JP3208443B2 - Powdered insole - Google Patents

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a footwear insole excellent in deodorant and hygroscopicity. More specifically, the present invention relates to an insole for footwear in which powder (powder) having a deodorizing and moisture-absorbing action is effectively compounded into an insole material, thereby improving the deodorizing property and maintaining a smooth feeling.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in Japan, which has a humid climate, there has been a phenomenon that the feet are put in a high-temperature and high-humidity state while wearing shoes, especially in a humid season, and the feet become stuffy.
As a result, there is a problem of causing athlete's foot or generating odor due to stuffy shoes.

[0003] For this reason, various insoles and the like having a core material to which a deodorant such as activated carbon or a deodorant such as activated carbon or a moisture absorbent such as silica gel is adhered or fixed have been developed. In particular, JP-A-53-36
No. 339 discloses that an intermediate layer retains a chemical agent such as activated carbon or silica gel in a surface-exposed state so as to maximize the surface area of the chemical agent to enhance deodorant properties and hygroscopicity. An insole in which the breathability due to foot pressure is improved by disposing the sole on a gas-permeable bottom layer made of a cushioning body is described.

[0004] However, these conventional insoles have a shortage of smoothness irrespective of various improvements, have a drawback that the surface of the insole increases in humidity as they are used and stickiness occurs, and the comfort is not necessarily good. I could not say.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide an insole for footwear having a deodorizing action and a moisture absorbing action, and in particular, to provide an insole excellent in persistence of a smooth feeling.

[0006]

The present inventors have made various studies to develop an insole having high deodorization and hygroscopicity. As a result, a fine powdery insole intermediate layer made of elastic porous material was formed. When the deodorant / hygroscopic agent is used while being held in a movable state, it is gradually pushed out onto the surface layer that comes into contact with the foot due to repetition of compression / expansion of the intermediate layer due to foot pressure during use and release thereof. Was found to significantly eliminate the sticky feeling of the foot caused by wearing footwear. Furthermore, the present inventors use a powder having disintegration properties as a deodorant / hygroscopic agent to be retained in the intermediate layer, the internal deodorant / hygroscopic agent is gradually pulverized into fine powder as it is used. It was found that this was extruded onto the surface layer, and it was confirmed that this made it possible to make the deodorizing action and the moisture absorbing action more persistent.

The present invention has been developed based on these findings.

That is, the present invention provides the following insole for footwear.

(1) A back layer on which the powder does not strike through or is difficult to pass through, and an intermediate layer composed of an elastic porous material that holds the powder having a deodorizing and moisture-absorbing action in a movable state by releasing the foot pressure. And an insole having a three-layer structure of a porous surface layer, wherein the powder held in the intermediate layer is extruded onto the surface layer by repetition of compression and expansion of the intermediate layer due to foot pressure and release thereof. Powdered insole with good properties.

(2) The powdered insole according to (1), wherein 50% by weight or more of the powder is held in the lower third of the intermediate layer.

(3) The powder held in the intermediate layer is a collapsible powder that can be crushed by repeated compression and expansion of the intermediate layer due to foot pressure and release thereof, or (1) or (2) The powdered insole according to (2).

(4) The powder having a deodorizing / absorbing action is zeolite.
The powdered insole according to any one of the above.

(5) The intermediate layer is an elastic porous layer composed of an entangled body or a web of at least two types of composite fibers selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene and polyester (1) to (4). The powdered insole according to any one of the above).

Further, the present invention is a footwear provided with the powdered insole according to any one of the above (1) to (5).

[0015]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The insole according to the present invention has at least a three-layer structure comprising a back surface layer in contact with the insole, a middle layer having elasticity and a surface layer in contact with the foot. The intermediate layer contains a deodorizing or hygroscopic powdery or particulate chemical agent. The feature of the insole is that the deodorizing or hygroscopic powdery or particulate chemical agent (powder) held in the intermediate layer is used to repeatedly compress and expand the intermediate layer during use. It has a characteristic that is extruded upward.

