A sole component and a shoe

Abstract

The application discloses a sole piece and a shoe. The sole piece comprises a body provided with a channel, a support located in the channel and adapted to move along the front-rear direction of the body, a dragging assembly comprising a first dragging piece and a second dragging piece, one end of the first dragging piece and the second dragging piece being fixed to the front-rear end of the support respectively, and an operating assembly movably connected to the body and comprising a first operating piece and a second operating piece, the first operating piece and the second operating piece being fixed to the other end of the first dragging piece and the second dragging piece respectively. The first operating piece and the second operating piece can be switched between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the first operating piece and the second operating piece are adapted to be operated to drive the support to move so as to adjust the position of the support. In the second state, the first operating piece and the second operating piece are fixed to the body so as to be unable to be operated to make the support stop at the current position. The sole piece adopting the technical scheme is convenient to manufacture while the position of the support can be adjusted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of footwear, specifically to a sole component and a shoe. Background Technology

[0002] To improve athletes' jumping ability, support components are typically added to the soles of athletic shoes corresponding to the metatarsal bones. This increases the sole's resistance to bending in that area, thus enhancing jumping performance. However, during normal walking, these support components in the metatarsal area reduce comfort. To address this, existing technology has developed a sole design that uses channels to house the support components. A motor drives gears that mesh with the support components, controlling their position to suit different scenarios. However, using motors and gears to drive the support components is inconvenient for manufacturing and poses safety risks due to sweat or external liquids. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the aforementioned defects or problems in the prior art and to provide a sole component and a shoe.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention and its preferred embodiments employ the following technical solutions, but the embodiments are not limited to the following solutions:

[0005] The first technical solution designs a shoe sole component, comprising: a body having a channel extending along the front-rear direction of the body; a support member extending along the front-rear direction of the body and located within the channel, adapted to move along the front-rear direction of the body; a dragging assembly including a first dragging member and a second dragging member, one end of the first dragging member being fixedly connected to the front end of the support member, and one end of the second dragging member being fixedly connected to the rear end of the support member; and an operating assembly movably connected to the body, including a first operating member and a second operating member, the first operating member being fixedly connected to the other end of the first dragging member, and the second operating member being fixedly connected to the other end of the second dragging member; the first operating member and the second operating member are adapted to switch between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the first operating member and the second operating member are adapted to be operated so that the first dragging member and the second dragging member are respectively adapted to wrap around the first operating member and the second operating member, thereby driving the support member to move to adjust the position of the support member. In the second state, the first operating member and the second operating member are fixed to the body and cannot be operated to stop the support member at its current position.

[0006] The second technical solution is based on the first technical solution. In this technical solution and its related embodiments, the operating component is detachably connected to the main body.

[0007] The third technical solution is based on the second technical solution. In this technical solution and its related embodiments, the body is provided with a first groove and a second groove. When the first operating member and the second operating member are in the first state, the first operating member and the second operating member are respectively disengaged from the first groove and the second groove. When the first operating member and the second operating member are in the second state, the first operating member and the second operating member are respectively inserted into the first groove and the second groove and are both anti-rotationally engaged with the body through a non-rotating surface.

[0008] The fourth technical solution is based on the third technical solution. In this technical solution and its related embodiments, both the first operating member and the second operating member are provided with a winding part and an anti-rotation part. The other end of the first drag member and the other end of the second drag member are respectively fixed to the winding part of the first operating member and the winding part of the second operating member. When the first operating member and the second operating member are respectively inserted into the first slot and the second slot, the anti-rotation parts of the first operating member and the second operating member respectively engage with the slot walls of the first slot and the second slot through non-rotational surfaces.

[0009] The fifth technical solution is based on the first technical solution. In the first technical solution and its related embodiments, when the first operating member is in the second state, it is located at the position of the body corresponding to the first metatarsophalangeal joint of the human body.

[0010] The sixth technical solution is based on the first technical solution. In the technical solution and its related embodiments, when the second operating member is in the second state, it is located on the body at a position corresponding to the human heel near the medial longitudinal arch of the foot.

[0011] The seventh technical solution is based on the sixth technical solution. In the technical solution and its related embodiments, when the second operating member is in the second state, its distance from the body corresponding to the position of the human heel is 2cm.

[0012] The eighth technical solution is based on the first technical solution. In this technical solution and its related embodiments, there are multiple channels arranged along the left and right directions of the body. The number of the support members and the towing components is the same as the number of channels and corresponds one-to-one.

