CN206342038U - Heel engages support system and heel engagement external member - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model provides heel and engages support system and heel engagement external member.Heel engagement support system for footwear may include：Heel；Tongue-like part, it is generally laterally from the heel；And at least one predetermined stress concentration line, it is along at least one in the heel and the tongue-like part in favor of at least one predictable bending at least one described predetermined stress concentration line described in the heel and the tongue-like part.Heel and tongue-like part can be by with forming the elastomeric material of the comfortable modulus of elasticity of user.

Description

Heel engages support system and heel engagement external member

The cross reference of related application

The application and the U.S.Provisional serial number 62/198,928 submitted on July 30th, 2015 and on December 18th, 2015 The U.S.Provisional serial number 62/269,256 of submission about and require their priority, full contents of the two applications pass through Way of reference merges in this article.

The U.S. Provisional Patent Application submitted in the application and on April 13rd, 2015 No. 62/146,491 and 2015 4 The U.S. Provisional Patent Application the 62/146th, 683 that the moon is submitted on the 13rd is relevant, it is not required that their priority, the two The full content of application merges in this article by reference.

Technical field

Present disclose relates generally to improved heel engagement support system and heel engagement external member.More particularly, this public affairs Open to provide and there is adaptability and the heel mating system with improved comfort to various footwear systems.

Background technology

Correlation technique is related to a series of elastic interior adhesive tapes for the inside for being fastened to heel.The inside band equably compared with Carefully, deformation and can be tended to when bending, and cause friction to stimulate, the stimulation of footwear was caused later.

With reference to Fig. 1, conventional footwear 10 include：Cup-shaped is with 11, and it has with height ∝, can for it is for example approximate 2 inches (or Approximate 5cm)；And toe box 12.As illustrated, footwear 10 are located in ground G, measured from ground G with seat 13 with height ∝.It is shown as being inclined upwardly with angle X with seat 13, it can be approximately 12-15 degree relative to ground G.Generally, positioned at 11 with Shin bone between toe box 12 is reinforced midsole region 15 and is downwardly and forwardly at an angle of with footwear 10 from seat 11 with angle Z.

It is as will be appreciated, the high-heeled shoes of conventional shape, the footwear 10 as described by above with reference to Fig. 1, by the pin of wearer F (within bone structure show) is placed in substantially inclined plane.When wearer's standing or walking, this can be due to Action of Gravity Field And apply power F forward towards toe box 12, and cause cup-shaped as pin F heel H extrudes the cup-shaped heel 11 of footwear 10 Heel 11 relaxes.When hurrying up or going downstairs, the stress in toe box becomes very big.This big foot bone B for causing pin F or front foot Improperly pressure on M regions, this can cause toe T plug to squeeze.In addition, the pressure causes heel relative to the relaxation with seat 11 With Relative sliding (upper sliding or lateral sliding), especially the footwear of adaptability difference are become apparent from.Big foot bone B or front foot M areas for pin F On domain this improperly pressure can cause uncomfortable, fatigue and/or damage.

As extra worry, in the case of general type or other footwear, it is initial try on may it is imperfect (for example, It is excessively loose), therefore can occur extra slip, cause pin and heel string to damage, footwear are damaged, the short use of bubble and footwear Life-span.

Therefore, there is lasting demand for improved heel mating system and heel engagement external member.

Utility model content

According to an aspect of this disclosure, the heel engagement support system for footwear may include：Heel；Ligule Portion, it is generally laterally from heel；And at least one predetermined stress concentration line, it is along heel and tongue-like part In at least one so that at least one in heel and tongue-like part is at least one predetermined stress concentration line Predictable bending.Can be by with forming the elastomeric material of the comfortable modulus of elasticity of user in heel and tongue-like part.

Heel may include one or more gripping elements, and one or more of gripping elements are configured to engage as wearing The heel of wearer.Gripping element can be changed between swelling state and contraction or relaxation state.In the expanded state, it is promptly first Part can suppress slip of the pin relative to footwear with the calcaneus of engagement legs.In a contracted state, gripping element can not be easy to suppression very much Removal or placement of the shoemaking on pin.One or more gripping elements can be releasably secured to heel.One or Multiple gripping elements may include the gripping element at multiple intervals.Connection rib is arranged in adjacent in the gripping element at multiple intervals Between gripping element.At least one in heel and tongue-like part is formed by fragrant material.Gripping element can be with It is inflatable, pierceable and/or self sealss.Lug can extend from heel, and tab configuration is to fold into footwear Rear portion on by heel engagement support system be fastened on footwear.

