CN211354086U

CN211354086U - Article of footwear

Info

Publication number: CN211354086U
Application number: CN201921837774.4U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 连汉明
Original assignee: Lilian Co ltd
Current assignee: Lilian Co ltd
Priority date: 2019-10-29
Filing date: 2019-10-29
Publication date: 2020-08-28
Anticipated expiration: 2029-10-29

Abstract

The utility model discloses a footwear, which comprises a vamp and a tightening system, wherein the tightening system comprises a shoe wing part with adjustable tightness and a binding band, the shoe wing part is fixedly connected with the vamp, the outer mask of the shoe wing part is provided with a shoe wing cover, the binding band is movably arranged on the shoe wing part and the shoe wing cover in a penetrating way, and the binding band is also connected with a binding band tightening device; when the straps are tightened, the wing-shaped covers are in close contact with the wing portions, and the strap tightening device fixes the position of the straps and tightens the article of footwear; unlocking the strap tightener, the wing caps being spaced from the wing portions when the straps are loosened, loosening the article of footwear. The utility model discloses a tie-down system has eliminated the demand to traditional shoelace and tongue, simple structure, easy to operate, and the reliability is high. The shoes can adapt to feet with different heights and sizes, and have wide applicability. The wearer can also put on and take off quickly by only one hand, and the device is particularly suitable for the old, children or the disabled.

Description

Article of footwear

Technical Field

The present invention relates generally to an article of footwear, and more particularly, to an article of footwear with a novel fastening system.

Background

Shoes, which are considered as one of the most important necessities in daily life, may be classified into various categories according to their uses. Whatever the purpose of the shoe, most shoes are provided with laces for securing the shoe to the foot.

Although it is common practice to tie the laces loosely in knots to facilitate putting on and taking off the shoe, it is known in the art that it is preferable to tie the laces tight to completely fit the shoe for the health of the foot, so long as the shoe does not squeeze the foot too much.

In view of this, it is troublesome to tighten and loosen the shoelace each time the shoe is put on and taken off. And the shoelace may loosen itself when normally walking on the road, thereby causing inconvenience. For a long shoelace, if the two ends of the shoelace are not properly tied, the appearance is messy. Moreover, it is not easy for preschool children or the elderly to properly tighten or loosen the shoelace.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

The to-be-solved technical problem of the utility model is to provide an article of footwear with novel tie-down system, this tie-down system replaces traditional shoelace, and is convenient and reliable.

In order to solve the technical problem, the utility model provides a technical scheme does:

an article of footwear comprising an upper and a tightening system, the tightening system comprising a tightness-adjustable flap portion and a strap, the flap portion being fixedly connected to the upper, an outer mask of the flap portion being provided with a flap cover, the strap being movably threaded over the flap portion and the flap cover, the strap being further connected to a strap tightening device; when the straps are tightened, the wing-shaped covers are in close contact with the wing portions, and the strap tightening device fixes the position of the straps and tightens the article of footwear; unlocking the strap tightener, the wing caps being spaced from the wing portions when the straps are loosened, loosening the article of footwear.

Further, the binding band comprises a first portion and a second portion, the first portion penetrates through the shoe wing covers to be connected with the shoe upper, and the second portion penetrates through the shoe wing covers to be connected with the binding band tightening device.

Further, the shank portion includes at least one gap.

Further, the shank portion is made of an elastic material.

Further, the shoe wing covers are made of flexible materials and fixedly connected with the shoe uppers.

Further, the shoe wing covers are hinged with the shoe upper.

Furthermore, the shoe wing cover comprises a connecting part and a movable part, the connecting part is connected with the vamp, and the movable part is covered outside the shoe wing part.

Further, the strap tightener includes a pull tab having a lower end attached to the wing of the shoe, the second portion of the strap passing through the pull tab, and a locking assembly for securing an upper end of the pull tab to the wing of the shoe.

Further, the lower end of the pull tab is hinged with the shoe wing cover.

Further, the locking assembly comprises a first locking member and a second locking member, the first locking member is fixed on the shoe wing cover, and the second locking member is fixed on the pull piece.

Further, the binding band tightening device comprises a first flexible band, one end of the first flexible band is connected with the binding band, the other end of the first flexible band is fixedly connected with the shoe wing cover, fixing holes are formed in the first flexible band, fixing columns are fixed on the shoe wing cover, when the fixing holes are sleeved on the fixing columns, the binding band is tightened, the shoe wing cover is in close contact with the shoe wing portion, and the shoe article is tightened.

