TW201817333A - Closure and fastening system for shoes - Google Patents
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本發明大致係關於鞋子閉合裝置及緊固系統。詳言之,本發明係關於一種鞋子閉合系統,其可提供傳統鞋帶閉合法的優點,但使用者不需為了將鞋帶或閉合裝置維持在特定緊度而將鞋帶或閉合裝置打結。The present invention generally relates to a shoe closure device and fastening system. In particular, the present invention relates to a shoe closure system that provides the advantages of a conventional shoe closure method, but the user does not need to tie the shoelace or closure device in order to maintain the shoelace or closure device at a particular tightness. .
傳統的鞋帶設計(例如以打結為基礎之設計)具有許多優點。這些優點包括但不限於:可輕易調整鞋帶跨越區的面積大小,從而調整鞋子的合腳度及緊度;可將鞋口快速加大以利脫鞋;僅需一個閉合裝置(例如僅需打一個結)即可將整個鞋帶系統固定在調整後的狀態;鞋帶相對便宜,且容易使用;以及鞋帶可塑造出鞋子的經典外觀,因此接受度高,具有美感。此外,也有消費者對其他種類的鞋子閉合系統感到興趣,希望這些系統能減少緊固及解開閉合裝置所需的時間、操作靈巧度及力氣。然而,現有非鞋帶類的閉合系統往往無法提供上述優點中的部分或全部,所以仍有不足之處。Traditional lace designs, such as knot-based designs, have many advantages. These advantages include, but are not limited to, the size of the shoelace spanning area can be easily adjusted to adjust the fit and tightness of the shoe; the shoe opening can be quickly enlarged to facilitate the removal of the shoe; only one closing device is required (for example, only need to play A knot can fix the entire shoelace system in an adjusted state; the shoelace is relatively inexpensive and easy to use; and the shoelace can create a classic look of the shoe, so the acceptance is high and aesthetic. In addition, there are consumers who are interested in other types of shoe closure systems, and it is hoped that these systems will reduce the time, operational dexterity and effort required to tighten and unlock the closure. However, existing non-lacing closure systems often fail to provide some or all of the above advantages, so there are still deficiencies.
非鞋帶類的閉合系統可使用壓合帶緊固件 (hook and loop fastener),亦即一般所謂魔鬼粘或VELCRO®。此種緊固件大多透過束帶與鞋子結合,其中束帶係設於鞋子的前側頂面,並附著於鞋口的一側,同時於鞋舌上方橫跨鞋口。束帶上的緊固件可進一步繞穿鞋口另側的對應孔洞。在緊固件尚未反折至其起始點附近並與其自身完成緊固前,均可加以調整。然而,此種緊固件的缺點甚多,包括施加壓力及密合用的帶狀區域過窄。例如,壓合帶緊固件一般僅能固定其對應束帶正下方的部分鞋體,因此,一旦施加的壓力過大,可能會在束帶周圍產生壓力「熱點(hot spot)」。解決之道是同時使用多條束帶,但由於多條束帶必須分別調整,緊固鞋體所需的時間將隨之增加,而鞋子也更難調整至理想的合腳度。此外,傳統的壓合帶緊固件雖可在某些應用中產生所需的視覺效果,但因體積較大,容易引人側目,所以在外觀上並非人人都可接受。Non-lacing closure systems can use hook and loop fasteners, also known as devil glue or VELCRO®. Most of such fasteners are coupled to the shoe through a drawstring, wherein the drawstring is attached to the top side of the front side of the shoe and attached to one side of the shoe opening while traversing the shoe opening above the tongue. The fasteners on the strap can further circumscribe the corresponding holes on the other side of the shoe opening. It can be adjusted before the fastener has been folded back to its starting point and is fastened to itself. However, such fasteners have many disadvantages, including the application of pressure and the narrow banding of the adhesive. For example, a press belt fastener can generally only hold a portion of the shoe body directly below its corresponding strap, and therefore, once the applied pressure is too large, a pressure "hot spot" may be generated around the strap. The solution is to use multiple straps at the same time, but since the multiple straps must be adjusted separately, the time required to tighten the shoe body will increase, and the shoes will be more difficult to adjust to the desired fit. In addition, the conventional press-fit fasteners can produce the desired visual effect in some applications, but because of their large size, they are easy to attract people's eyes, so it is not acceptable for everyone.
其他習知閉合系統也有類似缺點。例如,編織材料 (webbing) 系統係以夾扣或勾子作為緊固元件,且可透過日型環 (tri-glide) 或其他梯扣型摩擦調整裝置加以調整,但無論束緊或放鬆均涉及多道不同步驟,且可能在鞋子的穿著過程中自行變鬆。彈簧加壓式按鈕鎖系統(又稱「繩扣 (cord lock)」或「快速鞋帶(speed lace)」)可沿圓形剖面的繩狀鞋帶滑動並鎖固在鞋帶上,但使用者大多必須持續施壓才能讓繩扣在鞋帶上自由移動,進而將鞋子束緊或放鬆;若調整不良可能導致不當使用。此外,雖然鞋帶束緊後仍有部分突出在外,但繩扣緊固法並無法如一般鞋帶系統般解決鞋帶多餘部分的問題。Other conventional closure systems have similar disadvantages. For example, a webbing system uses clips or hooks as fastening elements and can be adjusted through a tri-glide or other ladder-type friction adjustment device, but whether it is tightened or relaxed Multiple different steps and may loosen themselves during the wearing of the shoe. The spring-loaded button lock system (also known as "cord lock" or "speed lace") slides along a circular section of the rope shoelace and locks onto the shoelace, but Most of them must continue to apply pressure to allow the rope buckle to move freely on the shoelace, thereby tightening or relaxing the shoe; if the adjustment is poor, it may cause improper use. In addition, although the shoelace is still partially protruded after tightening, the rope fastening method cannot solve the problem of the excess portion of the shoelace as in the general shoelace system.
