Patent RU2019127313A3

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ СБОРКИ КОМПОНЕНТОВ ОБУВИ

FIELD: satisfaction of human vital needs. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to method of assembling shoe components, which includes steps of providing presence of at least two components of shoes: shoe and film assembly, wherein at least one of at least two components of shoes has an adhesive layer; arranging at least two components of shoes on outer surface of shoe; detachably closing assembly consisting of at least two components of shoes and shoe pad, film assembly so that film assembly and shoe block form a limiting space between each other; and evacuating air from the confinement space and heating at least two components of shoes for compression and deformation of the film assembly in order to tightly press and glue to each other at least two components of shoes. EFFECT: technical result is providing fast cooling of sealing film. 11 cl, 10 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 701 616 C1 (51) МПК A43B 9/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A43B 9/00 (2019.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019104651, 19.02.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): ЧАЭЙ ХСИН ЭНТЕРПРАЙЗ КО., ЛТД. (TW) Дата регистрации: 30.09.2019 02.04.2018 TW 107111673 (45) Опубликовано: 30.09.2019 Бюл. № 28 2 7 0 1 6 1 6 R U (54) СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ СБОРКИ КОМПОНЕНТОВ ОБУВИ (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к способу сборки обувная колодка образуют между собой компонентов обуви, который включает в себя ограничительное пространство; и откачивают этапы, на которых обеспечивают наличие по воздух из ограничительного пространства и меньшей мере двух компонентов обуви: обувной нагревают по меньшей мере два компонента колодки и пленочного узла, при этом по меньшей обуви для сжатия и деформирования пленочного мере один из по меньшей мере двух компонентов узла с целью плотного прижатия и приклеивания обуви имеет адгезивный слой; размещают по друг к другу по меньшей мере двух компонентов меньшей ...

СПОСОБ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА ГИБКИХ ТРЕХМЕРНЫХ ИЗДЕЛИЙ

... 1. Способ производства гибких трехмерных изделий, выполненных из наружного материала, сформированного плоскими отрезками гибкого материала, который предусматривает обрезку частей (4), формирующих наружный материал; подготовку формы (1-2) и контрформы (3), между которыми разграничивается объем, соответствующий объему изготавливаемого трехмерного изделия; размещение отрезков (4), которые будут формировать наружный материал между формой и контрформой, разграничивая каналы (6) и пространства (8-9) между ними; закачку пластмассы через вышеуказанные каналы и пространства; открытие формы, после того как закачанная пластмасса затвердела, и последующее извлечение готового изделия, отличающийся тем, что:- отрезки (4), которые будут формировать наружный материал, закрепляют на гибком листовом шаблоне (20) в положении, соответствующем тому, которое они будут занимать на наружном материале изготавливаемого изделия;- форма и контрформа имеют противоположные поверхности без ребер на участке, занимаемом ...

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG EINES SCHUHS

A method of making an item of footwear comprising an outsole 203, connection member 202 and an upper 201, the method comprising the step of securing the outsole and the connection member using ultrasonic welding. The outsole and connection member are preferably formed from thermoplastic material, and the ultrasonic sealing may be carried out at a frequency in the range of 15000 to 20000Hz. The upper is preferably secured to the connection member by stitching. Also claimed is ultrasonic apparatus for making an item of footwear comprising a first, rigid, foot shaped mould 10 for receiving a connection member; a second concave mould 30 for receiving the outsole; means for connecting the connection member and outsole and means for welding the connection member and outsole together.

Method for making shoes

Footwear manufacturing process.

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Schuhen, bestehend aus einem ersten Formteil aus einem steifen Material und einem zweiten Formteil mit einer Höhlung, in welcher der Schuh aufgenommen wird. Der Schuh besteht aus einem Oberteil, einem Verbindungsteil und einer Aussensohle, wobei das Verbindungsteil und die Aussensohle mit dem Oberteil verbunden sind. Das zweite Formteil überträgt Ultraschallthermoenergie auf das Verbindungsteil und die Aussensohle, so dass das Verbindungsteil und die Aussensohle geschrumpft und sicher an das Oberteil angepasst werden.

Procedure for the production of shoes.

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Schuhen, bestehend aus einem ersten Formteil aus einem steifen Material und einem zweiten Formteil mit einer Höhlung, in welcher der Schuh aufgenommen wird. Der Schuh besteht aus einem Oberteil, einem Verbindungsteil und einer Aussensohle, wobei das Verbindungsteil und die Aussensohle mit dem Oberteil verbunden sind. Das zweite Formteil überträgt Ultraschallthermoenergie auf das Verbindungsteil und die Aussensohle, so dass das Verbindungsteil und die Aussensohle richtig geschrumpft und sicher an das Oberteil angepasst werden.

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A MULTI-LAYERED SOLE DIRECTLY ON THE UPPER

Article of footwear incorporating foam-filled elements and methods for manufacturing the foam-filled elements

An article of footwear may have an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure has a plurality of support elements, and each of the support elements include a shell and a core. The shell defines an interior void and is formed from a polymer material that extends around substantially all of the void. The core has a shape of the void and is located within the void, with at least a portion of the core being a polymer foam material. The polymer foam material of at least two of the support elements may have different densities.

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG VON SCHUHEN

A method of making an item of footwear comprising an outsole 203, connection member 202 and an upper 201, the method comprising the step of securing the outsole and the connection member using ultrasonic welding. The outsole and connection member are preferably formed from thermoplastic material, and the ultrasonic sealing may be carried out at a frequency in the range of 15000 to 20000Hz. The upper is preferably secured to the connection member by stitching. Also claimed is ultrasonic apparatus for making an item of footwear comprising a first, rigid, foot shaped mould 10 for receiving a connection member; a second concave mould 30 for receiving the outsole; means for connecting the connection member and outsole and means for welding the connection member and outsole together.

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A MULTI-LAYERED SOLE DIRECTLY ON THE UPPER AND MACHINE OPERATING WITH SAID PROCESS

A process for manufacturing a multi-layered sole directly on the upper, of the type that employs the technique known as "direct injection on the upper", by which soles are made of a plastic material and consist of a plurality of layers with different colour, density, softness and physical-mechanical properties. Said layers form at least an external sole, called "outsole", an internal sole, called "insole" that adheres and extends only partially or totally on the surface of the upper, and an intermediate sole, called "midsole", that is intended to hold the other two above-said soles. Said process provides for the use of a single mould which is brought, when suitably equipped (100.1,100.2,100.3), in a well-defined sequence, in front of at least three distinct injectors (I1, I2, I3) in order to obtain, also in sequence, by at least a first moulding operation (P1) the lower portion of the sole, i.e. the "outsole", by at least a second moulding operation (P2) the upper part of the sole, i.e.

A pressure bonding device for bonding shoe sole to shoe upper

ROBOT AUTOMATION SYSTEM FOR FASTENING OF SANDALS UPPER AND MIDSOLE USING FIBER ROPE

본 발명은 샌들 중창과 갑피의 섬유로프 체결 협동로봇 자동화 시스템에 관한 것으로, 상기 샌들 중창과 갑피의 섬유로프 체결 협동로봇 자동화 시스템은, 작업테이블을 포함하는 프레임과, 상기 작업테이블의 상부에 일정높이 이격되게 설치되며, 툴을 거치하는 공간부가 형성된 툴거치대와, 상기 프레임에 결합되되, 상기 툴에 꿰어지는 로프가 권취된 로프드럼이 장착되는 가이드로드, 상기 가이드로드에 장착된 상기 로프가 권출되는 것을 이드하는 가이드유닛을 포함하는 로프가이드부와, 복수 개의 다관절 암과 그러퍼를 가지도록 마련되되, 한 쌍이 서로 대향되게 설치되며, 각각 상기 툴을 그립하여, 상기 툴에 꿰어진 상기 로프가 중창과 갑피에 각각 형성된 관통구를 순차적으로 통과하면서 매듭을 형성하여 상기 중창과 갑피가 체결되도록 하는 협동로봇과, 상기 작업테이블의 상면에 결합되되, 상기 중창과 갑피가 안착되는 공간부가 각각 형성되어, 상기 중창과 갑피가 상기 협동로봇에 의해 체결되는 과정에서 움직이지 않도록 상기 중창 및 갑피를 고정하고, 상기 로프가 상기 중창 및 갑피에 형성된 관통구에 안정적으로 끼워지도록 유도하는 갑피지그를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 것으로, 따라서, 본 발명은 협동로봇을 활용하여 중창과 갑피를 섬유로프로 엮어서 체결하는 작업이 자동화되도록 함으로써, 원가 절감, 제조시간 단축 등 작업의 효율성이 향상되는 현저한 효과가 있다.

Article of Footwear Having a Polygon Lug Sole Pattern

Articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include one or more of: (a) an upper; (b) a sole structure including a midsole and an outsole, the outsole having a plurality of polygonal lugs arranged about a base surface of the outsole. The outsole may include one or more regions wherein the characteristics of a portion of the lugs within a region differ from the characteristics of a portion of the lugs in another region. The lugs may differ, for example based on size, construction and/or spacing between the lugs. Methods of manufacturing such articles of footwear also are disclosed.

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING A POLYGON LUG SOLE PATTERN

Articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include one or more of: (a) an upper; (b) a sole structure including a midsole and an outsole, the outsole having a plurality of polygonal lugs arranged about a base surface of the outsole. The outsole may include one or more regions wherein the characteristics of a portion of the lugs within a region differ from the characteristics of a portion of the lugs in another region. The lugs may differ, for example based on size, construction and/or spacing between the lugs. Methods of manufacturing such articles of footwear also are disclosed.

Clamping system

A clamping system for a component, especially for an article of footwear or a sports article, may include: (a) a first member; (b) a second member, (c) a pivot about which the first member and the second member are rotatable relative to each other; (d) a first bracket slidably movable along a first path on the first member and a second path, by a first distance, on the second member, when the first member and the second member are rotated relative to each other from a first angle to a second angle; and (e) at least a second bracket slidably movable along a third path on the first member and a fourth path, by a second distance, on the second member, when the first member and the second member are rotated relative to each other from the first angle to the second angle.

СПОСОБ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА ГИБКИХ ТРЕХМЕРНЫХ ИЗДЕЛИЙ

Изобретение относится к способу производства гибких трехмерных изделий, например обуви, одежды, сумок. В способе изготавливают верх из наружного материала, осуществляют обрезку частей (4), формирующих наружный материал изготавливаемого изделия. Затем осуществляют подготовку формы (1) и контрформы (3) с гладкими противоположными поверхностями, на которых размещаются отрезки (4) частей, которые будут формировать наружный верх материала. Эти отрезки, наряду с формой и контрформой без ребер на участке, занимаемом отрезками, разграничивают сеть каналов (6), через которые закачивается расплавленная пластмасса. Отрезки закрепляют на гибком листовом шаблоне в их заданном положении в наружном материале изделия. Технический результат, достигаемый при использовании способа по изобретению, заключается в том, чтобы обеспечить использование одной формы для нескольких различных изделий из гибкой отрезной заготовки, особенно при использовании в качестве наружного материала нерастягивающихся материалов ...

СПОСОБ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА ОБУВИ

1. Способ производства обуви, содержащей верх, выполненный из отдельных деталей, отличающийся тем, что предусматривает стадии:a) вырезания деталей, которые будут формировать верх обуви;b) подготовки литейной формы и литейного стержня, между которыми разграничено пространство, соответствующее объему верха и нижней части, причем литейная форма выполнена из двух или более частей, которые с внутренней стороны воспроизводят внешнюю конфигурацию обуви и содержат области, контур которых соответствует контуру деталей, которые будут формировать верх обуви, а литейный стержень имеет форму металлической колодки и разграничивает совместно с внутренней поверхностью деталей, формирующих литейную форму, объем, соответствующий объему верха и нижней части обуви;c) помещения деталей, которые будут формировать верх обуви, в области, выполненные внутри литейной формы, из которых они выступают для разграничения пустых полостей и каналов;d) литья под давлением термопластичного материала в расплавленном состоянии в литейную форму до тех пор, пока не будут заполнены все полости, сформированные между литейной формой и литейным стержнем, а также каналы, разграниченные деталями, которые будут формировать верх, и контактирующие с указанными деталями;e) открытия литейной формы и извлечения колодки, представляющей собой литейный стержень.2. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что упомянутые выше области разграничены ребрами, высота которых меньше толщины деталей, которые будут формировать верх, причем ребра отделены от поверхности колодки, когда литейная форма закрыта.3. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что поверхность упомянутых выше обл� РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК B29D 35/10 (13) 2011 142 255 A (2010.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2011142255/05, 18.03.2010 (71) Заявитель(и): Симплисити Уоркс Юэроп, С.Л. (ES) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (72) Автор(ы): ЭРНАНДЕС ЭРНАНДЕС Адриан (ES) 26.03.2009 ES ...

СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ МНОГОСЛОЙНОЙ ПОДОШВЫ НЕПОСРЕДСТВЕННО НА ЗАГОТОВКЕ ВЕРХА И МАШИНА, РАБОТАЮЩАЯ ПО УКАЗАННОМУ СПОСОБУ

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLING SHOE COMPONENTS

A method for assembling shoe components includes the steps of: providing at least two shoe components, a shoe last and a film unit; placing the at least two shoe components on an outer surface of the shoe last; removably covering an assembly of the at least two shoe components and the shoe last with the film unit such that the film unit and the shoe last cooperatively define a confining space therebetween; and pumping air out of the confining space and heating the at least two shoe components to shrink and deform the film unit so as to press the at least two shoe components to adhere tightly to each other.

METHOD FOR MAKING SHOES

A method for making shoes includes a first mold made of stiff material and a second mold has a concavity in which the shoe is received. The shoe includes a top portion, a connection member and an outsole, wherein the connection member and the outsole are connected to the top portion. The second mold transmits ultra-sonic thermo energy to the connection member and the outsole, so that the connection member and the outsole are properly shrank and securely matched to the top portion.

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FOOTWEAR

The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing footwear by means of a mold (1 and 2) and a counter-mold in the form of a last (3), between which the pieces (4 and 5) that will form the upper are arranged, these pieces demarcating channels (9) between one another which, together with cavities (10 and 11) demarcated between mold and counter-mold, determine a network of channels and cavities into which a thermoplastic material in molten state is injected.

Method and system for manipulating shoe parts in automated manner during manufacturing process and method of positioning and joining shoe parts

藉由鞋子部件之自動置放及組裝而增強一鞋子或一鞋子之一部分的製造。舉例而言，一部件辨認系統分析一鞋子部件之一影像以辨識該部件且判定該部件之一位置。一旦該部件經辨識及定位，則該部件可由一自動製造工具操縱。

AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR INCORPORATING FOAM-FILLED ELEMENTS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE FOAM-FILLED ELEMENTS

An article of footwear may have an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure has a plurality of support elements, and each of the support elements include a shell and a core. The shell defines an interior void and is formed from a polymer material that extends around substantially all of the void. The core has a shape of the void and is located within the void, with at least a portion of the core being a polymer foam material. The polymer foam material of at least two of the support elements may have different densities.

