Knit component with angled raised structure

Abstract

The present application relates to a knitted component having an angled raised structure. The knitted component can include a base portion (104) formed with a plurality of courses (112) extending generally in a course direction of the knitted component. A tubular knitted structure of the knitted component can form a raised structure (110) located on a first side of the base portion (104), wherein the raised structure (110) includes a plurality of uninterrupted consecutive loops of a first course (114). The first course (114) of the raised structure (110) can be angled at least 5 degrees relative to the course direction of the knitted component.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional of application 201980048915.0, filed on July 23, 2019, having the title “Knit Component with Angled Raised Structure”.

[0002] Related Applications

[0003] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 702,192, filed July 23, 2018, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND

[0004] A variety of articles are formed from textiles. For example, articles of apparel (e.g., shirts, pants, socks, footwear, jackets and other outerwear, briefs and other undergarments, hats and other headwear), containers (e.g., backpacks, bags), and upholstery for furniture (e.g., chairs, couches, vehicle seats) are often formed at least partially from textiles. These textiles are often formed by interlooping (e.g., knitting) one or more yarns, often through a mechanical process involving a loom or knitting machine.

[0005] In some articles, it can be desirable to include a raised structure via a tubular knit structure. Typically, a tubular knit structure extends along a course-wise direction of the knit component. The present disclosure describes knit techniques and structures for including an angled raised structure. SUMMARY

[0006] This application is also related to the following items:

[0007] 1. A knit component, comprising:

[0008] a base portion formed with a plurality of courses extending generally in a course-wise direction of the knit component; and

[0009] a tubular knit structure forming a raised structure on a first side of the base portion, wherein the raised structure includes a plurality of uninterrupted consecutive loops of a first course,

[0010] wherein the first course of the raised structure is angled at least 5 degrees relative to the course-wise direction of the knit component.

[0011] 2. The knitted component of item 1, wherein the raised structure further comprises a second course and a third course, wherein the first course is nested with the second course, and wherein the second course is nested with the third course.

[0012] 3. The knitted component of item 1, wherein a first loop couples a first end of the raised structure to the base portion of the knitted component, wherein a second loop couples a second end of the raised structure to the base portion, and wherein the first loop and the second loop are offset in a wale direction, the wale direction being perpendicular to the course direction.

[0013] 4. The knitted component of item 3, wherein at least one of the first loop and the second loop is formed from at least one yarn having a tenacity greater than about 5 g / D.

[0014] 5. The knitted component of item 1, further comprising a rim extending along a longitudinal edge of the raised structure, wherein the rim is formed from a yarn having a tenacity greater than about 5 g / D.

[0015] 6. The knitted component of item 1, further comprising a rim extending along a longitudinal edge of the raised structure, wherein the rim has a color different from a color of the raised structure.

[0016] 7. The knitted component of item 1, wherein the raised structure is raised at least 3 mm relative to the base portion of the knitted component.

[0017] 8. The knitted component of item 1, wherein the raised structure has a length of at least 5 mm.

[0018] 9. The knitted component of item 1, wherein the base portion comprises a plurality of courses extending generally in the course direction such that the plurality of courses of the base portion are angled relative to the raised structure.

[0019] 10. A knitted component, comprising:

[0020] a base portion;

[0021] a tubular knitted structure forming a raised structure on a first side of the base portion; and

[0022] a first rim extending along a first longitudinal edge of the raised structure, wherein the first rim comprises a yarn having a tenacity of at least 5 g / D.

[0023] 11. The knitted component of item 10, further comprising a second edge extending along a second longitudinal edge of the raised structure, the second longitudinal edge being opposite the first longitudinal edge, wherein the second edge comprises a yarn having a tenacity of at least 5 g / D.

[0024] 12. The knitted component of item 10, wherein the first edge has a color that is different from a color of the tubular knitted structure.

[0025] 13. The knitted component of item 10, wherein the raised structure is angled relative to a course direction of the knitted component.

[0026] 14. The knitted component of item 13, wherein the raised structure is angled relative to the course direction by at least 5 degrees.

[0027] 15. The knitted component of item 13, wherein a course of the first edge is substantially parallel to a course of the raised structure.