More specifically, the insole of the present invention has at least a triple structure composed of the back layer, the intermediate layer, and the surface layer.
The chemical agent contained in the intermediate layer does not strike through or is difficult to penetrate, and the intermediate layer is a gas-permeable porous layer in which a chemical agent having a deodorant or moisture-absorbing action is applied to the foot pressure and its pressure. It is held in a movable state by opening, and the surface layer is a porous layer having high air permeability.

According to the insole of the present invention having such a structure, the odor and water vapor in the shoe can be deodorized or absorbed by the usual use of attaching to the midsole of the shoe and applying or removing foot pressure. Can be efficiently sent to the intermediate layer that holds the chemical agent having the chemical agent, and since the chemical agent is held in a state where the surface is exposed while being movable to the intermediate layer, it absorbs and adsorbs odors and water vapor. The maximum surface area that can be used can be maximized, thereby exhibiting excellent deodorizing and moisture absorbing effects.

Further, as the deodorant or hygroscopic chemical agent to be retained in the intermediate layer, a chemical agent which has a property of being pulverized by repetition of compression and expansion of the intermediate layer due to foot pressure in normal use and release thereof is used. You can also. According to the insole of the present invention using such a chemical agent, the chemical agent is crushed with the use of the insole to further increase the surface area, thereby maintaining the deodorant or hygroscopic property, and further crushed. Since the fine powdered chemical agent is pushed up from the lower part of the middle layer to the upper part of the middle layer and appears on the surface layer that comes in contact with the back of the foot, the feeling of smoothness continues, and the sticky feeling of the foot caused by wearing shoes Can be eliminated over a long period.

Hereinafter, the configuration of the insole of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings attached to the application. The drawings illustrate one embodiment of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a book in which a surface layer (reference numeral 1), an intermediate layer (reference numeral 2) holding a deodorant or hygroscopic chemical agent (reference numeral 4), and a back surface layer (reference numeral 3) are laminated on each other. FIG. 2 shows a plan view of the insole of the invention, and FIG.
A sectional view in the thickness direction obtained by cutting the insole at the -B line is shown. Further, FIG. 3 shows an aspect of the distribution state of the chemical agent in the intermediate layer, and FIG. 4 shows a state in which the chemical agent (reference numeral 4) is held in the gap (reference numeral 6) of the fiber (reference numeral 5) in the intermediate layer. FIG.

The surface layer (symbol 1) is not particularly limited as long as it is composed of a porous sheet having high air permeability. Preferably, the surface layer is a mesh-like (net-like) sheet having an open mesh. No. The pore size of the mesh is not particularly limited, but is usually 20 to 5000 μm, preferably 1 to
It is 00 to 3000 μm.

Although the material of the sheet is not particularly limited, a preferable material is a non-hygroscopic material or a material having relatively poor hygroscopicity. According to such a material, the surface layer does not hold water vapor such as sweat therein, so that the surface layer is always in a dry state and the comfort is refreshing.
Specific examples of the material of the sheet include polyethylene, polypropylene, acrylic, nylon, polyester, and the like, and polyester is preferable. These materials may be used alone or in combination of two or more.

Although the thickness of the surface layer is not particularly limited, it is generally about 0.1 to 20 mm, preferably about 0.5 to 10 mm.

According to the insole of the present invention having such a surface layer, circulation of air and water vapor in the shoe due to repetition of compression and swelling of the intermediate layer, which will be described later, is not hindered. The existing moisture can be quickly guided to the insole intermediate layer through the through holes of the mesh. In addition, since the surface layer is mesh-shaped, the contact area with the sole of the foot is small, which makes the comfort smooth, and a certain space area is formed between the foot and the insole, so that breathability It can prevent stuffiness of the feet.

The intermediate layer (reference numeral 2) is composed of a porous sheet having elasticity and air permeability. Examples of those having such properties include foamable resins, knitted fabrics, woven fabrics, and nonwoven fabrics, each of which has a vacuole property. Preferably, fibers are irregularly entangled and arranged to form a nonwoven fabric. Can be mentioned. These can be prepared into a sheet having a desired elasticity and a certain thickness by laminating fibers or entanglement.

