Modular knitted vamp, preparation method thereof and modular shoe

Abstract

The invention discloses a modular knitted vamp, a preparation method thereof and a modular shoe, and relates to the technical field of vamps. The modular knitted vamp comprises a plurality of independent knitted module units, each knitted module unit is divided according to different functional areas of the vamp, knitting yarns with corresponding characteristics are used for knitting into different texture structures and contour shapes, each knitted module unit can be independently disassembled, assembled and replaced, and the knitted module units can be independently disassembled, assembled and replaced. Braids or ropes are woven on the edges of the knitting module units, and through holes are further formed in the edges of the knitting module units. According to the modular knitted vamp, due to the fact that all the knitted module units can be manufactured at the same time, the production period is greatly shortened, meanwhile, material waste is reduced through the modular design, the manufacturing cost of shoes can be reduced, and the shoes are more environmentally friendly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of shoe uppers, and in particular to a modular knitted shoe upper and a preparation method thereof, and a modular shoe. Background Art

[0002] In the field of upper design, the upper is often designed as a whole, which means that the upper is produced as a continuous whole during the production process. This production method limits the flexibility of design and personalization options, and the utilization rate of materials is low during the production process, which easily leads to material waste. In addition, when a part of the upper is damaged, the entire shoe will be scrapped, which is neither economical nor environmentally friendly.

[0003] In order to solve the above problems, this solution is proposed. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present invention provides a modular knitted shoe upper and a preparation method thereof, and a modular shoe, which overcome the deficiencies described in the background technology.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problem is:

[0006] A modular knitted shoe upper comprises a plurality of independent knitted module units, each of which is divided according to different functional areas of the shoe upper and is knitted into different textures and contour shapes using knitting yarns with corresponding characteristics. Each of the knitted module units can be independently disassembled, assembled and replaced. A webbing or a rope is knitted on the edge of the knitted module unit. Through holes are also provided on the edge of the knitted module unit. The webbing or the rope cooperates with the through holes to combine different knitted module units.

[0007] A preferred technical solution: the through holes are formed by moving needles and knitting or by cutting.

[0008] A preferred technical solution: a cavity for placing a first magnet is woven on the ribbon, the ribbon is extended and connected to another knitting module unit, and the knitting module unit is provided with a second magnet that attracts the first magnet.

[0009] A better technical solution: Velcro is provided on the webbing.

[0010] A preferred technical solution: a buckle or a snap fit is provided on the webbing.

[0011] A preferred technical solution: the knitted module unit is a single-layer fabric or a multi-layer fabric.

[0012] A preferred technical solution: The connection method between the knitted module units of the modular upper includes but is not limited to: one or more of knots, magnetic adsorption, snaps / snaps, Velcro, and zippers.

[0013] A modular shoe, wherein a modular knitted upper is connected to a sole, and the upper is the modular knitted upper mentioned above.

[0014] A modular shoe comprises a modular knitted upper and a sole, wherein the modular knitted upper and the sole are connected, the modular knitted upper comprises a plurality of independent knitted module units, each of which can be independently disassembled, assembled and replaced, the edges of the knitted module units are extended and woven to form webbing or / and rope bodies, grooves or / and channels are provided on the sole, and the webbing or / and rope bodies pass through the structure on the sole to connect the upper and the sole to form a modular shoe.

[0015] A method for preparing a modular knitted shoe upper comprises the following steps:

[0016] Step 1: Knitting the knitting module unit, and knitting the edge of the knitting module unit into an appearance contour by reducing stitches and increasing stitches;

[0017] Step 2: knit a number of through holes for threading the ropes by moving the needles on the inner circle of the edge of the knitting module unit, and the size of the through holes is adjusted according to the wire diameter of the ropes;

[0018] Step three, completing the knitting of the knitting module unit by loop needle knitting.

[0019] A method for preparing a modular knitted shoe upper comprises the following steps:

[0020] Step 1: Knitting the knitting module unit, and knitting the edge of the knitting module unit into an appearance contour by reducing stitches and increasing stitches;

[0021] Step 2: Extend and weave a plurality of ribbons at the edge of the knitting module unit, one end of the ribbon is woven with a cavity for placing one pole of a magnet, and the other pole of the magnet is built into the knitting module unit connected thereto;

[0022] Step three, completing the knitting of the knitting module unit by loop needle knitting.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0024] 1. The modular knitted upper of the present invention can greatly shorten the production cycle because each knitted module unit can be produced at the same time. At the same time, the modular design reduces the waste of materials, which can reduce the production cost of shoes and is more environmentally friendly.

[0025] 2. The modular knitted upper of the present invention is composed of a plurality of independently knitted module units combined by ropes or other connection techniques, which improves the flexibility and personalization of the design and facilitates the repair or replacement of damaged parts.

[0026] 3. The modular knitted upper of the present invention includes a number of independent knitted module units, each of which is woven into different textures and contour shapes using knitting materials with corresponding characteristics according to different functional areas of the upper, such as the toe, tongue, side of the shoe body, collar, heel, and sole.