[0028] 16. The knitted component of item 10, wherein the raised structure is raised at least 3 mm relative to the base portion of the knitted component.

[0029] 17. The knitted component of item 16, wherein the first edge is substantially flush with the base portion.

[0030] 18. A method comprising:

[0031] knitting a tubular knitted structure to form a raised structure on a base portion of a knitted component;

[0032] securing the tubular knitted structure to first loops and second loops;

[0033] looping the first loops around each other at a first location to the base portion of the knitted component;

[0034] holding the second loops on a needle bed of a knitting machine while knitting at least two courses of the base portion with the knitting machine; and

[0035] looping the second loops around each other at a second location to the base portion of the knitted component.

[0036] 19. The method of item 18, wherein the first location and the second location are offset in a wale direction.

[0037] 20. The method of item 18, wherein the raised structure is angled relative to a course direction by at least 5 degrees. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0038] Embodiments will be further described with reference to the drawings. It is intended that the drawings included herewith be used as a guide in interpreting the description. The drawings are illustrative of embodiments of the disclosure and are not meant to be limiting thereof. Indeed, the disclosure contemplates that other embodiments can be practiced which are not depicted but are intended to be included within the scope of the claims. Embodiments

[0039] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is an illustration showing a front view of a knitted component having angled raised structures in accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure.

[0040] Figure 2 FIG. 2 is an illustration showing a close-up view of a portion of the knitted component of FIG. 1. Figure 1

[0041] Figure 3 FIG. 3 is an illustration showing a side view of a tubular knitted component forming raised structures in accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure.

[0042] Figure 4 FIG. 4 is an illustration showing angled raised structures in accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure, including an angled raised structure course angled relative to the course direction of the knitted component.

[0043] Figure 5 FIG. 5 is an illustration showing a knitting technique in accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure, including selectively holding loops coupled to raised structures for a selected period of time for manufacturing angled raised structures.

[0044] Figure 6 FIG. 6 is an illustration showing angled raised structures manufactured in accordance with the technique illustrated in FIG. 5. Figure 5

[0045] Figure 7 FIG. 7 is an illustration showing curved raised structures in accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure.

[0046] Figure 8 FIG. 8 is an illustration showing angled raised structures in accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure, as well as a first rim and a second rim extending along the longitudinal edges of the raised structures.

[0047] Figure 9 FIG. 9 is a chart showing possible knitting sequences for forming knitted components having angled raised structures in accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure.

[0048] DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] ​​Aspects are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like elements generally indicate like parts, and in which the relationship and functioning of one or more aspects are further illustrated. Aspects are not, however, limited to the aspects illustrated in the figures or described below. It should also be understood that the figures are not necessarily drawn to scale and that, in certain instances, details of conventional elements have been omitted for clarity.

[0050] Certain aspects of the present disclosure are directed to articles formed at least partially from a textile. One example of an article is a garment article (e.g., a shirt, pants, socks, footwear, jackets and other outerwear, underpants and other undergarments, hats and other headwear, or the like). The article can be an upper configured for use in an article of footwear. The upper can be used in conjunction with any type of footwear. Illustrative, non-limiting examples of articles of footwear include basketball shoes, cycling shoes, cross-training shoes, global football (soccer) shoes, American football shoes, bowling shoes, golf shoes, hiking shoes, ski or snowboard boots, tennis shoes, running shoes, and walking shoes. The upper can also be incorporated into non-athletic footwear, such as dress shoes, loafers, and sandals.

[0051] In some aspects, the present disclosure is directed to a knitted component. The knitted component can include a base portion formed with a plurality of courses extending generally in a course direction of the knitted component, and a tubular knitted structure forming a raised structure on a first side of the base portion, wherein the raised structure includes a plurality of uninterrupted consecutive loops of a first course. The first course of the raised structure can be at an angle of at least 5 degrees relative to the course direction of the knitted component.