轉盤系統(rotary dial system)通常用於自行車鞋及雪板鞋,然而,其轉動機構中的固有摩擦力卻衍生出許多問題。此種轉動系統大多無法充分或平順地放鬆,因此不利於脫鞋,亦即脫鞋的過程無法像使用傳統鞋帶般憑直覺操作。此外,轉動系統可能涉及其他步驟(例如使構件脫勾),因而增加使用上的困難度,且往往價格較高,在外觀上也與典型的鞋帶閉合裝置明顯不同。彈性鞋帶系統雖係為了穿、脫鞋方便而設計,但鞋帶彈性無法為腳部提供足夠的固持力。至於拉鍊式或磁鐵式閉合裝置則無法調整鞋子的合腳度,因此必須搭配傳統鞋帶系統使用,但其重量、複雜度及成本也因而提高。Rotary dial systems are commonly used in bicycle shoes and snowboard shoes, however, the inherent friction in the rotating mechanism creates many problems. Most of such rotating systems cannot be fully or smoothly relaxed, which is not conducive to taking off the shoes, that is, the process of taking off the shoes cannot be intuitively operated like using conventional shoelaces. In addition, the rotating system may involve other steps (e.g., de-hooking the components), thereby increasing the difficulty of use, and tends to be relatively expensive, and is also significantly different in appearance from typical shoelace closure devices. Although the elastic lace system is designed for the convenience of wearing and taking off shoes, the elasticity of the lace does not provide sufficient holding power for the foot. As for the zipper or magnet type closure device, the fit of the shoe cannot be adjusted, so it must be used with the traditional shoelace system, but the weight, complexity and cost are also increased.
有鑒於習知鞋子閉合及緊固系統的上述及其他缺點,一般大眾的確需要一種可提供傳統系統主要優點且對於無法有效繫緊鞋帶或正在學習繫鞋帶者而言具有使用方便性的改良系統。In view of the above and other shortcomings of conventional shoe closure and fastening systems, the general public does need an improvement that provides the main advantages of conventional systems and is convenient for those who are unable to effectively tie the laces or are learning to tie the laces. system.
本發明之一態樣提供一種鞋子閉合系統。在某些實施例中,鞋子閉合系統包含:一鞋子,其包括至少兩孔洞;一鞋帶,其可穿過各孔洞;及一第一雙面緊固件,其具有一第一面及一第二面,其中第一面係整合於鞋帶中,第二面則整合於鞋子上的一第一位置中。在某些實施例中,鞋子閉合系統尚包含一第二雙面緊固件,第二雙面緊固件包含:一第一面及一第二面,其分別整合於鞋帶上與第一雙面緊固件所在端相反的一端中,其中第二雙面緊固件可穿過各孔洞,並藉由其第一面及第二面在一第二位置彼此連結而完成緊固。在某些實施例中,第一位置靠近鞋子用以容置一腳部的一開口,第二位置則靠近鞋子的一趾部。One aspect of the present invention provides a shoe closure system. In some embodiments, a shoe closure system includes: a shoe including at least two holes; a lace that passes through each of the holes; and a first double-sided fastener having a first side and a first On both sides, the first side is integrated into the shoelace and the second side is integrated into a first position on the shoe. In some embodiments, the shoe closure system further includes a second double-sided fastener, the second double-sided fastener comprising: a first side and a second side, respectively integrated on the shoelace and the first double-sided The opposite end of the end of the fastener, wherein the second double-sided fastener can pass through the holes and is fastened by joining the first side and the second side to each other at a second position. In some embodiments, the first position is adjacent the shoe for receiving an opening of the foot and the second position is adjacent to a toe of the shoe.
在某些實施例中,鞋子閉合系統包含一第二雙面緊固件,第二雙面緊固件包含:一第一面,其係整合於鞋帶上與第一雙面緊固件所在端相反的一端中;及一第二面,其係整合於鞋子上的一第二位置中。在某些實施例中,第一位置靠近鞋子用以容置一腳部的一開口,第二位置則靠近鞋子的一趾部。在某些實施例中,鞋帶尚包含一彈性材料。在某些實施例中,第一雙面緊固件之第二面包括一有頭部分,第一雙面緊固件之第一面則包括可固定於有頭部分的一連接部分。在某些實施例中,第一雙面緊固件之第二面包括一第一磁鐵部分,第一雙面緊固件之第一面包括一第二磁鐵部分,其中第一磁鐵部分與第二磁鐵部分有助於將連接部分固定於有頭部分。In some embodiments, the shoe closure system includes a second double-sided fastener, the second double-sided fastener comprising: a first side that is integral to the shoelace opposite the end of the first double-sided fastener One end; and a second side, which are integrated in a second position on the shoe. In some embodiments, the first position is adjacent the shoe for receiving an opening of the foot and the second position is adjacent to a toe of the shoe. In some embodiments, the laces still comprise an elastic material. In some embodiments, the second side of the first double-sided fastener includes a headed portion, and the first side of the first double-sided fastener includes a connecting portion that can be secured to the headed portion. In some embodiments, the second side of the first double-sided fastener includes a first magnet portion, and the first side of the first double-sided fastener includes a second magnet portion, wherein the first magnet portion and the second magnet Part of it helps to fix the connecting part to the head part.
在某些實施例中,第一雙面緊固件之第一面包括可調整鞋帶之緊度的一滑動部分。在某些實施例中,第一雙面緊固件之第一面包括一第一磁鐵,第一雙面緊固件之第二面則包括可固定於第一磁鐵的一第二磁鐵。在某些實施例中,第一雙面緊固件之第二面包括一勾部,第一雙面緊固件之第一面則包括可固定於勾部的一連接部分。在某些實施例中,第一雙面緊固件之第二面包括一第一磁鐵部分,第一雙面緊固件之第一面包括一第二磁鐵部分,其中第一磁鐵部分與第二磁鐵部分有助於將連接部分固定於勾部。In some embodiments, the first side of the first double-sided fastener includes a sliding portion that adjusts the tightness of the lace. In some embodiments, the first side of the first double-sided fastener includes a first magnet, and the second side of the first double-sided fastener includes a second magnet that is fixable to the first magnet. In some embodiments, the second side of the first double-sided fastener includes a hook portion, and the first side of the first double-sided fastener includes a connecting portion that can be secured to the hook portion. In some embodiments, the second side of the first double-sided fastener includes a first magnet portion, and the first side of the first double-sided fastener includes a second magnet portion, wherein the first magnet portion and the second magnet Part of it helps to fix the connecting part to the hook.