The thickness of the intermediate layer is preferably constant so as to have elasticity, and is usually about 0.5 to 20 mm, preferably about 1 to 10 mm.

The material of the intermediate layer is not particularly limited, but is preferably a non-hygroscopic material or a material having relatively poor hygroscopicity for the same reason as the material of the back layer described above. Specific examples of the material include synthetic polymers such as polypropylene, polyethylene, polyester, acryl, and nylon, and are preferably polypropylene, polyethylene, low-melting polyester, and polyester.

These materials may be used alone or in a combination of two or more. The mode of combination is not limited, but a composite fiber of polyethylene and polypropylene, a composite fiber of polyethylene and polyester And composite fibers of polyester and low-melting polyester, and mixtures of these composite fibers with various single fibers. Preferably, these conjugate fibers are used.

Each of the fibers used may be a hollow fiber in order to have a larger vacuole.

As shown in FIG. 4, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, the fibers (reference numeral 5) are arranged irregularly so as to form a very porous mat having ventilation holes (reference numeral 6) through which air can freely pass. Prepared.

The density of the fibers constituting the intermediate layer is not particularly limited. Usually, a powdery chemical agent (reference numeral 4) described later is held in the gap between the fibers, and the pressure is the foot pressure and the pressure. It is desirable that the intermediate layer has such a degree of density that the gap can be moved with the compression and swelling of the intermediate layer due to the opening.

The pore diameter of the gap (vent) between the fibers composed of fibers arranged irregularly is 1 μm / m to 1000 μm.
The range may be 0 μm / m, preferably 5 μm / m to 5000 μm / m, but is not limited thereto.

The chemical agent having a hygroscopic property or a deodorant property (reference numeral 4) is held in such a manner that the surface thereof is exposed in the air holes (reference numeral 6) of the fiber (reference numeral 5), so that the intermediate layer is formed. The direct contact surface with the passing air, including odor and humidity, is very large.

The chemical agent (symbol 4) includes hygroscopicity and / or
Alternatively, any substance having a deodorizing property may be used, and a deodorant such as activated carbon and a moisture absorbent such as silica gel may be used in combination. It preferably has hygroscopicity and deodorant, and examples thereof include zeolite.

The zeolites broadly include those commonly used regardless of whether they are natural zeolites or synthetic zeolites. The zeolite used in the present invention may be calcined (for example, at a temperature of 600 ° C. or lower for about 1 to 2 hours) or chemically treated (for example, minerals such as hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid, and alkalis such as sodium hydroxide and sodium chloride). (Treated with a solution of a metal hydroxide, carbonate, bicarbonate, or the like at 20 to 100 ° C. for 0.5 to 2 hours). Preferably, it is processed with a metal salt such as zinc.

A feature of such a zeolite is that it has an infinite number of amorphous or honeycomb-shaped micropores and has a large specific surface area. For this reason, when exposed to moisture, water is sucked into these pores, and at the same time as water, an inorganic gas containing four major odors (ammonia, trimethylamine, hydrogen sulfide, methyl mercapton) and an organic gas containing isovaleric acid and phenol. Even gas is sucked in.

The chemical agent used in the present invention contains 1 μm /
Powders having an average particle size in the range of m to 5000 μm / m are included.

As a specific example, 0.5 to 20 μm /
m, preferably 1 to 10 μm / m, more preferably 1 to
Fine chemical agents having an average particle size of 5 μm / m can be mentioned.

In the present invention, it is also possible to use a chemical agent having a disintegrating property that the insole is finely crushed in the fibers of the intermediate layer as the compression and expansion of the intermediate layer are repeated. Such a disintegrating chemical agent is not particularly limited in its aspect, but as a preferred aspect, is prepared into a powder or particles having a certain particle size by agglomerating fine powder particles such as the above zeolite by a conventional granulation operation. Granulated type chemical agents can be exemplified.

The particle size of the disintegrating chemical agent is not particularly limited as long as it is a particle size that can be retained in the fiber gap of the intermediate layer and that disintegrates into a fine powder having the above average particle size. Is, for example, an average particle size of 100 to 5000 μ
m / m, preferably 500 to 3000 μm / m, more preferably 1000 to 2000 μm / m.

