KR102186995B1 - Smart Shoes and System - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a smart shoe, comprising: an upper; an outsole coupled to the upper; an insole arranged between the outsole and the upper; a midsole arranged between the insole and the outsole; and a heating means for adjusting temperature between the insole and the upper by energy generated by being pressurized by external force, wherein the heating means includes a heating element provided on the midsole to receive power from the outside and emit heat, and a power supply module coupled to the outside to supply electric energy generated by pressurization by external force to the heating element. Accordingly, the present invention provides a smart shoe, which generates electric energy by movement of a user when the user walks or runs, in order to produce eco-friendly electric energy with high power generation efficiency, and is provided with an insulation means on a shoe body to keep the inside of a shoe warm in winter. In addition, a large pressure is applied to a functional shoe while a user walks or runs, and the shape of a shoe is deformed numerous times, and accordingly, the heating element is damaged, thereby improving a heating function.

Description

Smart Shoes and System {Smart Shoes and System}

The present invention relates to a smart shoe, and more particularly, to a smart shoe that protects the foot of a shoe user from a low external temperature by warming the inside of the shoe.

In general, shoes are worn for the purpose of protecting the feet while walking, and shoes that have been known so far are developed with a focus on weight reduction, slip prevention, ventilation, cushioning, cold protection, and waterproof functions to suit the user's physical or usage conditions. have.

In addition, in addition to the basic purpose, these shoes are being developed for shoes that have their own power generation function by using the characteristics of use of shoes that flow up and down in a state that is continuously pressurized by weight when walking after wearing them.

On the other hand, among functional shoes, there is a shoe that generates heat to keep the foot warm. These functional shoes provide heat to the shoes by supplying electric power to the heating wire through the self-powered type provided on the shoes during the user's walking or cantering. Such self-powered shoes have problems with frequent breakdowns, short life spans, and complex structures. .

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a smart shoe that generates electric energy by a user's movement while walking or walking in order to produce eco-friendly electric energy with high power generation efficiency.

In addition, the present invention is to provide a smart shoe that stores the generated electric energy in the form of a rechargeable battery so that it can be used as an auxiliary power source for portable electronic products for various purposes.

In addition, the present invention is to provide a smart shoe that warms the inside of the shoe in winter by providing a warming means in the shoe body.

However, the objects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned objects, and other objects that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

In order to achieve the above object, a smart shoe according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an upper, an outsole coupled to the upper, an insole disposed between the outsole and the upper, and a midsole disposed between the insole and the outsole. And a heating means for adjusting a temperature between the insole and the upper with energy generated by pressurization by an external force, wherein the heating means includes a heating element provided in the midsole to receive power from the outside and dissipate heat, and an external force And a power module coupled to the outsole to supply electrical energy generated by pressurization to the heating element.

The power module includes a first receiving portion with an open side, a housing in which the other closed side is coupled to the outsole, a second receiving portion with an open side, and the second receiving portion toward the outsole. 1 may include a case that is slidably coupled to the receiving unit, and a generator provided in the second receiving unit to generate electric energy by pressing the case.

The midsole has a seating groove in which the heating element is seated, and at least one of the midsole and the insole may be coated with a heat-resistant material having strong flame resistance against heat generated from the heating element.

The housing may have a stepped portion formed on an inner circumferential surface to prevent separation of the case.

The case may be formed with a locking projection to prevent separation from the housing by being caught on the stepped portion.

In the power module, at least one or more of the second accommodating portion may be provided adjacent to the generator, and may further include an elastic portion for elastically supporting the case.

In the housing, a groove portion for fixing and supporting the elastic portion is formed, and the elastic portion includes a guide portion having one end fixedly supported on the other side of the case, the other end having a hollow interior and a through hole communicating the second receiving portion; , One side may pass through the through hole, may include a slide bar inserted to be slid according to the pressure of the case, and the other side coupled to the groove.

The slide bar may have a flange portion protruding by bending an end portion of one side along an outer peripheral surface to prevent separation from the guide portion.