本發明之另一態樣提供一種鞋子。在某些實施例中,鞋子包含:一鞋體,其包括用以容置一腳部的一開口,開口具有至少兩孔洞;一鞋帶,其可穿過至少兩孔洞;及一雙面緊固件,其具有一第一面及一第二面,其中第一面係整合於鞋帶中,第二面係整合於鞋體中。在某些實施例中,雙面緊固件之第二面包括一有頭部分,雙面緊固件之第一面則包括可固定於有頭部分的一連接部分。在某些實施例中,雙面緊固件之第二面包括一第一磁鐵部分,雙面緊固件之第一面包括一第二磁鐵部分,其中第一磁鐵部分與第二磁鐵部分有助於將連接部分固定於有頭部分。在某些實施例中,雙面緊固件之第一面包括可調整鞋帶之緊度的一滑動部分。在某些實施例中,雙面緊固件之第一面包括一第一磁鐵,雙面緊固件之第二面則包括可固定於第一磁鐵的一第二磁鐵。Another aspect of the invention provides a shoe. In some embodiments, the shoe includes: a shoe body including an opening for receiving a foot, the opening having at least two holes; a shoelace that can pass through at least two holes; and a double-sided tight The firmware has a first side and a second side, wherein the first side is integrated in the shoelace and the second side is integrated in the shoe body. In some embodiments, the second side of the double sided fastener includes a headed portion, and the first side of the double sided fastener includes a connecting portion that can be secured to the headed portion. In some embodiments, the second side of the double-sided fastener includes a first magnet portion, and the first side of the double-sided fastener includes a second magnet portion, wherein the first magnet portion and the second magnet portion contribute The connecting portion is fixed to the head portion. In some embodiments, the first side of the double sided fastener includes a sliding portion that adjusts the tightness of the lace. In some embodiments, the first side of the double sided fastener includes a first magnet and the second side of the double sided fastener includes a second magnet affixable to the first magnet.
在某些實施例中,雙面緊固件之第二面包括一勾部,雙面緊固件之第一面則包括可固定於勾部的一連接部分。在某些實施例中,雙面緊固件之第二面包括一第一磁鐵部分,雙面緊固件之第一面包括一第二磁鐵部分,其中第一磁鐵部分與第二磁鐵部分有助於將連接部分固定於勾部。In some embodiments, the second side of the double-sided fastener includes a hook portion, and the first side of the double-sided fastener includes a connecting portion that can be secured to the hook portion. In some embodiments, the second side of the double-sided fastener includes a first magnet portion, and the first side of the double-sided fastener includes a second magnet portion, wherein the first magnet portion and the second magnet portion contribute Fix the connecting part to the hook.
本發明之又一態樣提供一種用以緊固鞋子閉合系統之方法。在某些實施例中,方法包含下列步驟:將一第一雙面緊固件緊固於一鞋子上的一第一位置,第一雙面緊固件具有一第一面及一第二面,其中第一面係整合於一鞋帶中,第二面係整合於鞋子之第一位置中;將一第二雙面緊固件穿過至少兩孔洞,第二雙面緊固件具有一第一面及一第二面,其分別整合於鞋帶上與第一雙面緊固件所在端相反的一端中;及使第二雙面緊固件之第一面及第二面在一第二位置彼此連結,藉以緊固第二雙面緊固件。Yet another aspect of the present invention provides a method for fastening a shoe closure system. In some embodiments, the method includes the steps of: securing a first double-sided fastener to a first position on a shoe, the first double-sided fastener having a first side and a second side, wherein The first side is integrated in a shoelace, the second side is integrated in the first position of the shoe; a second double-sided fastener is passed through at least two holes, and the second double-sided fastener has a first side and a second side, which is respectively integrated into the end of the shoelace opposite to the end of the first double-sided fastener; and the first side and the second side of the second double-sided fastener are coupled to each other at a second position, Thereby fastening the second double-sided fastener.
大體而言,本發明係提供一種新穎的鞋子閉合系統。在一實施例中,鞋子閉合系統大致包括至少一鞋帶(在本文中又稱編織材料或編織材料鞋帶),以及可將至少一鞋帶以不同長度附著在鞋子上的緊固件。至少一鞋帶可穿過鞋子各側邊的一系列(至少兩個)容置孔,其中該等容置孔大致位於鞋子的前端區域。此外,編織材料上設有緊固件第一面的一端可固定在鞋子上與緊固件第二面結合的位置,藉以調整編織材料的長度。在某些實施例中,鞋帶可為一扁平編織材料,而一緊固件的其中一面則可整合或應用於編織材料的平坦面,其中緊固件可為一壓合帶緊固件系統,且壓合帶緊固件系統的第二面可附著於鞋體。在某些實施例中,鞋帶可為一扁平編織材料,且扁平編織材料係結合彈性纖維以提供彈性。在某些實施例中,緊固件可包括磁鐵、卡扣或其他類型的有頭緊固件或結合磁鐵的有頭緊固件。在某些實施例中,編織材料的兩端均可設有壓合帶緊固件的第一面,且兩第一面可分別固定於附著在鞋子上的第二面。In general, the present invention provides a novel shoe closure system. In one embodiment, the shoe closure system generally includes at least one lace (also referred to herein as a woven or woven lace) and fasteners that attach at least one lace to the shoe at different lengths. At least one lace may pass through a series of (at least two) receiving apertures on each side of the shoe, wherein the receiving apertures are generally located in the front end region of the shoe. In addition, one end of the woven material on which the first side of the fastener is disposed may be fixed to the position of the shoe in combination with the second side of the fastener to adjust the length of the woven material. In some embodiments, the lace can be a flat woven material, and one of the fasteners can be integrated or applied to the flat surface of the woven material, wherein the fastener can be a press-fit fastener system and pressure The second side of the belt fastener system can be attached to the shoe body. In some embodiments, the lace can be a flat woven material and the flat woven material incorporates elastic fibers to provide elasticity. In certain embodiments, the fasteners can include magnets, snaps or other types of headed fasteners or headed fasteners that incorporate magnets. In some embodiments, both ends of the woven material may be provided with a first side of the press belt fastener, and the two first sides may be respectively secured to the second side attached to the shoe.
