Midsole structure and flexible component

Abstract

This disclosure provides a midsole structure comprising a midsole body and a rebound component. The rebound component is disposed on the midsole body and includes at least one U-shaped structure and at least one elastic band. The U-shaped structure is disposed on the midsole body. The elastic band is sleeved on the U-shaped structure. Thus, the midsole structure can be multifunctional and simultaneously achieve cushioning, rebound, support, and stability.

Description

Midsole structure and rebound components MIDSOLE STRUCTURE AND FLEXIBLE COMPONENT Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a midsole structure and rebound component. Prior Technology

[0002] Conventional midsole structures are mostly based on a single layer of material, and they often struggle to simultaneously provide stability, support, rebound, and cushioning—all of which can affect the wearer's athletic performance. The performance offered by conventional midsole structures no longer meets the needs of today's users.

[0003] In view of this, providing a midsole structure with multiple functions has become the goal of relevant manufacturers. Summary of the Invention

[0004] One of the purposes of this disclosure is to provide a midsole structure that is multifunctional and can simultaneously achieve effects such as cushioning, rebound, support, and stability.

[0005] Another objective of this disclosure is to provide a rebound component that has good stability, support performance, rebound performance and cushioning performance.

[0006] One embodiment of this disclosure provides a midsole structure comprising a midsole body and a rebound component. The rebound component is disposed on the midsole body and includes at least one U-shaped structure and at least one elastic band. The U-shaped structure is disposed on the midsole body. The elastic band is sleeved on the U-shaped structure and the midsole body.

[0007] According to the aforementioned embodiment of the midsole structure, the midsole body may include a plurality of ribs, the ribs being located on an outer surface of the midsole body.

[0008] According to the aforementioned embodiment of the midsole structure, the thickness of the U-shaped structure can be from 1.0 mm to 3.0 mm.

[0009] According to the aforementioned embodiment of the midsole structure, the U-shaped structure may include two sidewalls and a bottom, with the two sidewalls protruding from the midsole body respectively, so that the two sidewalls each have a protrusion height, and the protrusion height may be 5 mm to 50 mm.

[0010] According to the aforementioned embodiment, the U-shaped structure can be a U-shaped composite fiberboard.

[0011] According to the aforementioned embodiment of the midsole structure, the rebound component is disposed in at least one of a forefoot area, an arch area and a heel area of ​​the midsole body.

[0012] Another embodiment of this disclosure provides a rebound assembly comprising a U-shaped structure and at least one elastic band. The elastic band is sleeved on the U-shaped structure.

[0013] According to the aforementioned embodiment of the spring-loaded assembly, the number of elastic bands can be two.

[0014] According to the aforementioned embodiment of the spring-loaded assembly, the thickness of the U-shaped structure can be from 1.0 mm to 3.0 mm.

[0015] According to the aforementioned embodiment of the spring-loaded assembly, the U-shaped structure can be a U-shaped composite fiberboard. Simple Explanation of the Diagram

[0016] Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the bottom structure of the first embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 2 shows a cross-sectional view of the midsole structure in Figure 1; Figure 3 shows a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the midsole body and U-shaped structure in Figure 1; Figure 4 illustrates a three-dimensional diagram of the base body in Figure 1; and Figure 5 shows a perspective view of the spring-loaded assembly of the second embodiment of this disclosure. Implementation

[0017] The embodiments of this disclosure will now be described with reference to the drawings. For clarity, many practical details will be described in the following description. However, it should be understood that these practical details should not be used to limit the scope of this disclosure. That is, these practical details are not essential in the embodiments of this disclosure. Furthermore, for the sake of simplicity, some conventional structures and elements will be shown in a simple schematic manner in the drawings; and repeated elements may be represented by the same number.

[0018] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4, wherein Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the insole structure 100 of the first embodiment disclosed herein, Figure 2 shows a cross-sectional view of the insole structure 100 in Figure 1, Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the insole body 110 and the U-shaped structure 121 in Figure 1, and Figure 4 shows a perspective view of the insole body 110 in Figure 1.

[0019] The midsole structure 100 includes a midsole body 110 and a rebound component 120. It is worth noting that the midsole body 110 can be a foamed midsole of any density, and this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0020] A rebound component 120 is disposed on the midsole body 110, and the rebound component 120 includes at least one U-shaped structure 121 and at least one elastic band 122. The U-shaped structure 121 is disposed on the midsole body 110. The elastic band 122 is sleeved on the U-shaped structure 121 and the midsole body 110. In detail, the midsole body 110 can improve the structural stability of the midsole structure 100, the U-shaped structure 121 can provide good stability and support performance, and the elastic band 122 can provide good rebound performance and cushioning performance. Thus, the midsole structure 100 has multiple functions, and the midsole structure 100 can simultaneously achieve the effects of cushioning, rebound, support and stability. For example, the elastic band 122 can be an elastic band, a resistance band or other elastic band that can provide a rebound function, so the present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0021] The elastic band 122, fitted between the U-shaped structure 121 and the midsole structure 100, provides a cushioning space for the rebound component 120. When the rebound component 120 is subjected to external pressure, this cushioning space reduces the impact force, thereby lowering the likelihood of sports injuries to the wearer. The elastic band 122 of the rebound component 120 provides a rebound force, facilitating energy return to the wearer and improving athletic performance. The U-shaped structure 121 of the rebound component 120 provides support and stability, preventing the rebound component 120 from wobbling or collapsing under external forces, thus improving the wearer's stability during exercise and reducing fatigue and the possibility of chronic injuries. Therefore, the rebound component 120 exhibits excellent stability, support, rebound performance, and cushioning properties.

