A footwear product measuring device and a footwear product measuring method

Abstract

This application discloses a footwear product measuring device and method, including a frame, a measuring component, a pressurizing component, and a supporting component. The frame includes a measuring station and a pressurizing station. The measuring component is slidably disposed at the measuring station along a first direction for measuring the insole thickness. The pressurizing component is slidably disposed at the pressurizing station along the first direction for applying pressure to the insole. The supporting component is used to support the footwear material to be tested and is movably disposed on the frame to drive the footwear material to be tested to reciprocate between the measuring station and the pressurizing station, so that the measuring component measures the thickness of the insole before and after applying pressure. Compared with related technologies, by setting the measuring station and the pressurizing station on the same frame and using the supporting component to drive the footwear material to be tested to reciprocate between the measuring station and the pressurizing station, the same footwear material to be tested can continuously complete the thickness measurement before pressurization, the pressurization process, and the thickness measurement after pressurization on the same device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of footwear measuring equipment technology, and in particular to a footwear product measuring device and a footwear product measuring method. Background Technology

[0002] Insoles or soles are crucial components of footwear, responsible for contact with the ground and providing support, cushioning, and abrasion resistance. Their thickness and compressive deformation performance are important indicators for evaluating footwear quality. Static pressure testing is typically performed on insoles or soles during production and quality inspection.

[0003] In related technologies, the process is typically completed in steps: first, the initial thickness of the insole or sole is measured; then, pressure is applied to the insole or sole; and finally, the thickness after pressure is measured again. This testing method usually requires manual movement of the insole or sole to different devices, which is not only cumbersome and inefficient, but also prone to inconsistencies in measurement benchmarks due to position shifts during transfer between devices, thus affecting the accuracy of the test results. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the related technologies, this application provides a footwear product measuring device and a footwear product measuring method to solve the problems of cumbersome process, low measurement efficiency and insufficient measurement accuracy of footwear materials such as insoles or soles before and after pressure in the related technologies.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] In a first aspect, this application provides a footwear product measuring device, including a frame, a measuring component, a pressurizing component, and a supporting component. The frame includes a measuring station and a pressurizing station. The measuring component is slidably disposed at the measuring station along a first direction for measuring the thickness of footwear material. The pressurizing component is slidably disposed at the pressurizing station along the first direction for applying pressure to the footwear material. The supporting component is used to support the footwear material to be measured, and is movably disposed on the frame and used to drive the footwear material to be measured to reciprocate between the measuring station and the pressurizing station, so that the measuring component measures the thickness of the footwear material before and after applying pressure. The first direction is the thickness direction of the footwear material.

[0007] Through the aforementioned technical means, the supporting component can drive the footwear material to be tested to switch back and forth between the measurement station and the pressurization station. This allows the same footwear material to be measured sequentially on the same equipment, including pre-pressurization thickness measurement, pressurization treatment, and post-pressurization thickness measurement. This enables the detection of thickness changes in the footwear material before and after compression, facilitating the calculation of the material's compression ratio. Simultaneously, it eliminates the need for frequent manual changes of testing equipment or manual transfer to different testing devices, improving testing efficiency and reducing measurement errors caused by multiple handling and repositioning, thus enhancing the consistency and accuracy of measurement results.

[0008] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the load-bearing component is rotatably mounted on the frame about a first direction, and the measuring station and the pressurizing station are distributed at intervals along the rotation trajectory of the load-bearing component.

[0009] By employing the aforementioned technical means, the supporting component is rotatably mounted on the frame around a first direction, and the measuring and pressing stations are spaced apart along the rotation trajectory of the supporting component. This allows for the switching of the footwear material to be tested between different stations through the rotation of the supporting component. This switching method has a relatively compact structure and a clear movement path, which helps to simplify the switching process of footwear materials between the measuring and pressing stations, and improves the stability and repeatability of station switching.

[0010] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the load-bearing component includes a rotation drive and a load-bearing member for carrying the load. The frame forms a measuring space, the load-bearing member is disposed within the measuring space, the rotation drive is disposed outside the measuring space and connected to the frame, and the drive end of the rotation drive extends into the measuring space and is connected to the load-bearing member to drive the load-bearing member to rotate around a first direction.

[0011] By employing the aforementioned technical means, the load-bearing component is positioned within the measurement space, while the rotation drive component is located outside the measurement space, allowing the drive structure and the load-bearing structure to be relatively distributed. This approach facilitates the direct rotation of the load-bearing component using the rotation drive component, enabling stable switching of the footwear material to be tested between different workstations. Furthermore, it reduces the structural footprint within the measurement space, facilitating measurement and pressurization operations, and contributing to a more rational overall equipment layout.

[0012] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the carrier has a first end and a second end opposite each other along its length, the first end or the second end being connected to the drive end of the rotation drive.

[0013] By using the above-mentioned technical means, one end of the carrier is connected to the driving end of the rotating drive component, and the other end is used to place the footwear material. In this way, when rotating, the carrier can drive the footwear material to rotate to a larger radius, thereby achieving a longer rotation arc in a limited space and improving the accuracy and stability of switching between workstations.

[0014] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the load-bearing component further includes a ballast member, which, along with the load-bearing component, is used to press the footwear material to be tested from opposite sides.

