwear front part on the outside of this can be integrally formed as overall single type structure at rear heel region with guard block part 1104
Make, or it can be single part.Another part of the guard block 1104 of the example is arranged on footwear sole construction 1100
Extremely at anterior toe cap area, lateral surface is extended to from medial surface around preceding toe cap area.The preceding lateral toe of guard block 1104
Footwear front part can be with the integrally shaping of one or more of other guard block parts 1104 described above (as whole
Body one piece construction), or it can be single part.
The Part III of the example sole structure 1100 is and the bottom side of midsole foam part 1102 and/or polymerize
The footwear outer bottom element 1106 of one or more of thing foam guard block 1104 engagement, it is also used as guard block.Should
The footwear outer bottom element 1106 of example sole structure 1100 covers the major part of the basal surface of footwear 1150.It can rub including attachment
Wipe power element, such as groove, ridge, tuberal part, herringbone portion and/or other attachment frictional force reinforcing members.Outside one or more footwear
Bear building-up section such as tubercle 1108 can cover and directly contact the basal surface of foam midsole sandwich component 1102 drum convex region (as
Above in association with the drum convex region described by Figure 10 A), to provide the soft-touch area of footwear sole construction 1100.Such as the also institute in Figure 11 B
Show, the exemplary outsole members 1106 include the opening defined through it, and the basal surface of midsole member 1102 is opened at this
It is exposed at mouthful.
Footwear outer bottom element 1106 can be made up of thin, highly flexible material, and it can have the substrate table less than 3mm
Face thickness (that is, be not passed through its base sheet of the opening position of tubercle, raised rib, traction elements or the like or
The thickness of web surface) and be less than 2mm in some instances, be even less than 1mm less than 1.5mm or in some instances
Substrate thickness.Thin, the flexible footwear outer bottom element 1106 can be by with similar to synthesizing conventionally used for footwear outsoles
The synthetic rubber of the hardness of rubber compound and the hardness of other properties and other properties is formed.The thin footwear outer bottom mesh knot
Structure allows the significantly warpage between adjacent projections 1108 and/or other structures part of footwear outer bottom element 1106.In some footwear
In bottom structure, rubber that the part of footwear outer bottom element 1106 can be harder and more robust by the other parts than footwear outer bottom element 1106
Glue compound is formed.For example, can in the crash roll in heel region and/or positioned at usual abrasion it is some faster other
The rubber compared with high durability is used on the bottom of lug boss in high-pressure area.
As shown in Figure 11 A, the guard block 1104 of the example sole structure 1100 has at least in some respects
It is seemingly similar to the great waves structure above in association with the great waves structure described by Fig. 4 (there are three outer great waves ridges).Such as in Figure 11 A
Shown in, terminated at around the center great waves of the protection element 1104 of heel region extension and be arranged on foam shoes at lateral shoe middle region
Between the great waves ridge of double wave great waves structure in bottom sandwich component 1102 (at terminating point 1110).For lateral shoe front portion protection portion
Between two great waves ridges of the part for another anterior great waves structure of part 1104 originating from foam midsole sandwich component 1102
In interstice coverage at point 1112.The great waves structure of foam midsole sandwich component 1102 originates from and is located at foam midsole sandwich component
The interstice coverage between the great waves of protection element 1104 of the front and rear of the 1102 great waves structure (see point 1114).
As shown in Figure 11 C, three great waves structures at the lateral surface of guard block 1104 are reduced in protection portion
Two great waves structures at the bottom inside heel side of part 1104.When foam midsole sandwich component 1102 after heel region at from guarantor
When the lower section of shield part 1104 occurs, foam midsole sandwich component 1102 forms double wave great waves structure, and the double wave great waves structure is in sole knot
The double wave great waves structure of covering protection part 1104 at the medial surface of structure 1100.Therefore, in the example sole structure 1100, enclose
Great waves structure around heel extension is from three great waves structure changes on side into four great waves structures on opposite side.In sole
At the medial surface of structure 1100, as shown in Figure 11 B, the great waves structure of guard block 1104 terminates at footwear sole construction 1100
It is low, at the heel region of inner side.The great waves structure of foam midsole sandwich component 1102 extends further along, and the great waves structure
Top ectoloph extended forward in a manner of somewhat waveform or bending.Independent and shallower great waves structure is along guard block
1104 and/or exposure foam midsole sandwich component 1102 lateral edges, around preceding toe cap area continue, such as in Figure 11 A and Figure 11 B
Shown in.