WELDED SHOE ASSEMBLY

A welded shoe assembly includes a shoe upper with a plastic surface welded to a plastic surface of a bottom unit. The welded shoe assembly is formed, in one implementation, by compressing the shoe upper and a bottom unit against one another between an electrically conductive last and an electrically conductive mold and applying an electrical signal to either the electrically conductive last and/or the electrically conductive mold. 1. A shoe assembly comprising:a shoe upper; anda bottom unit including a plastic surface welded to a plastic surface of the shoe upper.2. The shoe assembly of claim 1 , wherein the bottom unit includes a carrier and an array of cushioning elements attached thereto.3. The shoe assembly of claim 2 , wherein individual cushioning elements of the array of cushioning elements protrude through apertures in the carrier.4. The shoe assembly of claim 2 , wherein each of the cushioning elements includes multiple void cells.5. The shoe assembly of claim 2 , wherein each of the cushioning elements includes at least two interfacing void cells.6. A method of assembling a shoe comprising:compressing a shoe upper against a bottom unit between a conductive last and a conductive mold; andapplying an electrical signal to at least one of the conductive last and the conductive mold sufficient to weld the shoe upper to the bottom unit.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the electrical signal is a radio-frequency (RF) signal.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein the electrical signal has a frequency substantially between 15 and 70 kilohertz (kHz).9. The method of claim 6 , wherein the bottom unit includes a carrier and a number of cushioning elements and the carrier further includes through-holes each sized and shaped to receive a portion of one of the cushioning elements.10. The method of claim 9 , further comprising:positioning each of the cushioning elements within a corresponding one of the through-holes of the carrier.11. The method of claim 9 , further ...

СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ОБУВИ

FIELD: personal use articles. SUBSTANCE: invention discloses a method of manufacturing footwear which uses the first form made of rigid material and the second form provided with a groove into which footwear is placed. Footwear includes an upper part, the connecting element and a sole, fastened to the upper part. The second form transfers heat energy generated by ultrasound to the connecting element and the sole, so that the connecting element and the sole are properly reduced in size and are securely fitted to the upper part. (dwg. 3). EFFECT: increased efficiency of the method. 1 cl, 3 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2 447 821 (13) C1 (51) МПК A43D 11/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2010133866/12, 13.08.2010 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 13.08.2010 (73) Патентообладатель(и): ЧЭНЬ Минтэ (TW) R U Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 14.08.2009 US 61/233,920 20.07.2010 US 12/839,428 (72) Автор(ы): ЧЭНЬ Минтэ (TW) (45) Опубликовано: 20.04.2012 Бюл. № 11 2 4 4 7 8 2 1 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: SU 94610 A1, 1952. SU 1662483 A1, 15.07.1991. DE 102008006623 A1, 30.07.2009. JP 9322810 A, 16.12.1997. DE 3840263 A1, 31.05.1990. (57) Реферат: В изобретении описан способ изготовления обуви, в котором используют первую форму, изготовленную из жесткого материала, и вторую форму, снабженную выемкой, в которую помещается обувь. Обувь включает верхнюю часть, соединительный элемент и подошву, скрепленные с верхней частью. Вторая форма передает созданную ультразвуком тепловую энергию соединительному элементу и подошве, благодаря чему соединительный элемент и подошва должным образом сокращаются в размере и оказываются надежно подогнанными к верхней части. 2 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил. R U 2 4 4 7 8 2 1 (54) СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ОБУВИ Ñòð.: 1 ru C 1 C 1 Адрес для переписки: 101000, Москва, М. Златоустинский пер., 10, кв. 15, "ЕВРОМАРКПАТ" C 1 C 1 2 4 ...

СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ОБУВИ

1. Способ изготовления обуви, включающей верхнюю часть и скрепляемые с ней соединительный элемент и подошву, в котором используют первую форму, изготовленную из жесткого материала, и вторую форму, снабженную выемкой, в которую вводят обувь, причем посредством второй формы передают созданную ультразвуком тепловую энергию соединительному элементу и подошве. ! 2. Способ по п.1, в котором соединительный элемент выполнен из термопластического материала. ! 3. Способ по п.1, в котором подошва выполнена из термопластического материала. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2010 133 866 (13) A (51) МПК A43D 11/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2010133866/12, 13.08.2010 (71) Заявитель(и): ЧЭНЬ Минтэ (TW) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 14.08.2009 US 61/233,920 20.07.2010 US 12/839,428 (72) Автор(ы): ЧЭНЬ Минтэ (TW) R U (57) Формула изобретения 1. Способ изготовления обуви, включающей верхнюю часть и скрепляемые с ней соединительный элемент и подошву, в котором используют первую форму, изготовленную из жесткого материала, и вторую форму, снабженную выемкой, в которую вводят обувь, причем посредством второй формы передают созданную ультразвуком тепловую энергию соединительному элементу и подошве. 2. Способ по п.1, в котором соединительный элемент выполнен из термопластического материала. 3. Способ по п.1, в котором подошва выполнена из термопластического материала. Ñòð.: 1 ru A 2 0 1 0 1 3 3 8 6 6 A (54) СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ОБУВИ 2 0 1 0 1 3 3 8 6 6 Адрес для переписки: 101000, Москва, М.Златоустинский пер., д.10, кв.15, "ЕВРОМАРКПАТ", пат.пов. И.А.Веселицкой, рег.№ 0011 R U (43) Дата публикации заявки: 20.02.2012 Бюл. № 5

Manufacturing articles of footwear

A method of manufacturing an article of footwear, comprising the steps of supporting a mould 12 relative to the base 17 of a forming tool to give a gap 25 between the mould and the base, placing sheet material 26 on the mould, also known as a last, and drawing the sheet material towards the mould and the gap by vacuum at the same time when the gap decreases. The support may bias the mould away from the base, and the mould may be drawn towards the base by the vacuum. The sheet material may be bonded to a prefabricated sole by adhesive, or the material may fuse with the sole part. The sheet may then be cut by a laser cutting tool. Also claimed is apparatus for carrying out such a method, and an article of footwear comprised of layered materials.

Production of footwear

Method for making shoes

A method for making shoes includes a first mold made of stiff material and a second mold has a concavity in which the shoe is received. The shoe includes a top portion, a connection member and an outsole, wherein the connection member and the outsole are connected to the top portion. The second mold transmits ultra-sonic thermo energy to the connection member and the outsole, so that the connection member and the outsole are properly shrank and securely matched to the top portion. 2012 ) 201 ...

AUTOMATED IDENTIFICATION AND ASSEMBLY OF SHOE PARTS

СПОСОБ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА ОБУВИ

Изобретение относится к способу производства обуви. Он включает литьевую пресс-форму (1 и 2) и литьевую металлическую колодку (3), между которыми расположены детали (4 и 5), которые будут формировать верх обуви. Причем эти детали разграничивают между собой каналы (9), которые совместно с полостями (10 и 11), разграниченными между литьевой формой и литьевой металлической колодки (3), определяют сеть каналов (9) и полости (10,11). В последние заливают под давлением термопластичный материал в расплавленном состоянии. Участки разграничены ребрами (6), высота которых меньше толщины частей, образующих перед заготовки верха. Технический результат, достигаемый при использовании способа по изобретению, заключается в снижении производственных затрат. 6 ил.

Manufcturing articles of footwear

Production of footwear

MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FLEXIBLE THREE-DIMENSIONAL ITEMS

Method for producing flexible three-dimensional articles that comprises: cutting out the components (4) that will form the upper of the article to be produced and planing the edges thereof; preparing a mould (1) and a countermould (3) with smooth facing surfaces on which the components (4) that will form the upper are placed, with the facing planed edges of adjacent components in contact with or close to one another; and injecting a molten plastics material that will fill the volume delimited between mould, countermould and the components that form the upper.

Disposable slippers and manufacturing method thereof

MANUFACTURING METHOD OF A SHOE AND THE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM THEREFORE

STOCK FIT ASSEMBLY FIXTURE FOR SHOE PRODUCTION

A stock fit assembly fixture is provided for aligning and holding into place various portions of a shoe, such as an upper portion, an outsole, and a midsole, while the shoe portions are being assembled. The upper portion of a shoe may be secured to a shoe last, which in turn, may be secured to a top portion of the stock fit assembly fixture. The top portion may be movable such that the upper portion of the shoe can be moved toward the outsole and midsole portions, thus allowing for a securement of the upper portion to the outsole and midsole portions. The movement of the top portion may be by way of a compression mechanism allowing the top portion to be forced to be moved toward a bottom portion of the stock fit assembly fixture.

Stockfit Assembly Fixture For Shoe Production

A stock fit assembly fixture is provided for aligning and holding into place various portions of a shoe, such as an upper portion, an outsole, and a midsole, while the shoe portions are being assembled. The upper portion of a shoe may be secured to a shoe last, which in turn, may be secured to a top portion of the stock fit assembly fixture. The top portion may be movable such that the upper portion of the shoe can be moved toward the outsole and midsole portions, thus allowing for a securement of the upper portion to the outsole and midsole portions. The movement of the top portion may be by way of a compression mechanism allowing the top portion to be forced to be moved toward a bottom portion of the stock fit assembly fixture.

SPORTS SHOE, IN PARTICULAR CYCLING SHOE

The present invention relates to a shoe, for example a sports shoe, such as a cycling shoe including a sole, an upper constrained to the sole and an insole inserted in the upper or constrained to the open bottom of the upper.

MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FLEXIBLE THREE-DIMENSIONAL ITEMS

Manufacturing process for the production of flexible three-dimensional items which entails: cutting the pieces (4) which will form the outer material of the item to be produced and shearing the edges of these pieces, preparing a mould (1) and a counter mould (3) with smooth opposing surfaces onto which the cut pieces (4) which will form the outer material are placed, with the opposing sheared edges of the adjacent cut pieces touching or being very close together and injecting a liquid plastic material which will fill the volume delimited between the mould, counter mould and cut pieces which will form the outer material.

AUTOMATED IDENTIFICATION AND ASSEMBLY OF SHOE PARTS

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CUSTOMIZED SHOES

The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing customized shoes. The present method of manufacturing customized shoes has disadvantages as follows: it is difficult to prepare and manage the various kinds of threads since a weaving machine weaves a required pattern or color using various colors of threads, and various patterns are input to a weaving machine by pattern; the manufacturing processes are not simple but long by performing sublimating dye transfer twice with separated images of left and right shoes, thus, there is a difference between colors or qualities on the left and the right; and it is difficult to meet various user needs of customized shoes. To solve the problems of manufacturing customized shoes, the method of manufacturing customized shoes can quickly and easily manufacture customized shoes to meet user needs in a simple configuration and process without various colors of threads, increase productivity efficiency through simultaneous transfer of a pair of shoes ...

processo de fabricação para a produção de itens flexíveis tridimensionais

Automatisierte Identifizierung und Montage von Schuhteilen

System, welches ein Schuhteil auf automatisierte Weise während eines Schuhfertigungsprozesses positioniert und anbringt, wobei das System umfasst: einen Bildaufzeichner, der ein Bild aufzeichnet, das eine zweidimensionale Repräsentation eines Anbringschuhteils zeigt, das an ein Basisschuhteil anzubringen ist; ein Computerspeichermedium mit darauf gespeicherten von einem Computer ausführbaren Anweisungen, welche, wenn sie ausgeführt werden, eine Rechenrvorrichtung veranlassen zum: Identifizieren einer Vielzahl von Referenzmerkmalen der zweidimensionalen Repräsentation des Anfügeschuhteils, Bestimmen von Pixelkoordinaten des Bilds, das der Vielzahl von Referenzmerkmalen entspricht, Konvertieren der Pixelkoordinaten des Bilds in eine geometrische Koordinate in einem geometrischen Koordinatensystem, welches einen dreidimensionalen Raum abbildet, in welchem das Anfügeschuhteil positioniert ist und ein Fertigungswerkzeug arbeitet, und Bestimmen einer anderen geometrischen Koordinate in dem geometrischen ...

METHOD FOR MAKING SHOES

A method for making shoes includes a first mold made of stiff material and a second mold has a concavity in which the shoe is received. The shoe includes a top portion, a connection member and an outsole, wherein the connection member and the outsole are connected to the top portion. The second mold transmits ultra- sonic thermo energy to the connection member and the outsole, so that the connection member and the outsole are properly shrank and securely matched to the top portion.

신발 부품들의 자동화된 식별 및 조립

... 신발 또는 신발의 부분을 제조 및 조립하는 것이 자동화된 신발 부품들의 배치 및 조립에 의해 향상된다. 예를 들어, 부품-인식 시스템이 부품을 식별하고 부품의 위치를 결정하기 위해 신발 부품의 이미지를 분석한다. 일단 부품이 식별되고 배치되면, 부품은 자동화된 제조 도구에 의해 취급될 수 있다.

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING A SHOE UPPER ASSEMBLY

A footwear upper and a top portion for an article of footwear are provided. The footwear upper can include an outward facing portion formed from a polyester yarn and an inward facing portion formed from a combination of polyester yarn and ultra-high-molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) yarn. The inward facing portion can be directly coupled to the outward facing portion. Further, the top portion can include a weave of carbon polymer filler material plies. The plies can include weft plies and warp plies. The warp plies can follow a trajectory of a center of pressure of a foot within the article of footwear.

Injection-molding method

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Schuhwerks (10), umfassend: (a) Bereitstellen eines Oberteils (11); (b) Bereitstellen einer Form (21) und Öffnen der Form (21); (c) Einsetzen des Oberteils (11) in die offene Form (21); (d) Schließen der Form (21); und (e) Einspritzen eines unter Druck stehenden geschmolzenen Harzes, (f) wobei nach dem Einspritzen ein mit dem Harz gefüllter Spalt (22) zwischen einer Seitenwand (25) der Form (21) und einer Außenfläche (17) von mindestens einem ersten Abschnitt des Oberteils (11) vorhanden ist, wobei der Spalt (22) an einem Kontaktierungspunkt (24) im Wesentlichen Null ist, wobei der Spalt (22) allmählich von dem Kontaktierungspunkt (24) aus in mindestens einem ersten Bereich (39) der Form (21) zunimmt.

Production of footwear

A method of making an item of footwear comprising an outsole 203, connection member 202 and an upper 201, the method comprising the step of securing the outsole and the connection member using ultrasonic welding. The outsole and connection member are preferably formed from thermoplastic material, and the ultrasonic sealing may be carried out at a frequency in the range of 15000 to 20000Hz. The upper is preferably secured to the connection member by stitching. Also claimed is ultrasonic apparatus for making an item of footwear comprising a first, rigid, foot shaped mould 10 for receiving a connection member; a second concave mould 30 for receiving the outsole; means for connecting the connection member and outsole and means for welding the connection member and outsole together.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLING SHOE COMPONENTS

A method for assembling shoe components includes the steps of: providing at least two shoe components, a shoe last and a film unit; placing the at least two shoe components on an outer surface of the shoe last; removably covering an assembly of the at least two shoe components and the shoe last with the film unit such that the film unit and the shoe last cooperatively define a confining space therebetween; and pumping air out of the confining space and heating the at least two shoe components to shrink and deform the film unit so as to press the at least two shoe components to adhere tightly to each other.

