DE202004000687U1 - Shoe has a sole with a first air ventilator in the heel section and a second air ventilator in the toe section operated by foot pump action - Google Patents

Abstract

A shoe has a sole which has a first air ventilator in the heel section and a second air ventilator in the toe section. The two ventilators promote an exchange of air between the warm air within the shoe and the cold air outside. The exchange of air is promoted by the pump action of the foot acting on the shoe sole, expelling warm air on the down stroke and drawing in cool air on release.

Description

The present invention relates to an improvement of a shoe with an air exchange sole, in particular a shoe with a first ventilation element in the front and a second ventilation element in the rear the outsole of the shoe, creating an exchange of air between the warm Air in the shoe and the ambient air is made possible.

Because of the accumulation in the shoe It is usually heat uncomfortable, shoes longer Time to wear. A shoe was therefore developed in which Outsole a ventilation element is contained with an air chamber that when walking or running through press together a similar air chamber Achieved effect like an air pump, causing the hot air is released from the shoe into the environment.

According to another application by Applicant of the present invention, the title "3D multifunctional Shoe with air pump effect " a plurality of air chambers embedded in the outsole of the shoe and a main air chamber connected to each other; a Majority of air ducts is cut into the outside of the walls surrounding each air chamber, so that air can flow between any two air chambers. A midsole that is direct with a plurality of ventilation outlets is in symmetry with those arranged on a cushion arranged above the outsole, which is the extension of this plurality of Ventilation outlets over the Air chambers. A plurality of ridges protrude from the top of the cushion, which in turn is provided with a plurality of passages is while a plurality of protrusion groups extend down and over the Midsole is glued. Below the protrusion of each protrusion Bulges a compression point is formed for pumping the air, to pump air into the shoes with every step and to pass them through Ventilation outlets, air chambers and air ducts to lead through to achieve vertical and lateral ventilation while the name is Air in the shoe is released to the environment. This will make one three-dimensional ventilation reached and wearing the shoe remains refreshing and comfortable, while at the same time the foot massaged becomes.

By the state described above technology becomes ventilation reached, but the following weaknesses are found. First, must injected the outsole with the interconnected air chambers and air channels become. However, the manufacture of the mold is expensive and therefore are the manufacturing cost high. Second, the construction of the air chambers be changed every time when the shape of the outsole changes will cause further problems.

The invention has for its object a improved training for specify a shoe with an air exchange sole, which is essentially consisting of an outsole, a first ventilation element and a second Ventilation element. Here is in a recess on the top of the heel area a first air chamber is arranged on the outsole; a second air chamber is in a recess at the top of the sole of the foot, and at least one ventilation outlet is on the side walls the first and second air chambers arranged to connect to deal with the ambient air. The first ventilation element comprises one Body, that only covers the first air chamber; is still a Majority of air ducts arranged laterally on the structure of the first ventilation element, the ones on the side walls Connect ventilation outlets to the outsole. A waterproof, breathable Layer and an air cushion are successively over the structure of the first ventilation element glued. The second one body comprehensive ventilation element is arranged so that it only covers the second air chamber; Furthermore, a plurality of air channels is located on the side of the body second ventilation element arranged which arranged on the side walls of the outsole Connect ventilation outlets. A waterproof, breathable Layer and an air cushion are on top of each other body of the second ventilation element glued.

The previous features and the Summary provide only a brief introduction to the present invention. To this and other features of the present Invention complete appreciate to be able The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the drawings. Show it:

1 an exploded view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

2 a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

3 a section along the line 3-3 of 2 ,

According to 1 the improved formation of an air exchange sole includes an outsole 1 , in the heel area in a recess a first air chamber 111 and in the soles of their feet 12 a second air chamber 121 is arranged. On the side walls of the first and second air chambers 111 . 121 is at least one ventilation outlet 13 arranged for connection with the environment. A first ventilation element 2 includes a body 21 and only covers the first air chamber 111 , A plurality of air channels 22 is laterally in recesses in the body 21 of the first ventilation element 2 arranged and with a ventilation outlet 13 connected to the sidewall of the outsole. A waterproof, breathable layer 23 and an air cushion 24 are on the body one by one 21 of the first ventilation element 2 glued. A second ventilation element 3 includes a body 31 and only covers the second air chamber 121 , A plurality of air channels 32 is laterally in recesses in the body 31 of the second ventilation element 3 arranged, and with a ventilation outlet 13 on the side wall of the outsole 1 connected. A waterproof, breathable layer 33 and an air cushion 34 are on the body one by one 31 of the second ventilation element 3 glued.

The outsole 1 is made in one piece and can be used for all types of shoes, including gymnastic and leather shoes.

