A flyknit upper woven with a rope-like wrapping structure and a method of weaving the same

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of flyknit uppers, and particularly relates to a flyknit upper with rope winding structures and a knitting method thereof. The flyknit upper is integrally knitted by a knitting device, the knitting direction and winding direction of the rope winding structures are controlled by the knitting device, a plurality of identical or different rope winding structures are arranged on the flyknit upper, the rope winding structure comprises at least one winding object and at least one wound object, and the winding mode of the rope winding structure comprises any one or more of unilateral winding, mutual winding, knotting and crossing. The flyknit upper is integrally knitted by the knitting device, and the flyknit upper is knitted by the knitting device, so that the process of manually manufacturing the rope winding structure can be reduced, and the manufacturing cost is saved. The rope winding structure has certain decorative performance and can be applied to functional parts to improve the performance of the upper; the texture and winding state formed by the winding structure are controllable, and are beneficial to large-scale production.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of flyknit shoe upper technology, and in particular to a flyknit shoe upper with a rope-like winding structure and its weaving method. Background Technology

[0002] The upper is one of the essential components of regular footwear. Various materials are used to make uppers, among which flyknit uppers have quickly gained market favor due to their unique craftsmanship and numerous advantages. To enhance foot protection during use and to meet aesthetic demands, auxiliary functional components are often woven into the upper. Rope-based products, in particular, are popular due to their high malleability, strength, and lightweight nature. Furthermore, rope-based products can be wound to create unique patterns, shapes, and structures to decorate the upper or enhance certain performance characteristics.

[0003] However, the traditional winding method usually involves manually threading and winding the rope after the shoe upper is woven, so that the rope can form a shuttling and winding effect on the shoe upper. Moreover, the structure of manual winding relies heavily on personal experience, resulting in an irregular outline of the winding structure, which is not conducive to large-scale production.

[0004] This case arose in order to resolve the aforementioned issues. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Other features and advantages of the 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 the invention may be realized and obtained by means of the structures particularly pointed out in the description and other accompanying drawings.

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings and provide a flyknit shoe upper with a rope-like winding structure and its weaving method.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of the present invention is: a flyknit shoe upper with a rope-like winding structure, comprising the rope-like winding structure being integrally woven by a knitting device, wherein the weaving direction and winding direction of the rope-like winding structure are controlled by the knitting device, and a plurality of identical or different rope-like winding structures are provided on the flyknit shoe upper, wherein the rope-like winding structure includes at least one winding material and at least one wrapped material, and the winding method of the rope-like winding structure includes any one or more of unilateral winding, mutual winding, knotting, and overlapping.

[0008] In some implementations, the rope-like winding structure is partially woven and fixed to the flyknit upper.

[0009] In some implementations, the rope-like winding structure is woven at any location on the shoe upper.

[0010] In some implementations, the partial weaving of the rope-like winding structure is not fixed to the flyknit upper.

[0011] In some implementations, a wrapped object is connected by multiple wrapped objects to form a rope-like winding structure.

[0012] In some implementations, a winding material is wound around multiple wound objects to form a rope-like winding structure.

[0013] In some implementations, winding materials with different rope-like winding structures are intertwined and connected.

[0014] In some embodiments, the material to be wound is transformed into a winding material by a knitting device, and the rope-like winding structure includes at least two winding materials that are repeatedly intertwined according to the same weaving pattern.

[0015] In some embodiments, the weaving path of the wrapped material is any one or a combination of straight lines, zigzag lines, and curves.

[0016] The present invention also provides a knitting method for a flyknit upper with a rope-like winding structure, comprising the following steps:

[0017] The upper body is woven using at least one type of yarn through a fly-knitting method.

[0018] The rope-like winding structure weaving steps utilize at least three types of yarns to form a rope-like winding structure through a fly-weaving method. Two types of yarns are the winding material and the wrapped material, respectively. The rope-like winding structure is formed by combining weaving methods such as turning stitches and yarn-leading empty stitches.

[0019] The knitting steps at the connection point utilize a turning stitch knitting method to form the connection point;

[0020] The high-temperature treatment step involves treating the knitted flyknit upper at 170℃-200℃ using a high-temperature setting device.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0022] 1. The flyknit upper of the present invention is woven in one piece by flyknitting equipment. Using flyknitting equipment to weave the upper can reduce the process of manually making rope-like winding structures and save production costs.