Although in example described above footwear sole construction it is several including:(a) for example it is made up of the foamed material of lightweight
Foam midsole sandwich component, and (b) alternatively made of heavier and more closely knit polymer foams as protection
Another foamed polymer material of element, but two kinds of different polymer foams are had not according to the footwear sole construction of the present invention
It is necessary condition.But as described by above with respect to such as Figure 1A -2F, if it is desired, in the protection of outsole members form
Part can be arranged in lightweight and at least a portion of the bottom of more uncompacted foam midsole sandwich component, and in sole
Another foam of polymers guard block is not needed in structure.Figure 12 A-12C show another exemplary footwear sole construction 1200, wherein
(for example, kind described above) lightweight and more uncompacted foam midsole sandwich component 1202 uses outsole members 1206
Protected at least part of its basal surface, and any other opening position in footwear sole construction 1200 does not include another gather
Compound foam protection materials.
Figure 12 A are shown according to the outer of the exemplary footwear sole construction 1200 of the example of the present invention and article of footwear 1250
Lateral plan, Figure 12 B show medial side view, and Figure 12 C show upward view.The example footwear 1250 is to run
Footwear, and it is included for example by the vamp 1252 of any of kind described above material construction.It is more specific as some
Example, vamp 1252 can be made up of textile material such as mesh material, braided material or the like at least in part.Footwear
Face 1252 (for example, using adhesive or adhesive) can engage with footwear sole construction 1200 in any conventional manner.
Although need not have any great waves structure, the midsole element of the lightweight of the example arrangement 1200
1202 side surface 1202a includes various great waves structures really, although the overall great waves structure of the sole 1200 is in some respects
Different from other great waves structures of kind described above.Such as shown in fig. 12, the footwear of the example sole sandwich component 1202
Include extending to three floor great waves structures 1210 of lateral surface from the rear heel region of footwear 1250 with area.Double-deck great waves structure 1212 is set
Put at the footwear middle region of the midsole element 1202, and double-deck great waves structure 1212 passes through smooth foam of polymers material
The section 1214 (part for the midsole element 1202 of lightweight) of material and rear three layers of great waves structure 1210 of heel separate, so as to
Great waves structure intermediate gap is provided on the lateral surface of footwear 1200.Double-deck great waves series 1212 terminates at footwear sole construction 1200 in the middle part of footwear
Footwear middle region/footwear forward region at.Another smooth section 1216 of polymeric material be (midsole element 1202 of lightweight
A part) double-deck great waves series 1212 and the single great waves 1218 extended around the toe cap area of footwear 1250 are (or convex in the middle part of footwear
Rise rib structure) between produce gap.
The single footwear front portion salient rib 1218 of the example arrangement extends from the lateral surface of footwear 1250 around preceding toe cap area
It is such as shown in figs. 12 a and 12b to medial surface.As shown in which, single great waves 1218 terminate at inner side footwear forward region
Place.In another short (smooth foam of polymers section of the midsole element 1202 of gap 1220 without great waves
1220 are disposed therein) after, double-deck great waves series 1222 starts and extended back through footwear forward region.Double-deck great waves series
1222 bottom great waves are terminated in footwear middle region, and another smooth section 1224 of midsole material 1202 is arranged on this
Place.However, top great waves of double-deck great waves series 1222 at the connecting portion between midsole element 1202 and vamp 1252,
Continuously extend along the top edge of midsole element 1202.After smooth section 1224, heel great waves area 1210 opens
On the medial surface for starting from footwear sole construction 1200.It is interesting to note that the top great waves of footwear front portion great waves series 1222 form rear heel
The top great waves of great waves series 1210.
The section of the smooth polymer foams of midsole element 1202 is (for example, section 1214,1216,1220
With 1224) provide compared with by the region of various great waves structural supports in the region of vertical direction somewhat rigidization.In the example
In property structure 1200, it is interesting to note that a smooth gap section 1214 be arranged on the lateral shoe of footwear sole construction 1200 with
Qu Zhong.When taking a step to land during running step cycle, the section 1214 provides other support for the foot of runner.