[0013] The ninth technical solution is based on the first technical solution. In the technical solution and its related embodiments, the support member is adapted to move between a first position and a second position within the channel. When the support member is in the first position, the front end of the support member passes over the position of the body corresponding to the metatarsal bone of the human body. When the support member is in the second position, the front end of the support member is located behind the position of the body corresponding to the metatarsal bone of the human body.

[0014] The tenth technical solution relates to a shoe, which, in its technical solution and related embodiments, includes an upper and a sole component as described in any one of technical solutions 1-9, wherein the upper is fixedly attached to the sole component.

[0015] As can be seen from the above description of the present invention and its preferred embodiments, compared with the prior art, the technical solution of the present invention and its preferred embodiments have the following beneficial effects due to the adoption of the following technical means:

[0016] In existing technologies, the position of the support component on the sole is adjusted by a motor, which poses a risk of electric leakage when external liquids enter or when the feet sweat. Furthermore, it is costly and difficult to manufacture. In the first technical solution and its related embodiments, one end of the first and second dragging components are fixed to the front and rear ends of the support component, respectively, and the other ends are fixed to the first and second operating components, respectively. When the first and second operating components are in the first state, they can be operated to wrap around the first and second dragging components, thereby adjusting the position of the support component. When the first and second operating components are in the second state, they are fixed to the main body and cannot be operated to stop the support component in its current position. Compared to existing technologies, this technical solution does not use a motor but rather manual adjustment to adjust the position of the support component, thus eliminating safety hazards. Its mechanical structure is also simpler, facilitating manufacturing and reducing costs.

[0017] In the second technical solution and related embodiments, by making the operating component detachably connected to the body, the operating component can be removed from the body, thus facilitating operation.

[0018] In the third technical solution and its related embodiments, the first and second operating components are detachably connected to the body by a plug-in method, which facilitates implementation.

[0019] In the fourth technical solution and related embodiments, by providing a winding portion and an anti-rotation portion on the first operating member and the second operating member, and fixing the other end of the first drag member and the other end of the second drag member to the winding portion of the first operating member and the winding portion of the second operating member respectively, and by having the first operating member and the second operating member engage with the anti-rotation portion and the body when inserted into the first slot and the second slot, the first drag member and the second drag member prevent the first operating member and the second operating member from affecting the anti-rotation engagement with the body, thereby ensuring that the support member can be stopped at its current position.

[0020] Since the main body is typically made of elastic material to achieve shock absorption, and the operating component is fixed to the main body, it may adversely affect the shock absorption performance of the main body, thereby adversely affecting the human foot. Therefore, in the fifth technical solution and its related embodiments, by positioning the first operating component in the second state at the position corresponding to the first metatarsophalangeal joint of the human body, and since the first metatarsophalangeal joint is not the main force-bearing part of the human foot, the second operating component in the second state at the aforementioned position can reduce its adverse effects on the human foot. In the sixth technical solution and its related embodiments, by positioning the second operating component in the second state at the position corresponding to the position of the human heel near the medial longitudinal arch of the foot, and since the bottom surface of the human foot is not flat but concave towards the body at the medial longitudinal arch, the medial longitudinal arch of the foot is not tightly attached to the sole of the shoe. Therefore, setting the second operating component in the second state at the aforementioned position can reduce its adverse effects on the human foot.

[0021] In order to conform to the human foot, the sole of the shoe is usually concave inward at the longitudinal arch of the foot. Therefore, in the seventh technical solution and its related embodiments, by making the distance between the second operating member and the body corresponding to the position of the human heel in the second state 2cm, the sole of the shoe is concave inward at the longitudinal arch of the foot to conform to the human foot, while ensuring the technical effect of the sixth technical solution and its related embodiments.

[0022] In the eighth technical solution and its related embodiments, by setting multiple channels and arranging them along the left and right directions of the body, and ensuring that the number of support members and dragging components is the same as that of the channel members and corresponds one-to-one, the support effect of the support members is ensured.

[0023] In the ninth technical solution and its related embodiments, the support member can increase the jumping ability of the shoe wearer when in the first position, while the support member will not affect the comfort of the shoe when in the second position.

[0024] The tenth technical solution and its related embodiments have corresponding technical effects because they adopt any one of the first to ninth technical solutions. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the following description of the embodiments are briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the shoe sole component when the support is in the first position in this embodiment.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the shoe sole component when the support is in the second position in this embodiment.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first and second operating components in this embodiment.