The elastic part may further include an elastic body into which the slide bar is inserted and supports the slide bar between the other end of the guide part and the other side of the housing.

The power module may further include a battery that stores electrical energy generated from the generator and/or supplies power to the heating element.

The battery may be provided as a rechargeable battery to store electrical energy generated from the power module.

The power module may include a wireless communication device that wirelessly connects to a portable device.

The outsole may further include a spike pin provided to be folded on the other side in contact with the ground.

The power module may further include a counter device for measuring the number of steps of a shoe wearer.

The power module may further include a temperature sensor that measures a temperature in the upper.

According to the smart shoe of the present invention, there are one or more of the following effects.

First, according to the smart shoes of the present invention, there is an effect of generating electric energy by the movement of the user when walking or walking in order to produce eco-friendly electric energy with high power generation efficiency.

Second, according to the smart shoe of the present invention, by providing a warming means in the shoe body, there is an effect of warming the inside of the shoe in winter.

Thirdly, according to the smart shoe of the present invention, a large pressure is applied to the functional shoe during the process of walking or running by the user, and the shape of the shoe is deformed innumerably. Accordingly, the heating element is damaged, thereby improving the heating function.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the appended scope.

1 is a perspective view showing a smart shoe according to an embodiment of the present invention,
Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view showing AA of Figure 1,
3 is a perspective view showing the midsole of FIG. 2;
4 is a bottom view showing a second embodiment of the present invention;
5 is a flow chart illustrating a system of a smart shoe according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Before describing the present invention in detail below, it is understood that the terms used in the present specification are for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, which is limited only by the scope of the appended claims. shall. All technical and scientific terms used in the present specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art unless otherwise stated.

Throughout this specification and claims, unless otherwise stated, the term "comprise, comprises, comprising" means to include the recited object, step or group of objects, and steps, and any other object It is not used in the sense of excluding a step, a group of objects, or a group of steps.

Meanwhile, various embodiments of the present invention may be combined with any other embodiments unless there is a clear opposite point. Any feature indicated to be particularly preferred or advantageous may be combined with any other feature and features indicated to be preferred or advantageous. Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention and effects thereof will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view showing a smart shoe according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view showing AA of Figure 1, Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the midsole of Figure 2, Figure 4 is a second of the present invention It is a bottom view showing an embodiment, and FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing a system of a smart shoe according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 is a perspective view showing a smart shoe according to an embodiment of the present invention.

When describing the smart shoe according to the present invention with reference to FIG. 1, the upper 10 and the outsole 20 coupled to the upper 10 and the insole 16 disposed between the outsole 20 and the upper 10 And, a midsole 14 disposed between the insole 16 and the outsole 20, and a heating means for controlling the temperature between the insole 14 and the upper 10 with energy generated by pressurization by an external force.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view illustrating A-A of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating the midsole of FIG. 2.

When the smart shoes of the present invention are described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3, the heating means is installed in the heel of the shoe, converts it into electric energy according to pressurization, and provides a heat source by receiving electric power. Such a heating means includes a power module 30 that generates electric energy by an external force, and a heating element 50 that emits heat by receiving electric energy from the power module 30.

In the midsole 14 and the outsole 20, first and second through-holes 14a and 22a', respectively, through which an electric wire electrically connecting the heating element 50 from the power module 30 passes, are formed. The first and second through holes 14a and 22a' are provided adjacent to the power module 30. The first through hole 14a is provided in the midsole 14 in proximity to the power module 30, and the second through hole 22a' is provided in the outsole 20 in proximity to the power module 30, and the generator ( An electric wire electrically connecting 40) and the heating element 50 may pass. Meanwhile, since the first through-hole 14a and the second through-hole 22a' are provided adjacent to the power module 30, the length of the wire can be shortened, so that the conductivity according to the length can be improved. The midsole 14 has a seating groove 14b so that the heating element 50 can be seated.

The power module 30 includes a housing 32, a case 34 slidingly coupled to the housing 32, a generator 40 generating electrical energy (power) in the case 34, and a generator 40. It includes a heating element 50 that is supplied with power to emit heat, and an elastic portion 60 that elastically supports the case 34 from the housing 32.