[0023] 2. The rope-like winding structure in this invention has both decorative properties and can be applied to functional parts to improve the performance of the shoe upper; the texture and winding state formed by the winding structure are controllable, which is conducive to large-scale production.

[0024] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure.

[0025] Undoubtedly, such and other objects of the present invention will become more apparent after the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, which are illustrated in various accompanying drawings and figures.

[0026] To make the above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, one or more preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the invention and form part of the specification. They are used in conjunction with the embodiments of the invention to explain the invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof.

[0028] In the accompanying drawings, the same parts use the same reference numerals, and the drawings are schematic and not necessarily drawn to actual scale.

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only one or more embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on such drawings without creative effort.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the flyknit upper with a rope-like winding structure in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a weaving diagram of the flyknit upper with a rope-like winding structure in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the flyknit upper with a rope-like winding structure in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a weaving diagram of the flyknit upper with a rope-like winding structure in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rope winding structure in a flyknit shoe upper with a rope-like winding structure according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating different winding patterns of the wrapped material in a flyknit shoe upper with a rope-like winding structure, according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of different winding patterns of the winding material in a flyknitted shoe upper with a rope-like winding structure according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the first structure of multiple winding patterns in a flyknitted shoe upper with a rope-like winding structure according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a second structure of multiple winding patterns in a flyknit shoe upper with a rope-like winding structure according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0039] Key reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Wrapped material; 2. Wrapped object; 3. Flyknit upper; 4. Rope-like wrapping structure. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0041] Furthermore, in the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0042] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral unit; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. However, specifying a direct connection indicates that the two main bodies are not connected through a transitional structure, but rather formed as a whole through a connecting structure. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0043] In this invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the first feature "on" or "below" the second feature may be in direct contact with the first and second features, or indirect contact through an intermediate medium. In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0044] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the present invention provides a flyknit shoe upper with a rope-like winding structure, including a rope-like winding structure 4 integrally woven by a knitting device, wherein the weaving direction and winding direction of the rope-like winding structure 4 are controlled by the knitting device, and a plurality of identical or different rope-like winding structures 4 are provided on the flyknit shoe upper 3. The rope-like winding structure 4 includes at least one winding material and at least one winding material, and the winding method of the rope-like winding structure 4 includes any one or more of unilateral winding, mutual winding, knotting, and overlapping.

[0045] The rope-like winding structure 4 is partially woven and fixed onto the flyknit upper 3.

[0046] The rope-like winding structure 4 is woven and set at any position on the shoe upper.

[0047] The partial weaving of the rope-like winding structure 4 is not fixed to the flyknit upper 3.

[0048] A rope-like winding structure is formed by multiple winding objects connecting and wrapping one object.

[0049] A rope-like winding structure is formed by connecting one winding material to multiple winding materials.

[0050] Different types of rope winding structures 4 are intertwined and connected.

[0051] The object to be wound is transformed into a winding object through a knitting device. The rope winding structure 4 includes at least two winding objects, which are repeatedly intertwined according to the same weaving pattern.

[0052] The weaving path of the wrapped material can be any one or a combination of straight lines, zigzag lines, and curves.

[0053] The present invention also provides a knitting method for a flyknit upper with a rope-like winding structure, comprising the following steps:

[0054] The upper body is woven using at least one type of yarn through a fly-knitting method.

[0055] The rope-like winding structure weaving steps utilize at least three types of yarns to weave a rope-like winding structure 4 using a fly weaving method. The two types of yarns are the winding material and the wrapped material, respectively. The rope-like winding structure 4 is formed by weaving together using a combination of turning needle and yarn-leading empty needle weaving methods.

[0056] The knitting steps at the connection point utilize a turning stitch knitting method to form the connection point;

[0057] The high-temperature treatment step involves treating the knitted flyknit upper 3 at 170℃-200℃ using a high-temperature setting device. The setting temperature of the high-temperature setting device can be 170℃, 180℃, 190℃, or 200℃.

