A shoe upper with 3D patterns
By using a polyamide fiber woven layer and stitched fiber woven segments, combined with a surface pattern layer and a nano-hydrophobic coating, the problem of cracks caused by deformation in the shoe upper pattern design is solved, thereby improving structural stability and breathability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- MINGZHI SPORTS GOODS (CHINA) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing 3D pattern designs on shoe uppers are prone to cracking due to surface deformation under stress, affecting aesthetics and lifespan.
The upper structure is formed by using a polyamide fiber woven layer and stitched fiber woven segments, combined with a surface pattern layer and a nano hydrophobic coating, and stitched and bonded in a distributed manner to prevent the pattern layer from tearing due to deformation.
It improves the structural stability and breathability of the shoe upper, prevents cracks in the pattern layer due to deformation, maintains its appearance, provides waterproof effect, and enhances the overall quality of use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shoe upper technology, specifically to a shoe upper with 3D patterns. Background Technology
[0002] The upper is the outer garment of a shoe, determining its appearance and character. Various materials, such as leather, synthetic leather, and textiles, not only affect the style of the shoe but also directly impact breathability and durability. The upper part of the shoe that wraps around the foot must be designed to consider factors such as coverage, breathability, and friction reduction. Generally, all components covering the foot above the sole, including the tongue, lacing system, and side panels, are part of the upper. It is connected to the sole through stitching, heat fusion, or weaving processes to form a complete shoe body. Uppers are mainly made of materials such as leather, mesh, woven uppers, and heat-fused composite uppers. 3D patterns on the upper refer to textured structures with a three-dimensional visual effect or actual tactile feel created on the upper material through special processes.
[0003] The core structure of the upper in existing technology consists of four parts: the forefoot, midfoot, heel counter, and lining. Different materials and designs are suitable for various scenarios. The forefoot covers the toes to the front of the instep and includes the tongue, lace holes, toe cap, and decorative pieces. It protects the toes, adjusts the tightness, and supports the front of the arch. The midfoot connects the forefoot and heel counter, and is divided into inner and outer sections. It often has embedded support strips to provide lateral stability and prevent foot slippage during exercise. The heel counter fixes the heel, reduces swaying during running, and avoids friction injuries.
[0004] While the aforementioned existing technologies have significant beneficial effects, they still have shortcomings:
[0005] Although the aforementioned uppers are mainly composed of the forefoot, midfoot, heel counter, and lining, forming a 3D patterned upper with a textured surface, these uppers, due to their patterned design, are typically made of leather or synthetic leather for easy wiping and removal of oil stains, achieving a stain-resistant and dirt-resistant effect. However, because synthetic leather and similar materials have relatively smooth surfaces, the patterned design of these uppers is prone to cracking due to surface deformation under stress during long-term wear and use, and the pattern may also peel off, thus affecting the overall aesthetics and usability of the upper. Therefore, a 3D patterned upper is proposed. Utility Model Content
[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a shoe upper with a 3D pattern, which is composed of a polyamide fiber woven layer, stitched fiber woven segments, and a surface pattern layer. The fiber woven segments are stitched to the surface of the polyamide fiber woven layer in a distributed manner, and the pattern layer is also composed in a distributed manner. When the shoe upper is subjected to pressure or deformed during wear, it will not be affected by the deformation of the polyamide fiber woven layer surface, thus preventing cracks from appearing after long-term use.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a shoe upper with 3D patterns, comprising a shoe upper body, wherein the outer walls of the shoe upper body are distributed with a patterned layered structure, the patterned layered structure comprising a polyamide fiber woven layer, the edges of the polyamide fiber woven layer being distributed with stitching lines, a linen layer being attached to one side of the polyamide fiber woven layer, inner stitching lines being threaded through the inner perimeter of the linen layer, a fleece inner layer being attached to one side of the linen layer, the fleece inner layer having pores inside, one end of the pores being connected to a conical outlet, fiber woven segments being distributed inside the polyamide fiber woven layer, a patterned layer being attached to the outer wall of the fiber woven segments, and a nano-hydrophobic coating being attached to the outer wall of the patterned layer.
[0008] Preferably, the fiber braided segments are equidistantly stitched together along the interior of the polyamide fiber braided layer, and both the fiber braided segments and the polyamide fiber braided layer are made of polyamide nylon fiber.
[0009] Preferably, the patterned layer is uniformly adhered to the outer wall of the fiber braided section, and the nano-hydrophobic coating is uniformly distributed along the outer wall of the patterned layer and the polyamide fiber braided layer.
[0010] Preferably, the polyamide fiber braided layer is sewn to the inner fleece layer by the inner stitch and the outer stitch, and the linen layer is evenly filled between the polyamide fiber braided layer and the inner fleece layer.
[0011] Preferably, the air holes are equidistantly spaced along the inner layer of the fleece, and the conical outlets are connected along the outer wall of the air holes.