[0052] Optionally, the raised structure further includes a second course and a third course, wherein the first course is interlooped with the second course, and wherein the second course is interlooped with the third course. The first loop can couple a first end of the raised structure to the base portion of the knitted component, wherein the second loop couples a second end of the raised structure to the base portion, and wherein the first loop and the second loop are offset in a wale-wise direction, the wale-wise direction being perpendicular to the course direction. At least one of the first loop and the second loop can be formed from at least one yarn having a tenacity greater than about 5 g / D.

[0053] In some embodiments, an edge extending along a longitudinal edge of the raised structure can be included, wherein the edge is formed from a yarn having a tenacity greater than about 5 g / D. The edge can have a color different from a color of the raised structure.

[0054] The raised structure can be raised at least 3 mm relative to the base portion of the knitted component. The raised structure can have a length of at least 5 mm.

[0055] Optionally, the base portion includes a plurality of courses extending generally in the course direction such that the plurality of courses of the base portion are angled relative to the raised structure.

[0056] Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method for forming a knitted component. The method can include knitting a tubular knitted structure to form a raised structure on a base portion of the knitted component, securing the tubular knitted structure to first loops and second loops, interlooping the first loops to the base portion of the knitted component at a first location, holding the second loops on a needle bed of a knitting machine while knitting at least two courses of the base portion with the knitting machine, and interlooping the second loops to the base portion of the knitted component at a second location. The first location and the second location can be offset in the wale direction such that the raised structure is angled.

[0057] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is an illustration showing a front view (e.g., first side) of a knitted component 102 that can be used in any of the examples above (e.g., a shoe upper for an article of footwear or an article of apparel). Figure 2 Figure 1 is a magnified view of a portion of the knitted component 102 of Figures 1-2 Referring to FIG. 1, the base portion 104 of the knitted component 102 can be formed with a plurality of courses extending generally in a course direction 200 of the knitted component. The course direction 200 is defined as the direction in which the feeders move on the knitting machine as courses of the knitted component are formed on the needle bed (e.g., as described in U.S. Patent No. 8,522,577, filed on March 15, 2011 as U.S. Patent Application No. 13 / 048,527, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety). To one of skill in the art, the course direction 200 of the knitted component 102 is apparent when viewing the structure of the knitted component 102, as the course direction 200 is the direction that the majority of the courses of the knitted component 102 generally follow (at any given location). In some examples, the course direction 200 can change along the knitted component 102 when the knitted component 102 is in a resting state (e.g., when the knitted component 102 has a curved feature), but the course direction 200 is constant during manufacture (e.g., corresponding to the needle bed of the knitting machine). Similarly, the wale direction 202 (which is defined as the direction perpendicular to the course direction 200) generally follows the direction of the majority of the wales of the knitted component 102.

[0058] ​Optionally, the knitted component 102 can include one or more raised structures 110 extending from the first side 106 of the base portion 104. The second side of the base portion 104 (which is on the opposite side of the textile (and thus not visible in Figures 1-2 the middle) can additionally or alternatively include raised structures. The raised structures can generally be formed from tubular knit structures that are known to form “ottomans” or “welts” on fabric by knitting a series of consecutive courses (each course having a plurality of uninterrupted, continuous stitches) on a single needle bed of a knitting machine, and then locking those courses to a second needle bed, thereby forming a multi-layer knit structure with one layer having more courses than another to provide a self-elevating tubular knit structure (as described in greater detail below). In certain embodiments, the raised structures 110 can be raised at least about 2 mm relative to the base portion 104, such as about 4 mm in certain example embodiments. The raised structures 110 can each include approximately the same height, or at least some of the raised structures 110 can have a different height than other raised structures. Although any suitable length is contemplated, the raised structures 110 of the depicted embodiment can have a length of at least about 5 mm (such as about 10 mm). The desired length of the raised structures 110 can be determined by the type of manufacturing technique used (e.g., the knit sequence as described in greater detail below) and / or by the desired physical and / or aesthetic properties of the knitted component 102.