[0029] Explanation of key figure labels:

[0030] Body 1, channel 2, support 3, first dragging member 4, second dragging member 5, first operating member 6, second operating member 7, winding part 8, anti-rotation part 9. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be considered as excluding other embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] Unless otherwise expressly defined, the use of terms such as "first," "second," or "third" in the claims, description, and accompanying drawings of this invention is for distinguishing different objects and not for describing a specific order.

[0033] Unless otherwise expressly defined, in the claims, description, and accompanying drawings of this invention, the use of directional terms such as "center," "lateral," "longitudinal," "horizontal," "vertical," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise" to indicate orientation or positional relationships is based on the orientation and positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and is only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the specific scope of protection of this invention.

[0034] Unless otherwise expressly defined, the terms "fixed connection" or "fixed connection" used in the claims, description and drawings of this invention should be interpreted broadly to refer to any connection in which there is no displacement or relative rotation relationship between the two parties, including non-removable fixed connection, detachable fixed connection, integral connection and fixed connection by other means or components.

[0035] In the claims, description and accompanying drawings of this invention, the terms "comprising," "having," and variations thereof are used to mean "including but not limited to."

[0036] In the claims, description, and accompanying drawings of this invention, the term "sole component" should be understood as meaning that it can be the sole itself or a part of the sole. In some embodiments, it can simultaneously include the midsole and outsole of the sole. In some embodiments, it can be the outsole of the shoe. In this embodiment, it can be the midsole of the shoe.

[0037] In the claims, description and the above drawings of the present invention, "front end of support member 3" means the end of support member 3 near the front of body 1.

[0038] In the claims, description and drawings of the present invention, "rear end of support member 3" means the end of support member 3 near the rear of body 1.

[0039] See Figure 1 , Figure 1 The sole component of this embodiment is shown. In this embodiment, the sole component can be used as the midsole of a shoe. It includes a body 1, a support member 3, a dragging assembly, and an operating assembly.

[0040] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the main body 1 has a first groove, a second groove, and multiple channels 2 extending along its front-back direction and arranged along its left-right direction. In this embodiment, the number of channels 2 is four.

[0041] like Figure 1 As shown, the support member 3 extends along the front-rear direction of the body 1, and its number is the same as the number of channels 2, corresponding one-to-one within the channels 2. It is adapted to move between a first position and a second position along the front-rear direction of the body 1. Figure 1 As shown, when the support member 3 is in the first position, the front end of the support member 3 extends beyond the position of the main body 1 corresponding to the metatarsal bone of the human body. Figure 2 As shown, when the support 3 is in the second position, the front end of the support 3 is located behind the position of the main body 1 corresponding to the metatarsal bone of the human body. Due to the high bending resistance and light weight of the carbon rod itself, a carbon rod is used as the support 3 in this embodiment.

[0042] like Figure 1 As shown, the number of towing assemblies is the same as the number of channels 2 and support members 3, and they correspond one-to-one. Each towing assembly includes a first towing member 4 and a second towing member 5. One end of the first towing member 4 is fixed to the front end of the support member 3, and one end of the second towing member 5 is fixed to the rear end of the support member 3. It should be noted that the first towing member 4 and the second towing member 5 in the same towing assembly are fixed to the same support member 3. In terms of materials, ordinary ropes can be used for the first towing member 4 and the second towing member 5.

[0043] like Figure 1 As shown, the operating component, movably connected to the body 1, includes a first operating member 6 and a second operating member 7. The first operating member 6 is fixed to the other end of all first drag members 4 opposite to the support member 3, and the second operating member 7 is fixed to the other end of all second drag members 5 opposite to the support member 3. Both the first operating member 6 and the second operating member 7 are adapted to switch between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the first operating member 6 and the second operating member 7 are adapted to be operated so that the first drag members 4 and the second drag members 5 are respectively adapted to wrap around the first operating member 6 and the second operating member 7, thereby driving the support member 3 to move and adjust the position of the support member 3 within the channel 2. In the second state, the first operating member 6 and the second operating member 7 are fixed to the body 1 and cannot be operated to stop the operating member in its current position. In this state, the first operating member 6 is located on the body 1 at the position corresponding to the first metatarsophalangeal joint of the human body, and the second operating member 7 is located on the body 1 at the position corresponding to the heel of the human body, near the medial longitudinal arch of the foot, and its distance from the body 1 to the position corresponding to the heel of the human body is 2 cm. In this embodiment, the operating component is detachably connected to the body 1. Specifically, as... Figure 3 As shown, the first operating member 6 and the second operating member 7 have the same structure, both having a winding portion 8 and an anti-rotation portion 9. The other end of the first drag member 4, away from the support member 3, is fixed to the winding portion 8 of the first operating member 6, and the other end of the second drag member 5, away from the support member 3, is fixed to the winding portion 8 of the second operating member 7. When the first operating member 6 and the second operating member 7 are in the first state, the first operating member 6 and the second operating member 7 are respectively disengaged from the first groove and the second groove, thus making them suitable for operation. When the first operating member 6 and the second operating member 7 are in the second state, the first operating member 6 and the second operating member 7 are respectively inserted into the first groove and the second groove, and both are anti-rotationally engaged with the body 1 through a non-rotational surface. That is, the anti-rotation portion 9 of the first operating member 6 and the second operating member 7 are anti-rotationally engaged with the groove walls of the first groove and the second groove through a non-rotational surface. By setting the positions of the first and second slots, the positions of the first operating member 6 and the second operating member 7 in the second state can be adjusted. Since the sole component is part of the sole or insole, the body 1 needs to be made of elastic material. Therefore, the first operating member 6 and the second operating member 7 can be inserted into the first and second slots respectively by interference fit without worrying about falling off.