Another optional aspect of the present utility model includes the system for promoting the flexibility of pin plug-in unit, and is not resistant to for this Flexibility required by class plug-in unit.Generally, plug-in unit is rigid or is difficult to bend, and the utility model promotes flexibility.

Another optional aspect of the present utility model is heel mating system, which promotes cooling effect and air-flow is logical Road, to transmit sweat, perspiration, overflow, water or other moistures and to promote wicking and drying effect using passage.

Another optional aspect of the present utility model be to provide when mounted securely firmly grasp pin or socks and cause especially when More preferably pin is firmly grasped when pin or moist sock or moistening or socks firmly grasp the heel mating system that will prevent that pin from skidding.

Another optional aspect of the present utility model is to provide heel mating system, and it mediates user by pressing and elasticity Pin and heel area so as to the relaxation at tension force therein (for example, massage) and pressure position so as to provide fatigue mitigate and Diffusion transport provides massage effect to the vibrations (shock absorption effect) of pin.

Another optional aspect of the present utility model is to provide the heel mating system for being easily adapted to different footwear types, from dress shoes (male/female) to sneaker to boots and to being suitable for has age and foot type plurality of optional type.

In another aspect of the present utility model, tongue-like part can have multiple regions, and the plurality of region has along in The direction of heart line is transitioned into the height of maximum height from minimum constructive height, length Longitudinal extending of the center line along tongue-like part.

According to an aspect of this disclosure, heel engagement external member may include：Heel, it is configured to engage as wearing for footwear The heel of wearer；Tongue-like part, it is generally laterally from the heel；And at least one predetermined stress concentration line, its edge At least one in the heel and the tongue-like part, in favor of in the heel and the tongue-like part At least one described predictable bending at least one described predetermined stress concentration line, and wherein described heel With the tongue-like part by with forming the elastomeric material of the comfortable modulus of elasticity of user.

Of the present utility model above-mentioned and other aspects, features and advantages following will be from the perspective of from what is understood with reference to accompanying drawing Become apparent in bright, wherein similar reference refers to identical element.

Brief description of the drawings

Fig. 1 is the footwear and pin component for the conventional protrusion for showing the conventional arrangement comprising the heel mating system provided Phantom.

Fig. 2A is the stereogram for the embodiment that support system is engaged according to the heel of the disclosure, shows part removal Adhesive supports cover.

Fig. 2 B are the front views that optional heel engages support system.

Fig. 2 C are that Fig. 2A of the embodiment according to disclosure heel engages the vertical view side view of support system.

Fig. 2 D are that Fig. 2A of the another embodiment according to disclosure heel engages the vertical view side view of support system.

Fig. 3 is the three-dimensional front perspective view or phantom of footwear, shows heel engagement support system of the present utility model It is positioned in and by the inner wrap around heel-cupule edge and by along heel seam areas as depicted Coupled to decline with footwear.

Fig. 4 A are the front views of the engagement support system according to the disclosure, with extra security feature, for folding into On heel cupule edge and it is wound into the rear lateral portion of heel so as to extra enhanced security.

Fig. 4 B are the front views of the engagement support system according to the disclosure, for elongated long leg boots or footwear so that in Centre heel engaging zones are separated by flexible fastener and air-flow portion up and down as depicted, wherein the heel portion fastening of user, and Inner surface of the extension (part 110A) along makroskelic boots or footwear and upwardly extend.

Fig. 5 is the hatching 5-5 along Fig. 6 of gripping element part diagrammatic cross-sectional view, and display is mutually tied with aerating device Close and be inflated, wherein showing that local heel gripping element is inflated and deflated when installing pump.

Fig. 6 be with the aerating device of the aerating device in similar Fig. 5 be combined before insertion according to the disclosure The front view of the embodiment of another engagement support system, shows the gas circuit of internal shaping, for filling for particular tip article Gas.