[0012] Preferably, the upper body includes an outer upper, the rear end of which is connected to a heel surface, the front end of which is connected to a toe surface, the toe surface having stitched sections distributed around its perimeter, the top surface of which is connected to a tongue, and the top surface of which is fitted with shoelaces.
[0013] Preferably, the outer shoe upper is sewn to the heel surface and the toe surface, and the sewn sections are evenly distributed along the outer wall of the outer shoe upper.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0015] This invention comprises a polyamide fiber woven layer, stitched fiber woven segments, and a surface pattern layer. The polyamide fiber woven layer provides structural stability to the shoe upper, as well as breathability and stain resistance. The fiber woven segments are stitched to the surface of the polyamide fiber woven layer in a distributed manner, and the pattern layer is also composed in a distributed manner and adhered to the outer wall of the fiber woven segments. Thus, when the shoe upper is subjected to pressure or deformed during wear, the segmented pattern layer will not be affected by the deformation of the polyamide fiber woven layer surface, thereby preventing cracking after long-term use. In addition, the surface nano-hydrophobic coating maintains external waterproofing while further protecting the pattern layer, improving the overall appearance and quality of the shoe upper.
[0016] The upper is composed of a polyamide fiber woven layer, stitched fiber woven segments, and a surface pattern layer. The polyamide fiber woven layer provides structural stability, breathability, and stain resistance. The fiber woven segments are stitched to the surface of the polyamide fiber woven layer in a distributed manner, and the pattern layer is also composed in a distributed manner and adheres to the outer wall of the fiber woven segments. Thus, when the upper is subjected to pressure or deformed during wear, the segmented pattern layer will not be affected by the deformation of the polyamide fiber woven layer surface, preventing cracks from appearing after long-term use. Combined with the surface nano-hydrophobic coating, it maintains external waterproofing while further protecting the pattern layer, improving the overall aesthetics and quality of the upper.
[0017] Other features and advantages of this invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention. The objects and other advantages of this invention can be realized and obtained by means of the structures pointed out in the description, claims, and drawings. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the main body of the shoe upper of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the patterned layered structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the side cross-sectional structure of the inner layer of the fleece fabric of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a side view of the cross-sectional structure of the polyamide fiber braided layer of this utility model.
[0022] In the image: 1. Main body of the shoe upper; 101. Outer shoe upper; 102. Heel upper; 103. Toe upper; 104. Seam section; 105. Tongue; 106. Shoelace; 2. Patterned layered structure; 201. Polyamide fiber woven layer; 202. Seam edge; 203. Linen layer; 204. Inner seam; 205. Fleece inner layer; 206. Pores; 207. Conical vent; 208. Fiber woven section; 209. Patterned layer; 210. Nano-hydrophobic coating. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0024] Please see Figure 1-4 This embodiment of a shoe upper with 3D patterns includes a shoe upper body 1, with patterned layered structures 2 distributed around the outer walls of the shoe upper body 1. The shoe upper body 1 includes an outer shoe upper 101, with a heel surface 102 connected to the rear end of the outer shoe upper 101 and a toe surface 103 connected to the front end of the outer shoe upper 101. Stitching sections 104 are distributed around the toe surface 103, and a shoe tongue 105 is connected to the top surface of the outer shoe upper 101. A shoelace 106 is attached to the top surface of the shoe tongue 105.
[0025] like Figure 1-4As shown, the upper in this invention is similar to existing upper structures. The main improvement lies in its composition of a polyamide fiber woven layer 201, stitched fiber woven segments 208, and a surface pattern layer 209. The fiber woven segments 208 are stitched to the surface of the polyamide fiber woven layer 201 in a distributed manner, and the pattern layer 209 is also distributed. When the upper is subjected to pressure or deformed during wear, the surface of the polyamide fiber woven layer 201 will not be affected by deformation, thus preventing cracking after long-term use. Both the polyamide fiber woven layer 201 and the nano-hydrophobic coating 210 in this invention are existing technologies. When the upper is made, the heel surface 102 and the toe surface 103 are all integrated. The surface material of this upper is composed of polyamide fiber woven layer 201. After the production of the upper and the sole structure is completed, when wearing the shoe, simply untie the shoelaces 106, unfold the tongue 105, and place the user's foot into the shoe. Then tighten the shoelaces 106 to complete the wearing. The outer upper 101, heel surface 102 and toe surface 103 of the upper are all integrally woven from polyamide fiber woven layer 201. With the help of the stitching section 104, key positions are further stitched and reinforced, thereby achieving the purpose of reinforcing the upper structure and providing structural stability during the wearing process.