由於編織材料可透過孔洞網路而拉緊或放鬆,然後以所需長度固定在鞋子上,所以本文所述的例示性系統可提供傳統鞋帶系統的可調整性。相較於使用壓合帶緊固件束帶的傳統鞋子(其大多僅具有一、二或三條橫跨鞋口的束帶),此一技術特徵提供更大的可調整性及更大的固持面積。在某些實施例中,鞋子頂面可設有更多可供編織材料跨越的區域,使鞋子上的壓力分布更加均勻。由於使用者不需分別固定每條束帶,上述技術特徵可提供更大的方便性。此外,由於編織材料的一端已直接固定在鞋子上,緊固時不需另行打結,上述技術特徵在使用上更提供優於傳統鞋帶的方便性。本發明的實施例亦可具有比傳統鞋帶穿繞系統更多的功能,例如在鞋帶穿繞區的前、後端均設置壓合帶緊固件。將緊固件設於上述位置時,使用者可快速、輕易地調整各鞋帶穿繞區,同時避免以傳統鞋帶在多處打結所導致的體積增大的問題。Since the woven material can be tensioned or relaxed through the mesh network and then secured to the shoe with the desired length, the exemplary system described herein can provide adjustability of conventional lacing systems. This technical feature provides greater adjustability and greater holding area compared to conventional shoes that use a press belt fastener strap that mostly has only one, two or three straps across the shoe opening. . In some embodiments, the top surface of the shoe can be provided with more areas for the woven material to span, resulting in a more even distribution of pressure across the shoe. The above technical features provide greater convenience since the user does not need to separately secure each strap. In addition, since one end of the woven material has been directly fixed to the shoe, it is not required to be knotted separately when tightening, and the above technical features provide convenience over conventional laces in use. Embodiments of the present invention may also have more functions than conventional lace-wound systems, such as providing a press-fit fastener at the front and rear ends of the lace-wrap region. When the fastener is placed in the above position, the user can quickly and easily adjust the lace-through area, while avoiding the problem of an increase in volume caused by the knotting of the conventional shoelace in multiple places.
本文所用之術語僅供描述特定實施例之用。該等術語絕非用於限縮本發明之範圍。此外,諸如「包含」、「包括」等詞雖明示指定特徵的存在,但並不排除其他一或多種特徵、構件、步驟…等亦同時存在。本說明書亦可能包括「於…中」此一用語,其除非另外指明,否則兼指「於…中」及「於…上」。此外,除非另外指明,否則「或」字同時包括「及」與「或」的字義;亦即,除非另外指明,否則「或」字可包括「及/或」。The terms used herein are for the purpose of describing particular embodiments. These terms are in no way intended to limit the scope of the invention. In addition, words such as "including" and "including" are used to indicate the existence of the specified feature, but do not exclude the other one or more features, components, steps, etc.. This manual may also include the term "in", which means "in" and "on" unless otherwise specified. In addition, the word "or" includes the meaning of "and" and "or" unless otherwise specified; that is, the word "or" may include "and/or" unless otherwise specified.
除非另有定義,否則本文中所有術語(包括技術術語及科學術語)的意義均與具有本發明所屬領域中一般技藝者一般所瞭解者相同。此外亦應瞭解,除非另有明確定義,否則各術語(諸如在一般字辭典中所定義者)的解讀應與其在相關技藝及本說明書上下文中的意義一致,而不應以理想化或過於正式的方式解讀。Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) herein are intended to have the same meaning It should also be understood that, unless expressly defined otherwise, the interpretation of each term (such as those defined in the general lexicon) should be consistent with its meaning in the context of the relevant art and the specification, and should not be idealized or too formal. Way of interpretation.
本文探討多種新穎且可將鞋子固定於腳部並可調整鞋子合腳度的鞋子閉合裝置及閉合系統。為便於說明,在下文中提及許多特定細節以利讀者徹底瞭解本發明之內容。然而,熟習此項技藝者應當明瞭,該等特定細節的存在與否並不影響本發明的實施。This article explores a variety of novel shoe closures and closure systems that can secure the shoe to the foot and adjust the fit of the shoe. For the sake of explanation, many specific details are mentioned below for the reader to fully understand the contents of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the presence or absence of such specific details does not affect the practice of the invention.
以下將參照附圖說明本發明及其範例,附圖所示均為可實施的範例但僅供例示之用。應知本發明尚可以其他方式實施,或在結構上有所變化而不脫離本發明之範圍。The invention and its examples are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are illustrated by way of example only. It is to be understood that the invention may be carried out in other ways, or structurally, without departing from the scope of the invention.