MOUNTING DEVICE FITTING MAKING MATERIAL SHOE

Manufacturing method of cylindrical knitted shoes characterized by having the advantages of shorting manufacturing time and lowering manufacturing cost

A manufacturing method of cylindrical knitted shoes includes the following steps: (A) providing a cylinder, wherein the cylinder includes a main body and the main body defines a first opening located at the front end and a second opening located at the rear end; (B) closing the first opening, forming a front joint portion at the front side of the main body, and simultaneously trimming the part of the main body located at the front side of the front joint portion; (C) trimming the bottom side of the main body to form an oval notch, and then closing said notch to form a bottom joint portion, so as to form a cylindrical vamp whose one end is closed; (D) providing a foam shoe sleeve with three-dimensional stiffness, and sleeving the foam shoe sleeve onto a shoe last; (E) adhering the cylindrical vamp to the outside of the foam shoe sleeve so as to form a knitted shoe vamp; (F) delivering the shoe last with the knitted shoe vamp into an oven for baking; (G) taking the shoe last and the knitted ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLING SHOE COMPONENTS

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLING SHOE COMPONENTS Amethod for assembling shoe components (3) includes the steps of: providing at least two shoe components 5 (3), a shoe last (4) and a film unit (5); placing the at least two shoe components (3) on an outer surface of the shoe last (4); removably covering an assembly of the at least two shoe components (3) and the shoe last (4) with the film unit (5) such that the film unit 10 (5) and the shoe last (4) cooperatively define a confining space (510) therebetween; andpumping air out of the confining space (510) and heating the at least two shoe components (3) to shrink and deform the film unit (5) so as to press the at least two shoe components 15 (3) to adhere tightly to each other. (FIG. 4) ...

Rapid manufacturing process and system

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FOOTWEAR

The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing footwear by means of a mold (1 and 2) and a counter-mold in the form of a last (3), between which the pieces (4 and 5) that will form the upper are arranged, these pieces demarcating channels (9) between one another which, together with cavities (10 and 11) demarcated between mold and counter-mold, determine a network of channels and cavities into which a thermoplastic material in molten state is injected.

Methods Of Manufacturing Articles Of Footwear With Tensile Strand Elements

An upper for an article of footwear may have material layers and a plurality of strand segments. The material layers are located adjacent to each other and in an overlapping configuration, and the material layers are located in a lace region and a lower region of the upper. The strand segments extend from the lace region to the lower region. The strand segments may be located and secured between the material layers in the lace region and the lower region. The strand segments may form both an exterior surface of the upper and an opposite interior surface of the upper in an area between the lace region and the lower region. The material layers may define an opening between the lace region and the lower region, and the strand segments extend across the opening. 1. A method of manufacturing an article of footwear having an upper and a sole structure , the method comprising:locating a strand adjacent to a surface of a material layer;tacking a portion of the strand to the material layer with a first thread;stitching another portion of the strand to the material layer with a second thread; anddissolving at least a portion of the first thread.2. The method recited in claim 1 , further including a step of selecting the first thread to be water-soluble claim 1 , and the step of dissolving includes utilizing water.3. The method recited in claim 1 , further including a step of incorporating the strand claim 1 , the material layer claim 1 , and the second thread into the upper claim 1 , the material layer being positioned in at least a lace region of the upper claim 1 , and the strand extending from the lace region to a lower region of the upper claim 1 , the lower region being spaced from the lace region and located proximal to an area where the sole structure is secured to the upper.4. The method recited in claim 3 , further including a step of defining an opening in the material layer between the lace region and the lower region claim 3 , and the step of locating includes ...

USE OF HEATING INSTRUMENT FOR SHOES

The present application discloses a shoe heating apparatus including abase with a heating unit, and a thermally insulative body, wherein the bottom of the base is shaped as bottom of a foot such that it fits with a shoe sole.

AGILE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS

A manufacturing process involving a series of discrete operations can be modified by adding, removing, or reordering operations, without design changes to the equipment. The manufacturing process uses a frame comprising one or more alignment tabs. Each alignment tab comprises an alignment element. The alignment element interacts with a corresponding alignment element at a manufacturing station to identify to the manufacturing station the position and orientation of the frame. The frame supports a material in a known position and orientation relative to the frame, allowing the manufacturing station to infer the position and orientation of the pliable material on the frame from the interaction of the alignment elements on the frame and the manufacturing station. The operations at any particular manufacturing station can therefore be positioned independent of what operations, if any, have come before, or in what order.

Method for producing a shoe

The invention relates to a method for producing a shoe (1), in particular a sports shoe. In order to be able to produce the shoe economically and in the process to achieve a particularly good wearing comfort, the invention provides the steps of: a) Producing a shoe upper (2), wherein the shoe upper (2) has an upper region (3) that covers the upper region of the wearer's foot and a lower region (4) that encloses the sole of the wearer's foot; b) Producing a sole part (5), wherein the sole part (5) has a bottom region (6) and a lateral wall region (7), wherein the bottom region (6) and the wall region (7) delimit an upwardly open receiving space (8) for bulk material (9); c) Filling the receiving space (8) with a bulk material (9), wherein the bulk material consists at least in part, preferably entirely, of a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE); d) Fastening the shoe upper (2) to the sole part (5) such that the lower region (4) of the shoe upper (2) comes to rest on the bulk material (9).

MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES FOR CONSTRUCTING ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR USING SACRIFICIAL STRAPS

Presented are systems, methods, and devices for manufacturing articles of footwear using sacrificial straps to secure segments of the footwear to a manufacturing fixture. A method for manufacturing an article of footwear, such as an athletic shoe, includes providing first and second segments of the footwear's upper, such as the vamp and heel counter. A sacrificial strap is removably attached at opposing ends thereof to the first segment, e.g., proximate a read edge of the vamp. The first segment is placed on a manufacturing fixture, such as a foot-shaped last, and securely attached to the fixture by positioning the sacrificial strap around and against the fixture. The second segment of the upper is attached, e.g., via stitching or bonding, to the first segment. Once attached, the upper is removed from the manufacturing fixture, and the sacrificial strap is cut, torn or otherwise permanently disconnected from the footwear. 1. A method for manufacturing an article of footwear , the method comprising:providing a first segment of an upper configured to attach to a foot of a user, the upper including a sacrificial strap attached at opposing ends thereof to the first segment;placing the first segment of the upper on a manufacturing fixture;attaching the first segment to the manufacturing fixture by positioning the sacrificial strap against the manufacturing fixture;attaching a second segment of the upper to the first segment;removing the first and second segments from the manufacturing fixture; anddisconnecting the sacrificial strap from the upper.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein disconnecting the sacrificial strap from the upper includes cutting the sacrificial strap off of the first segment.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the sacrificial strap is fabricated from a polymeric material and/or a textile material configured to be readily cut.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the sacrificial strap includes a reduced-thickness section and/or a slotted section configured ...

FOOTWEAR ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR PREPARING A FOOTWEAR ARTICLE

Methods for preparing a footwear article are disclosed herein. An example method may comprise disposing resin adjacent a mold, disposing a lattice structure in at least a portion of the resin disposed adjacent the mold, closing the mold using a lasted upper, injecting foam into the closed mold such that the foam operates to couple the lasted upper and the lattice structure together. 1. A method for preparing a footwear article , the method comprising:disposing an uncured first resin in a mold;curing the first resin to provide a cured first resin;disposing an uncured second resin on at least a portion of the cured first resin in the mold;disposing a lattice structure in at least a portion of the uncured second resin disposed on the cured first resin in the mold;closing the mold using a lasted upper;injecting foam into the closed mold such that the foam operates to couple the lasted upper and the lattice structure together.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first resin comprises a clear resin.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lattice structure is formed using additive manufacturing.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lasted upper comprise a knit upper.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the closing the mold using a lasted upper comprises using a mold component comprising an integral upper.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the foam operates as a base cushion layer in a footwear article.7. A method for preparing a footwear article claim 1 , the method comprising:disposing a first resin in a female mold portion of a mold associated with footwear;closing the mold using a male mold portion;disposing an uncured second resin on at least a portion of the first resin in the female mold portion;disposing a lattice structure in at least a portion of the uncured second resin disposed on the first resin in the female mold portion;reclosing closing the mold;injecting foam into the mold such that the foam operates to couple the lasted upper and the lattice structure ...

High Heel Repair and/or Decorative High Heel Cover

Novel semi-permanent and/or permanent high heel repair device and/or decorative cover slips over the original material on a high heel to either change the decoration, protect the original high heel material from damage, or to cover damage that occurred on the high heel or on the underlying high heel material. The invention comprises a tube of material in a variety of shapes (depending on the shape of the high heel) with one end of the tube closed, or both ends open. If one end is closed, the closed end has a small hole in it allowing for a heel tip dowel to pass through, stopping at the heel tip (neither the dowel nor the heel tip are part of the device), which helps secure the invention to the high heel. The invention may be semi-permanently attached using this method or permanently attached using this method or additional adhesive or another fixative. The shape of the invention can match the profile of the high heel or be a different profile from the high heel. The invention will be created in several sizes, heights, thicknesses and profiles to fit on several different high heels and either mimic the high heel's original shape or may change the original high heel shape. 15{'b': '5', 'a) A solid tube of material with a shaft though the middle with one closed end or two open ends (look the same after installation) ;'}{'b': 9', '2, 'b) The closed end may have a short stabilizer cove and small hole in which the dowel of a heel tip , not part of the invention, fits into;'}{'b': 7', '1, 'c) The closed end of the invention has a small hole either at the center or near the center whereby to assist securing the device to the high heel ;'}d) If the invention has two open ends (hollow tube), it can be installed one of three ways: 1) the invention may cover the sides of the heel tip (the heel tip is not part of the invention), or 2) be installed right above where this heel tip (the heel tip is not part of the invention) starts, or 3) remove the heel tip before installing the ...

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR INCORPORATING FOAM-FILLED ELEMENTS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE FOAM-FILLED ELEMENTS

An article of footwear may have an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure has a plurality of support elements, and each of the support elements include a shell and a core. The shell defines an interior void and is formed from a polymer material that extends around substantially all of the void. The core has a shape of the void and is located within the void, with at least a portion of the core being a polymer foam material. The polymer foam material of at least two of the support elements may have different densities. 120-. (canceled)21. A sole structure for an article of footwear , the sole structure comprising:a shell including a first support element defining a first cavity and a second support element defining a second cavity;a first foam material disposed in the first cavity and including a first volume; anda second foam material disposed in the second cavity and including a second volume greater than the first volume.22. The sole structure of claim 21 , wherein the first cavity is spaced apart from the second cavity.23. The sole structure of claim 21 , wherein the first cavity is fluidly isolated from the second cavity.24. The sole structure of claim 21 , wherein the first foam material and the second foam material are formed from a polymer foam material.25. The sole structure of claim 21 , wherein the first foam material is located in a heel region of the sole structure and the second foam material is located in one of a midfoot region of the sole structure and a forefoot region of the sole structure.26. The sole structure of claim 21 , wherein the first foam material is located at a medial side of the sole structure and the second foam material is located at a lateral side of the sole structure.27. The sole structure of claim 21 , wherein at least one of the first foam material and the second foam material is in particulate form when deposited into the first cavity and the second cavity claim 21 , respectively.28. The sole ...

WATERPROOF AND BREATHABLE FOOTWEAR

The present application relates to a waterproof and water vapour permeable footwear article comprising an upper, an insole, a sole, and a waterproof bridging tape; wherein the upper comprises an outer material and a waterproof and water vapour permeable membrane, wherein at least the top end of the waterproof bridging tape is attached to the waterproof and water vapour permeable membrane of the upper at the bottom perimeter edge of the upper and a method of making such a waterproof and water vapour permeable footwear article.

靴製造用のストックフィット組立体取付け具

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLING SHOE COMPONENTS

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLING SHOE COMPONENTS Amethod for assembling shoe components (3) includes the steps of: providing at least two shoe components 5 (3), a shoe last (4) and a film unit (5); placing the at least two shoe components (3) on an outer surface of the shoe last (4); removably covering an assembly of the at least two shoe components (3) and the shoe last (4) with the film unit (5) such that the film unit 10 (5) and the shoe last (4) cooperatively define a confining space (510) therebetween; andpumping air out of the confining space (510) and heating the at least two shoe components (3) to shrink and deform the film unit (5) so as to press the at least two shoe components 15 (3) to adhere tightly to each other. (FIG. 4) ...

Automated identification and assembly of shoe parts

Manufacturing and assembly of a shoe or a portion of a shoe is enhanced by automated placement and assembly of shoe parts. For example, a part-recognition system analyzes an image of a shoe part to identify the part and determine a location of the part. Once the part is identified and located, the part can be manipulated by an automated manufacturing tool.

Manufacturing process for the production of flexible three-dimensional items

Manufacturing process for the production of flexible three-dimensional items which entails: cutting the pieces (4) which will form the outer material of the item to be produced, preparing a mould (1) and a counter mould (3) with smooth opposing surfaces onto which the cut pieces (4) which will form the outer material are placed, these cut pieces, alongside the mould and counter mould, delimiting a network of channels (6) through which a molten plastic material is injected.

Sole plate

An article of cleated footwear includes an outsole plate and an upper. The outsole plate includes a rigid first member and a second rigid member. The first rigid member extends substantially along the length of the outsole, and the rigid second member is attached to the first member. The first member and/or the second member has a ground-engaging profile. The upper is attached to the first member.

Footwear with interchangeable member

The present disclosure provides an item of footwear with removable modular sole member that allow customization of the footwear with respect to traction, cushioning, support, fit, performance and/or aesthetic functions and features. It is an object of the present invention to provide a footwear which can be customized to be utilized for varying conditions and/or occasions. Another object of the invention is to provide a footwear with relatively simple means for quickly and firmly securing an interchangeable sole with effective elements which do not adversely affect the appearance or comfort of the footwear. 2. The shoe of claim 1 , further wherein claim 1 , the tongue member further comprises: a set of eyelets with a connection to the base portion and/or the tongue portion of the tongue member.3. The shoe of wherein claim 1 , the set of openings in the base portion of the main body is formed in a grid of shaped openings.4. The shoe of wherein claim 1 , the sole member may be provided with a plurality of tongues extending outwardly from the flat surface of the sole member and arrayed along an outer edge of the flat surface claim 1 , the tongue portions are adapted to be disposed inside complimentary groves defined in the main body.5. The shoe of further wherein claim 1 , the tongue portion of the tongue member is provided with eyelets and positioned to protect the instep of the wearer from fastening means and/or the elements.6. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the flat side of the sole member is covered with an inner sole made of the generally soft or cushioning materials of an athletic shoe.7. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the sole member is an interchangeable unit wherein claim 1 , the unit can be removed from main body by the user and the sole member is provided with one or more features selected from:uniform thickness from end to end;thickness which varies from end to end;a recessed central portion; anda heel, wherein: the heel is securely ...