[0026] like Figure 1-4As shown, the patterned layered structure 2 includes a polyamide fiber woven layer 201, with stitching edges 202 distributed around its perimeter. A linen layer 203 is attached to one side of the polyamide fiber woven layer 201, with inner stitching 204 threaded through its perimeter. A fleece inner layer 205 is attached to one side of the linen layer 203, with pores 206 opening inside the fleece inner layer 205. One end of each pore 206 is connected to a conical outlet 207. Fiber woven segments 208 are distributed inside the polyamide fiber woven layer 201. The outer wall of the fiber woven segment 208 is bonded with a patterned layer 209, and the outer wall of the patterned layer 209 is bonded with a nano-hydrophobic coating 210. During wear, when external water and dirt come into contact with the shoe upper, the coating structure of the nano-hydrophobic coating 210 forms a hydrophobic barrier, increasing the contact angle and achieving a lotus leaf effect for self-cleaning, allowing mud and water to slide off automatically. When the shoe upper is worn, it deforms along with the overall deformation of the upper, and the polyamide fiber woven layer 201 and the fiber woven segment 208 also deform accordingly. Because the fiber woven segment 208 is stitched in a distributed manner... On the outer wall of the polyamide fiber woven layer 201, the patterned layer 209 on the surface of its fiber woven segments 208 is also formed by multiple splicing segments. Its surface will not tear or fold due to surface forces generated by deformation, thus forming a protective process for the patterned layer 209. The upper is mainly composed of the polyamide fiber woven layer 201, the stitched fiber woven segments 208, and the surface patterned layer 209. The polyamide fiber woven layer 201 provides structural stability to the upper, as well as a certain degree of breathability and dirt resistance, while the fiber woven segments 208... The pattern layer 209 is stitched onto the surface of the polyamide fiber woven layer 201 in a distributed manner, while the pattern layer 209 is also composed in a distributed manner and adheres to the outer wall of the fiber woven segment 208. Thus, when the entire shoe upper is subjected to pressure or deformed during wear, the segmented pattern layer 209 will not be affected by the deformation of the polyamide fiber woven layer 201 surface, and there will be no cracking after long-term use. In conjunction with the nano hydrophobic coating 210 on the surface, it not only maintains external waterproofing, but also provides further protection for the pattern layer 209, improving the overall appearance and quality of the shoe upper.
[0027] The aforementioned polyamide fiber woven layer 201 is sewn and fixed to the inner fleece layer 205 by the surrounding stitching edges 202. The inner linen layer 203 maintains breathability and antibacterial properties, while the internal stitching threads 204 ensure the stability of the internal filling structure. The air holes 206 distributed in the inner fleece layer 205 further enhance breathability. The conical vents 207 facilitate the discharge of internal heat after compression during wear, while reducing the seepage of external sewage into the holes. Thus, while maintaining breathability, the comfort of the inner fit is improved.
[0028] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. An upper with 3D pattern, comprising an upper body (1), characterized in that, The outer walls of the upper body (1) are covered with a patterned layered structure (2). The patterned layered structure (2) includes a polyamide fiber woven layer (201). The edges of the polyamide fiber woven layer (201) are covered with stitching lines (202). A linen layer (203) is attached to one side of the polyamide fiber woven layer (201). An inner stitching line (204) is threaded through the inside of the linen layer (203). A fleece inner layer (205) is attached to one side of the linen layer (203). An air hole (206) is opened inside the fleece inner layer (205). One end of the air hole (206) is connected to a conical outlet (207). Fiber woven segments (208) are distributed inside the polyamide fiber woven layer (201). A patterned layer (209) is attached to the outer wall of the fiber woven segment (208). A nano-hydrophobic coating (210) is attached to the outer wall of the patterned layer (209).
2. The shoe upper having a 3D pattern according to claim 1, wherein, The fiber braided segments (208) are equidistantly stitched together inside the polyamide fiber braided layer (201), and both the fiber braided segments (208) and the polyamide fiber braided layer (201) are made of polyamide nylon fiber.
3. The shoe upper having a 3D pattern according to claim 1, wherein, The patterned layer (209) is uniformly attached to the outer wall of the fiber braided section (208), and the nano-hydrophobic coating (210) is uniformly distributed along the outer walls of the patterned layer (209) and the polyamide fiber braided layer (201).
4. The shoe upper having a 3D pattern according to claim 1, wherein, The polyamide fiber braided layer (201) is sewn and fixed to the inner fleece layer (205) by the inner stitch (204) and the outer stitch (202), and the linen layer (203) is evenly filled between the polyamide fiber braided layer (201) and the inner fleece layer (205).
5. The shoe upper having a 3D pattern according to claim 1, wherein, The air holes (206) are equidistantly opened along the inner layer (205) of the fleece, and the conical outlets (207) are connected along the outer wall of the air holes (206).
6. The shoe upper having a 3D pattern according to claim 1, wherein, The main body of the shoe upper (1) includes an outer shoe upper (101), the rear end of the outer shoe upper (101) is connected to a heel surface (102), the front end of the outer shoe upper (101) is connected to a toe surface (103), the toe surface (103) is surrounded by stitched sections (104), the top surface of the outer shoe upper (101) is connected to a tongue (105), and the top surface of the tongue (105) is fitted with a shoelace (106).
7. A shoe upper with a 3D pattern according to claim 6, characterized in that, The outer shoe upper (101) is sewn and fixed to the heel surface (102) and the toe surface (103), and the sewn section (104) is evenly distributed along the outer wall of the outer shoe upper (101).