圖1係一根據本發明多種實施例之鞋子閉合系統之組成元件的頂視圖。在某些實施例中,閉合系統包含至少一條由扁平編織材料11構成的鞋帶。扁平編織材料11可穿過鞋子上的一系列孔洞12。孔洞12的形式可為孔眼、金屬扣眼或設於鞋面材料中的類似孔洞。在某些實施例中,鞋子兩側中的每一側可設有至少兩個孔洞。在某些實施例中,編織材料11可以扁平材料製成,例如長條狀編織物、長條狀不織布或具有可撓性的長條狀塑膠聚合物。編織材料11的一端可固定於鞋子的前端區域13,且可進一步穿過該等孔洞。編織材料14的另端可與壓合帶緊固件的第一面整合,且可固定於鞋子上的區域15,其中區域15係與緊固件的第二面整合。依此構型,緊固件的第一面與第二面可視需要接合以調整至所需緊度。區域15係繪示於編織材料14的一側(下文將有進一步說明),詳見圖2。在某些實施例中,拉動編織材料14的一端即可帶動整條編織材料14,進而沿著整個區域16將鞋子束緊。1 is a top plan view of the components of a shoe closure system in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention. In certain embodiments, the closure system includes at least one lace that is comprised of a flat woven material 11. The flat woven material 11 can pass through a series of holes 12 in the shoe. The holes 12 can be in the form of perforations, grommets or similar holes provided in the upper material. In some embodiments, each of the two sides of the shoe can be provided with at least two holes. In some embodiments, the woven material 11 can be made of a flat material, such as a strip-like woven fabric, a long strip of non-woven fabric, or a flexible strip of plastic polymer. One end of the woven material 11 may be fixed to the front end region 13 of the shoe and may further pass through the holes. The other end of the woven material 14 can be integrated with the first side of the press belt fastener and can be secured to the region 15 of the shoe, wherein the region 15 is integral with the second side of the fastener. In this configuration, the first side and the second side of the fastener can be joined as needed to adjust to the desired tightness. Region 15 is depicted on one side of woven material 14 (described further below), as detailed in Figure 2. In some embodiments, pulling one end of the woven material 14 can drive the entire woven material 14, thereby tightening the shoe along the entire area 16.
此外,編織材料鞋帶可具有不同長度(例如短、中、長)以因應不同的腳背尺寸。在某些實施例中,鞋帶製成後可由使用者修剪成不同長度。例如,可提供較長且設有標示線的鞋帶,倘若使用者所需長度較短,該等標示線可引導使用者於預定長度處修剪鞋帶的一端。在某些實施例中,壓合帶緊固件係黏合於編織材料,而非僅以縫紉方式附著於編織材料,因此可依上述方式沿著標示線所標示的預定長度修剪。In addition, the woven material laces can have different lengths (eg, short, medium, and long) to accommodate different instep sizes. In some embodiments, the laces can be trimmed to different lengths by the user after they are made. For example, a longer lace with marking lines can be provided which, if the user desires a shorter length, can guide the user to trim one end of the lace at a predetermined length. In some embodiments, the press belt fasteners are bonded to the woven material rather than being sewn to the woven material only, and thus can be trimmed along the predetermined length indicated by the marking line in the manner described above.
如圖2所示,在區域15內的壓合帶緊固件附近可附加一或多個孔洞17。在某些實施例中,一或多個孔洞17係附著於鞋子,而非直接設於鞋體。例如,一或多個孔洞17可包括一或多個環圈或孔眼。一或多個環圈或孔眼可以一或多種材料製成,例如金屬及/或塑膠。在某些實施例中,一或多個孔洞17可具有一較大開口以配合壓合帶緊固件與編織材料鞋帶的總厚度。例如,一較大的孔洞開口可容許編織材料鞋帶自由穿過孔洞,使整個鞋帶穿繞系統可以達到最大鬆弛度,以方便使用者穿、脫鞋。在某些實施例中,所有朝向鞋子前端區域13的孔洞(例如孔洞12)可小於一或多個孔洞17,一方面使編織材料鞋帶得以自由移動,一方面則可防止編織材料鞋帶產生扭曲。在某些實施例中,編織材料的末段(亦即區域18)包括一可防止鞋帶從一或多個孔洞17中被完全拉出之元件,以免使用者因必須將編織材料重新穿過一或多個孔洞17而感到不便。此外,在某些實施例中,將區域15內的壓合帶緊固件分開(如圖3所示)即可以單一動作輕易解開整個閉合裝置。As shown in FIG. 2, one or more holes 17 may be added adjacent the press belt fasteners in region 15. In some embodiments, one or more of the holes 17 are attached to the shoe rather than directly to the shoe body. For example, one or more of the holes 17 can include one or more loops or eyelets. One or more loops or perforations may be made of one or more materials, such as metal and/or plastic. In some embodiments, one or more of the holes 17 can have a larger opening to match the total thickness of the press belt fastener and the woven material lace. For example, a larger opening can allow the woven material lace to pass freely through the hole, so that the entire lace can be worn around the system to achieve maximum slack, so that the user can wear and take off the shoe. In some embodiments, all of the holes (e.g., the holes 12) that face the front end region 13 of the shoe may be smaller than the one or more holes 17, on the one hand, the woven material laces are free to move, and on the other hand, the woven material laces are prevented from being produced. distortion. In some embodiments, the end section of the woven material (i.e., region 18) includes an element that prevents the lace from being completely pulled out of one or more of the holes 17 to prevent the user from having to re-pass the woven material. One or more holes 17 are inconvenient. Moreover, in some embodiments, separating the press belt fasteners in region 15 (as shown in Figure 3) allows the entire closure device to be easily disassembled in a single action.
在圖4所示的另一實施例中,壓合帶緊固件的第一面係分別整合於編織材料鞋帶的兩端19及20中。在某些實施例中,編織材料鞋帶可配置成交叉圖案21,其中編織材料鞋帶的兩端19及20可分別固定於鞋子上的區域22及23。緊固件的第二面可分別整合於區域22及23中。圖4所示的鞋帶構型不僅使鞋子的整體閉合狀態可以微調,更呈現實質類似於傳統鞋帶的外觀。此種外觀類似度具有許多優點。例如,將本發明應用於童鞋時,上述鞋帶構型可使孩童看似穿著「類似成人」的鞋款,但卻不需如傳統鞋帶般必須花時間與力氣打結。In another embodiment, illustrated in Figure 4, the first side of the press belt fastener is integrated into the ends 19 and 20 of the woven material lace, respectively. In some embodiments, the woven material laces can be configured as a cross pattern 21 wherein the ends 19 and 20 of the woven material lace can be secured to regions 22 and 23, respectively, on the shoe. The second side of the fastener can be integrated into regions 22 and 23, respectively. The shoelace configuration shown in Fig. 4 not only allows the overall closed state of the shoe to be fine-tuned, but also exhibits an appearance substantially similar to that of a conventional shoelace. This appearance similarity has many advantages. For example, when the present invention is applied to children's shoes, the above-described shoelace configuration allows a child to appear to wear an "adult-like" shoe, but does not need to spend time and effort to tie knots like a traditional shoelace.