[0015] Through the above-mentioned technical means, the ballast and the carrier are used to press the footwear material to be tested from opposite sides. This can limit and fix the footwear material as it moves or changes positions with the carrier, thereby reducing the possibility of the footwear material shifting, lifting or falling out of the predetermined position. This improves the positional stability of the footwear material when it changes between different positions, providing a more stable basis for subsequent pressurization and measurement.

[0016] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the pressurizing component includes a pressurizing drive and a pressurizing element for applying pressure to the footwear material. The frame forms a measuring space, the pressurizing element is disposed within the measuring space, the pressurizing drive is disposed outside the measuring space and connected to the frame, and the driving end of the pressurizing drive extends into the measuring space and is connected to the pressurizing element to drive the pressurizing element to move along a first direction.

[0017] By employing the aforementioned technical means, the pressurizing component is configured to include a pressurizing drive and a pressurizing element. The pressurizing drive drives the pressurizing element to move along a first direction, enabling the pressurizing element to apply pressure to the footwear material along its thickness direction, thus better meeting the testing requirements for variations in footwear material thickness. Simultaneously, placing the pressurizing drive outside the measurement space helps reduce structural interference within the measurement space, facilitates pressurization of the footwear material, and contributes to improving the compactness and rationality of the equipment's structural layout.

[0018] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the pressurizing component includes a positioning element located at the pressurizing station, the pressurizing component and the positioning element being disposed opposite each other along a first direction, and the positioning element being used to support the footwear material to be tested located at the pressurizing station.

[0019] By using the above-mentioned technical means, a positioning component is set at the pressurizing station, and the pressurizing component and the positioning component are arranged opposite each other along the first direction. When the footwear material is at the pressurizing station, the positioning component can support it and apply pressure to the footwear material in conjunction with the pressurizing component. This helps to improve the stress stability of the footwear material during the pressurizing process, reduce the possibility of the footwear material shifting position during the pressurizing process, and improve the reliability and consistency of the pressurizing process.

[0020] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the measuring component includes a measuring drive and a measuring element for measuring the thickness of footwear material. The frame forms a measuring space, the measuring element is disposed within the measuring space, the measuring drive is disposed outside the measuring space and connected to the frame, and the driving end of the measuring drive extends into the measuring space and is connected to the measuring element to drive the measuring element to move along a first direction.

[0021] Through the aforementioned technical means, the measuring drive unit drives the measuring component to move along the first direction, enabling the measuring component to perform a measuring action along the thickness direction of the footwear material, thereby facilitating the acquisition of footwear material thickness data. Furthermore, the measuring drive unit is located outside the measuring space, which helps reduce structural congestion within the measuring space, facilitates contact between the measuring component and the footwear material, and improves the rationality of the equipment's structural layout.

[0022] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the measuring element includes a first pressure head and a second pressure head disposed opposite to each other along a first direction. The second pressure head is connected to the frame, and the driving end of the measuring drive element is connected to the first pressure head to drive the first pressure head to approach the second pressure head, so as to clamp the footwear material to be measured and measure its thickness.

[0023] Through the aforementioned technical means, the measuring element is configured with a first pressure head and a second pressure head arranged opposite each other. A measuring drive unit drives the first pressure head to approach the second pressure head, thereby clamping the footwear material to be measured and measuring its thickness, thus establishing a relatively clear measurement reference relationship. This configuration facilitates stable clamping of the footwear material in the thickness direction, thereby improving the stability and repeatability of thickness measurement and contributing to the accuracy of the measurement results.

[0024] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the footwear product measuring device includes a calibration component movably connected to a frame. The calibration component is used to mark measurement points on the frame, and the measurement points are used to coincide with the measurement areas on the footwear material to be measured, so as to locate the footwear material to be measured.

[0025] Using the aforementioned technical means, the calibration component marks measurement points on the frame so that these measurement points coincide with the measurement areas on the footwear material to be tested, thereby providing a reference position for the placement of the footwear material. This setup helps improve the positioning accuracy of the object under test on the supporting component, ensuring that different samples or the same sample correspond to the same measurement area as much as possible during repeated measurements, thus contributing to improved comparability and consistency of measurement results.

[0026] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the frame has a measurement space and an opening slot communicating with the measurement space. The calibration component is movably connected to the frame and located outside the measurement space. The opening slot is used for calibration light emitted by the calibration component to pass through and project to form a measurement point.

[0027] By employing the aforementioned technical means, an opening slot communicating with the measurement space is formed on the frame. Calibration light emitted from the calibration components located outside the measurement space passes through this opening slot and projects to form a measurement point. This allows for the projection and positioning of the measurement point without significantly occupying the internal structure of the measurement space. This design helps avoid significant interference from the calibration components with measurement or pressurization operations within the measurement space and contributes to improving the overall compactness of the equipment structure.

[0028] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the calibration component includes a fixing member and a light source. The fixing member is connected to the frame and located outside the measurement space. The fixing member has an adjustment groove formed along a first direction. The light source is rotatably connected to the fixing member, and the light source is at least partially located within the adjustment groove and can be selectively fixed at different positions within the adjustment groove.