Furthermore, the bandage tightening device comprises a second flexible belt, a plurality of fixing teeth are arranged on the second flexible belt, and fixing buckles matched with the fixing teeth are fixed on the shoe wing covers.

The utility model has the advantages that:

prior art lacing footwear has been accomplished by tightening the lace to close the distance between the opposing wings. According to the technical scheme, the shoe wing covers are buckled on the shoe wing parts by pulling the binding bands, so that the aim of locking is fulfilled. The utility model discloses a tie-down system has eliminated the demand to traditional shoelace and tongue, simple structure, easy to operate, and the reliability is high. The shoes can adapt to feet with different heights and sizes, and have wide applicability. The wearer can also put on and take off quickly by only one hand, and the device is particularly suitable for the old, children or the disabled.

Drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural view of a preferred embodiment of an article of footwear according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a schematic structural view of a preferred embodiment of the upper of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a schematic structural view of a preferred embodiment of the wing portion of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a schematic structural view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention with the wing portions away from the wing portions;

FIG. 5 is a schematic structural view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention with the wing portions attached to the wing portions;

FIG. 6 is a schematic view of a preferred embodiment of the strap tightener as it is being unfastened;

FIG. 7 is a schematic structural view of a preferred embodiment of the band tightener of the present invention during tightening;

FIG. 8 is a schematic structural view of another preferred embodiment of an article of footwear according to the present invention;

figure 9 is a schematic structural view of yet another preferred embodiment of an article of footwear according to the present invention.

The reference numerals include:

100-upper 120-lateral side 130-medial side

140-front 150-rear 200-sole

300-fastening system 310-strap 311-first portion

312-second part 320-shank 321-notch

322-first shoe wing 323-second shoe wing 330-shoe wing cover

331-connecting portion 3312-second hole 332-movable portion

3321-first hole 340-strap tightener 341-pull tab

3411-hook 342-locking assembly 3421-first locking member

3422 second Lock 500 opening

Detailed Description

In order to make the technical problem, technical solution and advantageous effects to be solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the following description is given in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments to illustrate the present invention in further detail. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

As shown in fig. 1, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the footwear comprises an upper 100 and a fastening system 300, wherein the fastening system 300 comprises a tightness-adjustable wing portion 320 and a strap 310, the wing portion 320 is fixedly connected to the upper 100, the outer mask of the wing portion 320 is provided with a wing cover 330, the strap 310 is movably disposed on the wing portion 320 and the wing cover 330, and the strap 310 is further connected to a strap tightening device 340; when the strap 310 is tightened, the wing-shaped covers 330 come into close contact with the wing portions 320, and the strap tightening device 340 secures the position of the strap 310, tightening the article of footwear; unlocking the strap tightener 340, and when the straps 310 are loosened, the wing caps 330 are spaced a distance from the wing portions 320, releasing the article of footwear.

Prior art lacing footwear has been accomplished by tightening the lace to close the distance between the opposing wings. In the technical scheme, the shoe wing covers 330 are buckled on the shoe wing parts 340 by pulling the binding bands 310, so that the locking purpose is achieved. The tightening system 300 of the present invention eliminates the need for a conventional lace and tongue, and is simple in construction, easy to operate, and highly reliable. The above components are described in further detail below.

As shown in fig. 2, the article of footwear includes an upper 100 and a sole 200, with the upper 100 fixedly attached to the sole 200. Upper 100 is configured to receive a foot of a wearer and includes a lateral side 120, a medial side 130, a forward side 140, and a rearward side 150. The lateral portion 120 and the medial portion 130 are oppositely disposed to correspond to the medial and lateral sides of the wearer's foot, respectively. The front portion 140 is the portion near the toes of the wearer and the rear portion is the portion near the heel of the wearer.

Lateral portion 120, forward portion 140, medial portion 130, and rear portion 150 are connected in series, with the lower side all fixedly connected to sole 200, and the upper side cooperatively enclosing an opening 500 with a cleat portion 320 described below, the position of opening 500 being opposite to sole 200, opening 500 being for a foot to slide into upper 100, or for a foot to slide out of upper 100.

Fastening system 300 is disposed on upper 100 for adjusting the size of opening 500 to facilitate donning and doffing of the article of footwear by the wearer. Fastening system 300 includes strap 310, flap portion 320, wing cover 330, and strap tightening device 340.