此外,在某些實施例中,編織材料鞋帶的末端可先在區域24處打結(例如打一個結),然後才將編織材料的兩端19及20分別緊固於鞋子上的區域22及23。本發明所提供的鞋帶穿繞系統可結合繩結(藉以縮短鞋帶),部分原因在於區域22及23中緊固件第二面的整體面積可因應不同數量的勾、環相互接合,從而產生緊固的效果。此構型將更接近傳統鞋帶的外觀,使編織材料的固持效果更加穩固,並協助孩童練習傳統綁鞋帶過程中的至少一個步驟。Moreover, in some embodiments, the end of the woven material lace can be knotted at the area 24 (e.g., a knot) before the ends 19 and 20 of the woven material are secured to the area 22 of the shoe, respectively. And 23. The shoelace winding system provided by the present invention can be combined with a knot (to shorten the shoelace), in part because the overall area of the second side of the fastener in the regions 22 and 23 can be joined to each other in response to different numbers of hooks and loops. The effect of fastening. This configuration will be closer to the appearance of the traditional shoelace, making the woven material more stable and assisting the child in practicing at least one step in the traditional tying shoelace.
在圖5所示構型中,與鞋子整合為一體的壓合帶緊固件第二面可具有較大面積25,而非與鞋帶上的壓合帶緊固件第一面同面積。在某些實施例中,此一構型可容許更大的放置誤差,使編織材料鞋帶可放置在不同位置,以利緊固件以更穩固的方式與鞋子連接。In the configuration shown in Figure 5, the second side of the press belt fastener integrated with the shoe can have a larger area 25 than the first side of the press belt fastener on the shoelace. In some embodiments, this configuration allows for greater placement errors so that the woven material laces can be placed in different positions to facilitate the fasteners to be coupled to the shoe in a more stable manner.
圖6繪示另一種緊固法的構型。在某些實施例中,編織材料鞋帶可具有一或多個開口26,而鞋子則進一步結合一系列有頭緊固件27。在此種實施例中,編織材料鞋帶可以不同長度附著在鞋子上。此構型的優點在於可使用更為耐用的有頭緊固件。此外,亦可改用其他可將編織材料或束帶附著在鞋子上並容許編織材料或束帶調整長度的緊固技術,例如使用一系列對應於編織材料上複數個開口且類似於圖6所示的有頭緊固件。有頭緊固件27可以塑膠、金屬或其他適當材料製成,且可採用各種形狀以便與編織材料鞋帶上的開口26接合。Figure 6 illustrates the configuration of another fastening method. In some embodiments, the woven material lace can have one or more openings 26, and the shoe further incorporates a series of headed fasteners 27. In such an embodiment, the woven material laces can be attached to the shoe at different lengths. The advantage of this configuration is that a more durable, headed fastener can be used. In addition, other fastening techniques that attach the woven material or strap to the shoe and allow the woven material or strap to adjust the length may be used, for example, using a series of openings corresponding to the woven material and similar to FIG. Shown with head fasteners. The headed fastener 27 can be made of plastic, metal or other suitable material and can take a variety of shapes to engage the opening 26 in the woven material lace.
圖7繪示又一種緊固法的構型。在某些實施例中,鞋帶穿繞構型可於鞋帶穿繞區前端結合額外的壓合帶緊固件28及29。為提供圖示說明,圖7中的緊固件29已局部分開。在某些實施例中,緊固件的一面可與編織材料結合,另一面則與鞋面材料結合。使用傳統鞋帶時,當使用者用力拉緊整個鞋帶穿繞區內的鞋帶後,必須透過冗長的操作過程才能將鞋帶鬆開。詳言之,當使用者想要鬆開鞋帶時,往往必須由後往前將每一段外露的鬆弛鞋帶向上拉起,才能將鞋帶的鬆弛部分從後端打結區傳遞至鞋尖。當使用者想要提高鞋帶的整體緊度時,其操作過程也與此類似。但在圖7所示的實施例中,使用者僅需將前側緊固件28及29分別拆開,即可將鞋帶穿繞區及鞋子的前端區域直接放鬆或束緊。Figure 7 illustrates a configuration of yet another fastening method. In some embodiments, the lace-wound configuration can incorporate additional press-fit strap fasteners 28 and 29 at the front end of the lace-wrap region. To provide an illustration, the fasteners 29 of Figure 7 have been partially separated. In some embodiments, one side of the fastener can be combined with the woven material and the other side can be bonded to the upper material. When using traditional shoelaces, when the user pulls the shoelace in the area around the shoelace hard, the shoelace must be loosened by a lengthy operation. In particular, when the user wants to loosen the shoelace, it is often necessary to pull up each of the exposed slacks from the back to the front to transfer the slack from the back knot to the toe. . When the user wants to increase the overall tightness of the shoelace, the operation process is similar. However, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 7, the user only needs to disassemble the front side fasteners 28 and 29, respectively, to directly relax or tighten the shoelace wearing area and the front end area of the shoe.