Fig. 7 is the front view of the another embodiment of the engagement support system according to the disclosure of exemplary forms, is shown The path of inside shaping can extend from top, bottom, along connecting portion, and along after the heel of the fastener molded Portion region.

Fig. 8 is the partial cut-away perspective view of a part for the footwear according to the disclosure, shows the heel open area with footwear With the connection of the inner plenum in interior bottom, integrated pump part is contained, the pump part operationally causes heel air chamber and interior Bottom region is inflated for deflated according to the preference of user.

Fig. 9 is the front view of the another embodiment of the engagement support system according to the disclosure, wherein being ramp profile, is used In the comfortableness of enhancing user, channel slot is formed wherein.

Figure 10 is the sectional view of the engagement support system along hatching 10-10 Fig. 9 intercepted.

Embodiment

Embodiment of the present utility model is specific reference will be made to now.In the conceived case, make in the accompanying drawings and the description Same or analogous part or step are referred to same or analogous reference.Accompanying drawing is simplified form, rather than essence True yardstick.Term " coupling " and similar term not necessarily represent it is direct and close to connection, and including by centre The connection of element or device.Only for convenient and clearly purpose, with reference to accompanying drawing use direction (up/down etc.) or motion (forward/ Backward etc.) term.These and similar direction term should not be construed in any way as limiting scope.It will be further understood that Other embodiments can be used, without departing from scope of the present utility model, and describes in detail and should not be examined in the sense that limitation Consider, and element can be positioned differently, or positioned with the other manner mentioned in appended claims, without to written This requirement is done in the requirement of explanation.

With reference to Fig. 2A -2B, the heel engagement support system 100 for footwear may include tongue-like part 110 and heel support member 120.Buffering or massage effect can be provided to the pin F of wearer by forming the material of support system 100.

Tongue-like part 110 and heel support member 120 may include adhesive lining 111, and the adhesive lining can be stripped and make The heel cupule of footwear, the heel cupule 11 of such as footwear 10 can be adhered to or be fastened to by obtaining heel engagement support system 100.Ligule The rear portion for the heel cup-shaped region that portion 110 can be sized and shaped to be fastened to footwear can be with long enough so as to when footwear quilt Also it is placed into during wearing below the heel of wearer (that is, in the sole region of footwear).It will be appreciated that adhesive lining constituent Can be contain also by device suitably and be fastened firmly to various footwear the anti-sticking function of lid it is any suitable viscous Mixture lining, including leather shoes, vinyl inner surface, cloth and fabric face (in sneaker or boots) and in other plastics With offer and its secure attachment in surface.

It will be appreciated that, although it is shown in footwear, heel mating system 100 can be placed in from heel along user's Sura upwardly extend so as to in the boots of the elongated leg of pin project secure engagement (referring to Fig. 4 B modified example).When for boots The period of the day from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m, the appropriate position that heel mating system 100 can be placed in the length of the leg of boots so that heel support member connects Heel H is closed to suppress relative movements or slip of the pin F relative to boots.

Heel support member 120 can include one or more gripping elements or the tip in the heel H regions of engaging user 130.The relative compliance that heel mating system 100 including gripping element 130 can be consistent by the feet shape with wearer Material is formed, and can also provide massage effect, and pin is pushed away with the gripping element 130 that moves against of footwear especially when walking When.For example, gripping element or tip 130 can be formed by silicone material, the silicone material can be transparent or filling has Toner is to provide color-match or attractive user preferred colors.

Usually, the heel H of wearer anatomical structure includes the calcaneum or foot substantially stretched out from astragalus or anklebone Calcaneum.Heel 120 can shape to engage heel H in the joint of calcaneus and anklebone, so as to work as heel 120 are fastened on the relative movement for suppressing pin F when in footwear.Gripping element 130 can be configured to engage as wearer's pin F heel portion H with The promptly relative movement of pin F and suppression pin F heel portion H and footwear 10 heel cupule 110.In addition, elongate portion 110 can be provided So that a part is positioned at below the heel area of user, to provide extra support and comfortable.