As shown in FIG. 2, the shank 320 has a function of adjusting the tightness, and when the shank 320 is loosened, the opening 500 becomes large, thereby facilitating the wearer to take off the footwear; as the shank 320 is tightened, the opening 500 becomes smaller, fitting the article of footwear to the foot. The vamp section 320 is substantially rectangular, with two sides fixedly connected to the lateral section 120 and the medial section 130 of the upper 100, respectively, a lower end fixedly connected to the front section 140 of the upper 100, and an upper end forming an opening 500 in cooperation with the lateral section 120, the medial section 130, and the rear section 150. Preferably, the wing portions 320 are made of a flexible material to enhance the comfort of the wearer.

In a preferred embodiment of the present application, the shank 320 defines at least one notch 321, and the notch 321 extends from the opening 500 in a direction toward the front portion 140. As shown in FIG. 3, in one embodiment of the present application, only one notch 321 is defined in the shank 320, such that the shank 320 includes a first wing 322 and a second wing 323. When the wearer puts on or takes off the article of footwear, the gap 321 is opened, so that the first shoe wing 322 and the second shoe wing 323 are separated from each other, and the opening 500 is enlarged; after the wearer wears the article of footwear, the gap 321 is contracted, and even the first wing 322 and the second wing 323 partially overlap, to fit the article of footwear. The article of footwear may also accommodate feet of different thicknesses by adjusting whether and how much first and

second wings

322, 323 overlap. Of course, the present application is not limited to a specific number of the gaps 321, and in other embodiments of the present application, there may be two gaps 321, such that the wing portion 320 includes a third wing portion in addition to the first wing portion 322 and the second wing portion 323. The third wing portion is located between first wing 322 and second wing 323, similar to a prior art tongue.

In another preferred embodiment of the present application, the wing part 320 is not provided with the slits 321, but the wing part 320 is made of an elastic material so that the wing part 320 has a function of tightness adjustment.

Of course, the openings 321 and the wing portions 320 are made of elastic material, but not mutually exclusive, for example, in other embodiments of the present application, the wing portions 320 are made of elastic material and are provided with the openings 321.

As shown in fig. 4 and 5, the wing covers 330 are disposed outside the wing portions 320, and include a connecting portion 331 and a movable portion 332, the connecting portion 331 is used to connect with the front portion 140, and the movable portion 332 can rotate relative to the connecting portion 331, so that the movable portion 332 can be away from the wing portions 320 or closely attached to the wing portions 320. When the wing-shaped covers 330 are away from the wing-shaped portions 320, the wing-shaped portions 320 may be in a relaxed state; when the wing-shaped covers 330 are placed against the wing-shaped portions 320, the wing-shaped portions 320 can be in a tightened state.

In a preferred embodiment of the present application, as shown in fig. 4 and 5, the connection portion 331 is made of a flexible material, and the connection portion 331 is fixedly connected with the front portion 140. When the wearer pulls the movable portion 332 outward by hand, the movable portion 332 is moved away from the wing portion 320.

In another preferred embodiment of the present application, the connection portion 331 is hinged with the front portion 140, and at this time, even if the wing-shaped cover 330 is not made of a flexible material, the movable portion 332 is moved away from the wing-shaped portion 320 when the movable portion 332 is pulled outward by the wearer's hand.

Of course, the connection portion 331 is made of a flexible material and it is not mutually exclusive that the connection portion 331 is hinged to the front portion 140, for example, in other embodiments of the present application, the connection portion 331 is both made of a flexible material and is hinged to the front portion 140. When the connecting portion 331 and the movable portion 332 are made of a flexible material, the comfort of the wearer can be improved.

As shown in fig. 6 and 7, the strap 310 is movably disposed on the wing cover 330, and the strap 310 includes a first portion 311 and a second portion 312. The first portion 311 extends through a first aperture 3321 formed in the movable portion 332 and is coupled to the lateral portion 120 or the medial portion 130 of the upper 100. The second portion 312 extends through a second aperture 3312 formed in the connecting portion 331 to connect to the strap tightener 340. As shown in FIG. 6, when strap 310 is loosened by strap tightener 340, wing-of-footwear cover 330 may be moved away from wing portion 320, thereby enlarging opening 500 and allowing the wearer to don and doff the article of footwear. As shown in fig. 7, when the strap 310 is tightened by the strap tightening device 340, the first portion 311 moves toward the second portion 312, so that the wing-shaped cover 330 is brought into close contact with the wing portion 320 under the traction of the strap 310, and at this time, the opening 500 is reduced and cannot expand by itself, so that the footwear fits the foot and cannot fall off accidentally.