[0058] Example 1

[0059] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the flyknit upper with a rope-like winding structure in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a weaving diagram of the flyknit shoe upper with a rope-like winding structure in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0060] This embodiment provides a knitting method for a flyknit upper with a rope-like winding structure. The flyknit upper in this embodiment is knitted integrally with a rope-like winding structure using a computerized flat knitting machine. The flyknit upper woven by this method is as follows: Figure 1 As shown, the weaving pattern in this embodiment is as follows: Figure 2 As shown.

[0061] Among them, yarn A is transparent TPU, yarn B is hollow rope, and yarn C is black TPU;

[0062] Rows 1 to 4 are knitted with yarn A using a "3-skip-1" bottom spacer stitch pattern.

[0063] The fifth weave is a kicking motion that brings the B yarn to the weaving position;

[0064] In the 6th row, ↑ refers to the knitting of turning the front needle bed loop of the corresponding knitting row to the back needle bed;

[0065] (The black TPU side is knitted and turned over to the back needle bed)

[0066] Row 7 is knitted with B yarn using a slip stitch;

[0067] Row 8↓ refers to the knitting of turning the back needle bed loops of the corresponding knitting row to the front needle bed;

[0068] (At this point, the hollow rope is covering the black TPU.)

[0069] The 9th row is knitted with B yarn using a slip stitch;

[0070] (At this point, the hollow rope, covered by the black TPU, is wrapped around the black TPU coil.)

[0071] Row 10↑ refers to the knitting of turning the front needle bed loops of the corresponding knitting row to the back needle bed;

[0072] (At this point, the hollow rope is covered underneath by transparent TPU, which serves to secure part of the hollow rope.)

[0073] Row 11 is knitted with B yarn using a guided stitch;

[0074] Row 12 (↓) refers to the knitting of turning the back needle bed loops of the corresponding knitting row to the front needle bed;

[0075] Row 13 is knitted with C yarn using open stitches, and some rows are knitted with the face and bottom stitches;

[0076] Row 14↑ refers to the knitting of turning the front needle bed loops of the corresponding knitting row to the back needle bed;

[0077] Rows 15 and 16 are knitted with yarn A using a "3-knit, 1-skip" bottom spacer stitch.

[0078] Rows 17 and 18 are loop-free knits where the corresponding loops are undone.

[0079] Rows 19 and 20 are knitted with yarn A using a "3-skip-1" bottom spacer stitch pattern.

[0080] Rows 21 and 22 are loop-free weavings where the corresponding loops are undone.

[0081] Rows 23 to 44 are repeats of rows 1 to 22.

[0082] After the fabric is woven, it still needs to undergo high-temperature treatment. For fabrics that do not use hot melt yarn, high-temperature treatment is to allow the fabric to shrink fully under heat to achieve the desired fabric effect; for fabrics that use hot melt yarn, high-temperature treatment is required to melt and bond the hot melt yarn into the fabric to achieve the desired fabric effect.

[0083] The uppers using this process can be integrated with various rope products and woven together on a knitting machine, which not only helps to save costs, but also provides users with products that are more protective, comfortable and aesthetically pleasing.

[0084] Example 2

[0085] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4, Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the flyknit upper with a rope-like winding structure in Embodiment 2 of the present invention. Figure 4 This is a weaving diagram of the flyknit shoe upper with a rope-like winding structure in Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0086] This embodiment provides a knitting method for a flyknit upper with a rope-like winding structure. The flyknit upper in this embodiment is knitted integrally with a rope-like winding structure using a computerized flat knitting machine. The flyknit upper woven by this method is as follows: Figure 3 As shown, the weaving pattern in this embodiment is as follows: Figure 4 As shown.

[0087] Among them, yarn A is high-elastic polyester yarn, and yarns B and C are cylindrical ropes;

[0088] Rows 1 through 3 are woven with yarn A as the base;

[0089] The 4th row is a loop stitch knit using yarn A;

[0090] The 5th row is knitted with B yarn using a slip stitch;

[0091] Row 6 is knitted with C yarn using a lead-in stitch;

[0092] The 7th row is knitted with yarn A as a slip stitch and then the bottom is knitted.