圖7所示的鞋帶穿繞構型具有許多優點。詳言之,由於使用者不需由後往前將每一段外露的鬆弛鞋帶向上拉起,拉緊及放鬆鞋帶的速度與容易度都將有所提升。此外,由於使用者可更輕易、直接地操作前端的鞋帶區,操作靈巧度及技術較差的使用者(例如孩童)也同樣可以達到所需的鞋子合腳度與舒適度。再者,圖7所示實施例讓使用者可以更精確地調整鞋帶的整體張力。詳言之,此鞋帶穿繞構型讓使用者得以直接操作前端的鞋帶區,而此區正是使用傳統鞋帶時、從後端打結區開始逐步調整合腳度的過程中最難調整的區域。例如,在鬆開傳統鞋帶的一般過程中,使用者會在靠近鞋子後端處拉出額外長度的鞋帶,同時估計應拉出多少長度才能在前端鞋帶區產生所需的鬆度。透過經驗累積,使用者可能會發現:靠近後端的外露鞋帶段落須按比例拉出較大長度,因為多餘的長度將在鞋帶朝前端越來越鬆的過程中被每一段外露鞋帶吸收。隨著使用者逐漸向前調整並拉起每一段外露鞋帶,調整程序終將到達鞋帶區前端,但使用者必須到這一刻才能得知當初從鞋帶區最後端拉出的長度是否足夠。The lace-wound configuration shown in Figure 7 has a number of advantages. In particular, since the user does not need to pull up each of the exposed slacks from the back, the speed and ease of tightening and relaxing the laces will be improved. In addition, since the user can operate the lace area of the front end more easily and directly, users with poor dexterity and skill (such as children) can also achieve the required shoe fit and comfort. Furthermore, the embodiment of Figure 7 allows the user to adjust the overall tension of the shoelace more precisely. In particular, the lace-through configuration allows the user to directly manipulate the lace area of the front end, which is the most difficult process in the process of gradually adjusting the fit from the back knot area when using traditional laces. Adjusted area. For example, in the general process of loosening a conventional shoelace, the user pulls an extra length of lace along the rear end of the shoe and estimates how much length should be pulled to produce the desired slack in the front lace region. Through experience accumulation, the user may find that the exposed lace segments near the back end must be pulled out to a larger length, because the excess length will be absorbed by each exposed shoelace as the laces become looser toward the front end. . As the user gradually adjusts and pulls up each of the exposed laces, the adjustment procedure will eventually reach the front of the shoelace area, but the user must know at this moment whether the length of the last end of the shoelace is sufficient. .
圖7所示實施例則可克服傳統鞋帶穿繞構型的上述缺點,因為使用者在解開緊固件28及29後,可直接調整前端鞋帶區,而且此一調整過程完全不涉及區域22及23中的後緊固件。第7圖所示的替選實施例可由兩條獨立的編織材料鞋帶30及31構成,而非使用單一連續編織材料。此外,各編織材料鞋帶30、31的兩端可分別連接壓合帶緊固件。The embodiment shown in Fig. 7 can overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings of the conventional lace-through configuration, because the user can directly adjust the front lace area after unfastening the fasteners 28 and 29, and the adjustment process does not involve the area at all. Rear fasteners in 22 and 23. An alternative embodiment shown in Fig. 7 may be constructed from two separate woven material laces 30 and 31 instead of a single continuous woven material. In addition, the ends of each of the woven material laces 30, 31 may be respectively connected to the press belt fasteners.
圖8繪示另一種緊固法的構型。如圖8所示,除了在區域15處使用單一後端緊固件外,另增設單一前端緊固件32。為提供圖示說明,圖8中的單一前端緊固件32已局部剝開並解除緊固。圖8所示構型讓使用者得以調整前端鞋帶穿繞區的張力。相較於圖1所示構型,圖8的構型包括單一編織材料鞋帶33,且編織材料兩端分別包括壓合帶緊固件。Figure 8 illustrates the configuration of another fastening method. As shown in Figure 8, in addition to the use of a single rear end fastener at region 15, a single front end fastener 32 is additionally provided. To provide an illustration, the single front end fastener 32 of Figure 8 has been partially peeled off and unfastened. The configuration shown in Figure 8 allows the user to adjust the tension of the front lace looping area. In contrast to the configuration shown in Figure 1, the configuration of Figure 8 includes a single woven material lace 33, and the ends of the woven material each include a press belt fastener.
圖9特別顯示前端鞋帶穿繞區中的壓合帶緊固件,其中一設有壓合帶緊固件的鞋帶可穿過鞋子上的開口34,然後附著於鞋帶上的位置點35。在某些實施例中,圖9所示構型的建立方式係將一緊固件的兩接合面分別附著於同一鞋帶上的不同位置,而非將緊固件的其中一面附著於鞋體。將上述緊固件從位置點35拆開並重新附著於緊固件長度方向上的其他調整位置,即可調整對應鞋帶在鞋子前端的張力。區域36中的緊固件則已拆開,因而露出壓合帶緊固件的某一面。Figure 9 particularly shows a press belt fastener in the front lace looping region, wherein a lace provided with a press belt fastener can pass through the opening 34 in the shoe and then attach to the point 35 on the shoelace. In some embodiments, the configuration shown in Figure 9 is constructed by attaching the two engaging faces of a fastener to different locations on the same shoelace, rather than attaching one of the fasteners to the shoe body. The tension of the corresponding shoelace at the front end of the shoe can be adjusted by disassembling the fastener from the position point 35 and reattaching it to other adjustment positions in the longitudinal direction of the fastener. The fasteners in region 36 are then disassembled, thereby exposing one side of the press belt fastener.
圖10繪示前端鞋帶穿繞區中壓合帶緊固件的另一實施例。如圖所示,在某些實施例中,鞋帶的某一段落可穿過鞋子上的開口34,然後附著於鞋帶上的區域37。在某些實施例中,調整區域37內的緊固件即可調整前端鞋帶區的張力,且此一調整過程完全不涉及後端區域15中的鞋帶張力。Figure 10 illustrates another embodiment of a press belt fastener in the front lace looping region. As shown, in some embodiments, a certain section of the lace can pass through the opening 34 in the shoe and then attach to the area 37 on the lace. In some embodiments, the fasteners in the adjustment region 37 adjust the tension of the front lace region, and this adjustment process does not involve the lace tension in the rear end region 15 at all.
在圖11所示的另一實施例中係使用一諸如有頭或帶勾緊固件38的雙面緊固件。在某些實施例中,緊固件38可結合磁鐵,以便一方面協助使用者對準緊固件,一方協助緊固件閉合,從而有助於產生所需的緊固效果。在某些實施例中,緊固件的一面係與鞋面部分結合,而第二面則與鞋帶 (扁平編織材料)11的一端結合,使第二面可以滑動。例如,第二面可藉由繩索39滑動。在某些實施例中,第二面可做線性調整以調整鞋帶的緊度。In another embodiment shown in Figure 11, a double sided fastener such as a headed or hooked fastener 38 is used. In some embodiments, the fasteners 38 can incorporate magnets to assist the user in aligning the fasteners on the one hand and assisting in the closure of the fasteners on one side to help create the desired fastening effect. In some embodiments, one side of the fastener is bonded to the upper portion and the second side is joined to one end of the lace (flat woven material) 11 to allow the second side to slide. For example, the second side can be slid by the rope 39. In some embodiments, the second side can be linearly adjusted to adjust the tightness of the lace.