[0059] Referring to Figure 3 , this figure is a diagram showing a side view of an example of a raised structure 110, which can be generally formed from knit techniques that form tubular knit structures, such as from techniques in which a plurality of courses are formed individually on a single needle bed of a knitting machine without knitting on a second needle bed (e.g., see Figure 9the raised structure 110) as indicated in the knit pattern. The raised structure 110 can thus include more courses and / or more stitches on the first side 106 of the knit component 102 than on the second side 108, and thus the raised structure 110 has a tendency to rise from the first side 106 relative to the surrounding base portion 104. Due to the tubular structure, the first side 106 and the second side 108 can include separable layers at the raised structure 110, and thus the raised structure 110 can have an opening or pocket 111 located therein between the first side 106 and the second side 108, which can optionally be filled with another component (e.g., a non-knit component supplied after knitting).

[0060] Typically, a tubular knit structure is an elongated feature that extends lengthwise in the course direction 200. However, as described herein, the presently described raised structure 110 can be angled relative to the course direction 200. That is, a longitudinal axis 206 of the raised structure 110 can be angled (e.g., at the depicted angle Θ) relative to the course direction 200. To illustrate, Figure 4 A set of base courses 112 forming the base portion 104 and a set of angled raised structure courses 114 (e.g., four raised structure courses 114 looped around each other) forming the raised structure 110 are depicted. As shown, the raised structure courses 114 each include a plurality of uninterrupted, consecutive stitches (e.g., stitches formed on a single needle bed according to the tubular knit structure described above), which can be angled at least 5 degrees relative to the course direction 200 (which approximates or is exactly the lengthwise direction of the base courses 112), at least 10 degrees relative to the course direction 200, at least 20 degrees relative to the lateral direction, or more. Particular techniques for forming the angled raised structure 110 are described herein (e.g., with reference to Figure 5 ). Advantages of the angled raised structure 110 include, but are not limited to, desirable aesthetics, particular frictional properties (e.g., the textile can be particularly provided to surface friction, direction selection based on the angled orientation and size of the raised structure 110), etc.

[0061] Figure 5 is a diagram showing a technique for manufacturing a knit component 102 having an angled raised structure 110, and Figure 6 is a diagram showing the raised structure 110 after completion of the process of Figure 5 . With reference to Figure 5The raised structure 110 is depicted as a tubular knitted structure because it can appear immediately after being formed on a knitting machine (e.g., after its rows are joined to two needle beds to close the "tube"). As shown, in this case, the longitudinal axis of the tubular knitted structure can be parallel to the row direction 200. The raised structure 110 can be secured to the base portion (not shown) with a plurality of loops, which in... Figures 5-6 The coils are designated as L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, and L6 (however, any suitable number of coils can be used to secure the raised structure to the base portion 104). Coils L1-L6 can all be portions of the same row, but this is not required, and in some embodiments, high-tenacity yarns can be used to form coils L1-L6 to provide sufficient strength (as described in more detail below). Furthermore, coils L1-L6 are not directly behind the tubular knitted structure but can be offset relative to the coils of the tubular knitted structure, such that these coils indirectly force the tubular knitted structure into an angular orientation, even when partially offset from the tubular knitted structure by yarn tension (e.g., by means of…). Figure 9 The knitting structure depicted in the knitting pattern achieves this.

[0062] Still referencing Figure 5 During the knitting process, the raised structure 110 can be angled relative to the transverse direction 200 by selectively releasing loops L1-L6 at different points (e.g., at different rows). For example, loop L1 can be released at a first row C1, which may be a row that appears immediately after the completion of the tubular knitted structure forming the raised structure 110. A second loop L2 can be held on the needle of the knitting machine until row C2 is formed, which may appear after row C1 is formed. As a result, row C2 becomes offset in the warp direction 202 in the finished knitted product (e.g., at different points). Figures 5-6 (Vertically offset). Similarly, coils L3-L6 can be selectively released at different corresponding rows C3-C6, causing the protrusion 110 to be angled along its entire length, thereby resulting in Figure 6 The angled protrusions 110 depicted in the image.