OVERMOLD DIRECT ATTACH SOLE

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Schuhen

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Schuhen, bestehend aus einem ersten Formteil aus einem steifen Material und einem zweiten Formteil mit einer Höhlung, in welcher der Schuh aufgenommen wird. Der Schuh besteht aus einem Oberteil, einem Verbindungsteil und einer Außensohle, wobei das Verbindungsteil und die Außensohle mit dem Oberteil verbunden sind. Das zweite Formteil überträgt Ultraschallthermoenergie auf das Verbindungsteil und die Außensohle, so dass das Verbindungsteil und die Außensohle richtig geschrumpft und sicher an das Oberteil angepasst werden.

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING A POLYGON LUG SOLE PATTERN

Articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include one or more of: (a) an upper; (b) a sole structure including a midsole and an outsole, the outsole having a plurality of polygonal lugs arranged about a base surface of the outsole. The outsole may include one or more regions wherein the characteristics of a portion of the lugs within a region differ from the characteristics of a portion of the lugs in another region. The lugs may differ, for example based on size, construction and/or spacing between the lugs. Methods of manufacturing such articles of footwear also are disclosed.

Methods of manufacturing articles of footwear with tensile strand elements

An upper for an article of footwear may have material layers and a plurality of strand segments. The material layers are located adjacent to each other and in an overlapping configuration, and the material layers are located in a lace region and a lower region of the upper. The strand segments extend from the lace region to the lower region. The strand segments may be located and secured between the material layers in the lace region and the lower region. The strand segments may form both an exterior surface of the upper and an opposite interior surface of the upper in an area between the lace region and the lower region. The material layers may define an opening between the lace region and the lower region, and the strand segments extend across the opening.

SOLE PLATE

An article of cleated footwear includes an outsole plate and an upper. The outsole plate includes a rigid first member and a second rigid member. The first rigid member extends substantially along the length of the outsole, and the rigid second member is attached to the first member. The first member and/or the second member has a ground-engaging profile. The upper is attached to the first member. 1. An article of cleated footwear comprising: a rigid first member extending substantially along a length of the outsole plate, and', 'a rigid second member,', 'wherein the second member is attached to the first member, and', 'wherein at least one of the first member or the second member has a ground-engaging profile; and, 'an outsole plate comprisingan upper attached to the first member.2. The article of cleated footwear according to claim 1 , wherein:a first part of the upper is lasted around a first region of the first member; andthe second member is attached to the first member such that at least a portion of the first part of the upper is arranged between the first member and the second member in at least a portion of the first region.3. The article of cleated footwear according to claim 2 , wherein a second part of the upper is sewn to a sheet claim 2 , and wherein the sheet is attached to a second region of the first member.4. The article of cleated footwear according to claim 3 , wherein the second member of the outsole plate extends over at least a portion of the second region and a portion of the first region such that the second member covers a transition point between the second region and the first region.5. The article of cleated footwear according to claim 3 , wherein the second region comprises at least one of a heel region or a shank region of the article of cleated footwear claim 3 , and wherein the first region comprises a forefoot region of the article of cleated footwear.6. The article of cleated footwear according to claim 3 , wherein the sheet ...

Article of Footwear with a Stretchable Upper and an Articulated Sole Structure

An article of footwear is disclosed that includes at least one of a stretchable upper and an articulated sole structure. The upper may include an exterior layer and an interior layer. The exterior layer forms at least a portion of an exterior of the upper, and the exterior layer includes a plurality of incisions that extend through the exterior layer. The interior layer is located adjacent an inner surface of the exterior layer, and the interior layer is exposed through the incisions. The sole structure may include a connecting portion and a plurality of discrete sole elements. The connecting portion is positioned adjacent the upper and may extend along a longitudinal length of the upper. The sole elements extend from the connecting portion, and the sole elements are separated by a plurality of sipes that extend upward into the sole structure. 1. A method of manufacturing articles of footwear having a female version and a male version , the method comprising steps of:molding sole structures of the articles of footwear to each include a connecting portion and a plurality of discrete sole elements extending from the connecting portion, the sole elements being separated by a plurality of sipes that extend into the sole structures;structuring the sole structures to have a first thickness in a forefoot region and a second thickness in a heel region; andforming the female version such that a differential between the first thickness and the second thickness is greater than a corresponding differential in the male version.2. The method recited in claim 1 , wherein the step of molding includes forming at least one of the sipes to have a greater width than other sipes.3. The method recited in claim 1 , wherein the step of molding includes forming the female version to include at least two sipes with a greater width than other sipes claim 1 , and forming the male version to include only one sipe with a greater width than other sipes.4. The method recited in claim 1 , wherein ...

FOOTWEAR HAVING MOTORIZED ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM AND REMOVABLE MIDSOLE

An article of footwear may include an upper configured to receive a foot of a wearer and a sole structure fixedly attached to the upper, the sole structure including a ground-contacting outer member and a removable midsole. The footwear may further include a motorized tensioning system including a power source, a control unit, a tensile member, and a motorized tightening device, the motorized tightening device being attached to an outer surface of the upper, and the tightening device being configured to apply tension in the tensile member to adjust the size of an internal void defined by the article of footwear. In addition, the power source and the control unit of the tensioning system may be configured to be removably disposed in the removable midsole. 1. A system , comprising:an upper configured to receive a foot of a wearer, having an instep portion configured to extend over an instep of the foot of the wearer;a sole structure fixedly attached to the upper, the sole structure including a ground-contacting outer member and a removable midsole; a power source configured to be removably disposed in the removable midsole;', 'a control unit configured to be removably disposed in the removable midsole;', 'a motorized tightening device;', 'and a tensile member having a first end connected to the tightening device and a second end connected to the motorized tightening device, the tensile member extending from the first end forwardly along a side of the upper to a forefoot region of the upper and then across the instep portion and then rearwardly along an opposed side of the upper, the motorized tightening device being configured to apply tension in the tensile member to adjust the size of an internal void defined by the article of footwear; and, 'a motorized tensioning system includinga plurality of lace receiving members fixedly attached to the upper on one or more of the inelastic portions of the upper along each side of the upper, wherein the tensile member is strung ...

Sohlenplatte

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Stollenschuhwerk, aufweisend: eine Außensohlenplatte aufweisend: (i) ein starres erstes Element (10), das sich im Wesentlichen über die Länge der Außensohle erstreckt, und (ii) ein starres zweites Element (20), (iii) wobei das zweite Element (20) an dem ersten Element (10) befestigt ist, (iv) wobei das erste Element (10) und/oder das zweite Element (20) ein in den Boden greifendes Profil (13, 23) aufweist; ein Oberteil (30), das an dem ersten Element (10) befestigt ist.

Herstellungsverfahren für einen integral ausgebildeten Schuh, der keine Maschinennaht aufweist

Verfahren zur Herstellung eines integral ausgebildeten Schuhs (S), der keine Maschinennaht aufweist, umfassend die folgenden Schritte:a) Ummanteln eines Oberflächensockenkörpers (20) in einem Auskleidungssockenkörper (10) mit der Innenseite nach außen, und Verknüpfen von einem Ende des Auskleidungssockenkörpers (10) mit einem Ende des Oberflächensockenkörpers (20), um einen ersten Sockenkörper zu bilden, wobei der Auskleidungssockenkörper (10) elastisches Nylonfilament und Garn von niedrigem Schmelzpunkt, welches in einer äußeren Schicht gemixt ist, aufweist, und wobei der Oberflächensockenkörper (20) elastisches Nylonfilament, Garn von niedrigem Schmelzpunkt und stabilisiertes Garn, welche in einer inneren Schicht gemixt sind, aufweist,b) Einsetzen einer Hohlform (40) in das Innere des ersten Sockenkörpers, wobei die Hohlform (40) heizbar ist;c) eine äußere Fixierform (50) klemmt die Außenseite des ersten Sockenkörpers;d) Erwärmen der Hohlform (40), um die Temperatur des ersten Sockenkörpers ...

Manufacturing method of non-bonding soft shoes and shoes manufactured thereby

A shoe manufacturing method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of: preparing an upper in a state where the inside and outside are turned over; preparing an outsole in a vertically and symmetrically rotated state, wherein the outsole includes a trench formed in an inward direction along the entire side; coupling the upper and the outsole to each other by sewing an edge of the upper to penetrate the trench in a state being inserted into the trench of the outsole; and flipping the coupled upper and outsole inside out through the opening of the upper.

método de fabricação de calçados

método de fabricação de calçados

INTEGRALLY-FORMED SHOE HAVING NO MACHINE SEWING AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

An integrally-formed shoe having no machine sewing and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. A structure of the shoe includes: a lining sock body that uses a knitting manner and includes an opening; and a surface sock body that uses a knitting manner and includes an opening and a sole, where the opening of the lining sock body is nested inside the surface sock body; the two sock bodies are properly mounted on a sock machine; low melting point yarn and nylon elastic filament are mixed into knitting of the lining sock body; low melting point yarn, nylon elastic filament, and set yarn are mixed into knitting of the surface sock body; after the sock machine weaves and molds the two sock bodies into a whole, a hollow mold is nested inside the surface sock body; the whole is heated and baked to slightly damage surface tissues of the yarn, and is then cooled to make the set yarn in knitwear be reorganized and extended according to the shape of an external fixing mold, to present a predetermined pattern; and after the surface sock body presents the predetermined pattern, the sole is directly bonded to the bottom of the surface sock body so as to achieve bonding of the sole and the surface sock body, to complete the integrally-formed shoe having no machine sewing, so that a user feels more comfortable due to no machine sewing. 1. A method for manufacturing an integrally-formed shoe having no machine sewing , comprising the following steps:(a) encasing a surface sock body in a lining sock body with inside out, and knitting one end of the lining sock body to one end of the surface sock body to form a first sock body, wherein the lining sock body comprises nylon elastic filament and low melting point yarn which is mixed into an outer layer, and the surface sock body comprises nylon elastic filament, and low melting point yarn and set yarn which are mixed into an inner layer;(b) nesting a hollow mold inside the first sock body, wherein the hollow mold is heatable;(c) an ...

Automated identification and assembly of shoe parts

Manufacturing and assembly of a shoe or a portion of a shoe is enhanced by automated placement and assembly of shoe parts. For example, a part-recognition system analyzes an image of a shoe part to identify the part and determine a location of the part. Once the part is identified and located, the part can be manipulated by an automated manufacturing tool.

신발 부품들의 자동화된 식별 및 조립

... 신발 또는 신발의 부분을 제조 및 조립하는 것이 자동화된 신발 부품들의 배치 및 조립에 의해 향상된다. 예를 들어, 부품-인식 시스템이 부품을 식별하고 부품의 위치를 결정하기 위해 신발 부품의 이미지를 분석한다. 일단 부품이 식별되고 배치되면, 부품은 자동화된 제조 도구에 의해 취급될 수 있다.

Article of footwear and method of forming the same

Joining a bottom unit, such as an athletic shoe sole, with an upper is achieved with an over molding process. A midsole core may be formed with a direct attach to an underfoot portion of the upper. The forming of the midsole core may be achieved with open cast molding or injection molding, for example. A shell may encapsulate the midsole core and also mechanically engage with the upper to further join the bottom unit with the upper. The shell and the midsole core may be formed from an elastomeric polymer such as polyurethane, thermoplastic polyurethane, ethyl-vinyl acetate, and/or silicone-based materials.

OVERMOLD DIRECT ATTACH SOLE

AUTOMATED IDENTIFICATION AND ASSEMBLY OF SHOE PARTS

Verfahren und System zum automatischen Herstellen von Schuhen sowie Schuh

Verfahren (100) zum automatischen Herstellen eines Schuhs (280) aufweisend die Schritte:a. automatisches Herstellen (110) einer Vielzahl von Schuhsohlen (211) an einer ersten Station (210);b. automatisches Herstellen (120) einer Vielzahl von Schuhoberteilen (221) an einer zweiten Station (220);c. wobei die erste (210) und die zweite Station (220) parallel betrieben werden und in einer gemeinsamen Anlage (201) angeordnet sind, sodass eine hergestellte Schuhsohle (211) und ein hergestelltes Schuhoberteil (221) zu einer Verbindungsstation (260) transportiert werden können (140) und dort automatisch verbunden werden können (150);d. wobei eine erste Anzahl von Schuhsohlen (211), welche in Schritt a. hergestellt werden, einer zweiten Anzahl von Schuhoberteilen (221), welche in Schritt b. hergestellt wurden, entspricht; unde. wobei die Entsprechung zwischen der ersten Anzahl und der zweiten Anzahl einen Prozentanteil von defekten Schuhsohlen und/oder defekten Schuhoberteilen berücksichtigt.

솔기 없는 일체 성형 구조를 갖는 신발 및 그 제조 방법

... 뜨개질 방식을 채택하고, 발에 꿰기 위한 입구를 포함하는 내부 양말과, 뜨개질 방식을 채택하고 발에 꿰기 위한 입구를 포함하는 표면 양말과, 신발 바닥과를 포함하도록 구성된 솔기 없는 일체 성형 구조를 갖는 신발, 및 그 제조 방법에서, 내부 양말의 발을 꿰기 위한 입구를 표면 양말의 내부에 넣어서, 두 양말을 양말 편직 기계에 적절히 가설하고, 내부 양말에, 저융점사와 나일론 탄성사를 짜 넣고, 표면 양말에 저융점사, 나일론 탄성사 및 정형사를 짜 넣고, 양말 편직 기계에 의해 두 양말을 일체로 뜨개질 성형한 후, 중공 금형을 표면 양말 안에 넣어서, 베이크 가열함으로써, 실의 표면 조직을 가볍게 파괴하고, 냉각에 의해 뜨개질의 정형사를 외부 고정 금형의 형상에 따라 소정의 형태로 재편성하여 신발 바닥 부분에 대해, 표면 양말이 소정의 형태로 형성된 후, 신발 바닥을 표면 양말의 바닥에 직접 접착시켜, 신발 바닥과 표면 양말과의 결합을 달성함으로써 솔기 없는 일체 성형 구조를 갖는 신발을 완성하고, 솔기 없는 구조를 가지므로, 사용자의 착용 기분을 보다 쾌적하게 하는 목적을 달성하는 솔기 없는 일체 성형 구조를 갖는 신발 및 그 제조 방법.