The compounding amount of the chemical agent is not particularly limited as long as the intermediate layer as the support layer secures a certain gap and exhibits deodorization or hygroscopicity enough to achieve the intended purpose. However, specifically, 5 to 5 based on the total weight of the intermediate layer
70% by weight, preferably 10 to 40% by weight, more preferably 10 to 30% by weight.

The distribution of the chemical agent in the intermediate layer is not particularly limited. For example, the insole may be formed by AB shown in FIG.
In the thickness cross section obtained by cutting along the line and the plane section obtained by cutting in parallel with the layer, the distribution may be substantially uniform or may be distributed in a deflected manner.

For example, as a distribution mode of the chemical agent before use of the insole in the thickness cross section, the lower third of the intermediate layer is used.
There can be mentioned an embodiment in which 50% or more, preferably 60% or more, more preferably 80% or more of the total chemical agent is distributed in the region. In particular, when the chemical agent is in the form of fine particles having a fine particle size, by having such a distribution mode, it is possible to prevent powder from falling off from the surface layer at the time of sales and distribution, and to further maintain the effect during use. There is an advantage that can be maintained.

The distribution of the chemical agent in the insole in a plane cross section may be such that more chemical agent is contained in the heel, forefoot and toe portions having a high degree of contact with the sole. .

In the intermediate layer in such an embodiment, when the foot pressure is applied to or released from the intermediate layer when the insole is used, the vacuoles in the intermediate layer are continuously compressed or expanded. It also has the function of a pump that circulates the air and water vapor in the shoe via the surface layer or the back layer disposed above and below the intermediate layer. By this circulation, air containing odor and moisture comes into direct contact with the chemical agent held in the fiber voids constituting the intermediate layer, and the odor and moisture are efficiently absorbed by the chemical agent, and the odor is neutralized and dried. Air is also in the middle layer,
Released into the shoe via the back and top layers.

Further, with the circulation of the air, the chemical agent in the form of fine powder or finely crushed into fine powder in the intermediate layer is gradually extruded into the upper region through the fiber gap of the intermediate layer. It is exposed on the perforated surface of the surface layer or on the surface layer. Thereby, the deodorizing or moisture absorbing effect can be efficiently exerted on the surface layer surface with the most odor or humidity in contact with the foot, and a large number of fine powders appear on the foot contact surface, thereby giving a smooth feeling. Exhilarating comfort can be maintained.

The back layer (reference numeral 3) used in the present invention comprises:
There is no particular limitation as long as the chemical agent contained in the intermediate layer does not strike through or hardly strikes through and has air permeability. In addition, it is more preferable that the insole body has a desired frictional resistance so that the insole body does not slip or twist in the shoe sole when used.

As such a back surface layer, a nonwoven fabric or felt made of synthetic fibers prepared from synthetic rubber such as polyethylene, polypropylene, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, styrene-butadiene rubber, and natural rubber can be used. Can be. In addition, these synthetic fibers may be prepared by one kind of material, or may be prepared by combining two or more kinds of materials.

The anti-slipping or anti-slip properties of the back layer can be ensured by the material constituting the sheet of the back layer itself. For example, resin such as ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, synthetic rubber such as styrene-butadiene rubber, or natural rubber can be secured by printing or coating so as not to impair the air permeability of the back surface layer.

As the back layer, polyethylene,
This is a nonwoven fabric prepared by using an air-through method, a needle punch method, a latex bond method, or the like, using polypropylene and an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer as materials.

The thickness of the back layer is usually 0.2 to 10 mm,
It is preferably about 1 to 3 mm.

The above-described surface layer (reference numeral 1), intermediate layer (reference numeral 2), and back surface layer (reference numeral 3) are adhered to each other to form an insole according to the present invention. The bonding method is not particularly limited as long as it does not hinder the air permeability of each layer and does not block the movement space of the chemical agent in the intermediate layer, but it is usually a heat sealing method, a film such as a latex binder or a hot melt adhesive. An adhesion method using a forming adhesive, a needle punch method, an emboss adhesion method, and the like can be given.