[0029] By employing the aforementioned technical means, the calibration component is configured to include a fixing element and a light source. The light source is at least partially located within an adjustment groove and can be selectively fixed at different positions within the groove. This allows for adjustment of the light source's position according to actual needs, facilitating changes to the projection position or state of the calibration light. This configuration improves the adjustability and adaptability of the measurement point marking position, adapting to the positioning requirements of footwear materials of different sizes and measurement locations.

[0030] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the frame includes a first mounting plate, a second mounting plate, and a connector. The first mounting plate and the second mounting plate are spaced apart along a first direction. The connector is connected to the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate respectively to fix the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate together. A measuring space is formed between the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate.

[0031] Through the aforementioned technical means, a measurement space is formed between the first and second mounting plates, creating a relatively stable support frame structure. This arrangement facilitates the provision of a mounting foundation for measuring components, pressurizing components, and load-bearing components, improving the overall structural strength and assembly stability of the equipment. It also allows for the placement of relevant functional components between the two mounting plates.

[0032] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the footwear product measuring device further includes a control component, which is electrically connected to the measuring component, the pressurizing component, and the bearing component, respectively, and controls the operation of the measuring component, the pressurizing component, and the bearing component.

[0033] Through the aforementioned technical means, the control component is electrically connected to the measuring component, the pressurizing component, and the bearing component, respectively, enabling unified control and coordination of the actions of each component. This facilitates the measurement, transfer, and pressurization of footwear materials according to a predetermined process. This setup improves the automation level of the equipment, reduces manual operation, increases testing efficiency, and helps enhance the accuracy and stability of the coordination between each step.

[0034] Secondly, this application also provides a footwear product measurement method, employing the footwear product measurement equipment in any of the above embodiments. The footwear product measurement method includes: After the footwear material to be tested is placed on the carrier component with the preset measurement point as a reference, the carrier component is controlled to move the footwear material to the measurement station, and the initial thickness of the footwear material to be tested is measured by the measurement component. The control bearing component moves the footwear material to be tested to the pressure station, and the pressure component applies pressure to the part of the footwear material to be measured. The control bearing component moves the footwear material to be tested back to the measurement station, and the measuring component measures the final thickness of the footwear material after pressure is applied. The compression ratio of the footwear material to be tested is calculated based on the initial thickness and the final thickness.

[0035] In summary, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows: Compared with related technologies, this application provides a footwear product measuring device, including a frame, a measuring component, a pressurizing component, and a supporting component. The frame includes a measuring station and a pressurizing station; the measuring component is slidably disposed at the measuring station along a first direction for measuring the insole thickness; the pressurizing component is slidably disposed at the pressurizing station along a first direction for applying pressure to the insole; the supporting component is used to support the footwear material to be tested, and is movably disposed on the frame and used to drive the footwear material to be tested to reciprocate between the measuring station and the pressurizing station, so that the measuring component measures the thickness of the insole before and after applying pressure. Compared with related technologies, the footwear product measuring device provided in this application, by setting the measuring station and the pressurizing station on the same frame, and using the supporting component to drive the footwear material to be tested to reciprocate between the measuring station and the pressurizing station, enables the same footwear material to be tested to continuously complete the thickness measurement before pressurization, the pressurization process, and the thickness measurement after pressurization on the same device. This eliminates the need to repeatedly transfer the footwear material to be tested between different devices, and also eliminates the need to relocate the measurement position after each processing. This effectively reduces errors caused by manual handling and repeated positioning, and improves the continuity, consistency and accuracy of insole thickness measurement before and after compression. Attached Figure Description

[0036] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a footwear product measuring device according to this application is shown; Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 Enlarged diagram of point A in the diagram; Figure 3 A structural schematic diagram of a carrier component according to this application is shown; Figure 4 It shows Figure 1 Enlarged diagram of point B in the diagram; Figure 5 Another structural schematic diagram of a footwear product measuring device according to this application is shown; Figure 6 A flowchart illustrating a footwear product measurement method according to this application is shown.

[0037] Reference numerals: 1. Frame; 11. Measuring space; 12. First mounting plate; 13. Second mounting plate; 14. Connector; 15. Opening slot; 2. Measuring component; 21. Measuring drive component; 22. Measuring component; 221. First pressure head; 222. Second pressure head; 3. Pressurizing component; 31. Pressurizing drive component; 32. Pressurizing component; 33. Positioning component; 4. Bearing component; 41. Rotation drive component; 42. Bearing component; 421. First end; 422. Second end; 5. Calibration component; 51. Fixing component; 52. Light source component; 6. Control component. Detailed Implementation

[0038] In this application, the terms "set up," "equipped with," and "connected" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0039] The terms “center,” “longitudinal,” “lateral,” “length,” “width,” “thickness,” “upper,” “lower,” “front,” “rear,” “left,” “right,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” “outer,” “radial,” and “circumferential” indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application 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 application.

[0040] Before introducing the embodiments of this application, the relevant technologies involved in this application will be introduced first.

[0041] In related technologies, the static pressure measurement of insoles on the market usually involves manually transferring the insoles between multiple devices, which is inefficient and prone to data deviation due to operational errors. The separation of the pressurization and measurement stations leads to asynchronous pressure release and measurement, resulting in distorted compression ratio calculations.