Smooth gap section 1216 on the lateral surface of footwear sole construction 1200 is positioned in the fifth metatarsal bone head of footwear sole construction 1200
Fifth metatarsal bone Head Section at area or close to footwear sole construction 1200.When duration rolls forward of the foot in step cycle,
The smooth section 1216 of the opening position, somewhat rigidization provides other support under fifth metatarsal bone Head Section.Smooth gap
Section 1220 is located at the footwear forward region or toe cap area of the inner side of footwear sole construction 1200, and for example pushes away rank in step cycle
During section other support is provided for the big toe area of wearer.Smooth gap section 1224 is arranged on the arch area of footwear 1250
In and other arch support is provided for wearer.
The heel great waves structure 1210 of the example sole structure 1200 passes through a series of ribs being angularly oriented
1230 are interrupted in the heel side region of inner side.In the example shown in this, ribs 1230 are in top rear portion side anterior on earth
To angled.However, rib 1230 may be oriented to any desired angle, without departing from the present invention, including when sole 1200
Into vertical angles when shelving on a horizontal surface (with the horizontal 90 °).As other example, rib 1230 can be relative to water
Angle in the range of square to (when sole 1200 is shelved on a horizontal surface) into 25 ° to 90 ° is directed.When rib 1230 into
Angle rather than it is vertical when, rib 1230 can be in the direction in opposite direction with being shown in Figure 12 B (that is, in rear bottom to sinciput
The direction in portion) it is angled.In the series that more than one rib be present be not whole ribs need with another rib identical angle
Extend (, although if desired, whole ribs can be parallel).
For example, these ribs 1230 provide other support during step cycle for the medial surface of foot, cut down to prevent halting
Pronation during circulation.Although other arrangements are possible, in the example sole structure 1200 shown in this, region
1230 rib extends to bottom great waves element from the top great waves element of rear heel great waves series 1210.In this way, rib 1230
Integrally extend from top great waves ridge and bottom great waves ridge, and rib 1230 interrupts the middle cardiac wave of three layers of great waves series 1210
Great waves.Although moreover, show three ribs elements 1230 in Figure 12 B, can be set one of the type, two or more
Inner side heel support part of the individual rib element 1230 as the type, without departing from the present invention.
Moreover, the serial rib 1230 on single footwear 1250 can have any desired shape, without departing from this
Invention, including triangular cross-sectional shape, web-shaped cross section shape, flat or rectangular cross-sectional shape etc..When more than one
When individual rib is present in the series on footwear sole construction 1200, each rib 1230 of the series need not all have same shape
And/or even identical general shape.But or even in single footwear 1250, the shape of rib element 1230 can be widely
Change, without departing from the present invention.
Turning now to Figure 12 C, the outsole structure 1206 that the example footwear 1250 will be described in further derail (or is protected
Protection element).Footwear outer bottom element 1206 can be for example using the bottom side of adhesive or adhesive and midsole foam part 1202
Engagement.The footwear outer bottom element 1206 of the example sole structure 1200 covers the major part of the basal surface of footwear 1250.Although it can
With the traction elements including any desired type and/or traction elements configuration, but in the example shown in this,
Raised tubercle that traction elements main composition is separated with substantially matrix pattern around the bottom of footwear sole construction 1200 (or
Lug boss) 1240.If desired, one or more footwear outer bottom tubercles 1240 can cover and directly contact foam midsole interlayer
The drum convex region (the drum convex region as described by above in association with Figure 10 A) of the basal surface of part 1202, to provide footwear sole construction 1200
Soft-touch area.