[0027] 4. The method for preparing the modular knitted upper of the present invention efficiently weaves the knitted module units of the corresponding structure, thereby indirectly improving the preparation efficiency of the entire upper and shoes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0029] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the modular knitted upper in the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 It is a knitting structure diagram of narrowing and increasing stitches in Example 5;

[0031] Figure 3 The knitting pattern of the integrated through hole in Example 5;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the end of knitting with a set of needles in Example 5;

[0033] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of extending the braided ribbon of the knitting module unit in Example 6;

[0034] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure of modular shoes in the embodiment.

[0035] Description of main reference numerals:

[0036] 1. Knitting module unit; 2. Through hole; 3. Rope body; 4. Ribbon; 5. Groove; 6. Channel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] Example 1

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, the present embodiment provides a modular knitted upper, the upper comprising a plurality of independent knitted module units 1, each knitted module unit 1 is divided according to different functional areas of the upper, and is woven into different texture structures and contour shapes using knitting yarns with corresponding characteristics, each knitted module unit 1 can be independently disassembled, assembled and replaced, the edge of the knitted module unit 1 is extended and woven with a webbing 4, or the edge of the knitted module unit 1 is woven with a rope 3, and the edge of the knitted module unit 1 is also provided with a through hole 2.

[0039] Furthermore, the through hole 2 is formed in one piece by needle shifting and knitting, and does not require any additional post-processing, thereby improving the efficiency of upper preparation to a certain extent.

[0040] Furthermore, a cavity for placing a first magnet is woven on the webbing 4, and the webbing 4 is extended and connected to another knitting module unit 1, and the knitting module unit 1 is provided with a second magnet attracted to the first magnet.

[0041] Furthermore, Velcro is provided on the webbing 4. Specifically, Velcro is divided into hook and loop tape and sticky tape. Usually, hook and loop tape is provided on the webbing 4, and sticky tape is provided on the knitting module unit 1 for pasting. The splicing of different knitting module units 1 is achieved by cooperating between the hook and loop tape and the sticky tape.

[0042] Furthermore, a fastener or a snap-fitting part is provided on the webbing 4. The fastener is commonly a snap-fitting button, which is usually divided into two parts, one part is a mother buckle, and the other part is a child seat. The mother buckle is provided on the webbing 4, and other structural variations can also meet the connection and matching requirements; the snap-fitting part commonly has a plug and a seat adapted to the plug. Specifically, a plug is provided on the webbing 4, and the connection between adjacent knitting module units 1 is finally achieved through the engagement of the plug and the seat.

[0043] Furthermore, the knitting module unit 1 is a single-layer fabric or a multi-layer fabric, and the multiple knitting module units 1 forming the upper do not limit whether the layer of each knitting module unit 1 is single-layer or multi-layer; that is, the knitting module unit 1 of a single-layer fabric can be connected to the knitting module unit 1 of a single-layer fabric, and the knitting module unit 1 of a single-layer fabric can be connected to the knitting module unit 1 of a multi-layer fabric.

[0044] In the modular knitted upper of this embodiment, the webbing 4 or the rope 3 can be selectively used on a certain upper, or used in combination.

[0045] Example 2

[0046] This embodiment provides a modular knitted shoe upper. The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that the through holes 2 are formed by cutting, and cutting is usually a post-processing step performed after a knitted module unit 1 is knitted.

[0047] Example 3

[0048] This embodiment provides a modular shoe, and the modular knitted upper constituting the modular shoe is the upper in Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2.

[0049] Example 4

[0050] The present embodiment provides a modular shoe, including a modular knitted upper and a sole, wherein the modular knitted upper and the sole are connected, and the modular knitted upper includes a plurality of independent knitted module units 1, each of which can be independently disassembled, assembled, and replaced, and the edge of the knitted module unit 1 can be selectively woven with a webbing 4 or a rope 3, and the weaving can be extended to form the webbing 4, or the rope 3 can be extended and woven and fixed so that the rope 3 is located at the edge of the knitted module unit 1.

[0051] Option 1: The edge of the knitted module unit 1 is extended and woven to form a webbing 4, a groove 5 is provided on the sole, and the webbing 4 passes through the groove 5 on the sole to connect the upper and the sole to form a modular shoe;

[0052] Option 2: The edge of the knitted module unit 1 is extended and woven to form a rope 3, a groove 5 is provided on the sole, and the rope 3 passes through the notch on the sole to connect the upper and the sole to form a modular shoe.

[0053] Option three: weave the webbing 4 and the rope 3 extended at the edge of the knitted module unit 1, set a groove 5 on the sole, and connect the upper and the sole by passing the webbing 4 and the rope 3 through the groove 5 on the sole to form a modular shoe.

[0054] Furthermore, a channel 6 is provided on the sole, and the webbing 4 passes through the channel 6 .

[0055] Furthermore, the edge of the knitting module unit 1 is also woven with a rope body 3. That is, by selecting at least one of the webbing 4 and the rope body 3 on the edge of the knitting module unit 1, and selecting at least one of the groove 5 or the channel 6 on the sole, other application schemes different from the above-mentioned options 1, 2, and 3 are combined to form.