[0093] The 8th row is woven with yarn A as the base;

[0094] Row 9↓ refers to the knitting of turning the back needle bed loops of the corresponding knitting row to the front needle bed;

[0095] The 10th weave is a kicking action that brings yarn A to a safe weaving position;

[0096] Row 11 is knitted with yarn B using open stitches;

[0097] Row 12 is knitted with C yarn using open stitches;

[0098] Row 13 is woven with yarn A as the base;

[0099] The 14th weave is a kicking action that brings yarns B and C to a safe weaving position;

[0100] Row 15 is knitted with yarn B using open stitches;

[0101] (Parking B is located further away)

[0102] Row 16 is knitted with C yarn using open stitches, and row 9 is knitted with a turn-knit pattern.

[0103] (The C yarn is parked too close together, and its use in surface weaving obstructs the return of the B yarn.)

[0104] Row 17 is knitted with C yarn using open stitches;

[0105] Row 18 is knitted with yarn B using open stitches, and the corresponding knitting row is used for the bottom knitting.

[0106] (The return journey of yarn B is blocked, causing it to become entangled with yarn C.)

[0107] Row 19 is knitted with yarn B using open stitches;

[0108] Row 20 is knitted with C yarn using open stitches;

[0109] Row 21 is knitted with yarn B using open stitches;

[0110] Row 22 is knitted with C yarn using open stitches;

[0111] The 23rd weaving row involves a kicking motion that brings yarns B and C to a safe position;

[0112] Row 24 is woven with yarn A as the base;

[0113] Row 25 is knitted with yarn A in open stitch;

[0114] Row 26 is knitted with yarn B using open stitches;

[0115] Row 27 is knitted with C yarn using open stitches;

[0116] Row 28 is knitted with yarn A using open stitch and bottom stitch;

[0117] Row 29↑ refers to the knitting of turning the front needle bed loops of the corresponding knitting row to the back needle bed;

[0118] Row 30 is woven with yarn A as the base;

[0119] The 31st weave is a kicking action that brings yarn A to a safe weaving position;

[0120] Row 32 is knitted with yarn B using open stitches;

[0121] Row 33 is knitted with C yarn using open stitches;

[0122] Rows 34 to 36 are woven with yarn A as the base.

[0123] After the fabric is woven, it still needs to undergo high-temperature treatment. For fabrics that do not use hot melt yarn, high-temperature treatment is to allow the fabric to shrink fully under heat to achieve the desired fabric effect; for fabrics that use hot melt yarn, high-temperature treatment is required to melt and bond the hot melt yarn into the fabric to achieve the desired fabric effect.

[0124] The uppers using this process can be integrated with various rope products and woven together on a knitting machine, which not only helps to save costs, but also provides users with products that are more protective, comfortable and aesthetically pleasing.

[0125] Example 3

[0126] Reference Figure 5-9 , Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rope winding structure in a flyknit shoe upper with a rope-like winding structure according to some embodiments of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating different winding patterns of the wrapped material in a flyknit shoe upper with a rope-like winding structure, according to some embodiments of the present invention. Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of different winding patterns of the winding material in a flyknitted shoe upper with a rope-like winding structure according to some embodiments of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the first structure of multiple winding patterns in a flyknitted shoe upper with a rope-like winding structure according to some embodiments of the present invention; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a second structure of multiple winding patterns in a flyknit shoe upper with a rope-like winding structure according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0127] This embodiment provides a flyknit shoe upper with a rope-like winding structure, including the rope-like winding structure being woven integrally by a knitting machine. The knitting direction and winding direction of the rope-like winding structure are controlled by the knitting machine, and several identical or different rope-like winding structures are provided on the flyknit shoe upper.

[0128] In the flyknit upper, the rope-like winding structure includes at least one winding element 1 and at least one wrapped element 2. The rope-like winding structure exists at least once, and the weaving direction and winding direction of the rope-like winding structure are controllable. The weaving material of the rope-like winding structure can be partially fixed in the upper or not fixed to the upper. The weaving material of the rope-like winding structure is not limited, and the rope-like winding structure can be woven in any part of the upper.