As shown in Figure 2 B, heel engagement support system 100 may include the area for foring groove or foring line 140h, 140v Domain, folds stress concentration in these regions so that tongue-like part 110 and heel 120 easily can roll in a predefined manner Folded or bending, and cause line 140h, the region between 140v does not play fold, bubbles or squeeze a ball, so as to be beneficial to and other energy The mode enough realized is compared to be engaged support system 100 relatively closer to the surface in footwear to be placed by heel.Line 140h can Generally laterally to extend along tongue-like part 110, line 140v can generally longitudinally extend along tongue-like part 110.Line 140h, 140v can be formed in the groove in tongue-like part 110 and/or heel 120.It will be appreciated that these formation are fluted Or the wired region of formation can have any suitable profile to reduce bending stress (for example, U-shaped or V-type or channel shape), Also allow moisture during use and vapor simultaneously along wherein passing through.

Heel 120 may include the multiple heel gripping elements 130 extended from the surface of heel 120. Heel gripping element 130 can have generally cylindrical or cubic configuration, but can be formed with any suitable shape, including not advise Then or rule, hemispherical, avette etc., without departing from scope and spirit of the present utility model.Gripping element 130 can be substantially It is hollow and/or can be filled with air or filled with compressible material such as gel or silicone.Heel gripping element can be with foot (for example, via adhesive etc.) is releasedly coupled with support 120, or heel can be permanently attached to 120.It will be further appreciated that, gripping element 130 can be provided separately, and be provided with kit form, with system 100 remaining There is provided in combination with part so that these extra or single gripping elements or tip 130 can be by user's positioning on the surface And be firmly adhered to thereon to use.For example, user there can be irregular heel shape, and need have volume in side Outer gripping element, or have along longer tongue-like extension extra gripping element.

As illustrated in figs. 2 c and 2d, the gripping element 130 of heel 120 can be spaced apart from each other.Gripping element 130 Interval provides groove or raceway groove, and groove or raceway groove can provide for sweat or the wick effect of perspiration.As shown in Figure 2 C, it is adjacent Gripping element 130 between region can extend substantially into the surface of heel 120.Alternatively, as shown in Figure 2 D, Rib 150 can interconnect adjacent gripping element 130.Spacing between adjacent gripping element 130 can be beneficial to heel supporting The bending or folding in portion 120.

As shown in figure 3, heel engagement support system 100 can be coupled with footwear 10.Especially, adhesive lining 111 (Fig. 2A) It can remove expose fixed adhesive surface and heel 120 from the rear surface of tongue-like part 110 so that heel is engaged Support system 100 may be fixedly attached to the heel cupule 11 of footwear 10, and wherein tongue-like part 110 fastens or be attached to rear surface 11b, and heel 120 fastens or is attached to top 11u.Heel 120 and tongue-like part 110 can bend or bend Bent shape or construction to approach heel cupule 11.

In alternative embodiments, at least one in heel 120 and tongue-like part 110, or element 130 can With by comprising or it is fragrant and/or absorb smell material (for example, carbon adsorbing material (fragrance reductions) or smell covering fragrance Such as peppermint or different covers) formed and be molded.Alternatively, by for example dry flavoring, fragrance or other materials it is small, The fragrance rod (not shown) of hard compression form containing aroma materials can be with one of heel 120 and tongue-like part 110 Or both coupling or with press-fit insertion one or both of heel 120 and tongue-like part 110 in.The fragrance rod is Small, rigid body that length is about 1-2cm, a diameter of about 0.1+0.4cm, and can be to be pressed into sharply at one end In the silicone or other host materials that are used in system 100.

In embodiments, as shown in Figure 4 A, heel engagement support system 100 further can be fastened to footwear 10 or class It can extend like the fastening lug 160 of thing from heel 120 so that when heel engagement support system 100 is fastened on footwear When in 10 heel cupule 11, lug 160 can cause by strengthening system 100 in the outward flange fan extension of footwear 10 Fastening force suppresses the movement of heel 120.For example, lug 160 can be included for the extra of extremely safe combination Adhesive, and also act as the transition of the smooth heel material from the part side of support 120 to footwear (it can be installed to footwear It is interior and need footwear stretching, failure and peel off when block pin edge).It is elongated in optional another embodiment in figure 4b The tongue-like part 110A at top additionally set, to be used along fastening lug 160 on wherein inoperative interior boots surface. Herein, the tongue-like part 110A at top allow element 100A at the top of with boot last and the heel away from user top edge Further fastening in article of footwear.