[0044] In practical use, the sole component provided in this embodiment can be used as the midsole of a shoe. Therefore, when it is necessary to adjust the position of the support component 3, the sole component can be removed from the shoe in a manner similar to removing and installing an insole. Then, the first operating component 6 and the second operating component 7 are pried out from the first and second slots respectively, and then the first operating component 6 and the second operating component 7 are rotated respectively to adjust the winding amount of the first dragging component 4 and the second dragging component 5, thereby adjusting the position of the support component 3 in the channel 2. After the adjustment is completed, the first operating component 6 and the second operating component 7 are reinserted into the first and second slots to fix them in place and prevent rotation. Then, the sole component is put back into the shoe for normal use.

[0045] This embodiment also provides a shoe, which includes an upper and a sole component provided in this embodiment, with the upper fixed to the sole component.

[0046] In this embodiment, one end of the first towing member 4 and the second towing member 5 are respectively fixed to the front and rear ends of the support member 3, and the other ends of the first towing member 4 and the second towing member 5 are respectively fixed to the first operating member 6 and the second operating member 7. When the first operating member 6 and the second operating member 7 are in the first state, they can be operated so that the first towing member 4 and the second towing member 5 are respectively wrapped around the first operating member 6 and the second operating member 7, thereby adjusting the position of the support member 3. When the first operating member 6 and the second operating member 7 are in the second state, they are both fixed to the body 1 with anti-rotation, and therefore cannot be operated to stop the support member 3 in its current position. Compared with the prior art, this technical solution does not use a motor but uses manual adjustment to adjust the position of the support member 3, so there is no safety hazard, and its mechanical structure is also relatively simple, thus facilitating manufacturing and reducing costs.

[0047] In this embodiment, by making the operating component detachably connected to the body 1, the operating component can be removed from the body 1, thus facilitating operation.

[0048] In this embodiment, the first operating member 6 and the second operating member 7 are detachably connected to the body 1 by a plug-in method, which is convenient to implement.

[0049] In this embodiment, by providing a winding portion 8 and an anti-rotation portion 9 on the first operating member 6 and the second operating member 7, and fixing the other end of the first drag member 4 and the other end of the second drag member 5 to the winding portion 8 of the first operating member 6 and the winding portion 8 of the second operating member 7 respectively, and by having the first operating member 6 and the second operating member 7 engage with the body 1 through the anti-rotation portion 9 when inserted into the first slot and the second slot, the first drag member 4 and the second drag member 5 are prevented from affecting the anti-rotation engagement between the first operating member 6 and the second operating member 7 and the body 1, thus ensuring that the support member 3 can be stopped at its current position.

[0050] In this embodiment, by positioning the first operating member 6 in the second state at the position of the body 1 corresponding to the first metatarsophalangeal joint of the human body, since the first metatarsophalangeal joint of the human body is not the main force-bearing part of the human foot, the second operating member 7 in the second state at the aforementioned position can reduce its adverse effects on the human foot.

[0051] In this embodiment, by positioning the second operating member 7 in the second state at a position on the body 1 corresponding to the human heel and close to the medial longitudinal arch of the foot, since the bottom surface of the human foot is not flat but concave towards the human body at the medial longitudinal arch, the medial longitudinal arch of the foot is not tightly attached to the sole of the shoe. Therefore, setting the second operating member 7 in the aforementioned position in the second state can reduce its adverse effects on the human foot.