[0042] In summary, there is a lack of highly efficient insole static pressure measuring devices in related technologies. To address this issue, this application provides a footwear product measuring device that integrates pressurization and pressure measurement, enabling synchronous operation, effectively eliminating manual transfer errors, and significantly improving measurement repeatability and data reliability.

[0043] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0044] See Figure 1 This application provides a footwear product measuring device. Taking a shoe insole as an example, the measuring device includes a frame 1, a measuring component 2, a pressurizing component 3, and a supporting component 4. The frame 1 includes a measuring station and a pressurizing station. The measuring component 2 is slidably disposed at the measuring station along a first direction for measuring the thickness of the shoe insole. The pressurizing component 3 is slidably disposed at the pressurizing station along the first direction for applying pressure to the shoe insole. The supporting component 4 is used to support the shoe insole to be tested. The supporting component 4 is movably disposed on the frame 1 and is used to drive the shoe insole to be tested to switch back and forth between the measuring station and the pressurizing station, so that the measuring component 2 measures the thickness of the shoe insole before and after applying pressure. The first direction is the thickness direction of the shoe insole.

[0045] In practical applications, this footwear product measuring device includes a frame 1, a measuring component 2, a pressurizing component 3, and a supporting component 4. The frame 1 serves as the mounting base for each functional component and forms a working area for measuring and pressurizing the insole to be tested. The frame 1 has distinct measuring and pressurizing stations. The measuring component 2 is slidably mounted at the measuring station and can move along a first direction to measure the thickness of the insole located at the measuring station. The pressurizing component 3 is slidably mounted at the pressurizing station and can move along a first direction to apply a predetermined pressure to the insole located at the pressurizing station. The supporting component 4 carries the insole to be tested and is movably mounted on the frame 1. The supporting component 4 can move the insole to be tested back and forth between the measuring station and the pressurizing station, allowing the insole to first undergo thickness measurement at the measuring station, then pressurize at the pressurizing station, and finally return to the measuring station for thickness measurement again. Since the first direction is the thickness direction of the insole, both the measuring action of the measuring component 2 and the pressing action of the pressing component 3 are carried out along the thickness direction of the insole, so that the thickness data obtained and the direction of the applied pressure are more in line with the testing requirements of insole thickness change and compression deformation.

[0046] Specifically, the insole to be tested is first placed on the carrier component 4, which transports it to the measurement station. The measuring component 2 moves along the first direction until it contacts the surface of the insole. After the initial thickness measurement is completed, the carrier component 4 immediately moves the insole to the pressure station. The pressure component 3 then applies standard pressure along the first direction to simulate the compression state of real wear. After the pressure is completed, the carrier component 4 moves the insole to the measurement station, and the measuring component 2 again accurately contacts the surface of the insole along the first direction to complete the thickness measurement after pressure. The thickness compression rate is calculated based on the initial thickness and the thickness after pressure to evaluate the resilience and durability of the insole material.

[0047] It should be noted that during the pressurization process, the pressure is usually maintained for a certain period of time, such as 6 hours of continuous static pressure, to fully simulate the deformation state after long-term wear. The static pressure time can be flexibly set according to the characteristics of different insole materials and testing standards. After the pressurization is completed, it is also necessary to wait for a certain period of time (e.g., 2 hours) to allow the internal stress of the insole to be fully released and the deformation to stabilize before measuring the thickness after pressurization.

[0048] It should be noted again that the aforementioned load-bearing component 4 is movably mounted on the frame 1, wherein the movability can be relative to the frame 1 by rotating or sliding.

[0049] Compared to related technologies, the footwear product measuring device provided in this application, by setting up a measuring station and a pressing station on the same frame 1, and using a supporting component 4 to drive the insole to be tested to switch back and forth between the measuring station and the pressing station, allows the same insole to be tested to continuously complete the thickness measurement before pressing, the pressing process, and the thickness measurement after pressing on the same device. This eliminates the need to repeatedly transfer the insole to be tested between different devices, and also eliminates the need to relocate the measuring position after each process, thereby effectively reducing errors caused by manual handling and repeated positioning, and improving the continuity, consistency, and accuracy of the thickness measurement of the insole before and after pressing.

[0050] In one embodiment, the measuring component 2 may be a dial indicator or a laser displacement sensor; the pressurizing component 3 may be a load weight or a pneumatic pressurizing device.

[0051] See Figure 2 The bearing component 4 is rotatably mounted on the frame 1 in a first direction, and the measuring station and the pressurizing station are distributed at intervals along the rotation trajectory of the bearing component 4.

[0052] In practical applications, the bearing component 4 is connected to the frame 1 by rotation, with its rotation axis parallel to the first direction. This ensures that the thickness direction of the insole under test remains consistent with the first direction during the rotation of the bearing component 4, avoiding inaccurate measurement benchmarks due to tilting or offset. When the bearing component 4 rotates to the measurement station, the measuring component 2 makes perpendicular contact with the surface of the insole under test along the first direction, completing the initial thickness acquisition. When the bearing component 4 continues to rotate to the pressurization station, the pressurization component 3 applies precise pressure along the first direction, and the pressure sensor provides real-time feedback of load data, ensuring that the pressure is evenly distributed throughout the entire insole area. After pressurization, the insole is allowed to stand for a period of time before the bearing component 4 rotates back to the measurement station. The measuring component 2 then makes contact with the insole surface again along the first direction, completing the thickness acquisition after pressurization and calculating the compression rate.