[0063] The particular angle of the raised structure 110 can be determined by the number of courses formed between the release times of the stitches L1-L6. For example, if one course is formed between the release times of each of the stitches L1-L6, the angle of the raised structure 110 relative to the course direction 200 will be less than if two courses are formed between each stitch release step. Further, it is contemplated that different numbers of courses can be knitted / form between the respective stitches L1-L6, and thus the angle of the raised structure 110 can vary along its length. Releasing the stitches L1-L6 at variable intervals can additionally cause the raised structure to curve in some instances, which is depicted in FIG. 1 1 1. Figure 7

[0064] In some embodiments, a high-strength and / or visually appealing rim can be included on at least one side of the raised structure 1 10, and such a rim can form the stitches L1-L6. Figure 8 is a depiction showing a first rim 1 16 extending along a first edge 120 of the raised structure 1 10 and a second rim 1 18 extending along a second edge 122 of the raised structure 1 10, where the edges 120, 122 extend longitudinally along the raised structure 1 10. The rims 1 16, 1 18 can be flush with (e.g., substantially not raised above) the base portion 104 of the knitted component 102, and it is contemplated that the rims 1 16, 1 18 can be slightly recessed relative to the base portion 104 (e.g., such that a cavity is formed at the bottom of the raised structure 1 10). Such a recessed feature can, for example, enhance the definition of the raised structure 1 10. Further, it is contemplated that at least one of the rims 1 16, 1 18 can have a color that is different than the color of the raised structure 1 10 and / or different than the color of the base portion 104, which can provide a desired aesthetic effect. When two rims 1 16, 1 18 are included, the two rims 1 16, 1 18 can have the same color or not have the same color.

[0065] The rims 1 16, 1 18 can be formed from a different yarn than the yarn that forms the raised structure 1 10. For example, in some embodiments, the yarn that forms the raised structure 1 10 can be formed primarily or entirely from polyester (e.g., one or more strands of textured polyester). This can be advantageous for the desirable softness, durability, and texture properties provided by polyester (e.g., when the knitted component 102 is used in a garment article or in an upper for an article of footwear).

[0066] At least one of the yarns incorporated into the rims 1 16, 1 18 can be a so-called "high tenacity" yarn, which can be particularly advantageous when it is desired that the rim exhibit enhanced strength. For example, the stitch retention process described above (e.g., the use of a stitch lock) can be used to incorporate a high tenacity yarn into the rims 1 16, 1 18. Figures 5-6 ​The loops L1-L6 of the stitches that are held on the needle bed for a series of courses) can require enhanced strength relative to yarns typically used to prevent breakage of the yarns during knitting. As used herein, "toughness" is understood to mean the amount of force (expressed in units of weight, e.g., pounds, grams, centinewtons, or other units) required to break a yarn (i.e., the breaking force or breaking point of the yarn) divided by the linear mass density of the yarn, expressed in (unstrained) denier, decitex, or some other weight measure per unit length. The amount of force required to break a yarn (the "breaking force" of the yarn) is determined by subjecting a sample of the yarn to a known amount of force until it breaks, e.g., by inserting each end of a sample of the yarn into a clamp on the measuring arms of an extensometer, subjecting the sample to a tensile force, and using a strain gauge load cell to measure the force required to break the sample. A suitable testing system is available from Instron (Norwood, MA, USA). Yarn toughness and yarn breaking force are different from the burst strength or bursting strength of a textile, which is a measure of the maximum amount of force that can be applied to the surface of a textile before the surface breaks.

[0067] Generally, to enable a yarn to withstand forces exerted in an industrial knitting machine, a minimum tenacity of about 1.5 grams per denier (g / D) is required. Most synthetic polymer continuous filament yarns formed from commodity polymer materials generally have a tenacity in the range of about 1.5 g / D to about 4 g / D. For example, polyester filament yarns that can be used to make knitted shoe uppers for articles of footwear have a tenacity in the range of about 2.5 g / D to about 4 g / D. Filament yarns formed from commodity synthetic polymer materials that are considered to have high tenacity (e.g., “high tenacity yarns”) generally have a tenacity in the range of about 5 g / D to about 10 g / D. For example, commercially available package-dyed polyethylene terephthalate filament yarns from National Spinning (Washington, NC, USA) have a tenacity of about 6 g / D, and commercially available solution-dyed polyethylene terephthalate filament yarns from Far Eastern New Century (Taipei, Taiwan) have a tenacity of about 7 g / D. Filament yarns formed from high performance synthetic polymer materials generally have a tenacity of about 11 g / D or greater. For example, filament yarns formed from aramids generally have a tenacity of about 20 g / D, and filament yarns formed from ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) having a tenacity greater than 30 g / D are available from Dyneema (Stanley, NC, USA) and Spectra (Honeywell-Spectra, Colonial Heights, VA, USA).