Method and system for positioning and assembling shoe part in automated manner during ghoe-manufacturing process,and method of positioning and joining manufacturing parts using automated identification and manufacturing tool

NON-EXPANDED ELASTOMER COMPOSITION BASED ON ETHYLENE-VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMER, AND USE THEREOF FOR MANUFACTURING FOOTWEAR

The present invention relates to an EVA-based non-expanded elastomer composition comprising an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (A), an elastomeric polyolefin (B), a polyorganosiloxane (C) and at least one plasticiser (D), and optionally also comprising at least a crosslinking agent and a rubber or mixtures thereof. The above composition makes it possible to obtain a material that is highly flexible, suitably hard, highly abrasion-resistant, has a high coefficient of friction and a rubbery feel, which can be used to replace rubbers, mainly in the footwear industry, and the use of which can be expanded to other sectors in which rubber is used in a composition. It is advantageous in that less energy is used for processing, residues are reduced during processing and are recycled in the formulation itself. Vulcanised rubber residues can be ground or powdered and used as a reinforcing filler in the formulation. The present invention also describes the use of the EVA-based non-expanded elastomer ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY MANUFACTURING SHOES

Described are a method and a system for automatically manufacturing shoes. The method includes automatically manufacturing a plurality of soles in a first station and automatically manufacturing a plurality of uppers in a second station, wherein the first and the second station are operating in parallel and are arranged in a common facility so that a manufactured sole and a manufactured upper can be transported to a joining station and be automatically joined there. 1. A method for automatically manufacturing a shoe , the method comprising:automatically manufacturing a plurality of soles in a first station; andautomatically manufacturing a plurality of uppers in a second station;wherein the first and the second station are operating in parallel and are arranged in a common facility so that a manufactured sole and a manufactured upper can be transported to a joining station and automatically joined there.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a first number of soles manufactured in the first station corresponds to a second number of uppers manufactured in the second station.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the correspondence between the first number and the second number takes at least one of a percentage of defective soles and a percentage of defective uppers into account.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein automatically manufacturing the plurality of soles in the first station comprises molding individual soles from a plurality of particles.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising conducting an automated quality check of the manufactured soles.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein conducting the automated quality check comprises at least one of conducting an automated measurement of a weight of the manufactured soles and conducting an automated measurement of a size of the manufactured soles.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the joining station automatically joins the manufactured sole and the manufactured upper by applying heat.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein ...

Methods of manufacturing articles of footwear with tensile strand elements

An upper for an article of footwear may have material layers and a plurality of strand segments. The material layers are located adjacent to each other and in an overlapping configuration, and the material layers are located in a lace region and a lower region of the upper. The strand segments extend from the lace region to the lower region. The strand segments may be located and secured between the material layers in the lace region and the lower region. The strand segments may form both an exterior surface of the upper and an opposite interior surface of the upper in an area between the lace region and the lower region. The material layers may define an opening between the lace region and the lower region, and the strand segments extend across the opening.

MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES FOR CONSTRUCTING ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR USING SACRIFICIAL STRAPS

Presented are systems, methods, and devices for manufacturing articles of footwear using sacrificial straps to secure segments of the footwear to a manufacturing fixture. A method for manufacturing an article of footwear, such as an athletic shoe, includes providing first and second segments of the footwear's upper, such as the vamp and heel counter. A sacrificial strap is removably attached at opposing ends thereof to the first segment, e.g., proximate a read edge of the vamp. The first segment is placed on a manufacturing fixture, such as a foot-shaped last, and securely attached to the fixture by positioning the sacrificial strap around and against the fixture. The second segment of the upper is attached, e.g., via stitching or bonding, to the first segment. Once attached, the upper is removed from the manufacturing fixture, and the sacrificial strap is cut, torn or otherwise permanently disconnected from the footwear.

Rubber member for laser bonding and shoe

ROCKER FOOTWEAR

A shoe may comprise an upper () and a comfort sole () attached to an outsole (), the comfort sole having a radius of curvature at any point of a line from a heel (C) to a toe (D) and interfacing with outsole (), wherein the lowest point of comfort sole () and outsole (), called the center of mass or balance point of the sole or natural balance point of the shoe, when placed on a substantially horizontal reference plane (H) defines a transition zone (Z) of the roll of the foot having the highest radius of the comfort sole and the outsole, and in that the center of mass is behind point (B) of the metatarsals. 1. A shoe comprising:an upper and a comfort sole attached to an outsole;the comfort sole having a radius of curvature at any point of a line from a heel to a toe and interfacing with the outsole;wherein the lowest point of the comfort sole and the outsole, called the center of mass or balance point of the sole or natural balance point of the shoe, when placed on a substantially horizontal reference plane defines a first transition zone of the roll of the foot having the highest radius of the comfort sole and the outsole, and in that the center of mass is behind a point of the metatarsals.2. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein the radius of curvature at any point of the line from the heel to the toe of the comfort sole and the outsole is divided into several zones having different radii of curvature.3. The shoe of claim 2 , wherein the radius of curvature at any point of the line from the heel to the toe of the comfort sole and the outsole comprises 5 zones having different radii of curvature.4. The shoe of claim 3 , wherein the 5 zones comprise the first transition zone which corresponds to the center of mass which has the highest radius of the comfort sole claim 3 , a second transition zone which is a transition zone towards the heel whose radius is smaller than the radius of the first transition zone claim 3 , an impact zone which is an impact zone at the heel whose ...

ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR INCLUDING UNITARY FOOTBED-SOLE COMPONENTS AND STITCHING AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

A method of forming an article of footwear according to an embodiment of the present invention includes injection molding a footbed component as a single monolithic piece, the footbed component comprising a footbed having a top surface configured to contact a user's foot when the article of footwear is worn by the user, the footbed component further comprising a stitch-out flange extending laterally outwardly about the footbed, the stitch-out flange having a top surface and a bottom surface; arranging at least a portion of an upper as a layer against the top surface of the stitch-out flange; stitching the upper to the stitch-out flange by applying a stitching pattern completely through the upper and the top and bottom surfaces of the stitch-out flange, for example along a vertical direction with respect to the footbed component. 1. A method of forming an article of footwear , the method comprising:injection molding a footbed component as a single monolithic piece, the footbed component comprising a footbed having a top surface configured to contact a user's foot when the article of footwear is worn by the user, the footbed component further comprising a stitch-out flange extending laterally outwardly about the footbed, the stitch-out flange having a top surface and a bottom surface;arranging at least a portion of an upper as a layer against the top surface of the stitch-out flange;stitching the upper to the stitch-out flange by applying a stitching pattern completely through the upper and the top and bottom surfaces of the stitch-out flange.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein applying the stitching pattern comprises applying the stitching pattern along a vertical direction with respect to the footbed.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein injection molding the footbed comprises injection molding the footbed component of a foaming resin comprising ethylene vinyl acetate.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising adhering an outsole component to a bottom surface of the ...

Shoe, in particular a sports shoe

A shoe, in particular a sport shoe, having a sole and a shoe upper part connected to the sole. In order to improve the use properties of the shoe, the sole is made, at least in sections, from an expanded thermoplastic polyolefin.

Footwear with a shell

A shoe may comprise an upper and a comfort sole attached to an outsole, the comfort sole having a radius of curvature at any point of a line from a heel to a toe and interfacing with outsole, wherein the lowest point of comfort sole and outsole, called the center of mass or balance point of the sole or natural balance point of the shoe, when placed on a substantially horizontal reference plane defines a transition zone of the roll of the foot having the highest radius of the comfort sole and the outsole, and in that the center of mass is behind point (B) of the metatarsals; and a rigid shell interposed between the upper and the comfort sole.

CLAMPING SYSTEM

A clamping system for a component, especially for an article of footwear or a sports article, may include: (a) a first member; (b) a second member, (c) a pivot about which the first member and the second member are rotatable relative to each other; (d) a first bracket slidably movable along a first path on the first member and a second path, by a first distance, on the second member, when the first member and the second member are rotated relative to each other from a first angle to a second angle; and (e) at least a second bracket slidably movable along a third path on the first member and a fourth path, by a second distance, on the second member, when the first member and the second member are rotated relative to each other from the first angle to the second angle. 1. A clamping system for an article of footwear or a sports article , the clamping system comprising:a first member;a second member,a pivot about which the first member and the second member are rotatable relative to each other;a first bracket slidably movable at least partly along a first path on the first member and at least partly along a second path, by a first distance, on the second member when the first member and the second member are rotated relative to each other from a first angle to a second angle; andat least a second bracket slidably movable at least partly along a third path on the first member and at least partly along a fourth path, by a second distance, on the second member, when the first member and the second member are rotated relative to each other from the first angle to the second angle.2. The clamping system of claim 1 , wherein the first member comprises a first plate; wherein the first path is defined by a first slot arranged in the first member;', 'wherein the third path is defined by a second slot arranged in the first member;', 'wherein the second path is defined by a first channel arranged in the second member; and', 'wherein the fourth path is defined by a second channel ...

METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING SHOE COMPONENTS

A method for assembling shoe components includes the steps of: providing at least two shoe components, a shoe last and a film unit; placing the at least two shoe components on an outer surface of the shoe last; removably covering an assembly of the at least two shoe components and the shoe last with the film unit such that the film unit and the shoe last cooperatively define a confining space therebetween; and pumping air out of the confining space and heating the at least two shoe components to shrink and deform the film unit so as to press the at least two shoe components to adhere tightly to each other. 111-. (canceled)12. A method for assembling shoe components , comprising:providing at least two shoe components, a shoe last and a film unit, at least one of the at least two shoe components having an adhesive layer, the shoe last having a shoe last body, the film unit including at least one flexible air barrier film;placing the at least two shoe components on an outer surface of the shoe last body;removably covering an assembly of the at least two shoe components and the shoe last with the at least one flexible air barrier film such that the at least one flexible air barrier film and the shoe last cooperatively define a confining space therebetween; andpumping air out of the confining space and heating the at least two shoe components to shrink and deform the at least one flexible air barrier film so as to press the at least two shoe components to adhere tightly to each other;wherein the shoe last body is formed with an air port and a plurality of vent holes communicating with the air port and the confining space, the air port being configured for pumping the air out of the confining space through the vent holes; andwherein the at least one flexible air barrier film has a through hole corresponding to the air port in of the shoe last body.13. The method as claimed in claim 12 , wherein the film unit includes two opposite flexible air barrier films removably ...

Article Of Footwear Incorporating Foam-Filled Elements And Methods for Manufacturing The Foam-Filled Elements

An article of footwear may have an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure has a plurality of support elements, and each of the support elements include a shell and a core. The shell defines an interior void and is formed from a polymer material that extends around substantially all of the void. The core has a shape of the void and is located within the void, with at least a portion of the core being a polymer foam material. The polymer foam material of at least two of the support elements may have different densities. 1. A method of manufacturing a sole structure for an article of footwear , the method comprising steps of:dispensing a first volume of foam material into a first depression defined in a first polymer layer;dispensing a second volume of foam material into a second depression defined in the first polymer layer, the second depression being disposed adjacent the first depression;expanding the first volume of foam material within the first depression;expanding the second volume of foam material within the second depression; andplacing a permeable block over both the first depression and the second depression to substantially prevent the first volume of foam material from expanding out of the first depression and the second volume of foam material from expanding out of the second depression.2. The method recited in claim 1 , wherein the step of expanding the first volume of foam material within the first depression includes expanding the foam material to fill a space between the first depression and the permeable block.3. The method recited in claim 2 , wherein the step of expanding the second volume of foam material within the second depression includes expanding the foam material to fill a space between the second depression and the permeable block.4. The method recited in claim 3 , wherein the first depression is the substantially the same size as the second depression.5. The method recited in claim 4 , wherein the first ...

FOOTWEAR ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR PREPARING A FOOTWEAR ARTICLE

Footwear articles are disclosed herein. Footwear articles may be formed using a method comprising disposing uncured resin adjacent a mold, disposing a lattice structure in at least a portion of the uncured resin disposed adjacent the mold, closing the mold using a lasted upper, and injecting foam into the closed mold such that the foam operates to couple the lasted upper and the lattice structure together. 1. A footwear article formed using a method comprising:disposing uncured resin adjacent a mold;disposing a lattice structure in at least a portion of the uncured resin disposed adjacent the mold;closing the mold using a lasted upper; andinjecting foam into the closed mold such that the foam operates to couple the lasted upper and the lattice structure together.2. The footwear article of claim 1 , wherein the lattice structure is formed using additive manufacturing.3. The footwear article of claim 1 , wherein the upper comprises a knit upper.4. The footwear article of claim 1 , wherein the closing the mold using a lasted upper comprises using a mold component comprising an integral upper.5. The footwear article of claim 1 , wherein the foam is injected into the mold via an aperture formed in the mold.6. The footwear article of claim 1 , wherein the foam operates as a base cushion layer in a footwear article.7. The footwear article of claim 1 , wherein the first resin comprises a clear resin.8. The footwear article of claim 1 , wherein the lattice structure is formed using additive manufacturing.9. The footwear article of claim 1 , wherein the lattice structure is formed in the shape of the footwear article.10. The footwear article of claim 1 , wherein the lattice structure comprises one or more struts interconnected to define a plurality of apertures.11. A footwear article comprising:A lasted upper;a midsole; and disposing a first resin in a female mold portion of a mold associated with footwear;', 'closing the mold using a male mold portion;', 'disposing an ...

FOOTWEAR HAVING MOTORIZED ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM AND REMOVABLE MIDSOLE

An article of footwear may include an upper configured to receive a foot of a wearer and a sole structure fixedly attached to the upper, the sole structure including a ground-contacting outer member and a removable midsole. The footwear may further include a motorized tensioning system including a power source, a control unit, a tensile member, and a motorized tightening device, the motorized tightening device being attached to an outer surface of the upper, and the tightening device being configured to apply tension in the tensile member to adjust the size of an internal void defined by the article of footwear. In addition, the power source and the control unit of the tensioning system may be configured to be removably disposed in the removable midsole. 1. An article of footwear , comprising:an upper configured to receive a foot of a wearer, having an instep portion configured to extend over an instep of the foot of the wearer;a sole structure fixedly attached to the upper, the sole structure including a ground-contacting outer member and a removable midsole; anda motorized tensioning system including a power source, a control unit a motorized tightening device, the tightening device, and a tensile member having a first end connected to the tightening device and a second end connected to the tightening device, the tensile member extending from the first end forwardly along a side of the upper to a forefoot region of the upper and then across the instep portion and then rearwardly along an opposed side of the upper, the tightening device being configured to apply tension in the tensile member to adjust the size of an internal void defined by the article of footwear; anda plurality of lace receiving members fixedly attached to the upper on one or more of the inelastic portions of the upper along each side of the upper, wherein the tensile member is strung through the plurality of lace receiving members;wherein the power source and the control unit of the tensioning ...