[0053] This rotary switching method, with the measuring and pressing stations spaced apart along the rotation trajectory of the supporting component 4, simplifies the station switching mechanism and motion process by allowing the supporting component 4 to switch between the measuring and pressing stations simply by rotating. This reduces the structural complexity caused by linear or multi-axis handling. The insole can be transferred between different stations on the same frame 1, significantly shortening the measurement cycle and avoiding positional shifts and secondary positioning errors caused by manual handling.

[0054] See Figure 1 and Figure 2The supporting component 4 includes a rotation drive 41 and a supporting component 42 for carrying. The frame 1 forms a measuring space 11. The supporting component 42 is disposed in the measuring space 11. The rotation drive 41 is disposed outside the measuring space 11 and connected to the frame 1. The driving end of the rotation drive 41 extends into the measuring space 11 and is connected to the supporting component 42 to drive the supporting component 42 to rotate around a first direction.

[0055] In practical applications, the frame 1 forms a measurement space 11, which serves as the main working space for measuring, pressurizing, and switching the insole under test. The support member 42 is located within this space to directly support the insole under test. The rotation drive member 41 is located outside the measurement space 11, and can extend into the measurement space 11 through the corresponding part of the frame 1 to transmit the driving force to the support member 42. Arranging the main drive mechanism outside the measurement space 11 effectively reduces the structural occupancy inside the measurement space 11, providing better operational openness in the area where the insole under test is located. This facilitates the measurement component 2 and the pressurizing component 3 in measuring the thickness and applying pressure to the insole. At the same time, this structure also helps to relatively isolate the drive part from the working part, improving the rationality of the overall layout and reducing the possibility of interference between multiple components within the measurement space 11, thereby improving the stability of equipment operation.

[0056] See Figure 3 The carrier 42 has a first end 421 and a second end 422 along its length, and the first end 421 or the second end 422 is connected to the driving end of the rotation drive 41.

[0057] In practical applications, the first end 421 of the carrier 42 can be directly connected to the driving end of the rotation drive 41, while the second end 422 is a free end that can extend in the air to support the insole to be tested. When the carrier 42 rotates, the second end 422 rotates around the axis with the first end 421 as the center of rotation. This structural design of the carrier 42 extending along its length ensures stable support for the insole to be tested during rotation and increases the radius of rotation, making it easier to increase the distance the insole to be tested rotates. It also facilitates the reasonable staggered arrangement of the pressure component 3 and the measuring component 2 in space, avoiding mutual obstruction or interference between the two, and ensuring that each has sufficient working space and operational freedom.

[0058] It is understandable that the second end 422 can also be connected to the driving end of the rotation drive 41, in which case the first end 421 is a free end.

[0059] See Figure 2 The supporting component 4 also includes a ballast (not shown in the figure), and the ballast and the supporting component 42 are used to press the insole to be tested from opposite sides.

[0060] In practical applications, the insole to be tested can be placed on the carrier 42, and the ballast member presses down on the insole from the side opposite to the carrier 42 to clamp or compress it, keeping the insole relatively stable on the carrier 42. During the process of the carrier 4 moving the insole to switch work positions, the ballast member provides a holding force to the insole, reducing the possibility of relative displacement of the insole on the carrier 42.

[0061] See again Figure 1 and Figure 2 The pressurizing component 3 includes a pressurizing drive component 31 and a pressurizing component 32 for applying pressure to the insole. The pressurizing component 32 is disposed within the measuring space 11, and the pressurizing drive component 31 is disposed outside the measuring space 11 and connected to the frame 1. The driving end of the pressurizing drive component 31 extends into the measuring space 11 and is connected to the pressurizing component 32 to drive the pressurizing component 32 to move along a first direction.

[0062] In practical applications, the pressure-applying component 32 is located within the measurement space 11, while the pressure-applying drive component 31 is located outside the measurement space 11. This allows for a separate arrangement of the driving and pressure-applying functions. Driven by the pressure-applying drive component 31, the pressure-applying component 32 can approach or move away from the insole to be measured along the thickness direction, applying pressure to the area to be measured. By externalizing the larger drive structure, the occupancy of the mechanism within the measurement space 11 is reduced, resulting in better working conditions around the pressure station. This facilitates the placement of the insole to be measured, the switching of the supporting component 4, and the application of pressure by the pressure-applying component 32 to the target area.

[0063] See again Figure 2 The pressurizing component 3 includes a positioning component 33, which is located at the pressurizing station. The pressurizing component 32 and the positioning component 33 are arranged opposite to each other along the first direction. The positioning component 33 is used to support the insole to be tested located at the pressurizing station.

[0064] In practical applications, after the supporting component 4 switches the insole to be tested to the pressurizing station, the insole can be supported by the positioning component 33, while the pressurizing component 32 is located on the opposite side of the insole and moves towards the positioning component 33 along the first direction under the drive of the pressurizing drive component 31 to apply pressure to the insole located between the two. During the pressurizing process, the positioning component 33 can serve as a supporting base to support and position the insole.