In a preferred embodiment of the present application, strap 310 is non-occlusive, with first portion 311 being the two ends and second portion 312 being the middle portion of strap 310. The two ends respectively penetrate through the first holes 3321 on the two sides of the movable portion 332, and are respectively fixedly connected with the lateral portion 120 and the medial portion 130 of the upper 100.

In another preferred embodiment of the present application, the strap 310 is a closed loop, which is substantially the same as the previous embodiment except that the first portion 311 passes through the first holes 3321 on both sides of the movable portion 332 and passes through the lateral portion 120 and the medial portion 130 of the upper 100, instead of being fixedly connected to the lateral portion 120 and the medial portion 130.

Strap tightening device 340 is provided on strap 310 for adjusting strap 310 in a relaxed state or in a tightened state.

In a preferred embodiment of the present application, strap tightener 340 includes a pull tab 341 and a locking assembly 342. At this time, the wearer can put on and take off quickly with only one hand, and is particularly suitable for the elderly, children or disabled.

One end of the pull tab 341 is attached to the shoe wing cover 330 at a position in the middle of the shoe wing cover 330, i.e., closer to the movable portion 332 than the second hole 3312 is located.

In a preferred embodiment of the present application, as shown in fig. 6 or 7, the lower end of the pull tab 341 is hinged to the wing of shoes 330 so that the upper end of the pull tab 341 can rotate with respect to the wing of shoes 330. The pull tab 341 is made of a hard material including metal or plastic.

In another embodiment of the present application, the pull tab 341 is made of a flexible material that also allows the upper end of the pull tab 341 to rotate relative to the wingbox 330. It will be appreciated that the particular shape and material of the pull tab 341 is not limited in this application and may take on other materials or shapes for aesthetic reasons, cost, etc., such as, for example, the pull tab 341 is not sheet-like, but rather cylindrical, etc.

The second portion 312 of the strap 310 passes through the middle of the pull tab 341, and when the pull tab 341 is rotated, the strap 310 is loosened or tightened. Specifically, pull tab 341, when turned downward, places strap 310 in a relaxed state; when pull tab 341 is rotated upward, strap 310 is pulled tight.

Further, pull tab 341 is provided with at least one hook 3411 for adjusting the length of strap 310. The article of footwear can be fitted to feet of different heights, thicknesses, and heights by hanging second portion 312 of strap 310 on different hooks 3411, and thereby adjusting whether first wing 322 overlaps second wing 323, and how much first wing 322 overlaps second wing 323.

The upper end of pull tab 341 is provided with a locking assembly 342. locking assembly 342 is used to secure the upper end of pull tab 341 to wing of shoe cover 330 to maintain strap 310 in a tightened state. The locking assembly 342 includes a first locking member 3421 and a second locking member 3422, the first locking member 3421 being secured to the winged shield 330 and the second locking member 3422 being secured to the pull tab 341.

In another preferred embodiment of the present application, as shown in fig. 8, the strap tightener 340 includes a first flexible strap 343, the first flexible strap 343 being connected at one end to the second portion 312 of the strap 310 and at the other end to the wing cover 330. The first flexible belt 343 is provided with a fixing hole 344, and the shoe wing cover 330 is fixed with a fixing column 345. The first flexible strap 343 is pulled and a portion of the first flexible strap 343 is folded to fit the fixing hole 344 over the fixing post 345, and at this time, the first flexible strap 343 is pulled to tighten the strap 310, and the wing covers 330 are brought closer to the wing portions 320 and into close contact with each other to fasten the article of footwear.

In yet another preferred embodiment of the present application, as shown in fig. 9, the strap tightener 340 includes a second flexible strap 346, the second flexible strap 346 having one end connected to the second portion 312 of the strap 310 and the other end fixedly connected to the wing cover 330. The second flexible band 346 is provided with a plurality of fixing teeth 347, the wing cover 330 is fixed with a fixing buckle 348 matched with the fixing teeth 347, and the second flexible band 346 is arranged in the fixing buckle 348 in a penetrating way. Pulling the second flexible band 346, the first flexible band 343 tightens the binding band 310, the fixing buckle 348 is buckled in the fixing teeth 347, the position of the second flexible band 346 and the binding band 310 is fixed, the shoe wing covers 330 are brought close to and into close contact with the shoe wing parts 320, and the article of footwear is tightened.

