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Cable tightening system for article of footwear

A technology for objects and footwear, applied in the direction of footwear, shoe uppers, applications, etc., can solve the problems of not providing fit, instep cover not providing smooth surface, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2016-03-30
NIKE INNOVATE CV
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However, the instep cover does not provide a smooth surface
Also, the instep cover is elastic, which may not provide a tight enough fit

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[0040] When participating in some sports, it is desirable to have footwear with a smooth instep area. For the purpose of this discussion, the instep area can be generally considered to be the upper surface of the foot between the ankle and the toe. One sport where you want to smooth the instep area is football, such as figure 1 Shown. When the ball is in control, having a smooth instep area allows for more precise control of the ball, because the surface characteristics of the article of footwear do not interfere with the control of the ball. Illustratively, when the ball hits the shoelace, the ball may be unintentionally affected by the shape of the shoelace. An article of footwear can be provided that includes a smooth instep area. Various embodiments of the article of footwear are shown in Figure 1-24 in. These embodiments show an article of footwear that provides a smooth instep area by arranging the fastening system between the upper and the sole.

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Abstract

A tightening system for an article of footwear includes a cable disposed between an upper and a sole plate. The upper includes a flexible main body and an exoskeleton covering a portion of the flexible main body in an instep region. The cable is attached to the exoskeleton so that the exoskeleton is tightened to a wearer's foot when the cable length is effectively shortened and / or if the cable tension is increased. The instep region is devoid of the tightening system so that a smooth instep region is provided.

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[0001] This application is a divisional application for an invention patent application with an application number of 201180031704.X, an application date of April 8, 2011, and an invention title of "Cable Tightening System for Footwear". Technical field [0002] The present invention relates to a fastening system for articles of footwear, and more particularly to a fastening system that includes a cable arranged between the upper and the sole to provide a smooth instep area. Background technique [0003] In some situations, it may be desirable to have an article of footwear with a smooth instep area. For example, if the footwear includes a smooth instep, it can enhance some competitive sports. When the instep area does not contain possible interference elements (such as shoelaces or raised ornaments), football players may find it easier to pass or control the ball. In other words, the article of footwear can be configured to provide an unobstructed kicking surface. [0004] Howeve...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A43C11/00A43C11/14A43C11/16
CPCA43C11/008A43C11/1493A43C11/16A43C11/165A43B23/0235A43B23/00
Inventor B.D.贝克J.赫德J.莫利纽克斯B.鲁伦
Owner NIKE INNOVATE CV