The powdered insole of the present invention may be manufactured by any method as long as it has the above-described structure and effect. For example, a web is prepared by appropriately mixing a chemical agent with fibers (staples) constituting the intermediate layer,
A method of forming a sheet by further entanglement and bonding, and then integrating it by entanglement or adhesion between the surface layer and the back layer separately prepared in the form of a sheet. A method of spraying fibers (staples) and a chemical agent constituting the layer to form a sheet, further laminating a surface layer thereon, and integrating the respective layers can be mentioned.

The thus-prepared laminate is punched in the form of an insole in a predetermined size as it is to prepare an insole for footwear of the present invention.

The method for distributing many chemical agents in the lower layer area of the intermediate layer is not particularly limited, but the prepared laminate is suctioned from the back layer side by vacuum or by applying vibration. A method of moving the layer to a lower layer. In addition, when preparing the intermediate layer in advance, a method of laminating or entangled using a web having a different mixing ratio of the chemical agent, a method of spraying while appropriately changing the mixing ratio of the staple and the chemical agent on the back layer, and the like. Can be

The powdered insole of the present invention may further contain a fragrance. The location and mode of blending are not particularly limited, for example, a method of kneading the fibers constituting the back layer, the intermediate layer and / or the surface layer, and particles in which the zeolite having a deodorant or hygroscopic property is carried in the intermediate layer. Alternatively, a method of holding powder, a method of impregnating and supporting a liquid fragrance on the back surface layer, and the like can be given.

There are no particular restrictions on the fragrance used, but preferred are scents that can offset the odor of the foot, and sustainability that can be used for the duration of use of the insole (usually about 1 to 3 months). Can be mentioned.

Further, the present invention is a footwear having the above-mentioned insole inside.

The footwear of the present invention may be provided with the insole in a detachable manner on the midsole surface of the shoe or in a fixed manner.

The type of footwear is not particularly limited, and general footwear such as business shoes, pumps, boots, boots, and sports shoes can be widely used.

[0061]

EXAMPLES Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to Examples and Experimental Examples, but the present invention is not limited to the Examples and the like.

Example 1 A 2 mm thick mat-like sheet made of a composite fiber (staple) of polyethylene and polypropylene was used as an intermediate layer, using a mesh-like polyethylene sheet (thickness: 2 mm) having a pore size of 200 μm as the surface layer. And a nonwoven fabric sheet (thickness: 1 mm) prepared by variously mixing polyethylene fibers, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer fibers, and polypropylene as the back layer. In addition, as a chemical agent, amorphous silicon dioxide and amorphous zinc oxide as components,
Fine powdered zeolite (Shoeklens: manufactured by Lhasa Industry Co., Ltd.) (particle size: 2 to 5 μm / m) prepared by mixing and mixing this in a fine state was used.

On the backside layer, 2 per 100% by weight of the intermediate layer
A composite fiber (staple) of polyethylene and polypropylene so as to contain 0 to 40% by weight of schueklens
And a fiber mixed with squirk lens were sprayed so as to have a uniform thickness. At this time, 50% of total squawk lens
The blending amount of the shake lens contained in the fibers to be sprayed was adjusted so that the above was distributed in the lower third of the intermediate layer. Further, a backside layer was disposed thereon, integrated by a dot-like hot embossing method, and punched into a shoe insole shape to prepare various footwear insoles of the present invention.

Experimental Example 1 Moisture Permeability (Breathability) The insole for footwear of the present invention prepared in Example 1 was measured for moisture permeability according to the method specified in JIS K-6549 (measured value: 1 hour unit). As a comparative control, the same test was performed on commercially available insoles A and B having air permeability and hygroscopicity. Insole A has a structure in which activated carbon-containing SBR (styrene-butadiene rubber) is laminated on a surface layer made of nonwoven fabric prepared from polypropylene or the like, and insole B has a surface layer made of nonwoven fabric prepared from acetate or the like. Similarly, it has a structure in which activated carbon-containing SBR (styrene-butadiene rubber) is laminated. Table 1 shows the results.