The footwear outer bottom element 1206 is made up of thin, highly flexible material, and it can have the substrate surface less than 3mm
Thickness (that is, the thickness of its base sheet at position 1242 or web surface between tubercle 1240) and at some
It is less than 2mm in example, less than 1.5mm or the even less than thickness of 1mm base sheet or web surface.Although Figure 12 C show
Go out such as generally square or rectangle and be generally arranged into the tubercle 1240 of row or column (such as matrix), but can be in footwear sole construction
It is upper that any desired nodule shape and/or tubercle arrangement and/or interval are set, without departing from the present invention.The example sole knot
The footwear outer bottom element 1206 of structure 1202 can also have such as " Article of submitting and entitled on December 4th, 2012
The structure of similar thin shoe sole component described in Footwear " U.S. Patent Application No. 13/693,596, feature or
Any of characteristic, the application are totally integrating herein by reference.
Thin, the flexible footwear outer bottom element 1206 for example can be formed as flaky material by synthetic rubber, the synthesis rubber
Glue, which has, is similar to the hardness of synthetic rubber compound for being routinely used for footwear outsoles and the hardness of other properties and other
Property.The thin footwear outer bottom mesh structure allows footwear outer bottom element 1206 to be unusual lightweight and between adjacent nubs 1242
Significantly warpage.In some footwear sole constructions, the part of footwear outer bottom element 1206 can be by other than footwear outer bottom element 1206
The harder and more robust rubber compound in part is formed, or the netted object area 1242 of outsole members can be fabricated at
Region is slightly thicker than other regions.For example, along the outer ledge of footwear outer bottom 1206, positioned at usual abrasion it is some faster other
On the bottom of lug boss in high-pressure area, it is medium in the shockproof pad area 1244 in heel region, can use higher resistance to
With property or thicker rubber.Figure 12 C also show, and the exemplary thin mesh type outsole structure 1206 is in some opening positions
Perforated (for example, in this example, in footwear forward region and footwear middle region).Moreover, as further shown, tubercle size (example
Such as, height, cross sectional dimensions, shape of cross section etc.) it can change with the different zones of outsole structure 1206.
Thin mesh footwear outer bottom component 1206 engages with foam of polymers component, to cover midsole element 1202
At least the 60% of the surface area of basal surface, and in some instances, cover the surface area at least 80%, at least 90% or very
To at least 95%.At least the major part (major part of the surface area between traction elements) of mesh substrate surface will have
There is thickness that is thick less than 2mm and being less than 1.5mm thickness or even less than 1mm thickness in some instances.If desired, mesh
Substrate surface (surface region between traction elements) at least 75%, at least 85%, at least 90% or even at least
95% will have above-mentioned thickness property.
III. conclusion
The present invention is disclosed more than and in the accompanying drawings with reference to a variety of examples.However, the purpose of disclosure service is to carry
For the example of the various features and concept relevant with the present invention, rather than limitation the scope of the present invention.A kind of example arrangement
Feature can be set in some in other structures, use and/or exchange, even if without description scheme and/or feature
Particular combination.Those skilled in the relevant art it will be recognized that can to said structure, many variations and modifications may be made, without departing from
The scope of the present invention defined such as appended claims.
Claims (19)
1. a kind of article of footwear, including:
Vamp;And
Footwear sole construction, it is engaged with the vamp, wherein, the footwear sole construction includes being configured to the foot for supporting wearer extremely
Few heel area and the first polymer foam member of sufficient middle region, wherein, outside the exposure of the first polymer foam member
Edge includes great waves structure, and the great waves structure is anterior from the footwear middle region of the inner side of the first polymer foam member or footwear
Area, continuously extend close to the footwear middle region in the outside of the first polymer foam member or footwear forward region, and wherein, institute
Stating great waves structure includes five great waves ectolophs, five great waves ectolophs by the chi chung outside five great waves adjacent ripple
Four great waves interstice coverages connection between great waves ectoloph,
Wherein described five great waves ectolophs angularly extend up to five ripples from the front end of five great waves ectolophs
The rear end of great waves ectoloph, and
Wherein described footwear sole construction also includes second polymer foam member, and wherein described second polymer foam member
Exposed outward flange includes the great waves structure extended around the preceding toe cap area of the footwear sole construction.
2. article of footwear according to claim 1, wherein, when the footwear sole construction is directed on a horizontal surface,
At the rear heel region of the first polymer foam member, highest great waves ectoloph and minimum great waves ectoloph vertically separate to
Few 1.5 inches vertical distance.