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A MULTI-LAYERED SOLE DIRECTLY ON THE UPPER AND MACHINE OPERATING WITH SAID PROCESS

A process for manufacturing a multi-layered sole directly on the upper, of the type that employs the technique known as “direct injection on the upper”, by which soles are made of a plastic material and consist of a plurality of layers with different colour, density, softness and physical-mechanical properties. Said layers form at least an external sole, called “outsole”, an internal sole, called “insole” that adheres and extends only partially or totally on the surface of the upper, and an intermediate sole, called “midsole”, that is intended to hold the other two above-said soles. Said process provides for the use of a single mould which is brought, when suitably equipped, in a well-defined sequence, in front of at least three distinct injectors (I, I, I) in order to obtain, also in sequence, by at least a first moulding operation (P) the lower portion of the sole, i.e. the “outsole”, by at least a second moulding operation (P) the upper part of the sole, i.e. the “insole” and by at least a third moulding operation (P) the “midsole”. 15-. (canceled)7. PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A MULTI-LAYERED SOLE DIRECTLY ON THE UPPER claim 6 , according to claim 6 , wherein it provides a cavity in the mould claim 6 , in order to obtain the “outsole” (S) claim 6 , that is defined by the disc claim 6 , the base and the two opposed side half-rings claim 6 , mutually close to each other.8. PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A MULTI-LAYERED SOLE DIRECTLY ON THE UPPER claim 6 , according to claim 6 , wherein it provides a cavity in the mould claim 6 , in order to obtain the “insole” (S) claim 6 , that is defined by a form related to the upper (T) and by the two opposed upper half-rings claim 6 , mutually close to each other.9. PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A MULTI-LAYERED SOLE DIRECTLY ON THE UPPER claim 6 , according to claim 6 , wherein it provides a cavity in the mould claim 6 , in order to obtain the intermediate sole (S) claim 6 , that is defined by the form related to the upper (T) and the “ ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR JOINING A SOLE ELEMENT WITH AN UPPER ELEMENT

A method for joining a sole element with an upper element includes the steps of (a) operating a positioning system to position the sole element and the upper element in a defined first position with respect to each other, (b) operating the positioning system to position the sole element and the upper element in a second position for applying a joining agent to the sole element and/or the upper element and (c) joining the sole element with the upper element by operating the positioning system to position the sole element in contact with the upper element in a third position of the positioning system, wherein the third position is defined with respect to the first position. 1. A method for joining a sole element with an upper element , the method comprising:a. positioning the sole element and the upper element in a defined first position with respect to each other with a positioning system;b. positioning the sole element and the upper element in a second position and applying a joining agent to at least one of the sole element or the upper element with the positioning system; andc. joining the sole element with the upper element by positioning with the positioning system the sole element in contact with the upper element in a third position, wherein the third position is defined with respect to the first position.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the defined first position is determined without contact of the sole element and the upper element.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the defined first position is determined by an ultrasonic method or 3D scanning method.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the defined first position is determined by a contact between the sole element and the upper element.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein positioning the sole element and the upper element in the defined first position comprises applying in the defined first position a predefined contact force between the sole element and the upper element.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein ...

Automated Identification And Assembly Of Shoe Parts

Manufacturing and assembly of a shoe or a portion of a shoe is enhanced by automated placement and assembly of shoe parts. For example, a part-recognition system analyzes an image of a shoe part to identify the part and determine a location of the part. Once the part is identified and located, the part can be manipulated by an automated manufacturing tool. 1. A method for positioning and assembling shoe parts in an automated manner during a shoe-manufacturing process , the method comprising:determining a first geometric coordinate of a first shoe part in a geometric coordinate system from a first captured image of the first shoe part that depicts a two-dimensional representation of the first shoe part; andtransferring, using a part-transfer tool having a part-contacting surface, the first shoe part from the first geometric coordinate to a second geometric coordinate to position the first shoe part on a second shoe part.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the part-transfer tool generates a pickup force at the part-contacting surface to retain the first shoe part during transfer claim 1 , and wherein the part-transfer tool operates in the geometric coordinate system.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the part-contacting surface comprises a plurality of distinct portions claim 2 , and wherein the pickup force is independently generated at the plurality of distinct portions.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the part-contacting surface comprises a plurality of apertures.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the part-transfer tool generates at least a vacuum force that is applied through the plurality of apertures during transfer.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the part-transfer tool is coupled to a robot arm that is directed by a computing device.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , determining an orientation of the first shoe part from the first captured image.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the part-transfer tool transfers the first shoe part ...

Overmold direct attach sole

Joining a bottom unit, such as an athletic shoe sole, with an upper is achieved with an over molding process. A midsole core may be formed with a direct attach to an underfoot portion of the upper. The forming of the midsole core may be achieved with open cast molding or injection molding, for example. A shell may encapsulate the midsole core and also mechanically engage with the upper to further join the bottom unit with the upper. The shell and the midsole core may be formed from an elastomeric polymer such as polyurethane, thermoplastic polyurethane, ethyl-vinyl acetate, and/or silicone-based materials.

Method of manufacturing at least a part of a sports article

Described are methods of manufacturing at least part of a sports article. The method includes determining a set of physical parameters of the sports article, wherein the set including a first group and a second group. The method further includes determining a set of constraints for the first group of physical parameters, wherein the set of constraints is intended to achieve at least one objective function. Moreover, method further includes determining an optimum for the at least one objective function, which is determined by optimizing the second group of physical parameters and manufacturing the part of the sports article according to the set of constraints and the second group of optimal physical parameters.

METHOD FOR PATCH PLACEMENT AND ARTICLES PRODUCED

The present invention refers to a method for the manufacture of sporting goods, in particular shoes, comprising the steps of providing a plurality of components in one of a plurality of predefined shapes, and placing the plurality of components onto a two-dimensional or three-dimensional carrier surface to create the sporting good or a part thereof. 1. A method for the manufacture of sporting goods , in particular shoes , comprising the following steps:providing a plurality of components in one of a plurality of predefined shapes; andplacing the plurality of components onto a two-dimensional or three-dimensional carrier surface to create the sporting good or a part thereof.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of components comprises at least one of a patch claim 1 , a structural element claim 1 , an outsole component claim 1 , an eyelet reinforcement element claim 1 , a midsole element claim 1 , a closure mechanism claim 1 , an electrical component claim 1 , a sensor claim 1 , a mechanical component claim 1 , or any combination thereof.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of providing the plurality of components comprises using a configurable cutting device to cut a plurality of patches claim 1 , andwherein the configurable cutting device comprises a laser source and means for controlling movement of a laser beam emitted by the laser source, wherein the means preferably comprises at least one mirror.4. The method of claim 1 , comprising the further step of consolidating the plurality of components using heat and/or pressure for a predefined amount of time claim 1 ,wherein the step of consolidating comprises at least temporarily applying a flexible membrane onto the plurality of components, andwherein the flexible membrane, before being applied onto the plurality components, is substantially planar or is pre-formed to essentially match the contour of the sporting good to be manufactured; and/orfurther comprising the step of applying pressure to the ...

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR INCORPORATING FOAM-FILLED ELEMENTS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE FOAM-FILLED ELEMENTS

An article of footwear may have an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure has a plurality of support elements, and each of the support elements include a shell and a core. The shell defines an interior void and is formed from a polymer material that extends around substantially all of the void. The core has a shape of the void and is located within the void, with at least a portion of the core being a polymer foam material. The polymer foam material of at least two of the support elements may have different densities. 120-. (canceled)21. A method of manufacturing a sole structure for an article of footwear , the method comprising:forming a shell including a first support element defining a first void and a second support element defining a second void;dispensing a first volume of a particulate foam material in the first void; anddispensing a second volume of the particulate foam material in the second void, the second volume greater than the first volume.22. The method of claim 21 , further comprising forming a first cavity in the first volume of the particulate foam material and forming a second cavity in the second volume of the particulate foam material.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein forming the first cavity and the second cavity includes forming the first cavity with a greater volume than the second cavity.24. The method of claim 23 , wherein the first cavity and the second cavity are filled with air.25. The method of claim 21 , further comprising forming a flexion indentation between the first support element and the second support element.26. The method of claim 21 , wherein forming the shell further includes fluidly isolating the first void from the second void.27. The method of claim 21 , wherein forming the shell includes forming the first support element in a heel region of the sole structure and forming the second support element in one of a midfoot region of the sole structure and a forefoot region of the sole structure ...

COMPRESSIBLE SOLE FOR COMPRESSIBLE FOOTWEAR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING COMPRESSIBLE FOOTWEAR

A compressible footwear that may include a compressible sole and a compressible upper part that is mechanically coupled to the compressible sole. The compressible sole consisting essentially of multiple compressible cells that are made of a flexible material and have top openings and bottom openings. The multiple compressible cells span over at least a majority of the compressible sole and are configured to undergo a compression while substantially maintaining a thickness of the compressible sole. 1. A method of manufacturing a compressible footwear comprises:a. providing a mold defining a lumen for plurality of compressible cells consisting essentially of sidewalls that form top openings and bottom openings;b. injecting a melted resin of a pliant material into said lumen within said mold; wherein said plurality of said compressible cells span over at least a majority of said compressible sole and are configured to undergo a compression while substantially maintaining a constant thickness of said compressible sale;', a compressed configuration, and', 'an uncompressed configuration;, 'wherein said plurality of said compressible cells of said compressible sole are configured for reversibly assuming, 'wherein in said compressed configuration said plurality of said compressible cells of said compressible sole are effectively collapsed along at least one axis selected from the group consisting of: a longitudinal axis across a horizontal plane of said compressible sole and a lateral axis, across said horizontal plane of said compressible sole;', 'wherein said compression comprising maintaining essentially constant height of said compressible sole along a vertical plane is essentially maintained;', 'wherein said compression comprising maintaining an essentially planar shape of said compressible sole along a vertical axis perpendicular to across said horizontal plane of said compressible sole is essentially maintained;', 'wherein said plurality of said compressible cells ...

FOOTWEAR SOLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE AND RELATED ASPECTS

A footwear sole comprises an first sole portion including at least one protruding male engagement part and a second sole portion including at least one recessed female engagement part having a shape which closely conforms to that of a corresponding male portion, whereby when a force is applied to the first sole portion in the direction of the second sole portion, the corresponding male engagement part is fixedly retained by the female engagement part. In this manner a shoe-sock may be fixed to the second or another portion of the sole without the need for any adhesive to be used. 1. A footwear sole comprising:an first sole portion including at least one protruding male engagement part;a second sole portion including at least one recessed female engagement part having a shape which closely conforms to that of a corresponding male portion, whereby when a force is applied to the first sole portion in the direction of the second sole portion, the corresponding male engagement part is fixedly retained by the female engagement part.2. A footwear sole as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first sole portion comprises an inner sole positioned within a shoe-sock and the at least one corresponding protruding male engagement part passes through an aperture in said shoe-sock to engage with said recessed female engagement part.3. A footwear sole as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the footwear sole is used in the construction of an item of footwear and retains the position of the shoe-sock relative to the second sole portion whilst the shoe-sock is fixed to the second sole portion using non-adhesive based retaining technique.4. A footwear sole as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the non-adhesive base retaining technique comprises stitching the shoe-sock to the second sole portion.5. A footwear sole as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second sole portion comprises a mid-sole of an item of footwear.6. A footwear sole as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:at least one additional ...

Automated Identification And Assembly Of Shoe Parts

Manufacturing and assembly of a shoe or a portion of a shoe is enhanced by automated placement and assembly of shoe parts. For example, a part-recognition system analyzes an image of a shoe part to identify the part and determine a location of the part. Once the part is identified and located, the part can be manipulated by an automated manufacturing tool. 1. A method for automatically identifying and assembling shoe parts during a shoe-manufacturing process , the method comprising:capturing an image of a first shoe part;identifying the first shoe part in the image; andtransferring, using a part-transfer tool, the identified first shoe part from a first location to a second location to position the first shoe part on a second shoe part.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the image comprises a two-dimensional representation of the first shoe part claim 1 , and wherein the two-dimensional representation comprises at least one reference feature that is identified.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the at least one reference feature comprises an outline of the first shoe part.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the at least one reference feature comprises a perimeter of the first shoe part.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first shoe part is identified in the image automatically by a computing device.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the part-transfer tool comprises a part-pickup tool that generates a pickup force.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein positioning the first shoe part on the second shoe part comprises aligning the first shoe part and the second shoe part for attachment.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising attaching the first shoe part to the second should part using a part-attachment tool.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the part-attachment tool is adapted for stitching claim 8 , adhering claim 8 , or welding.10. A system for automatically identifying and assembling shoe parts during a shoe-manufacturing process claim 8 , the system comprising ...

Article of footwear

The present disclosure provides an article of footwear including: a footwear upper formed of one or more pieces, each piece comprising one or more layers; and a footwear lower attached to the footwear upper to provide a sole supporting member to the article of footwear; wherein the one or more pieces used to form the footwear upper are molded into a three dimensional configuration. Also provided is a method for forming the same and an inner lining for an article of footwear.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SHOE

The invention relates to a method for producing a shoe (), in particular a sports shoe. In order to be able to produce the shoe economically and in the process to achieve a particularly good wearing comfort, the invention provides the steps of: a) Producing a shoe upper (), wherein the shoe upper () has an upper region () that covers the upper region of the wearer's foot and a lower region () that encloses the sole of the wearer's foot; b) Producing a sole part (), wherein the sole part () has a bottom region () and a lateral wall region (), wherein the bottom region () and the wall region () delimit an upwardly open receiving space () for bulk material (); c) Filling the receiving space () with a bulk material (), wherein the bulk material consists at least in part, preferably entirely, of a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE); d) Fastening the shoe upper () to the sole part () such that the lower region () of the shoe upper () comes to rest on the bulk material (). 1. A method for producing a shoe , comprising the steps of:a) producing a shoe upper, wherein the shoe upper has an upper region that covers the upper region of a wearer's foot and a lower region that encloses the sole of the wearer's foot;b) producing a sole part, wherein the sole part has a bottom region and a lateral wall region, wherein the bottom region and the wall region delimit an upwardly open receiving space for bulk material;c) filling the receiving space with a bulk material, wherein the bulk material comprises a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE); andd) fastening the shoe upper to the sole part such that the lower region of the shoe upper comes to rest on the bulk material,wherein at least one web-like structure is formed on the bottom region, which structure extends into the receiving space.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the upper region and the lower region of the shoe upper are formed as a one-piece structure.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the shoe upper is formed as a sock-like structure.4 ...

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING A POLYGON LUG SOLE PATTERN

Articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include one or more of: (a) an upper; (b) a sole structure including a midsole and an outsole, the outsole having a plurality of polygonal lugs arranged about a base surface of the outsole. The outsole may include one or more regions wherein the characteristics of a portion of the lugs within a region differ from the characteristics of a portion of the lugs in another region. The lugs may differ, for example based on size, construction and/or spacing between the lugs. Methods of manufacturing such articles of footwear also are disclosed. 1. A method of manufacturing an article of footwear , comprising:providing a mold of a first portion of the article of footwear, the mold defining a plurality of lugs having a uniform, polygonal shape, wherein the distal ends of the lugs are not in contact with each other;filling the mold with a polyurethane;removing excess polyurethane from the mold;adding a second portion of the article of footwear to the mold; andapplying at least one of heat and pressure to engage the first portion and the second portion.2. The method of manufacturing an article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the second portion of the article of footwear includes a textile portion of an upper.3. The method of manufacturing an article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the second portion of the article of footwear includes a leather portion of an upper.4. The method of manufacturing an article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the second portion of the article of footwear includes a portion of a midsole.5. A method of manufacturing a portion of an article of footwear claim 1 , comprising:providing a mold of a first portion of the article of footwear, the mold defining a plurality of hexagonal lugs wherein the hexagonal lugs are sized or spaced from one another to provide regions of different impact-attenuation characteristics, wherein the plurality of hexagonal lugs includes a first hexagonal lug having two ...