[0065]

[Table 1]

Further, the product of the present invention was used under low humidity conditions (5% humidity).
%) And a high humidity condition (75% humidity) for 7 hours, and the hygroscopicity was compared in the same manner.

As a result, the insole of the present invention showed a moisture absorption rate of 120% under high humidity conditions, assuming that the moisture absorption rate under low humidity conditions was 100%.

EXPERIMENTAL EXAMPLE 2 Deodorant The deodorant effect of the insole of the present invention (Example 1) against isovaleric acid and ammonia contained in sweat, which is a cause of foot odor, was examined according to the following method. As a comparative control, a similar test was conducted on a commercially available insole C having a deodorant property.

The insole C has a three-layer structure in which a fabric made of a blend of cotton and polyester is used as a surface layer, and an intermediate layer made of medium-density rubber and a back layer made of high-density rubber are laminated on the surface layer. is there.

<Isovaleric acid> About 60 μl of isovaleric acid was impregnated per insole and allowed to stand in a sealed container. After about 30 minutes, air in the sealed container was collected, and gas chromatography was performed according to a conventional method. Was used to determine the concentration of isovaleric acid in the air. As a control, about 60 μl of isovaleric acid was left in a sealed container as it was, and after about 30 minutes, the concentration of isovaleric acid in the container air was measured in the same manner.

<Ammonia> About 30 μl of ammonia was impregnated per insole and allowed to stand in a sealed container. After about 30 minutes, the air in the sealed container was collected, and the air in the air was collected by an ammonia detector according to a conventional method. Was measured for ammonia concentration. As a control, about 30 μl of ammonia was left in a sealed container as it was, and after about 30 minutes, the concentration of ammonia in the container air was measured in the same manner.

The results are shown by calculating the deodorizing rate of the insole from the odor concentration indicated by the control and the odor concentration indicated by the test substance (Table 2).

[0073]

[Table 2]

From these results, it can be seen that the insole according to the present invention exerts an excellent deodorizing effect on ammonia which is considerably higher than that of the commercial product A, and has an excellent deodorizing effect on isovaleric acid equivalent to that of the commercial product A. It can be seen that

EXPERIMENTAL EXAMPLE 3 Wearing comfort The insole for footwear prepared in Example 1 was evaluated by a monitor of 21 persons to evaluate the wearing comfort (smoothness and smoothness) when actually used. As a control experiment, a commercially available insole C using a foamed resin as a base material to achieve air permeability and moisture permeability (same as that used in Experimental Example 2)
Was used as a monitor, and the evaluation was compared. Table 3 shows the results.

[0076]

[Table 3]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a powdered insole of the present invention, in which each layer constituting the insole is partially turned up.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of a powdered insole according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a distribution state of a powder having a deodorizing or moisture absorbing action in an intermediate layer.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a part of a cross section of an intermediate layer containing a powder having a deodorizing or moisture absorbing action.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1. 1. Surface layer Middle layer 3. Back layer 4. 4. Chemical agent (powder) having deodorant or hygroscopic action 5. fibers in the middle layer Fiber gaps (vents) in the middle layer

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Claims (6)

(57) [Claims] An intermediate layer comprising an elastic porous material which holds a powder having a deodorizing or hygroscopic effect in a movable state by foot pressure and release thereof; And an insole with a three-layer structure consisting of a porous surface layer and the powder held in the intermediate layer being extruded onto the surface layer by repeated compression and expansion of the intermediate layer due to foot pressure and release. Powdered insole with a. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein 50% by weight or more of the powder is held in the lower third of the intermediate layer.
Powdered insole as described. 3. The powder held in the intermediate layer is a disintegratable powder which is pulverized by repeated compression and expansion of the intermediate layer due to foot pressure and release thereof. Powdered insole as described. 4. The powdered insole according to claim 1, wherein the powder having a deodorizing / hygroscopic action is zeolite. 5. The elastic porous layer according to claim 1, wherein the intermediate layer is an entangled body or a web of at least two types of composite fibers selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene and polyester. Powdered insole according to crab. 6. Footwear provided with the powdered insole according to any one of claims 1 to 5.