[0065] See again Figure 1 and Figure 2 The measuring component 2 includes a measuring drive 21 and a measuring component 22 for measuring the thickness of the insole. The measuring component 22 is disposed within the measuring space 11, and the measuring drive 21 is disposed outside the measuring space 11 and connected to the frame 1. The driving end of the measuring drive 21 extends into the measuring space 11 and is connected to the measuring component 22 to drive the measuring component 22 to move along a first direction.

[0066] In practical applications, when the measuring component 22 moves along this direction under the drive of the measuring drive component 21, it can approach the insole to be measured and detect the thickness of the insole. The measuring drive component 21 and the measuring component 22 adopt an internal and external separate structure, which allows the measurement action to be completed within the measurement space 11, while the drive structure is arranged outside the measurement space 11. By setting the measuring component 22 inside the measurement space 11 and the measuring drive component 21 outside the measurement space 11, and having the measuring drive component 21 drive the measuring component 22 to move along the insole thickness direction, the problem of structural congestion and measurement implementation caused by concentrating all the measuring mechanisms in the work space is solved. The external drive structure can reduce the interference of the mechanism within the measurement space 11, improve the contact convenience between the insole to be measured and the measuring component 22, and thus facilitate the smooth performance of the measurement action.

[0067] See again Figure 2 The measuring component 22 includes a first pressure head 221 and a second pressure head 222 arranged opposite to each other along a first direction. The second pressure head 222 is connected to the frame 1. The driving end of the measuring drive component 21 is connected to the first pressure head 221 and is used to drive the first pressure head 221 to approach the second pressure head 222 so as to clamp the insole to be tested and measure its thickness.

[0068] In practical applications, after the carrier 42 moves the insole to be tested to the measurement station, the insole is positioned between the first pressure head 221 and the second pressure head 222. The first pressure head 221 moves towards the second pressure head 222 along the first direction under the drive of the measurement drive 21, clamping the insole between the two pressure heads, thereby obtaining the thickness information of the insole. The second pressure head 222 can serve as a relatively fixed reference end to cooperate with the first pressure head 221 in completing the measurement action. Because the insole is positioned between two opposing pressure heads during measurement, a relatively clear thickness measurement channel and a relatively stable clamping state can be formed, which helps to reduce posture deviations or local contact instability problems that may be caused by unilateral contact measurement.

[0069] It should be noted that the aforementioned rotation drive 41 can be a common drive form such as a servo motor, stepper motor or pneumatic motor, and the measurement drive 21 and the pressure drive 31 can be a servo electric cylinder, pneumatic actuator or hydraulic drive device.

[0070] See Figure 1 and Figure 4 The footwear product measuring device includes a calibration component 5, which is movably connected to the frame 1. The calibration component 5 is used to mark measurement points on the frame 1. The measurement points are used to coincide with the measurement parts on the insole to be tested, so as to position the insole to be tested.

[0071] In practical applications, the calibration component 5 forms a measurement point on the frame 1 for observation or alignment. When the operator places the insole to be tested on the support 42, the target measurement area on the insole corresponds to this measurement point, thus completing the initial positioning of the insole on the support 42. This target measurement area also serves as the reference position for subsequent pressurization and measurement processes. The calibration component 5 is movably connected to the frame 1, allowing it to be adaptively adjusted according to different insole sizes, shapes, or measurement requirements.

[0072] By pre-establishing measurement points and aligning them with the areas to be measured on the insole, a clear reference can be provided for the placement of the insole under test. This helps improve the positioning accuracy of the insole on the load-bearing component 4, ensuring that the initial measurement, pressure treatment, and subsequent measurements correspond to the same target area or the same reference point. This reduces test deviations caused by changes in measurement position, thereby improving the comparability of the insole thickness before and after pressure and the accuracy of the test results.

[0073] See again Figure 4 The frame 1 has an opening slot 15 that communicates with the measurement space 11. The calibration component 5 is movably connected to the frame 1 and located outside the measurement space 11. The opening slot 15 is used for the calibration light emitted by the calibration component 5 to pass through and be projected to form a measurement point.

[0074] In practical applications, the calibration component 5 can be placed outside the measurement space 11. The light emitted by it enters the corresponding working area of ​​the measurement space 11 through the opening slot 15, forming a visible measurement point at the corresponding position on the frame 1 for reference when placing the insole to be tested. Through the connecting structure of the opening slot 15, the measurement point can be projected without the calibration component 5 directly entering the measurement space 11.

[0075] In one embodiment, the opening slot 15 can be set corresponding to the pressurization station. First, the calibration component 5 emits a laser beam and projects a clear cross-shaped light spot on the pressurization station as a measurement point. Then, the insole to be tested is placed on the carrier 42, and the part to be measured on the insole to be tested coincides with the measurement point of the cross-shaped light spot to complete the initial positioning. Then, the carrier 42 drives the insole to be tested to rotate to the measurement station for thickness detection.

[0076] It should be understood that the aforementioned opening slot 15 can also be set at the corresponding position of the measurement station, so that the calibration light is directly projected onto the measurement station.