Footwear Having Motorized Adjustment System and Removable Midsole

An article of footwear may include an upper configured to receive a foot of a wearer and a sole structure fixedly attached to the upper, the sole structure including a ground-contacting outer member and a removable midsole. The footwear may further include a motorized tensioning system including a power source, a control unit, a tensile member, and a motorized tightening device, the motorized tightening device being attached to an outer surface of the upper, and the tightening device being configured to apply tension in the tensile member to adjust the size of an internal void defined by the article of footwear. In addition, the power source and the control unit of the tensioning system may be configured to be removably disposed in the removable midsole. 1. An article of footwear , comprising:an upper configured to receive a foot of a wearer;a sole structure fixedly attached to the upper, the sole structure including a ground-contacting outer member and a removable midsole; anda motorized tensioning system including a power source, a control unit, a tensile member, and a motorized tightening device, the motorized tightening device being attached to an outer surface of the upper, and the tightening device being configured to apply tension in the tensile member to adjust the size of an internal void defined by the article of footwear;wherein the power source and the control unit of the tensioning system are configured to be removably disposed in the removable midsole.2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the tightening device is disposed within a tightening device housing.3. The article of footwear of claim 2 , wherein the tightening device housing is fixedly attached to the upper of the article of footwear and the tightening device is removably attached to the upper.4. The article of footwear of claim 2 , wherein the tightening device housing has a tamper-resistant construction claim 2 , including a first portion formed of a first claim 2 , substantially ...

FOOTWEAR AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE

A slipper and a method of manufacturing the slipper are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the slipper includes an upper, a footbed, and a bottom. In some embodiments, the slipper is formed by joining medial and lateral sides of the upper, attaching a footbed to the upper, and then attaching the bottom to the upper. 1. A method of manufacturing a slipper comprising:forming an upper by attaching a lateral side of the upper to a medial side of the upper;attaching a footbed to the upper; andstitching a bottom to the upper.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein attaching a footbed to the upper includes attaching the footbed via a binding positioned around an edge of the upper.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method includes forming at least one of the lateral side and medial side of the upper prior to attaching the lateral side of the upper to the medial side of the upper.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein forming the at least one of the lateral side and medial side of the upper includes forming the lateral side claim 1 , wherein forming the lateral side includes attaching an inner layer of the lateral side to an outer layer of the lateral side.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the method includes forming one or more eyelets in at least the outer layer of the lateral side before attaching the inner layer of the lateral side to the outer layer of the lateral side.6. The method of claim 4 , further comprising claim 4 , moving the outer layer about a collar region of the lateral side of the upper so that unfinished edges of the inner and outer layers at the collar region are disposed in a pocket formed by the inner and outer layers.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein attaching the lateral side of the upper to the medial side of the upper includes stitching the lateral side of the upper to the medial side of the upper.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein stitching the lateral side of the upper to the medial side of the upper includes stitching at a front central portion ...

Method and Apparatus for Assembling Shoe Components

A method for assembling shoe components includes the steps of: providing at least two shoe components, a shoe last and a film unit; placing the at least two shoe components on an outer surface of the shoe last; removably covering an assembly of the at least two shoe components and the shoe last with the film unit such that the film unit and the shoe last cooperatively define a confining space therebetween; and pumping air out of the confining space and heating the at least two shoe components to shrink and deform the film unit so as to press the at least two shoe components to adhere tightly to each other. 1. A method for assembling shoe components , comprising:providing at least two shoe components, a shoe last and a film unit, at least one of the at least two shoe components having an adhesive layer;placing the at least two shoe components on an outer surface of the shoe last;removably covering an assembly of the at least two shoe components and the shoe last with the film unit such that the film unit and the shoe last cooperatively define a confining space therebetween; andpumping air out of the confining space and heating the at least two shoe components to shrink and deform the film unit so as to press the at least two shoe components to adhere tightly to each other.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the film unit includes at least one flexible air barrier film removably covering the assembly of the at least two shoe components and the shoe last.3. The method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the film unit includes two opposite flexible air barrier films removably covering the assembly of the at least two shoe components and the shoe last therebetween claim 2 , the flexible air barrier films having peripheral ends overlapping each other.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the shoe last has a shoe last body formed with an air port and a plurality of vent holes communicating with the air port and the confining space claim 1 , the air port being ...

SHOE SOLE ADJUSTMENT PAD

A method for modifying a high heel shoe to reduce the angulation of the wearer's foot includes obtaining an external pad defining an outer contour and having a top surface, the external pad being at least as large as the area of the toe region outsole that contacts the ground when a wearer walks and having a thickness within the range of one half inch to two inches. The toe region of the shoe outsole is cleaned and the external pad is affixed to the toe region of the shoe outsole. The outer contour of the external pad is trimmed to conform to the outer contour of the outsole. 1. A method for modifying a high-heeled shoe to reduce an impact force on a wearer's foot , the method comprising the steps of:obtaining a resilient external pad defining an outer contour and having a top surface, the external pad being at least as large as the area of a toe region outsole that contacts the ground when a wearer walks, wherein the external pad is made of a resilient material;cleaning the toe region of the shoe outsole;applying adhesive to at least one surface selected from the group consisting of the top surface of the external pad and the toe region outsole of the shoe;affixing the top surface of the external pad to the shoe outsole; andtrimming the outer contour of the external pad to conform to the outer contour of the outsole.2. The method recited in wherein the external pad has a thickness within the range of one-quarter to two inches.3. The method recited in wherein the external pad has a thickness of three-fourths inches.4. The method recited in wherein the external pad is constructed of one of the materials selected from the group consisting of rubber claim 1 , high density foam claim 1 , polymer claim 1 , and gel.5. The method recited in wherein the external pad is constructed of a combination of at least two of the materials selected from the group consisting of rubber claim 1 , high density foam claim 1 , polymer claim 1 , and gel.6. The method recited in wherein the ...

Footwear item and methods using strobel stitching

An item of footwear including an outsole secured to an upper is provided. A bootie is attached to the infill panel. The bootie and infill panel combine to form a cavity receiving the wearer's foot. The bootie is provided by a single air permeable, moisture vapor permeable, and waterproof sheet formed from a plurality of layers of material laminated together. The sheet forms at least one edge portion extending, at least one time, a distance between a toe end and a heel end of the bootie. A protection strip is attached to the outer surface of the sheet adjacent the at least one edge portion. A stitching seam is formed by a thread-type material securing the at least one edge portion of the bootie adjacent an outer peripheral edge portion of the infill panel. The thread-type material extends through the protection strip and the infill panel to form the seam.

COMPRESSIBLE SOLE FOR COMPRESSIBLE FOOTWEAR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING COMPRESSIBLE FOOTWEAR

A compressible footwear that may include a compressible sole and a compressible upper part that is mechanically coupled to the compressible sole. The compressible sole consisting essentially of multiple compressible cells that are made of a flexible material and have top openings and bottom openings. The multiple compressible cells span over at least a majority of the compressible sole and are configured to undergo a compression while substantially maintaining a thickness of the compressible sole. 1. A method of manufacturing a compressible footwear comprises:providing a mold defining a lumen for plurality of compressible cells consisting essentially of sidewalls that form top openings and bottom openings;injecting a melted resin of a pliant material into said lumen within said mold;cooling down said mold, thereby curing a compressible sole comprising a plurality of compressible cells;wherein said plurality of said compressible cells span over at least a majority of said compressible sole and are configured to undergo a compression while substantially maintaining a thickness of said compressible sole;compressing said plurality of said compressible cells into a compressed configuration;releasing said plurality of said compressible cells into an uncompressed configuration;wherein said conferring comprising effectively collapsing along at least one axis selected from the group consisting of: a longitudinal axis across a horizontal plane of said compressible sole and a lateral axis, across said horizontal plane of said compressible sole;wherein said collapsing comprising maintaining essentially constant height of said compressible sole along a vertical plane;wherein said compressing comprising maintaining an essentially planar shape of said compressible sole along a vertical axis perpendicular to said horizontal plane of said compressible sole;with proviso that said method does not comprise stabilizing said plurality of said compressible cells and maintained ...

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING A POLYGON LUG SOLE PATTERN

Articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include one or more of: (a) an upper; (b) a sole structure including a midsole and an outsole, the outsole having a plurality of polygonal lugs arranged about a base surface of the outsole. The outsole may include one or more regions wherein the characteristics of a portion of the lugs within a region differ from the characteristics of a portion of the lugs in another region. The lugs may differ, for example based on size, construction and/or spacing between the lugs. Methods of manufacturing such articles of footwear also are disclosed.

Automated Identification And Assembly Of Shoe Parts

Manufacturing and assembly of a shoe or a portion of a shoe is enhanced by automated placement and assembly of shoe parts. For example, a part-recognition system analyzes an image of a shoe part to identify the part and determine a location of the part. Once the part is identified and located, the part can be manipulated by an automated manufacturing tool. 1. A method for positioning and assembling a shoe part in an automated manner during a shoe-manufacturing process , the method comprising:receiving an image depicting a two-dimensional representation of an attachment shoe part which is to be attached to a base shoe part;determining one or more pixel coordinates of the image;converting, by a computer processor, the one or more pixel coordinates of the image to a geometric coordinate of a geometric coordinate system which maps a three-dimensional space within which the attachment shoe part is positioned and a pick-up tool operates;determining another geometric coordinate of the geometric coordinate system by analyzing a different image depicting a two-dimensional representation of the base shoe part to which the attachment shoe part will be attached; andtransferring, by the pick-up tool, the attachment shoe part to the other geometric coordinate, thereby moving the attachment shoe part to a location in the three-dimensional space at which the attachment shoe part is to be attached to the base shoe part.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the two-dimensional representation of the attachment shoe part is comprised of a two-dimensional shape having a perimeter and wherein the one or more pixel coordinates of the image are associated with the perimeter.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining the identity of the image by substantially matching the image to a reference image.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein transferring the attachment shoe part to the other geometric coordinate comprises utilizing a vacuum-powered part holder of the pick-up tool to ...

Article of footwear and method of manufacturing an article of footwear

An article of footwear includes an upper and a strobel stitched to the upper at a series of stitches disposed in stitch holes that extend through the strobel. The strobel and the upper define a foot-receiving cavity with an inner surface of the strobel disposed at the foot-receiving cavity. A midsole is secured to the upper and an outer surface of the strobel is disposed at the midsole. The stitch holes are obstructed such that the stitch holes are not exposed to both the midsole and the foot-receiving cavity. Accordingly, when a flowable polymeric material is injected in a mold cavity to form the midsole with the lower portion of the upper and the strobel in the mold cavity, the stitch holes will not provide a path for entry of the flowable polymeric material into the foot-receiving cavity. A method of manufacturing an article of footwear is disclosed.

portable bonding devices for shoe upper

The present invention relates to a portable bonding apparatus for a shoe upper that has high thermal efficiency, and is capable of reducing the risk of electric shock and being easily controlled, and is less constrained by installation space thanks to the small size thereof. More specifically, the present invention relates to a portable bonding apparatus for a shoe upper capable of bonding a shoe upper material constituting a shoe and a decorative material by heating, in particular by a dielectric heating method using an LDMOS transistor.

Method for producing shoes

本发明涉及一种用于生产鞋（1），特别是运动鞋的方法。为了能够经济地生产鞋并且在此过程中获得特别好的穿着舒适性，本发明提供了以下步骤：a）生产鞋面（2），其中鞋面（2）具有覆盖穿着者的足部的上部区域的上部区域（3）和包围穿着者的足部的鞋底的下部区域（4）；b）生产鞋底部件（5），其中鞋底部件（5）具有底部区域（6）和侧面的壁区域（7），其中底部区域（6）和壁区域（7）界定用于散装材料（9）的向上开口的容纳空间（8）；c）用散装材料（9）填充容纳空间（8），其中散装材料至少部分地、优选完全地由热塑性弹性体（TPE）组成；d）将鞋面（2）紧固到鞋底部件（5），使得鞋面（2）的下部区域（4）靠在散装材料（9）上。

Rapid Manufacturing Processes and Systems

장비의 디자인 변경없이 동작을 추가, 제거 또는 재정렬함으로써 일련의 개별 동작을 포함하는 제조 프로세스를 변경할 수 있다. 제조 프로세스는 하나 이상의 정렬 탭을 포함하는 프레임을 사용한다. 각 정렬 탭은 정렬 요소를 포함한다. 정렬 요소는 프레임의 위치 및 배향을 제조 스테이션에서 식별하기 위해 제조 스테이션에 있는 대응하는 정렬 요소와 상호 작용한다. 프레임은 프레임에 대해 기지의 위치 및 배향으로 유연한 재료를 지지하여, 제조 스테이션이 프레임 및 제조 스테이션 상의 정렬 요소들의 상호 작용으로부터 프레임 상의 유연한 재료의 위치 및 배향을 추정할 수 있게 한다. 따라서, 특정 제조 스테이션에서의 동작은 어떤 작업이 이전에 있었는지 또는 어떤 순서로 수행되었는지에 관계없이 배치될 수 있다. By adding, removing, or reordering operations without changing the design of the equipment, it is possible to change the manufacturing process, which includes a series of individual operations. The manufacturing process uses a frame that includes one or more alignment tabs. Each sort tab contains a sort element. The alignment elements interact with corresponding alignment elements at the manufacturing station to identify the position and orientation of the frame at the manufacturing station. The frame supports the flexible material in a known position and orientation relative to the frame, allowing the manufacturing station to infer the position and orientation of the flexible material on the frame from the interaction of the frame and alignment elements on the manufacturing station. Thus, operations at a particular manufacturing station can be deployed regardless of which operations were previously performed or in what order.

Article of footwear with a stretchable upper and an articulated sole structure

An article of footwear is disclosed that includes at least one of a stretchable upper and an articulated sole structure. The upper may include an exterior layer and an interior layer. The exterior layer forms at least a portion of an exterior of the upper, and the exterior layer includes a plurality of incisions that extend through the exterior layer. The interior layer is located adjacent an inner surface of the exterior layer, and the interior layer is exposed through the incisions. The sole structure may include a connecting portion and a plurality of discrete sole elements. The connecting portion is positioned adjacent the upper and may extend along a longitudinal length of the upper. The sole elements extend from the connecting portion, and the sole elements are separated by a plurality of sipes that extend upward into the sole structure.

Automated identification and assembly of shoe parts

Manufacturing and assembly of a shoe or a portion of a shoe is enhanced by automated placement and assembly of shoe parts. For example, a part-recognition system analyzes an image of a shoe part to identify the part and determine a location of the part. Once the part is identified and located, the part can be manipulated by an automated manufacturing tool.

Article of footwear and method of manufacturing an article of footwear

An article of footwear includes an upper and a strobel stitched to the upper at a series of stitches disposed in stitch holes that extend through the strobel. The strobel and the upper define a foot-receiving cavity with an inner surface of the strobel disposed at the foot-receiving cavity. A midsole is secured to the upper and an outer surface of the strobel is disposed at the midsole. The stitch holes are obstructed such that the stitch holes are not exposed to both the midsole and the foot-receiving cavity. Accordingly, when a flowable polymeric material is injected in a mold cavity to form the midsole with the lower portion of the upper and the strobel in the mold cavity, the stitch holes will not provide a path for entry of the flowable polymeric material into the foot-receiving cavity. A method of manufacturing an article of footwear is disclosed.