[0068] Figure 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a knit sequence for forming the above-described angled raised structure 110 as well as the first edge 116 and the second edge 118. As shown, courses 1-6 can correspond to the first edge 116. For example, the first yarn 122 of the first edge 116 can be a high tenacity yarn as described above having a tenacity of at least 5 g / D (such as at least 10 g / D). In the first edge 116, the first yarn 122 can be formed with three stitches knit on the front bed (at half-gauge), followed by two stitches knit on the back bed (spaced apart by three needles). Two passes of the second yarn 124 (which can be a polyester yarn that ultimately forms the raised structure (as described above)) can be integrated into the first edge 116 on the back bed, which can provide backing on the second side of the knitted component 102.

[0069] Referring to Figure 9 courses 7-10 of the raised structure 110 (e.g., front bed only), to form the first side 106 of the raised structure 110.Figure 3 More or fewer than four tubular knitting rows are envisioned, but four rows can be used with specific machine settings to obtain a raised structure 110 that rises approximately 3 mm from the base portion 104. Furthermore, each of the raised structures 110 comprises six uninterrupted continuous loops, which may optionally be at full stitch length on the needle bed (as shown).

[0070] Figure 9 Rows 11-14 form a second edge 118. As shown, the structure of the second edge 118 is similar to that of the first edge 116, and the third yarn 126 used to form the second edge 118 can be a high-tenacity yarn. Furthermore, the third yarn 126 can have a different color from at least one of the first yarn and / or the second yarn. In other embodiments, the third yarn 126 can be the same as (and even the same ply) as the first yarn 122.

[0071] It is worth noting that the one located on the back bed Figure 9 The coils 130 mentioned above are held on the back bed, simultaneously forming the tubular portion of the raised structure 110. These coils 130 serve as connection points to the back bed of the knitting machine, and holding these coils on the back bed for multiple rows (e.g., as indicated by thread 132) forces the raised structure 110 at an angle (similar to that shown in the reference). Figure 5 The manner described, however, is such that the coil deviates from the coil of the corresponding protruding structure 110 in the transverse direction.

[0072] Rows 15-30 are associated with the base portion 104 of the knitted component 102. These rows form what is known to those skilled in the art as a "tubular interlock" structure. However, any other suitable base structure may be used in other embodiments. The yarn forming the base portion 104 may include any suitable material, such as high-tenacity materials, polyester, fusible materials, etc. In some embodiments, for example, the base portion 104 may be formed primarily of polyester yarn, which may be ideal in clothing articles and / or shoe uppers for footwear articles.

[0073] It can be repeated as needed. Figure 9 The knitting sequence is used to form knitted parts of suitable size. Furthermore, it is worth noting that the sequence (one or more sequences) can be altered to incorporate different features by changing certain knitting structures, by changing the yarn type, by increasing or decreasing the number of rows at each step, or by any other suitable adjustments to the knitting process or materials used. Additionally, it is possible to... Figure 9 Use other sequences before, after, or in between the sequence.

[0074] In this disclosure, ranges given in the absolute terms or in approximate terms are intended to encompass both ranges and any and all subranges therebetween. Any definitions expressly set forth herein should be understood as representative of the meaning and scope of the various terms used herein. Although the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth the broad scope of the embodiments are approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as practicable. The numerical values set forth in the specific examples are provided to be as precise as practicable. However, some variations may necessarily occur depending on the standard deviation found in their respective testing measurements. Furthermore, all the ranges disclosed herein are to be understood to encompass any and all subranges subsumed therein. It should be further understood that the various changes and modifications noted above can be made to the aspects described herein and that the application will gather all changes, modifications and improvements made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the application as recited in the following claims.