[0077] See again Figure 4 The calibration component 5 includes a fixing member 51 and a light source 52. The fixing member 51 is connected to the frame 1 and located outside the measurement space 11. The fixing member 51 has an adjustment groove formed along the first direction. The light source 52 is rotatably connected to the fixing member 51, and the light source 52 is at least partially located in the adjustment groove and can be selectively fixed in different positions in the adjustment groove.

[0078] In practical applications, the light source 52 is rotatably connected to the fixing member 51 via a rotating part. Specifically, the rotating part is connected to the fixing member 51, and the light source 52 is rotatably mounted on the rotating part. The calibration component 5 typically also includes a locking member, which limits and fixes the rotating part at a specific angular position within the adjustment groove. The light source 52 can not only rotate relative to the fixing member 51, but also adjust its position within the corresponding range of the adjustment groove and be fixed at the desired position. By adjusting the position of the light source 52 within the adjustment groove and its angle relative to the fixing member 51, the projection position, projection direction, or projection range of the calibration light can be changed to adapt to the positioning requirements of different insoles under test.

[0079] See again Figure 1 The frame 1 includes a first mounting plate 12, a second mounting plate 13 and a connector 14. The first mounting plate 12 and the second mounting plate 13 are spaced apart along a first direction. The connector 14 is connected to the first mounting plate 12 and the second mounting plate 13 respectively to fix the first mounting plate 12 and the second mounting plate 13 together. A measuring space 11 is formed between the first mounting plate 12 and the second mounting plate 13.

[0080] In practical applications, the first mounting plate 12 and the second mounting plate 13 can serve as the main mounting base for the equipment. The driving structures in the measuring component 2, the pressurizing component 3, and the bearing component 4 can be mounted on the first mounting plate 12 or the second mounting plate 13, respectively. The first mounting plate 12 and the second mounting plate 13 are spaced apart along the first direction, forming a spatial area suitable for measuring and pressurizing the insole to be tested, i.e., the measuring space 11. This provides relatively stable mounting support for the measuring component 2, the pressurizing component 3, and the bearing component 4, and also facilitates unified planning and component arrangement of the working area, thereby improving the regularity and convenience of the overall equipment layout.

[0081] See Figure 5 The footwear product measuring equipment also includes a control component 6, which is electrically connected to the measuring component 2, the pressure component 3, and the load-bearing component 4, respectively. The control component 6 controls the operation of the measuring component 2, the pressure component 3, and the load-bearing component 4.

[0082] In practical applications, the control unit 6 can control the carrying unit 4 to switch the insole under test between the measurement station and the pressurization station according to a preset program or operating instructions. It can also control the measurement unit 2 to detect the thickness of the insole under test at the measurement station, and control the pressurization unit 3 to apply pressure to the insole under test at the pressurization station. By uniformly controlling and coordinating all components through the control unit 6, the measurement, switching, and pressurization processes of the insole can be executed automatically or semi-automatically according to a predetermined procedure, thereby reducing manual intervention and improving operational convenience and testing efficiency.

[0083] This application also provides a footwear product measurement method, employing the footwear product measurement equipment in any of the above embodiments, see reference. Figure 6 The measurement method for footwear products includes the following steps: S601, S603, S605, and S607.

[0084] First, mark the area to be measured on the insole to be tested. Then, activate the calibration component to emit calibration light, which shines on the pressure station and forms a cross-shaped light spot on the surface of the pressure station. Place the insole to be tested on the carrier and ensure that the marked area to be measured on the insole is precisely aligned with the center of the cross-shaped light spot.

[0085] S601. After the insole to be tested is placed on the support component with the preset measurement point as a reference, the support component is controlled to move the insole to the measurement station, and the initial thickness of the insole to be tested is measured by the measurement component.

[0086] The process involves placing the insole to be tested on a carrier, then placing a pressure device on top of the insole. The pressure device can employ a magnetic or counterweight structure to ensure the insole is firmly held against the carrier, preventing displacement during measurement. Subsequently, the control unit activates a rotation drive, rotating the carrier to the measurement position. The control unit then activates a measurement drive, moving the measuring device along a first direction, ensuring the probe of the measuring device precisely contacts the insole surface to collect initial thickness data. .

[0087] S603. Control the load-bearing component to move the insole to be tested to the pressure station, and apply pressure to the part of the insole to be measured through the pressure component.

[0088] After the initial thickness is collected, the control unit activates the rotation drive to rotate the carrier to the pressure station; the control unit then activates the pressure drive to move the pressure component along the first direction, aligning the pressure component with the area to be measured on the insole and applying a preset pressure G, maintaining a constant pressure for a set duration. .

[0089] S605. Control the load-bearing component to move the insole to be tested to the measurement station again, and measure the final thickness of the insole after applying pressure through the measuring component.

[0090] After the pressurization period ends, the pressurizing component automatically retracts, allowing the insole under test to remain still for the set time. After the insole deformation has fully stabilized, the control unit activates the rotation drive, which drives the carrier to rotate back to the measurement station. The control unit then activates the measurement drive again, driving the measuring component to move along the first direction to the original measurement point and collect the thickness data after pressure application. .