Automated identification and assembly of shoe parts

신발 또는 신발의 부분을 제조 및 조립하는 것이 자동화된 신발 부품들의 배치 및 조립에 의해 향상된다. 예를 들어, 부품-인식 시스템이 부품을 식별하고 부품의 위치를 결정하기 위해 신발 부품의 이미지를 분석한다. 일단 부품이 식별되고 배치되면, 부품은 자동화된 제조 도구에 의해 취급될 수 있다. Manufacturing and assembling a shoe or part of a shoe is enhanced by the placement and assembly of automated shoe parts. For example, a part-recognition system analyzes an image of a shoe part to identify the part and determine the location of the part. Once the parts are identified and placed, the parts can be handled by automated manufacturing tools.

Automated identification and assembly of shoe parts

신발 또는 신발의 부분을 제조 및 조립하는 것이 자동화된 신발 부품들의 배치 및 조립에 의해 향상된다. 예를 들어, 부품-인식 시스템이 부품을 식별하고 부품의 위치를 결정하기 위해 신발 부품의 이미지를 분석한다. 일단 부품이 식별되고 배치되면, 부품은 자동화된 제조 도구에 의해 취급될 수 있다. Manufacturing and assembling a shoe or part of a shoe is enhanced by the automated placement and assembly of shoe parts. For example, a part-recognition system analyzes an image of a shoe part to identify the part and determine the location of the part. Once the parts are identified and placed, the parts can be handled by automated manufacturing tools.

Footwear production method

本发明涉及使用模具(1和2)以及呈鞋楦(3)形式的对模制鞋的方法，在模具和对模之间设置将形成鞋帮的部分(4和5)。所述各部分在其之间形成通道(9)，这些通道连同形成于模具和对模之间的模腔(10和11)形成通道和模腔的网络，熔融状态下的热塑性材料注射到该网络中。

Method and system for automatically manufacturing shoes

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING SHOES

La présente invention concerne un procédé pour fabriquer des chaussures qui comprend un premier moule (10) constitué de matériau rigide et un second moule (30) avec une concavité dans laquelle est reçue la chaussure (20). La chaussure (20) comprend une partie supérieure (201), un élément de liaison (202) et une semelle d'usure (203), dans laquelle l'élément de liaison (202) et la semelle d'usure (203) sont reliés à la partie supérieure (201). Le second moule (30) transmet de l'énergie thermique ultrasonique à l'élément de liaison (202) et à la semelle d'usure (203) de sorte que l'élément de liaison (202) et la semelle d'usure (203) soient vraiment rétrécis et assortis solidement à la partie supérieure (201). The present invention relates to a method for making shoes which comprises a first mold (10) made of rigid material and a second mold (30) with a concavity in which the shoe (20) is received. The shoe (20) includes an upper portion (201), a link member (202), and an outsole (203), wherein the link member (202) and the outsole (203) are connected to the upper part (201). The second mold (30) transmits ultrasonic heat energy to the link member (202) and the outsole (203) so that the link member (202) and the outsole ( 203) are really narrowed and matched securely to the upper portion (201).

Patch placement method and product made thereby

本发明涉及制造运动用品，特别是鞋的方法，包括以下步骤：提供多个部件，其具有多个预定形状中的一种；和将所述多个部件放置在二维或三维载体表面上以制造运动用品或其一部分。

Article of footwear having a polygon lug sole pattern

SPORTS FOOTWEAR, IN PARTICULAR CYCLING FOOTWEAR

Injection-molding method

The invention concerns a method of producing an article of footwear (10) comprising: (a) providing an upper (11); (b) providing a mold (21) and opening the mold (21); (c) inserting the upper (11) into the open mold (21); (d) closing the mold (21); and (e) injecting a pressurized molten resin, (f) wherein, after the injecting, there is a gap (22) filled with the resin between a side wall (25) of the mold (21) and an outer surface (17) of at least a first portion of the upper (11), wherein the gap (22) is essentially zero at a contacting point (24), wherein the gap (22) increases gradually from the contacting point (24) in at least a first region (39) of the mold (21).

An article of footwear incorporating foam-filled elements and methods for manufacturing the foam-filled elements

An article of footwear may have an upper (20) and a sole structure (30) secured to the upper. The sole structure has a plurality of support elements (33), and each of the support elements include a shell (40) and a core (50). The shell defines an interior void and is formed from a polymer material that extends around substantially all of the void. The core has a shape of the void and is located within the void, with at least a portion of the core being a polymer foam material. The polymer foam material of at least two of the support elements may have different densities.

The footwear product and the method that is used to make foam-filled element of foam-filled element are housed

一种鞋类制品，其可以具有鞋面和固定到鞋面的鞋底结构。鞋底结构具有多个支承元件，每个支承元件包括外壳和核心。外壳形成内部空隙，且其由实质上绕整个空隙延伸的聚合物材料形成。核心具有空隙的形状，且位于空隙内，至少一部分核心是聚合物泡沫材料。至少两个支承元件的聚合物泡沫材料可以具有不同的密度。

An article of footwear incorporating foam-filled elements

Method of vacuum forming a footwear upper

A method of making an article of footwear may include applying an environmental pressure differential across a sheet of upper material to conform the sheet of upper material to a portion of a footwear last, thereby forming at least a portion of an upper of the article of footwear. In addition, the method may include assembling the article of footwear including fixedly attaching the upper of the article of footwear to a sole structure.

PROCEDURE FOR THE REALIZATION OF A MULTI-LAYER SOLE DIRECTLY ON THE UPPER AND WORKING MACHINE WITH SUCH PROCEDURE

Layered product for laser bonding, shoe, and process for producing shoe

Method and system for positioning and assembling shoe part in an automated manner during shoe-manufacturing process,and method of positioning and joining shoe parts using automated identification and multi-factional manufacturing tool

Injection-molding method

The invention concerns a method of producing an article of footwear comprising: providing an upper; providing a mold and opening the mold; inserting the upper into the open mold; closing the mold; and injecting a pressurized molten resin, wherein, after the injecting, there is a gap filled with the resin between a side wall of the mold and an outer surface of at least a first portion of the upper, wherein the gap is essentially zero at a contacting point, wherein the gap increases gradually from the contacting point in at least a first region of the mold.

Article Of Footwear Incorporating Foam-Filled Elements And Methods For Manufacturing The Foam-Filled Elements

An article of footwear may have an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure has a plurality of support elements, and each of the support elements include a shell and a core. The shell defines an interior void and is formed from a polymer material that extends around substantially all of the void. The core has a shape of the void and is located within the void, with at least a portion of the core being a polymer foam material. The polymer foam material of at least two of the support elements may have different densities.

Footwear article with polygon protrusion sole style

包括运动鞋类的鞋类物品，包括一个或多个：(a)鞋面；(b)包括鞋底夹层和鞋外底的鞋底结构，所述鞋外底包括在鞋外底的底部表面附近设置的多个多边形突出物。所述鞋外底包括一个或多个区域，其中一区域中的突出物的一部分的特征不同于另一区域中的突出物的一部分的特征。所述突出物，如根据大小、结构和/或突出物之间的间距而可以是不同的。还公开了制造这种鞋类物品的方法。

Footwear with molded sole

一种鞋可包括：附接到鞋外底(7)的鞋面(5)和舒适鞋底(9)，所述舒适鞋底在从鞋跟(C)到鞋头(D)的线上的任一点处具有曲率半径且与所述鞋外底(7)连接，其中当放置在大体上水平的参考平面(H)上时，被称为所述鞋底的质量中心或平衡点或所述鞋的自然平衡点的所述舒适鞋底(9)和鞋外底(7)的最低点限定脚的翻转的过渡区域(Z1)，所述过渡区域具有所述舒适鞋底和所述鞋外底的最大半径，且其中所述质量中心在跖骨点(B)后方；以及刚性模子底(13)，其插入于所述鞋面(5)与所述舒适鞋底(9)之间。

Process for manufacturing a multi-layered sole directly on the upper and machine operating with said process

A process for manufacturing a multi-layered sole directly on the upper, of the type that employs the technique known as "direct injection on the upper", by which soles are made of a plastic material and consist of a plurality of layers with different colour, density, softness and physical-mechanical properties. Said layers form at least an external sole, called "outsole", an internal sole, called "insole" that adheres and extends only partially or totally on the surface of the upper, and an intermediate sole, called "midsole", that is intended to hold the other two above-said soles. Said process provides for the use of a single mould which is brought, when suitably equipped (100.1,100.2,100.3), in a well-defined sequence, in front of at least three distinct injectors (I1, I2, I3) in order to obtain, also in sequence, by at least a first moulding operation (P1) the lower portion of the sole, i.e. the "outsole", by at least a second moulding operation (P2) the upper part of the sole, i.e. the "insole" and by at least a third moulding operation (P3) the "midsole".

Method to make shoes

Um método para fazer sapatos, a presente invenção inclui um primeiro molde feito de material duro e um segundo molde tendo uma concavidade na qual o sapato é recebido. O sapato inclui uma parte superior, uma parte de conexão e uma sola, onde a parte de conexão e a sola são unidas à parte superior. O segundo molde transmite energia termo ultrasônica a parte de conexão e a sola, de modo que a parte de conexão e a sola sejam contraídas de forma apropriada e adaptadas de forma segura à parte superior. A method for making shoes, the present invention includes a first mold made of hard material and a second mold having a concavity in which the shoe is received. The shoe includes a upper part, a connecting part and a sole, where the connecting part and the sole are joined to the upper part. The second mold transmits thermo-ultrasonic energy to the connecting part and the sole, so that the connecting part and the sole are properly contracted and securely fitted to the upper.

The processing method that the integer quality of wire rod is improved in shoes production

本发明公开了一种在鞋子生产中提高盘条的整型质量的加工方法，在平刀机上进行，将平刀机的片削厚度调整好，使其厚度与沿条的厚度相等或略厚于沿条；盘条粒面的砂磨在砂轮机上进行的；盘条的片剖在刨皮机上进行；将磨砂过的材料放入水中进行浸泡1至5min，水温控制在18～25℃，浸水后用湿布覆盖，使水份充分渗透到内层，浸水后要静置1～2h，使材料的含水量达到20％～30％；片削好的盘条需要按照后跟弧度的形状盘折成型，以便钉合。该加工方法对盘条的加工过程进行严格的控制，使得盘条的质量达到使用标准，不会出现断裂或者脱落的现象，鞋子的使用寿命得到了保证。

Article of footwear having a polygon lug sole pattern

Articles of footwear (100), including athletic footwear, include one or more of: (a) an upper (120); (b) a sole structure (130) including a midsole (131) and an outsole (300), the outsole having a plurality of polygonal lugs (310) arranged about a base surface of the outsole. The outsole may include one or more regions wherein the characteristics of a portion of the lugs within a region differ from the characteristics of a portion of the lugs in another region. The lugs may differ, for example based on size, construction and/or spacing between the lugs. Methods of manufacturing such articles of footwear also are disclosed.

Footwear production method

本发明涉及使用模具(1和2)以及呈鞋楦(3)形式的对模制鞋的方法，在模具和对模之间设置将形成鞋帮的部分(4和5)。所述各部分在其之间形成通道(9)，这些通道连同形成于模具和对模之间的模腔(10和11)形成通道和模腔的网络，熔融状态下的热塑性材料注射到该网络中。

Sports shoes with arc soles

一种鞋可包括附接到外底(7)的鞋面(5)和舒适鞋底(9)，所述舒适鞋底在从鞋跟(C)到鞋头(D)的线的任何点处具有曲率半径且与外底(7)接合，其中当放置在大体上水平的参考平面(H)上时，称为所述鞋底的质心或平衡点或所述鞋的自然平衡点的舒适鞋底(9)和外底(7)的最低点限定所述脚部的滚动的具有所述舒适鞋底和所述外底的最高半径的过渡区域(Z1)，且其中所述质心在跖骨点(B)后方。

Automated identification and assembly of shoe parts

Manufacturing and assembly of a shoe or a portion of a shoe is enhanced by automated placement and assembly of shoe parts. For example, a part-recognition system analyzes an image of a shoe part to identify the part and determine a location of the part. Once the part is identified and located, the part can be manipulated by an automated manufacturing tool.

Method for making shoes

Rubber member for laser bonding and shoe

A rubber member for laser bonding of the present invention containing a rubber ingredient and silica, wherein the silica has an average particle size of more than 50 nm and 120 nm or less, and the amount of the silica is 10 parts by mass to 50 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the rubber ingredient, the rubber member has a laser light transmittance of 30% or more, provided that the laser light transmittance is a transmittance when the rubber member has a thickness of 2 mm and is irradiated with laser light having a wavelength of 808 nm. The silica preferably includes silica having an average particle size of more than 50 nm and 120 nm or less and silica having an average particle size of 5 nm to 50 nm, and the amount of the silica having an average particle size of more than 50 nm and 120 nm or less is 10 parts by mass to 50 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the rubber ingredient and the amount of the silica having an average particle size of 5 nm to 50 nm is 10 parts by mass to 50 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the rubber ingredient.

Article of footwear having a polygon lug sole pattern

Articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include one or more of: (a) an upper; (b) a sole structure including a midsole and an outsole, the outsole having a plurality of polygonal lugs arranged about a base surface of the outsole. The outsole may include one or more regions wherein the characteristics of a portion of the lugs within a region differ from the characteristics of a portion of the lugs in another region. The lugs may differ, for example based on size, construction and/or spacing between the lugs. Methods of manufacturing such articles of footwear also are disclosed.

Process for making shoes

The invention relates to a process for making shoes. According to the invention, the process consists in making an aesthetic connection by using a mould on the upper part of which there are placed the outsole, the connection structure and the top part of the shoe to be made, and another mould comprising a concave part wherein the shoe is placed with a view to joining the components, said mould having a portion through which ultrasounds are emitted from an ultrasound generator so as to determine the mould vibration and the release of thermal energy which makes the connection structure and the plastic outsole melt.

FOOTWEAR MANUFACTURING PROCEDURE

Procedimiento de fabricación de calzado, mediante un molde (1 y 2 ) y un contra molde en forma de horma (3), entre los que se disponen la piezas (4 y 5) que conformarán el corte, delimitando estas piezas entre sí canales ( 9 ) que junto con huecos ( 10 y 11 ) delimitados entre molde y contramolde determinan una red de canales y huecos en los que se inyecta un material termoplástico en estado fundido.

Layered product for laser bonding, shoe, and process for producing shoe

本发明的激光粘接用层叠体包括：通过照射激光而熔融的粘接用薄片、和在上述粘接用薄片的一个面上层叠且由热塑性的发泡体形成的第一部件。上述第一部件的熔点(M foam )与粘接用薄片的熔点(M sheet )之差(M foam -M sheet )为-50℃～20℃，上述第一部件的熔融粘度(V foam )与粘接用薄片的熔融粘度(V sheet )之差(V foam -V sheet )为3.0×10 5 Pa·s～8.0×10 5 Pa·s。优选的是，上述激光粘接用层叠体在上述粘接用薄片的另一个面上层叠有具有激光透过性的第二部件。