3. article of footwear according to claim 1, wherein, when the footwear sole construction is directed on a horizontal surface,
At the rear heel region of the first polymer foam member, center great waves ectoloph extends back ultimate range.
4. article of footwear according to claim 1, wherein, the whole plantar table of the foot of the footwear sole construction support wearer
Face.
5. article of footwear according to claim 1, wherein, the first polymer foam member, which is formed, includes the great waves
The shell of structure, wherein, the shell includes:
Outside is faced the wall and meditated,
Inner side is faced the wall and meditated,
Heel wall afterwards, its described inner side of connection is faced the wall and meditated faces the wall and meditates with the outside, and
Bottom wall, it is connected, and the inner side is faced the wall and meditated, the outside is faced the wall and meditated and the rear heel wall,
Wherein, the great waves structure face the wall and meditate around the outside, it is described after the outer surface faced the wall and meditated of heel wall and the inner side it is continuous
Ground extends.
6. article of footwear according to claim 5, wherein, the second polymer foam member, which has to be contained in, to be defined in
The outside of the first polymer foam member is faced the wall and meditated, the inner side is faced the wall and meditated, it is described after between heel wall and the bottom wall
Space in heel portion, and wherein, the footwear front end of the second polymer foam member extends beyond described outer
The leading section that the leading section of side walls and the inner side are faced the wall and meditated.
7. article of footwear according to claim 6, wherein, the great waves structure bag of the second polymer foam member
Three great waves ectolophs are included, three great waves ectolophs are by three great waves ectolophs positioned at the second polymer foam member
In adjacent great waves ectoloph between two great waves interstice coverages connection.
8. article of footwear according to claim 7, wherein, the great waves structure of the second polymer foam member is not
It is continuous with the great waves structure of the first polymer foam member.
9. article of footwear according to claim 7, wherein, the great waves structure of the second polymer foam member exists
At the lateral shoe forward region of the footwear sole construction and at the inner side footwear forward region of the footwear sole construction with the first polymer
The great waves structure of foam member separates.
10. article of footwear according to claim 6, wherein, the basal surface of the second polymer foam member at least exists
It is exposed at the footwear front part of the basal surface of the footwear sole construction.
11. article of footwear according to claim 10, wherein, the footwear sole construction also includes steeping with the second polymer
First footwear outer bottom component of the basal surface engagement of foam component.
12. article of footwear according to claim 11, wherein, the footwear sole construction also includes steeping with the first polymer
Second footwear outer bottom component of the basal surface engagement of foam component.
13. article of footwear according to claim 6, wherein, the institute of the shell of the first polymer foam member
Stating bottom wall has the opening defined through the bottom wall, and wherein, the basal surface of the second polymer foam member passes through
The opening is exposed.
14. article of footwear according to claim 1, wherein, the footwear sole construction also includes steeping with the first polymer
The footwear outer bottom component of the basal surface engagement of foam component.
15. article of footwear according to claim 1, wherein the great waves structure bag of the first polymer foam member
Include:First great waves ectoloph, the second great waves ectoloph, the 3rd great waves ectoloph, the 4th great waves ectoloph, the 5th great waves ectoloph, positioned at described
The first interstice coverage between first great waves ectoloph and the second great waves ectoloph, positioned at the second great waves ectoloph and the described 3rd
Second gap area between great waves ectoloph and the between the 4th great waves ectoloph and the 5th great waves ectoloph the 3rd
Interstice coverage,
Wherein, the 4th great waves ectoloph originates from first interstice coverage, and the 5th great waves ectoloph originates from institute
State in Second gap area.
16. article of footwear according to claim 15, wherein, the footwear sole construction also includes steeping with the first polymer
The outsole members of the basal surface engagement of foam component.
17. article of footwear according to claim 15, wherein, the first polymer foam member includes having and is less than
0.25g/cm3Density foamed material.
18. article of footwear according to claim 15, wherein, window element is in the first great waves ectoloph and described second
Opening position between great waves ectoloph extends through the first polymer foam member.
19. article of footwear according to claim 15, wherein, outside the exposure of the first polymer foam member
Edge also includes the 6th great waves ectoloph, wherein, the 6th great waves ectoloph originates from the 3rd interstice coverage.
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