[0056] Example 5

[0057] like Figure 2-4 As shown, this embodiment provides a method for preparing a modular knitted shoe upper, comprising the following steps:

[0058] Step 1: Knit the knitting module unit 1, and knit the edge of the knitting module unit 1 to form an appearance contour by reducing and increasing the stitches. Figure 2 As shown in the figure, the left side is closed, the lower right side is increased, and the upper right side is closed. The module units are knitted in proportion to the design draft.

[0059] Step 2: In the inner circle of the edge of the knitting module unit 1, a plurality of through holes 2 for threading the rope are knitted by moving the needle. The size of the through holes 2 is adjusted according to the wire diameter of the threading rope. The knitting method of the through holes 2 is as follows: Figure 3 As shown in the middle rectangular box;

[0060] Step 3: complete the knitting of the knitting module unit 1 by knitting with a set of needles, that is, Figure 4 As shown by arrow A.

[0061] Example 6

[0062] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, this embodiment provides a method for preparing a modular knitted shoe upper, comprising the following steps:

[0063] Step 1, knitting the knitting module unit 1, knitting the edge of the knitting module unit 1 by reducing stitches and adding stitches to form an appearance contour, and the module unit is knitted in proportion according to the design draft;

[0064] Step 2: Extend and weave a plurality of webbings 4 at the edge of the knitting module unit 1. A cavity is woven at one end of the webbing 4 to place one pole of a magnet. The other pole of the magnet is built into the knitting module unit 1 connected thereto. In subsequent processes, connection devices such as Velcro and fasteners can be added to the extended webbing 4.

[0065] Step three, completing the knitting of the knitting module unit 1 by loop needle knitting.

[0066] The webbing 4 or rope extending from the periphery of the knitting module can be wrapped around the sole and connected to the other side of the shoe body. The sole has a plurality of grooves 5 or channels 6, in which the rope or webbing 4 can be stored, so that the connection between the upper and the sole is more firmly connected and the disassembly and installation is more flexible.

[0067] In the present invention, each part of the upper is independently modularized, and the knitted module units 1 can be connected by knots, extended webbing 4, magnetic adsorption, fasteners, Velcro, zippers, etc. In addition to facilitating the replacement of wear modules and extending the service life of the upper, consumers can also freely match upper modules of different materials and textures according to their own preferences, thereby creating personalized shoes.

[0068] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and therefore cannot be used to limit the scope of the present invention. That is, equivalent changes and modifications made according to the patent scope of the present invention and the contents of the specification should still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A modular knitted upper, characterized in that: The upper includes a plurality of independent knitting module units, each of which is divided according to different functional areas of the upper and is woven into different textures and contour shapes using knitting yarns with corresponding characteristics. Each of the knitting module units can be independently disassembled, assembled and replaced, and a webbing or rope body is woven on the edge of the knitting module unit, and a through hole is also provided on the edge of the knitting module unit.

2. The modular knitted upper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The through holes are formed integrally by needle shifting knitting or by cutting.

3. The modular knitted upper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The webbing is woven with a cavity for placing a first magnet, the webbing is extended and connected to another knitting module unit, and the knitting module unit is provided with a second magnet attracted to the first magnet.

4. The modular knitted upper according to claim 1, characterized in that: Velcro is arranged on the webbing.

5. The modular knitted upper according to claim 1, characterized in that: A buckle or a clamp is arranged on the webbing.

6. The modular knitted upper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The knitting module unit is a single-layer fabric or a multi-layer fabric.

7. A modular shoe, characterized in that: It comprises a modular knitted upper and a sole, wherein the modular knitted upper and the sole are connected, and the upper is the modular knitted upper according to any one of claims 1-6.

8. A modular shoe, characterized in that: The invention comprises a modular knitted upper and a sole, wherein the modular knitted upper and the sole are connected, and the modular knitted upper comprises a plurality of independent knitted module units, each of which can be independently disassembled, assembled and replaced, and the edges of the knitted module units are extended and woven with webbing or / and rope bodies, and grooves or / and channels are arranged on the sole, and the webbing or / and rope bodies connect the upper and the sole by passing through the structure on the sole to form the modular shoe.

9. A method for preparing a modular knitted shoe upper, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: Step 1: Knitting the knitting module unit, and knitting the edge of the knitting module unit into an appearance contour by reducing stitches and increasing stitches; Step 2: knit a number of through holes for threading the rope by moving the needle on the inner circle of the edge of the knitting module unit, and the size of the through holes is adjusted according to the wire diameter of the rope; Step three, completing the knitting of the knitting module unit by loop needle knitting.

10. A method for preparing a modular knitted shoe upper, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: Step 1: Knitting the knitting module unit, and knitting the edge of the knitting module unit into an appearance contour by reducing and increasing the stitches; Step 2: Extend and weave a plurality of ribbons at the edge of the knitting module unit, one end of the ribbon is woven with a cavity for placing one pole of a magnet, and the other pole of the magnet is built into the knitting module unit connected thereto; Step three, completing the knitting of the knitting module unit by loop needle knitting.

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