The housing 32 has a first accommodating portion 32a formed therein, and the case 34 is slidingly inserted and coupled to the outsole 20. The housing 32 is coupled to the outsole 20 through the first receiving portion 32a into which the case 34 is inserted and the other side. The housing 32 has a first accommodating portion 32a with one side open and the other side 32b closed, and is coupled to the outsole 20 through the other side 32b. The housing 32 includes a stepped portion 33 on the inner circumferential surface to prevent separation of the case 34, and a groove portion for fixing and supporting the elastic portion 60 toward the first receiving portion 32a on the other closed side 32b. 32b') is formed.

The case 34 has a second accommodating portion 34b formed therein, and is slidably inserted into the housing 32 so that the second accommodating portion 34b is closed. The case 34 has a second receiving portion 34b with an open side and a second receiving portion 34b facing the outsole 20, and is slidably coupled to the first receiving portion 32a. The case 34 is formed with a locking projection 35 bent toward the outer circumferential surface from the opened outer end. The case 34 is slidingly inserted into the first accommodating portion 32a so that the locking jaw portion 35 is caught in the stepped portion 33. Accordingly, the case 34 can prevent separation from the housing 32.

The case 34 is provided with a generator 40 that generates electric energy with a pressure applied from the outside of the case 34 to the second receiving portion 34b. In addition, the case 34 is provided with an elastic portion 60 so that the case 34 elastically supports the case 34 between the housing 32 and the case 34 for over-entry and restoration of the case 34 to the housing 32. .

The generator 40 is provided in the second accommodating portion 34b of the case 34, and is compressed by the housing 32 and the case 34 according to the pressure of the case 34 to generate electric energy. Here, the generator 40 is a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, and most of them are rotating machines, but those that act as a generator by linear motion have been developed and put into practical use, and the generator is constructed to create a magnetic field. You need a strong magnet and a conductor that generates an electromotive force, and either of them must be able to act. The generator 40 may be provided with an electromagnetic motor, a vibration motor, a piezoelectric element, or the like.

The heating element 50 is disposed on the midsole 14 to receive power from the generator 40 and provide it as a heat source. According to an embodiment, the heating element 50 may be supplied with power from the generator 40 and emit heat to increase the temperature in the shoe. The heating element 50 is bent several times and coupled to the midsole 14. At this time, if the heating element 50 is disposed in the portion where the shoes are folded, disconnection due to the durability of the heating element 50 may occur, so it is bent as shown in FIG. 5 and disposed on the midsole 14 to prevent this problem. It would be desirable.

On the other hand, if the heating element 50 is overheated due to a functional problem, damage may occur to the user, so that the heating element 50 is seated on the midsole 14, and the insole for an interview with the midsole 14 or the midsole 14 ( A heat-resistant material 70 having strong flame resistance may be applied to at least one of 16). Here, the heat-resistant material 70 may be provided with aramid fiber-based Kevlar fiber and polyimide, but is not limited thereto, and may be provided with heat-resistant fibers. In addition, the heating element 50 may be provided as a planar heating element, a heating wire, etc., but the present invention is not limited thereto.

At least one elastic part 60 is provided in the second accommodating part 34b. The elastic part 60 is provided around the generator 40. At this time, the elastic parts 60 are provided to correspond to each other to elastically support the case 34 from the housing 32, so that the case 34 is not buckled to one side.

The elastic portion 60 includes a guide portion 62 having a hollow portion 63 formed therein, a slide bar 64 passing through the hollow portion 63, and a slide bar 62 to be inserted into the case 34. It includes an elastic body 66 that can be stretched under pressure.

The guide part 62 has one end 62a fixedly supported on the other side 34a of the case 34 at the second receiving part 34b, and the other end 62b has a hollow part 63 and a second receiving part ( A through hole 62b' communicating with 34b) is formed.

The guide part 62 is inserted so that one side 64a passes through the through hole 62b' and slides according to the pressure of the case 34, and the other side 64b is coupled to the groove 32b'.