The body 21 of the first ventilation element 2 is made by adapting to the shape of the first air chamber 111 the outsole 1 formed to only the first air chamber 111 to cover. A plurality of air channels 22 is directed sideways into recesses in the body 21 of the first ventilation element 2 arranged and the lower ends 220 of these air channels 22 are connected. The extension of at least one air duct 22 is with a ventilation outlet 13 on the side wall of the outsole 1 aligned so that cool air A1 from the environment through the ventilation outlet 13 and the air duct 22 can enter the shoe while hot air A2 through the ventilation outlet 13 is expelled to the environment.

The permeability of the waterproof, air-permeable layers 23 . 33 , each on the first and the second ventilation element 2 . 3 applied is less than that of a water molecule so that water cannot penetrate into the outsole and the shoe remains dry and clean. Since the waterproof, air-permeable layer is state of the art, it is not further described here.

Each on the waterproof, air-permeable layer 23 . 33 of the first and second ventilation elements 2 . 3 applied upholstery 24 . 34 consist of foam material, fabric, nonwoven, sheet film etc. There are a large number of pores on the upholstery 241 . 341 , through which the air inside the shoe is exchanged with the ambient air.

The second ventilation element 3 of the present invention comprises a body 31 whose shape is the shape of the second air chamber 121 the outsole 1 is adjusted and covers it. A plurality of air channels 32 is laterally in recesses in the body 31 of the second ventilation element 3 arranged and the lower ends 320 of these air channels 32 are connected. The extension of at least one air duct 32 is with a ventilation outlet 13 on the side wall of the outsole 1 aligned so that cool air A1 from the environment through the ventilation outlet 13 and the air duct 22 can enter the shoe while hot air A2 through the ventilation outlet 13 is expelled to the environment.

The present invention is particularly intended to improve the Taiwanese utility model No. 83202775 "3D multifunctional shoe with air pump effect" by the applicant of the present invention. In the present invention are the second air chamber and the first air chamber 121 . 111 at the front and rear end of the outsole 1 arranged to the second and the first ventilation element 3 . 2 record so that the first and second ventilation element 2 . 3 each become independent elements. The production problems of the air flow in the said utility model are eliminated by the invention in that the development costs of the injection mold are eliminated and the costs are reduced by designing the mold.

Can also adapt to other types of shoes both the first and the second ventilation element are removed. For example, if the existing air pump device has been damaged, this by the first and. disclosed in the present invention second ventilation element be replaced; or the first and second ventilation elements can be by air pumping devices or any other prior art air exchange device in the first and second air chambers of the present invention be replaced.

According to 2 is another cushion 4 above the first and second ventilation elements 2 . 3 arranged. The upholstery 4 relates to the air pump device according to the utility models (ROC Patent Nos. 82202277 and 83202775) of the applicant of the present invention or any other cushion available.

The above description and accompanying drawings serve only one embodiment to illustrate the invention and limit the scope of the invention in no way. It can many modifications are made.

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Claims (3)

Shoe with an air exchange sole, the outsole of which has a first ventilation element ( 2 ) and a second ventilation element ( 3 ), with the outsole in the heel area ( 1 ) a first air chamber in a recess ( 111 ) and in the soles of the feet ( 12 ) a second air chamber in a recess ( 121 ) are arranged, with at least one ventilation outlet () for air exchange 13 ) on the side walls of the first and the second air chamber ( 2 . 3 ) is arranged; the first ventilation element having a structure ( 21 ) which comprises the first air chamber ( 111 ) covered, and a plurality of air channels ( 22 ) laterally in recesses in the body ( 21 ) of the first ventilation element ( 2 ) arranged and with a ventilation outlet ( 13 ) on the side wall of the outsole 1 are connected; a waterproof, breathable layer ( 23 ) and an air cushion ( 24 ) on top of each other on the body ( 21 ) of the first ventilation element ( 2 ) are glued; a second ventilation element ( 3 ) a body ( 31 ) which comprises the second air chamber ( 121 ) covered, and a plurality of air channels ( 32 ) laterally in recesses in the body ( 31 ) of the second ventilation element ( 3 ) arranged and with a ventilation outlet ( 13 ) on the side wall of the outsole ( 1 ) connected is; a waterproof, breathable layer ( 33 ) and an air cushion ( 34 ) one after the other on the body ( 31 ) the first ventilation element ( 3 ) are glued on. Shoe according to claim 1, characterized in that the lower ends ( 220 ) of all air ducts ( 22 ) of the first ventilation element ( 2 ) are connected to each other and the extension of at least one air duct ( 22 ) directly with one on the side wall of the outsole 1 arranged ventilation outlets ( 13 ) is aligned. Shoe according to claim 1, characterized in that the lower ends ( 320 ) of all air ducts ( 32 ) of the second ventilation element ( 3 ) are connected to each other and the extension of at least one air duct ( 32 ) directly with one of the on the side wall of the outsole ( 1 ) arranged ventilation outlets ( 13 ) is aligned.