讀者應知,熟習此項技藝之人士可以多種方式修改本發明而不悖離本發明如申請專利範圍所界定的精神與範圍。例如,上述系統及方法均可以多種方式加以更動、替代及變化。具有本發明所屬領域一般技藝者當可瞭解,本發明可有多種替選實施例,且任一技術特徵均可與另一技術特徵相結合,無論該等特徵是否為本發明較佳實施例中的特徵,皆是如此。The reader is aware that the person skilled in the art can modify the invention in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the scope of the invention. For example, the above systems and methods can be modified, substituted, and varied in a variety of ways. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the present invention may have various alternative embodiments, and any one of the technical features can be combined with another technical feature, whether or not the features are in the preferred embodiment of the present invention. The characteristics of this are the same.
11‧‧‧編織材料11‧‧‧Weaving materials
12‧‧‧孔洞12‧‧‧ holes
13‧‧‧前端區域13‧‧‧ front end area
14‧‧‧編織材料14‧‧‧Weaving materials
15、16、18、22、23、24、37‧‧‧區域15, 16, 18, 22, 23, 24, 37‧‧‧ areas
17‧‧‧孔洞17‧‧‧ hole
19、20‧‧‧兩端19, 20‧‧‧ both ends
21‧‧‧交叉圖案21‧‧‧ cross pattern
25‧‧‧壓合帶緊固件第二面的面積25‧‧‧The area of the second side of the press-fit fastener
26‧‧‧鞋帶上的開口26‧‧‧ Openings on the laces
27‧‧‧有頭緊固件27‧‧‧With head fasteners
28、29‧‧‧壓合帶緊固件28, 29‧‧‧ Pressing belt fasteners
30、31‧‧‧編織材料鞋帶30, 31‧‧‧Weaving material laces
32‧‧‧單一前端緊固件32‧‧‧ Single front fastener
33‧‧‧單一編織材料鞋帶33‧‧‧Single woven material lace
34‧‧‧鞋子上的開口34‧‧‧ openings in the shoes
35‧‧‧緊固件上的位置點35‧‧‧Location points on fasteners
36‧‧‧緊固件上的區域36‧‧‧Anchor area
38‧‧‧有頭或帶勾緊固件38‧‧‧With head or hook fasteners
39‧‧‧繩索39‧‧‧ rope
圖1係一根據本發明多種實施例之例示性鞋子閉合系統之頂視圖。 圖2係一根據本發明多種實施例之例示性鞋子閉合系統之側視圖。 圖3係一根據本發明多種實施例之例示性鞋子閉合系統之側視圖,圖中之編織材料已局部剝開,因而露出壓合帶緊固件。 圖4係一根據本發明多種實施例之例示性鞋子閉合系統之頂視圖,其中之編織材料具有雙附著點,並改以交叉方式穿繞。 圖5係一根據本發明多種實施例之例示性鞋子閉合系統之側視圖,其中壓合帶緊固件第二面的面積較大,以便在緊固過程中容許較大的精度誤差。 圖6係一根據本發明多種實施例之例示性鞋子閉合系統之側視圖,其中鞋子閉合系統改用有頭緊固件系統。 圖7係一根據本發明多種實施例之例示性鞋子閉合系統之頂視圖,其中鞋子閉合系統於鞋帶穿繞區前端增設兩組壓合帶緊固件。 圖8係一根據本發明多種實施例之例示性鞋子閉合系統之頂視圖,其中鞋子閉合系統於鞋帶穿繞區前端增設一組壓合帶緊固件。 圖9係一根據本發明多種實施例之例示性鞋子閉合系統之頂視圖,其中鞋子閉合系統於鞋帶穿繞區前端增設兩組以另一方式繞穿之壓合帶緊固件。 圖10係一根據本發明多種實施例之例示性鞋子閉合系統之頂視圖,其中鞋子閉合系統於鞋帶穿繞區前端增設一組以另一方式繞穿之壓合帶緊固件。 圖11係一根據本發明多種實施例之例示性鞋子閉合系統之側視圖,其中鞋子閉合系統使用有頭或帶勾緊固件。1 is a top plan view of an exemplary shoe closure system in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention. 2 is a side elevational view of an exemplary shoe closure system in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention. 3 is a side elevational view of an exemplary shoe closure system in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention in which the woven material has been partially peeled off thereby exposing the nip fastener. 4 is a top plan view of an exemplary shoe closure system in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention in which the woven material has dual attachment points and is instead wound in an intersecting manner. Figure 5 is a side elevational view of an exemplary shoe closure system in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention wherein the area of the second side of the press belt fastener is relatively large to permit greater precision errors during the fastening process. 6 is a side elevational view of an exemplary shoe closure system in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention, wherein the shoe closure system utilizes a headed fastener system. 7 is a top plan view of an exemplary shoe closure system in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention, wherein the shoe closure system adds two sets of press belt fasteners to the front end of the lace looping region. 8 is a top plan view of an exemplary shoe closure system in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention, wherein a shoe closure system adds a set of press belt fasteners to the front end of the lace looping region. 9 is a top plan view of an exemplary shoe closure system in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention, wherein the shoe closure system adds two sets of press-fit strap fasteners that are otherwise threaded around the front end of the lace-wrap region. 10 is a top plan view of an exemplary shoe closure system in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention, wherein the shoe closure system adds a set of press belt fasteners that are otherwise threaded around the front end of the lace looping region. 11 is a side elevational view of an exemplary shoe closure system in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention, wherein the shoe closure system uses a head or hook fastener.
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