[0129] In rope-like winding structures, the winding structure can be divided into winding material 1 and wound material 2. The relationship between the two is not fixed and can be transformed into each other. A winding structure consists of at least one winding material 1. The winding material 1 and the wound material 2 are not limited in their shape or structure. The state and size of the winding structure are controllable. The winding method of the winding structure includes, but is not limited to, actions such as "unilateral winding", "mutual winding", "knotting", and "lapping". The shape of the wound material 2 is not limited to common shapes and materials. The weaving path of the wound material 2 can be any one or more combinations of straight line, zigzag, and curved lines.

[0130] The shape of the entangled object 2 is not limited to common shapes and materials.

[0131] One wrapped object 2 can be wrapped by multiple wrapped objects 1.

[0132] Furthermore, one wrapping material 1 can wrap multiple wrapping materials.

[0133] The winding material 1 between different winding structures can be intertwined.

[0134] Reference Figure 5 , Figure 5 The text clarifies the specific meanings of the winding material, the wrapped material, the winding width, and the winding length in the rope-like winding structure of the flyknit shoe upper.

[0135] Reference Figure 6 , Figure 6 From left to right, there are four types of winding patterns when the object is being wound: straight line, broken line, curved line, and multiple combinations. Among them, the straight line type does not restrict the direction of the straight line; the broken line type does not restrict the angle and direction of the broken line; the curved line type does not restrict the curvature and direction of the curve; and the multiple combinations type does not restrict the way they are combined.

[0136] Reference Figure 7 , Figure 7 It demonstrates two types of winding forms: the form in which a single winding material is wound independently, and the form in which two winding materials are intertwined.

[0137] It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited to the specific processing steps or materials disclosed herein, but should be extended to equivalent substitutions of such features as understood by those skilled in the art. It should also be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting.

[0138] The term "embodiment" in this specification refers to a specific feature or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment that is included in at least one embodiment of the invention. Therefore, phrases or "embodiments" appearing in various places throughout the specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.

[0139] Furthermore, the described features or characteristics can be incorporated into one or more embodiments in any other suitable manner. In the above description, specific details, such as thickness, quantity, etc., are provided to provide a comprehensive understanding of embodiments of the invention. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the invention can be implemented without the aforementioned specific details or may be implemented using other methods, components, materials, etc.

Claims

1. A flyknit shoe upper with a rope-like winding structure, characterized in that, The rope-like winding structure is integrally woven using a knitting machine. The weaving direction and winding direction of the rope-like winding structure are controlled by the knitting machine. Several identical or different rope-like winding structures are provided on the flyknit shoe upper. Each rope-like winding structure includes at least one winding material and at least one wrapped material. The winding method of the rope-like winding structure includes any one or more of unilateral winding, mutual winding, knotting, and overlapping. The knitting method for the flyknit upper includes the following steps: The upper body is woven using at least one type of yarn through a fly-knitting method. The rope-like winding structure weaving steps utilize at least three types of yarns to form a rope-like winding structure through a fly-weaving method. Two types of yarns are the winding material and the wrapped material, respectively. The rope-like winding structure is formed by combining weaving methods such as turning stitches and yarn-leading empty stitches. The knitting steps at the connection point utilize a turning stitch knitting method to form the connection point; The high-temperature treatment step involves treating the knitted flyknit upper at 170℃-200℃ using a high-temperature setting device.

2. The flyknit upper with a rope-like winding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rope-like winding structure is partially woven and fixed to the flyknit shoe upper.

3. The flyknit upper with a rope-like winding structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rope-like winding structure is woven and set at any position on the shoe upper.

4. The flyknit upper with a rope-like winding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The partial weaving of the rope-like winding structure is not fixed to the flyknit shoe upper.

5. The flyknit upper with a rope-like winding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The object being wound is connected and wound by multiple winding objects to form the rope-like winding structure.

6. The flyknit upper with a rope-like winding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the winding materials is wound and connected to multiple wound materials to form the rope-like winding structure.

7. The flyknit upper with a rope-like winding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The winding materials with different rope-like winding structures are intertwined and connected.

8. The flyknit upper with a rope-like winding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The object to be wound is transformed into a winding object by a knitting device. The rope-like winding structure includes at least two winding objects, which are repeatedly intertwined according to the same weaving pattern.

9. The flyknit upper with a rope-like winding structure according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The weaving path of the wrapped material is any one or a combination of straight line, zigzag line, and curved line.

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