[0052] In this embodiment, by setting the distance between the second operating member 7 and the body 1 corresponding to the position of the human heel in the second state to 2cm, the sole of the shoe is made to be recessed inward at the longitudinal arch of the foot to fit the human foot, while ensuring the technical effect of the sixth technical solution and its related embodiments.

[0053] In this embodiment, by setting multiple channels 2 and arranging them along the left and right directions of the body 1, and ensuring that the number of support members 3 and dragging components is the same as that of the channels 2 and corresponds one-to-one, the support effect of the support members 3 is ensured.

[0054] In this embodiment, the support member 3 can increase the jumping ability of the shoe wearer when in the first position, while the support member 3 will not affect the comfort of the shoe when in the second position.

[0055] The foregoing description of the specifications and embodiments is intended to explain the scope of protection of this invention, but does not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this invention. Modifications, equivalent substitutions, or other improvements to the embodiments of this invention or a portion thereof that can be obtained by those skilled in the art through logical analysis, reasoning, or limited experimentation, based on the teachings of this invention or the foregoing embodiments, in conjunction with common knowledge, general technical knowledge, and / or existing technology, should all be included within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. A shoe sole component, characterized in that, include: The body (1) has a channel (2) extending along the front-rear direction of the body (1); A support member (3) extends along the front-rear direction of the body (1) and is located within the channel (2), and is adapted to move along the front-rear direction of the body (1); A towing assembly includes a first towing member (4) and a second towing member (5), one end of the first towing member (4) being fixedly connected to the front end of the support member (3), and one end of the second towing member (5) being fixedly connected to the rear end of the support member (3); an operating assembly is movably connected to the body (1), including a first operating member (6) and a second operating member (7), the first operating member (6) being fixedly connected to the other end of the first towing member (4), and the second operating member (7) being fixedly connected to the other end of the second towing member (5); the first operating member (6) and the second operating member (7) It is adapted to switch between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the first operating member (6) and the second operating member (7) are adapted to be operated so that the first drag member (4) and the second drag member (5) are adapted to be wrapped around the first operating member (6) and the second operating member (7) respectively, thereby driving the support member (3) to move to adjust the position of the support member (3). In the second state, the first operating member (6) and the second operating member (7) are fixed to the body so that they cannot be operated to stop the support member (3) in its current position.

2. The shoe sole component as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The operating component is detachably connected to the main body (1).

3. A shoe sole component as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The body (1) is provided with a first groove and a second groove. When the first operating member (6) and the second operating member (7) are in the first state, the first operating member (6) and the second operating member (7) are respectively disengaged from the first groove and the second groove. When the first operating member (6) and the second operating member (7) are in the second state, the first operating member (6) and the second operating member (7) are respectively inserted into the first groove and the second groove and are both anti-rotationally engaged with the body (1) through a non-rotating surface.

4. A shoe sole component as described in claim 3, characterized in that, Both the first operating member (6) and the second operating member (7) are provided with a winding part (8) and an anti-rotation part (9). The other end of the first drag member (4) and the other end of the second drag member (5) are respectively fixed to the winding part (8) of the first operating member (6) and the winding part (8) of the second operating member (7). When the first operating member (6) and the second operating member are respectively inserted into the first slot and the second slot, the anti-rotation part (9) of the first operating member (6) and the second operating member (7) respectively engages with the slot wall of the first slot and the second slot through a non-rotational surface anti-rotation cooperation.

5. A shoe sole component as described in claim 1, characterized in that, When the first operating element (6) is in the second state, it is located on the body (1) at the position corresponding to the first metatarsophalangeal joint of the human body.

6. A shoe sole component as described in claim 1, characterized in that, When the second operating element (7) is in the second state, it is located on the body (1) at a position corresponding to the human heel near the medial longitudinal arch of the foot.

7. A shoe sole component as described in claim 6, characterized in that, When the second operating element (7) is in the second state, its distance from the body (1) corresponding to the position of the human heel is 2cm.

8. A shoe sole component as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The number of channels (2) is multiple and they are arranged along the left and right directions of the body (1). The number of support members (3) and the number of towing components are the same as the number of channels (2) and correspond one-to-one.

9. A shoe sole component as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support member (3) is adapted to move between a first position and a second position within the channel (2). When the support member (3) is in the first position, the front end of the support member (3) passes over the position of the body (1) corresponding to the metatarsal bone of the human body. When the support member (3) is in the second position, the front end of the support member (3) is located behind the position of the body (1) corresponding to the metatarsal bone of the human body.

10. A shoe, characterized in that, It includes an upper and a sole component as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the upper is fixed to the sole component.

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