The application does not limit the specific structure of the locking assembly 342, as long as the functions of locking and unlocking can be realized, including but not limited to snap fasteners, hook and loop fasteners, hooks, magnets, etc.

Of course, the strap tightening device 340 may also include other structures, such as in other embodiments of the present application, the strap tightening device 340 is a prior art shoelace clasp, etc., as long as the function of adjusting the slack or tightened state of the strap 310 can be achieved.

When the wearer wears the article of footwear, as shown in fig. 6, with strap 310 in a relaxed state with strap tightener 340 disengaged, wing portions 330 and wing portions 320 are freed, opening 500 may be enlarged, facilitating the wearer's wearing of the article of footwear. After the wearer has worn the article of footwear, as shown in fig. 7, strap 310 is tightened, locking strap tightener 340, bringing wing-of-footwear 330 into close proximity with shank 320, while opening 500 is reduced and does not expand unintentionally, allowing the article of footwear to fit.

The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and many changes can be made in the detailed description and the application scope according to the idea of the present invention for those skilled in the art, which all belong to the protection scope of the present invention as long as the changes do not depart from the concept of the present invention.

Claims

1. An article of footwear comprising an upper (100) and a fastening system (300), characterized in that: the tightening system (300) comprises a tightness-adjustable wing part (320) and a binding band (310), the wing part (320) is fixedly connected with the upper (100), the outer mask of the wing part (320) is provided with a wing cover (330), the binding band (310) is movably arranged on the wing part (320) and the wing cover (330), and the binding band (310) is also connected with a binding band tightening device (340); when the strap (310) is tightened, the wing-of-footwear cover (330) comes into close contact with the flap portion (320), the strap tightening device (340) fixes the position of the strap (310), tightening the article of footwear; unlocking the strap tightener (340), the wing of footwear (330) being spaced apart from the wing of footwear (320) when the strap (310) is slack, loosening the article of footwear.

2. The article of footwear according to claim 1, wherein: the strap (310) comprises a first portion (311) and a second portion (312), the first portion (311) penetrates through the shoe wing cover (330) to be connected with the upper (100), and the second portion (312) penetrates through the shoe wing cover (330) to be connected with the strap tightening device (340).

3. The article of footwear according to claim 1, wherein: the shank (320) includes at least one gap (321).

4. The article of footwear according to claim 1, wherein: the shank (320) is made of an elastic material.

5. The article of footwear according to claim 1, wherein: the shoe wing covers (330) are made of flexible materials, and the shoe wing covers (330) are fixedly connected with the shoe upper (100).

6. The article of footwear according to claim 1, wherein: the shoe wing cover (330) is hinged with the shoe upper (100).

7. The article of footwear according to claim 1, wherein: the shoe wing cover (330) comprises a connecting part (331) and a movable part (332), wherein the connecting part (331) is connected with the upper (100), and the movable part (332) covers the outer surface of the shoe wing part (320).

8. The article of footwear according to claim 2, wherein: the strap tightening device (340) includes a pull tab (341), a lower end of the pull tab (341) being attached to the wing of footwear (330), the second portion (312) of the strap (310) passing through the pull tab (341), the strap tightening device (340) further including a locking assembly (342) for securing an upper end of the pull tab (341) to the wing of footwear (330).

9. The article of footwear according to claim 8, wherein: the lower end of the pull tab (341) is hinged with the shoe wing cover (330).

10. The article of footwear according to claim 8, wherein: the locking assembly (342) includes a first locking member (3421) and a second locking member (3422), the first locking member (3421) being secured to the winged shoe shield (330), the second locking member (3422) being secured to the pull tab (341).

11. The article of footwear according to claim 2, wherein: the band tightening device (340) comprises a first flexible band (343), one end of the first flexible band (343) is connected with the band (310), the other end of the first flexible band (343) is fixedly connected with the shoe wing cover (330), a fixing hole (344) is formed in the first flexible band (343), a fixing column (345) is fixed on the shoe wing cover (330), and when the fixing hole (344) is sleeved on the fixing column (345), the band (310) is tightened to tighten the footwear.

12. The article of footwear according to claim 2, wherein: the strap tightening device (340) comprises a second flexible belt (346), a plurality of fixing teeth (347) are arranged on the second flexible belt (346), and fixing buckles (348) matched with the fixing teeth (347) are fixed on the shoe wing covers (330).