One side (64a) of the slide bar (64) slides in the hollow part (63) through the through hole (62b'), and the other side (64b) is fixed to the closed other side (32b) of the first receiving part (32a) It is fastened to the groove 32b'. Thereby, the slide bar 64 slides according to the guidance of the guide part 62. The fastening between the slide bar 64 and the fixing groove 32b' of the housing 32 may be a fastening method that is inserted by force fitting or a hook, but is preferably fastened by a screw fastening method to increase the fastening force. .

The elastic body 66 has a guide bar 64 inserted therein, and supports the case 34 from the housing 32 between the other end 62b of the guide portion 62 and the other side 32b of the housing 32.

Meanwhile, according to another embodiment, the power module 30 may further include a battery (not shown) that stores electrical energy generated from the generator 40 and/or supplies power to the heating element 50. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the temperature inside the shoe by being heated in the heating element 50 by receiving power from the battery. The battery may be provided as a rechargeable battery to store electric energy generated from the power module, and only the battery may be individually provided to provide power.

In addition, the power module 30 may be provided with a PCB (not shown), etc. to control the heating means. That is, the heating means and the portable device are controlled and controlled by the PCB, so that the temperature inside the shoe can be adjusted. Meanwhile, the PCB may include a wireless communication device (not shown) that wirelessly connects to the mobile device. Here, the portable device includes a mobile phone, a watch capable of wireless transmission/reception, and the like, and includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and the like. The portable device may further include a counter device for measuring the number of steps of a shoe wearer in the power module 30. The power module 30 may be passed through a temperature sensor that measures the temperature in the shoe.

4 is a bottom view showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to another embodiment of the present invention with reference to FIG. 4, the outsole 14 may further include a spike module 130 provided to be folded on the other side in contact with the ground. 4(a) shows that the spike module 130 is not operated, and FIG. 4(b) shows that the spike module 130 is operated.

The spike module 130 includes a spike pin 132, an insertion groove 134 inserted when the spike pin 132 is not in use, and a support groove 136 that supports the spike pin by inserting the spike pin 132 during use. Include. The power module may further include a counter device for measuring the number of steps of a shoe wearer, and a temperature sensor for measuring a temperature in the shoe.

Therefore, it is possible to warm the inside of the shoe in winter, and the spike pin 132 can be used by spreading the spike pin 132 inserted into the insertion groove 134 as shown in FIG. 4(b), thereby preventing slipping on an ice road, etc. Can be prevented. On the other hand, when the spike module 130 is not used, the spike pin 132 may be inserted into the insertion groove 134 as shown in FIG. 4A. Here, when the spike pin 132 is inserted into the insertion groove 134, it is inserted so as not to protrude from the outsole 120, and when inserted into the support groove 136, a protrusion on the spike pin 132 (not shown) ) May be provided to partially protrude from the outsole 120.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a system of a smart shoe according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, the system of the smart shoe of the present invention is described, the shoe is interlocked with a mobile device through wireless communication to transmit and receive the current state of the shoe. The user can see the current state of the shoe and know the temperature inside the shoe. Here, the power module provided in the shoe may generate electrical energy according to the user's walking, and the generated electrical energy may be supplied to improve the temperature inside the shoe.

That is, the user may set the state of the shoe on the mobile device (S10). In this case, the user may adjust the internal temperature of the shoe according to the user's convenience. Meanwhile, by measuring the temperature inside the shoe (S20), the state of the shoe is transmitted and received to the user together. Then, when the user sets the temperature, the measured temperature inside the shoe and the preset temperature are compared (S30).

Next, if the set temperature is higher than the measured temperature (Yes), heat by the heating means (S40) may increase the temperature inside the shoe. Then, the step of measuring the temperature inside the shoe again and comparing it with the set temperature is repeated.

If the set temperature is lower than the measured temperature (No), the current state is transmitted and received to the portable device, and the user can set the temperature again. In addition, except for these steps, the user can set the temperature through the portable device.