In another optional embodiment, tongue-like part 110 can extend longitudinally downward the sole 11a of footwear 10 so that Pin F heel H bottom side will be resisted against in a part for tongue-like part 110 to provide extra buffering and other benefits.When When being fastened to heel cupule 11, the gripping element 130 of heel 120 is positioned to engage pin F heel H to suppress heel Relative movements of the H relative to heel cupule 11.

Gripping element 130 can be formed by self sealss or self-healing material, such as NSI rubber compositions, and it can cause fracture Material in conjunction with or can have enough surface tension and make it that material seals at puncture once piercing through.Gripping element 130 can be with generally hollow and can the material filled with such as air.Cylindricality pin (not shown) can be with fluid (for example, air) Pump is coupled.Cylindricality pin may be inserted into gripping element 130 to realize that gripping element 130 is filled with fluid (for example, air).When with When removing cylindricality pin from gripping element 130 afterwards, the material of gripping element 130 can cause injection gripping element with self-healing or sealing The air of 130 hollow inside is retained in gripping element 130.

Gripping element is generally denoted as element 130.Figure 5 illustrates the specific embodiment of gripping element 130.As schemed Shown in 5, gripping element 130A can include valve 210, and fluid or air can move into gripping element 130A by the utility model Interior room in so that gripping element 130A to be inflated.Pump 202 can couple to inflate gripping element 130A with valve 210.Such as Fig. 6 Shown, heel 120 may include inner tube 300, and the inner tube includes the outlet 302 for being configured to couple with gripping element 130A.

When gripping element 130A is coupled with outlet 302, gripping element 130A can inflate to incite somebody to action via valve 303 Pipe 300 is fluidly connected with pump 200.In embodiment as shown in Figure 7, pipe can be fluidly connected with air bag 304.Air bag 304 It can be compressible to send out air or fluid by pipe 300 so that when gripping element 304 is connected to outlet 302, gas The compression of capsule 304 sends into air or fluid in gripping element 130A.Therefore, during walking, air or fluid can continue Ground is passed through in gripping element 130A.Air bag 304 can also provide shock-absorbing function to the bottom of wearer's pin.

Footwear engagement support system 100 as described above is configured to couple or be fastened on footwear with footwear.However, can conceive It is that in other embodiments, footwear can include the gripping element being located in footwear cup-shaped region, and the gripping element is configured to engage as The calcaneus of pin is to suppress slip of the pin in footwear.For example, in embodiment as shown in Figure 8, footwear 400 may include to be arranged in Air chamber 402 in the lower surface of the sole 404 of footwear 300.Pipe 406 can firmly grasp member with being arranged at the upper rear end 408 of footwear 400 Part 130A is operatively coupled.During walking, air or fluid can be with the pin compression air chamber 402 of wearer constantly It is passed through in gripping element 130A.Air chamber 402 can also provide shock-absorbing function to the bottom of the pin of wearer.Relief valve 410 can quilt Actuating is with air or the fluid of being released from pipe 406 and from the gripping element 130A of connection.

Fig. 9-10 shows that heel engages support system 500, and in addition to manner described herein, it is substantially similar to Heel engagement support system 100 described above.Especially, heel engagement support system 500 includes multiple gripping elements or rib Part 530, it can have an identical or different height relative to surface 540, and these gripping elements or rib are from the surface 540 extend and can have different or similar geometry (for example, substantially linear, but be limited not to this, can not Restrictively use any other geometry (circular, square, taper, frustoconical, hexagon etc.).Similar to above-mentioned recessed Groove 140h, 140v, groove 540h (extending transversely) and groove 540v (length for engaging support system 500 along heel extends) Surface is divided into multiple region 540R.Each region can have the height along its change width, as shown in Figure 10 so that Along its width, i.e., along direction arrow W, the height on surface 540 can be along towards its center or vertically extending groove 540v Direction increases to maximum height H from minimum constructive height h.Profile shown in Figure 10 is provided has enhanced user in central area The ramp profile of comfortableness and the less thickness along perimeter, it is allowed to which heel part is easily mounted at curve form Position.