[0091] S607. Calculate the compression rate of the insole to be tested based on the initial thickness and the final thickness.

[0092] The formula for calculating the compression ratio is ( - ) / ×100%.

[0093] In one embodiment, setting Set to 6 hours. The test lasted for 2 hours, with a preset pressure G of 25 kg. The specific test data are shown in the table below:

[0094] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0095] Furthermore, in addition to indicating location or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0096] The above description is only a specific embodiment of this application. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this application, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A measuring device for footwear products, characterized in that, include: The frame includes a measuring station and a pressurizing station; A measuring component is slidably disposed at the measuring station along a first direction for measuring the thickness of footwear materials; A pressurizing component is slidably disposed at the pressurizing station along the first direction for applying pressure to footwear materials; as well as A supporting component is used to support the footwear material to be tested. The supporting component is movably disposed on the frame and is used to drive the footwear material to be tested to reciprocate between the measuring station and the pressurizing station, so that the measuring component measures the thickness of the footwear material before and after applying pressure; wherein, the first direction is the thickness direction of the footwear material.

2. The footwear product measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bearing component is rotatably mounted on the frame around the first direction, and the measuring station and the pressurizing station are distributed at intervals along the rotation trajectory of the bearing component.

3. The footwear product measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The supporting component includes a rotation drive and a supporting member for bearing. The frame forms a measuring space. The supporting member is disposed within the measuring space. The rotation drive is disposed outside the measuring space and connected to the frame. The driving end of the rotation drive extends into the measuring space and is connected to the supporting member to drive the supporting member to rotate around the first direction.

4. The footwear product measuring device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The carrier has a first end and a second end opposite to each other along its length, and the first end or the second end is connected to the driving end of the rotation drive.

5. The footwear product measuring device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bearing component also includes a ballast member, which and the bearing member are used to press the footwear material to be tested from opposite sides.

6. The footwear product measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pressurizing component includes a pressurizing drive and a pressurizing element for applying pressure to the footwear material. The frame forms a measuring space, the pressurizing element is disposed within the measuring space, the pressurizing drive is disposed outside the measuring space and connected to the frame, and the driving end of the pressurizing drive extends into the measuring space and is connected to the pressurizing element to drive the pressurizing element to move along the first direction.

7. The footwear product measuring device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The pressurizing component includes a positioning element, which is located at the pressurizing station. The pressurizing component and the positioning element are arranged opposite to each other along the first direction. The positioning element is used to support the footwear material to be tested located at the pressurizing station.

8. The footwear product measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The measuring component includes a measuring drive and a measuring element for measuring the thickness of footwear materials. The frame forms a measuring space, the measuring element is disposed within the measuring space, the measuring drive is disposed outside the measuring space and connected to the frame, and the driving end of the measuring drive extends into the measuring space and is connected to the measuring element to drive the measuring element to move along the first direction.

9. The footwear product measuring device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The measuring component includes a first pressure head and a second pressure head arranged opposite to each other along the first direction. The second pressure head is connected to the frame. The driving end of the measuring drive component is connected to the first pressure head and is used to drive the first pressure head to approach the second pressure head in order to clamp the footwear material to be tested and measure its thickness.

10. The footwear product measuring device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The footwear product measuring device includes a calibration component, which is movably connected to the frame. The calibration component is used to mark measurement points on the frame, and the measurement points are used to coincide with the measurement parts on the footwear material to be tested, so as to locate the footwear material to be tested.

11. The footwear product measuring device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The frame has a measurement space and an opening slot communicating with the measurement space. The calibration component is movably connected to the frame and located outside the measurement space. The opening slot is used for the calibration light emitted by the calibration component to pass through and be projected to form the measurement point.

12. The footwear product measuring device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The calibration component includes a fixing member and a light source. The fixing member is connected to the frame and located outside the measurement space. The fixing member has an adjustment groove formed along the first direction. The light source is rotatably connected to the fixing member, and the light source is at least partially located in the adjustment groove and can be selectively fixed at different positions in the adjustment groove.

13. The footwear product measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame includes a first mounting plate, a second mounting plate, and a connector. The first mounting plate and the second mounting plate are spaced apart along the first direction. The connector is connected to the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate respectively to fix the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate together. A measuring space is formed between the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate.

14. The footwear product measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The footwear product measuring device also includes a control component, which is electrically connected to the measuring component, the pressurizing component, and the bearing component, respectively, and controls the operation of the measuring component, the pressurizing component, and the bearing component.

15. A method for measuring footwear products, characterized in that, The footwear product measuring device as described in any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the footwear product measuring method comprises: After the footwear material to be tested is placed on the supporting component with the preset measurement point as a reference, the supporting component is controlled to move the footwear material to be tested to the measurement station, and the initial thickness of the footwear material to be tested is measured by the measuring component. The bearing component is controlled to move the footwear material to be tested to the pressurizing station, and the pressurizing component applies pressure to the part of the footwear material to be measured. The bearing component is controlled to move the footwear material to be tested back to the measuring station, and the measuring component measures the final thickness of the footwear material after pressure is applied. The compression ratio of the footwear material to be tested is calculated based on the initial thickness and the final thickness.

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