[0022] The midsole body 110 may have a forefoot area, an arch area, and a heel area, and the forefoot area, arch area, and heel area may correspond to the forefoot, arch, and heel of the wearer, respectively. Furthermore, the rebound component 120 may be disposed in at least one of the forefoot area, arch area, or heel area of ​​the midsole body 110. That is to say, the placement of the rebound component 120 may be changed according to the functional needs of the wearer's foot, thereby improving the practicality and comfort of the midsole structure 100, but this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0023] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the U-shaped structure 121 may include two sidewalls 1211 and a bottom 1212. The two sidewalls 1211 protrude from the midsole body 110, each having a protrusion height H1 ranging from 5 mm to 50 mm. This improves the support performance and comfort of the U-shaped structure 121. Specifically, the protrusion height H1 can be the height at which the sidewalls 1211 protrude from the midsole body 110.

[0024] For example, the number of U-shaped structures 121 can be one to three, and the U-shaped structures 121 can be respectively set in a forefoot area, an arch area, or a heel area of ​​a midsole body 110. That is to say, the number and setting position of the U-shaped structures 121 can be changed according to the functional needs of the wearer's foot, thereby improving the practicality and comfort of the midsole structure 100, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0025] The thickness T1 of the U-shaped structure 121 can be from 1.0 mm to 3.0 mm. Furthermore, the U-shaped structure 121 can be a U-shaped composite fiberboard. This improves the structural strength and support of the U-shaped structure 121.

[0026] As shown in Figure 4, the midsole body 110 may include a plurality of ribs 111, which are located on an outer surface of the midsole body 110 and are spaced apart. For example, a groove 112 may be formed between every two ribs 111 to accommodate the U-shaped structure 121 and the elastic band 122, and to facilitate the installation of the rebound component 120, thereby improving the structural stability of the midsole structure 100.

[0027] Please refer to Figure 5, which shows a perspective view of the spring-loaded assembly 220 according to the second embodiment of this disclosure. The spring-loaded assembly 220 includes a U-shaped structure 221 and at least one elastic band 222. The elastic band 222 is sleeved on the U-shaped structure 221. The spring-loaded assembly 220 of the second embodiment has a similar or identical structural configuration to the spring-loaded assembly 120 of the first embodiment, so the similarities will not be described again here.

[0028] It is worth noting that each U-shaped structure 221 can be fitted with two elastic bands 222; specifically, in the second embodiment of Figure 5, the number of U-shaped structures 221 is one, and the number of elastic bands 222 can be two, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. This improves the structural stability, rebound performance, and cushioning performance of the rebound assembly 220.

[0029] In summary, the midsole structure and rebound component disclosed herein provide excellent stability, support, rebound performance, and cushioning performance. The midsole structure is multifunctional, enabling it to simultaneously achieve cushioning, rebound, support, and stability.

[0030] Furthermore, when the midsole structure and rebound components disclosed herein are applied to footwear, they can have the following advantages: (1) By providing good stability and support performance, the stability of the wearer during exercise can be improved, and the wearer's fatigue and the possibility of chronic injury can be reduced; (2) By providing rebound performance, it is beneficial to return energy to the wearer and provide a rebound force to the wearer, thereby improving the wearer's athletic performance; (3) By providing good cushioning performance, it can reduce impact force, thereby reducing the possibility of sports injury to the wearer.

[0031] Although the present disclosure has been presented above with reference to embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present disclosure. Anyone skilled in the art may make various modifications and alterations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present disclosure shall be determined by the claims defined in the appended patent application.

[0032] 100: Midsole Structure 110: Midsole Body 111: Ribs 112: Groove 120, 220: Rebound assembly 121,221: U-shaped structure 1211: Sidewall 1212: Bottom 122,222: Elastic band T1: Thickness H1: Protrusion height

Claims

1. A midsole structure comprising: a midsole body; and a rebound component disposed on the midsole body, wherein the rebound component comprises: at least one U-shaped structure disposed on the midsole body; and at least one elastic band sleeved on the at least one U-shaped structure and the midsole body.

2. The midsole structure as described in claim 1, wherein the midsole body comprises: a plurality of ribs located on an outer surface of the midsole body.

3. The midsole structure as described in claim 1, wherein the thickness of the at least one U-shaped structure is 1.0 mm to 3.0 mm.

4. The midsole structure as described in claim 1, wherein the at least one U-shaped structure includes two sidewalls and a bottom, the two sidewalls protruding from the midsole body respectively, such that the two sidewalls each have a protrusion height, and the protrusion height is 5 mm to 50 mm.

5. The midsole structure as described in claim 1, wherein the at least one U-shaped structure is a U-shaped composite fiberboard.

6. The midsole structure as described in claim 1, wherein the rebound component is disposed in at least one of a forefoot area, an arch area, and a heel area of ​​the midsole body.

7. A rebound assembly comprising: a U-shaped structure; and at least one elastic band sleeved on the U-shaped structure.

8. The spring-loaded assembly as described in claim 7, wherein the number of the at least one elastic band is two.

9. The spring-loaded assembly as claimed in claim 7, wherein the thickness of the U-shaped structure is 1.0 mm to 3.0 mm.

10. The rebound assembly as described in claim 7, wherein the U-shaped structure is a U-shaped composite fiberboard.

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