[0075] Further, the disclosure encompasses any and all possible combinations of some or all of the various aspects described herein. It should also be understood that various changes and modifications to the aspects described herein will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Such changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure and without diminishing its intended advantages. It is, therefore, intended that such changes and modifications be covered by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A knitted component, comprising: Base portion; A tubular knitted structure, wherein the tubular knitted structure forms a protruding structure on a first side of the base portion, the protruding structure comprising a first yarn; as well as A first edge extends along a first longitudinal edge of the protrusion structure, wherein the first edge includes a second yarn different from the first yarn, and wherein the first edge is recessed relative to the base portion, such that a cavity is formed at the bottom of the protrusion structure.

2. The knitted component of claim 1 further includes a second edge extending along a second longitudinal edge of the raised structure.

3. The knitted component according to claim 2, wherein, The second edge is recessed relative to the base portion.

4. The knitted component according to claim 3, wherein, The recessed second edge forms a cavity at the bottom of the protruding structure.

5. The knitted component according to claim 2, wherein, The second edge includes yarns that are different from the first yarn.

6. The knitted component according to claim 1, wherein, The first edge has a different color than the protruding structure.

7. The knitted component according to claim 2, wherein, The second edge has a different color than the protruding structure.

8. The knitted component according to claim 2, wherein, The second edge has the same color as the first edge.

9. The knitted component according to claim 8, wherein, The first edge and the second edge have a first color, and the protrusion structure has a second color.

10. The knitted component according to claim 2, wherein, The first edge has a first color, and the second edge has a second color.

11. A knitted component, comprising: Base portion; A tubular knitted structure, wherein the tubular knitted structure forms a protruding structure on a first side of the base portion, the protruding structure comprising a first yarn; as well as A first edge extends along a first longitudinal edge of the protrusion structure, wherein the first edge includes a second yarn different from the first yarn, wherein the first edge is recessed relative to the base portion to form a cavity at the bottom of the protrusion structure, and wherein the second yarn has a toughness of at least 5 g / D.

12. The knitted component according to claim 11, wherein, The second yarn is a filament formed from a synthetic polymer material.

13. The knitted component according to claim 11, wherein, The first yarn has a different toughness range than the second yarn.

14. The knitted component according to claim 12, wherein, The second yarn has a minimum tensile strength of 11 g / D.

15. The knitted component of claim 11, further comprising a second edge extending along a second longitudinal edge of the raised structure.

16. The knitted component according to claim 15, wherein, The second edge is recessed relative to the base portion.

17. The knitted component according to claim 16, wherein, The recessed second edge forms a cavity at the bottom of the protruding structure.

18. A footwear item comprising: Knitted component, the knitted component comprising: - Base portion; - A tubular knitted structure, the tubular knitted structure forming a protruding structure on a first side of the base portion, the protruding structure including a first yarn; and - A first edge extending along a first longitudinal edge of the protrusion structure, wherein the first edge includes a second yarn different from the first yarn, and wherein the first edge is recessed relative to the base portion, such that a cavity is formed at the bottom of the protrusion structure.

19. A method for forming a knitted part according to any one of claims 1 to 17, the method comprising: Knit the tubular knitted structure to form the protruding structure on a first side of the base portion of the knitted part; as well as The first edge is formed extending along the first longitudinal edge of the protruding structure.

20. The method of claim 19, further comprising forming a second edge.

21. A knitting method, the knitting method comprising: A tubular knitted structure is formed on the base portion of a knitted component to form a raised structure comprising a first yarn, the raised structure comprising a first edge extending along a first longitudinal edge of the raised structure, wherein the first edge comprises a second yarn different from the first yarn, and wherein the first edge is recessed relative to the base portion such that a cavity is formed at the bottom of the raised structure. The tubular knitted structure is fixed to the first and second loops; At the first position, the first loops are looped together onto the base portion of the knitted component; The second loop is held on the needle bed of the knitting machine while at least two rows of the base portion are knitted with the knitting machine; as well as At the second position, the second loops are looped together onto the base portion of the knitted component.

22. The knitting method of claim 21, wherein the first position and the second position are offset in the longitudinal direction.

23. The knitting method according to claim 21, wherein the raised structure forms an angle of at least 5 degrees with respect to the transverse direction.

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