According to such smart shoes, in order to produce eco-friendly electric energy with high power generation efficiency, electric energy is generated by the user's movement when walking or walking, and a warming means is provided in the shoe body to keep the inside of the shoe warm in winter. In the functional shoes, a large pressure is applied while the user is walking or running, and the shape of the shoes is deformed numerous times, and accordingly, the heating element is damaged, thereby providing a smart shoe having an effect of improving the heating function.

The features, structures, effects, and the like illustrated in each of the above-described embodiments may be combined or modified for other embodiments by a person having ordinary knowledge in the field to which the embodiments belong. Accordingly, contents related to such combinations and modifications should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

10: upper
20: outsole
30: power module
40: generator
50: heating element
60: elastic part

Claims (16)

With the upper,
An outsole coupled to the upper,
An insole disposed between the outsole and the upper,
A midsole disposed between the insole and the outsole, and
And a heating means for controlling a temperature between the insole and the upper with energy generated by pressurization by an external force;
The heating means,
A heating element provided in the midsole to receive power from the outside and dissipate heat,
It is located at the heel of the shoe, and includes a power module coupled to the outsole to supply electrical energy generated by pressurization by an external force to the heating element;
The heating element has a curved line structure at a portion where the shoe is folded;
The power module,
A housing including a first accommodating portion having one side open, and a closed other side of the first accommodating portion coupled to the outsole,
A case including a second receiving portion having an open side, wherein the second receiving portion is disposed toward the outsole so as to be slidably coupled to the first receiving portion,
And a generator provided in the second accommodating portion to generate electric energy by pressing the case;
The generator is a smart shoe comprising an electromagnetic motor or a vibration motor using a rotating machine.
delete The method of claim 1,
The midsole,
A seating groove in which the heating element is seated is formed,
At least one of the midsole and the insole,
Smart shoes coated with a heat-resistant material having strong flame resistance against heat from the heating element.
The method of claim 1,
The housing,
Smart shoes with stepped portions formed on the inner circumferential surface to prevent separation of the case.
The method of claim 4,
The case,
Smart shoes having a locking jaw portion formed to be caught on the stepped portion and prevent separation from the housing.
The method of claim 1,
In the power module,
At least one of the second accommodating portion is provided adjacent to the generator, and smart shoes further comprising an elastic portion for elastically supporting the case.
The method of claim 6,
In the housing, a groove portion for fixing and supporting the elastic portion is formed,
The elastic part,
A guide portion having one end fixedly supported on the other side of the case and having a through hole communicating with the inside of the other end hollow and the second receiving portion,
Smart shoes including a slide bar having one side passing through the through hole, being inserted to slide according to the pressure of the case, and the other side being coupled to the groove.
The method of claim 7,
The slide bar,
Smart shoes with a flange portion protruding by bending one end along the outer peripheral surface to prevent separation from the guide portion.
The method of claim 8,
The elastic part,
The slide bar is inserted, the smart shoe further comprising an elastic body for supporting the slide bar between the other end of the guide portion and the other side of the housing.
The method of claim 1,
In the power module,
Smart shoes further comprising a battery that stores electrical energy generated from the generator and/or supplies power to the heating element.
The method of claim 10,
The battery,
Smart shoes provided with a rechargeable battery to store electrical energy generated from the power module.
The method of claim 1,
In the power module,
Smart shoes including wireless communication devices that connect wirelessly with mobile devices.
The method of claim 1,
In the outsole,
Smart shoes further comprising a spike pin provided to be folded on the other side in contact with the ground.
The method of claim 1,
The power module, smart shoes further comprising a counter device for measuring the number of walking of the shoe wearer.
The method of claim 1,
Smart shoes further comprising a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature in the upper in the power module.
Setting the state of the shoe in the mobile device (S10);
Measuring the temperature inside the shoe (S20);
Comparing the measured temperature inside the shoe and a preset temperature (S30), and
If the set temperature is higher than the measured temperature, the smart shoe system comprising the step (S40) of raising the temperature inside the shoe by the heating means.

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