It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the utility model can be included in external member (multiple or individual unit packaging Together) or included in combined system or Combined suite (multiple or individual unit as disclosed herein further with Other foot type correction embodiments are combined, for example be also be incorporated in by reference this paper, on April 13rd, 2015 carries Type that what the applicant being previously mentioned in the U.S.Provisional serial number of friendship made jolt improvement.

As another benefit of the utility model of proposition, it would be recognized by those skilled in the art that the utility model is in construction With there are multiple positive effects in terms of usage factor, these include improved blood flow, improved around tinea pedis stream and subtracting Few moisture, reduces fatigue during use, reduces friction of the pin in footwear.

At least one in the preferred embodiment of the disclosure is described by reference to accompanying drawing, those skilled in the art will Substantially know, the utility model is not limited to those definite embodiments, but can make each in presently disclosed system Modifications and variations are planted, without departing from scope of the present utility model or spirit.Accordingly, it is intended to which the disclosure covers repairing for present disclosure Change and modified example, as long as they fall into following claims and its equivalents.

Claims (15)

1. for the heel engagement support system of footwear, including：

Heel, it is configured to engage as the heel of the wearer of the footwear；

Tongue-like part, it is generally laterally from the heel；And

At least one predetermined stress concentration line, it is along at least one in the heel and the tongue-like part, with profit At least one is at least one described predetermined stress concentration line described in the heel and the tongue-like part Predictable bending, and

Wherein described heel and the tongue-like part are by with causing the elastomeric material of the comfortable modulus of elasticity of user to be formed.

2. heel as claimed in claim 1 engages support system, wherein：The heel includes one or more firmly grasp Element, one or more of gripping elements are configured to engage as the heel of wearer.

3. heel as claimed in claim 2 engages support system, wherein：One or more of gripping elements can due to Wherein apply the blowing pressure and changed between swelling state and contraction state.

4. heel as claimed in claim 2 engages support system, wherein：It is tight that one or more of gripping elements can discharge ground It is affixed to the heel.

5. heel as claimed in claim 2 engages support system, wherein：One or more of gripping elements include multiple Every gripping element.

6. heel as claimed in claim 5 engages support system, wherein：One or more connection ribs are arranged in the multiple Every gripping element in adjacent gripping element between.

7. heel as claimed in claim 1 engages support system, wherein：In the heel and the tongue-like part extremely Few one is formed by fragrant material.

8. heel as claimed in claim 3 engages support system, wherein：The gripping element is inflatable.

9. heel as claimed in claim 8 engages support system, wherein：The gripping element is pierceable and self sealss So that after pierced, the fluid in the gripping element is retained in the gripping element.

10. heel as claimed in claim 1 engages support system, wherein：Lug extends from the heel, described Tab configuration be on the rear portion for fold into the footwear with by the heel engagement support system be fastened on the footwear.

11. heel as claimed in claim 1 engages support system, wherein：The tongue-like part has multiple regions, the multiple Region has along the height that maximum height is transitioned into towards the direction of center line from minimum constructive height, and the center line is along described The length of tongue-like part is longitudinally extended.

12. heel engages external member, including：

Heel, it is configured to engage as the heel of the wearer of footwear；

Tongue-like part, it is generally laterally from the heel；And

At least one predetermined stress concentration line, it is along at least one in the heel and the tongue-like part, with profit At least one is at least one described predetermined stress concentration line described in the heel and the tongue-like part Predictable bending, and

Wherein described heel and the tongue-like part are by with forming the elastomeric material of the comfortable modulus of elasticity of user.

13. external member according to claim 12, wherein：The heel includes one or more gripping elements, institute State the heel that one or more gripping elements are configured to engage as wearer.

14. external member according to claim 13, wherein：One or more of gripping elements can be due to applying wherein The blowing pressure and between swelling state and contraction state change.

15. external member according to claim 14, wherein：One or more of gripping elements are fastened to described in which can discharge Heel.