Modular knitted vamp and modular shoe

Through modular design, each upper is composed of independent knitted module units, which solves the problems of low material utilization and inflexible design in existing upper designs, achieving more efficient production and longer service life.

CN223008535UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-24SINCETECH FUJIAN TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421825180.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-30
Publication Date
2025-06-24
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-30

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Technical Problem

The existing upper design has low material utilization during production, resulting in waste, while the overall design limits flexibility and personalization options, and the entire shoe is scrapped when a part is damaged, which is neither economical nor environmentally friendly.

Method used

The modular knitted upper design is adopted. Each upper is composed of several independent knitted module units, which are woven into different texture structures and contour shapes according to different functional areas. The module units can be independently disassembled and replaced, and webbing or rope body is arranged at the edges to cooperate with the through holes for connection.

Benefits of technology

Improves the flexibility and personalization of the design, reduces material waste, reduces production costs, extends the service life of the shoes, and facilitates repair or replacement of damaged parts.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a modular knitted vamp 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 modularized 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 modularized design, the manufacturing cost of shoes can be reduced, and the modularized knitted vamp is more environmentally friendly.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of shoe uppers, in particular to a modular knitted shoe upper and a modular shoe. Background Art

[0002] In the field of shoe upper design, shoe uppers are often designed as a whole, which means that shoe uppers are produced as a continuous whole during the production process. This production method limits the flexibility of design and personalized options, and at the same time, the utilization rate of materials is relatively low during the production process, resulting in easy material waste. In addition, when a certain part of the shoe 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 thus proposed. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The utility model provides a modular knitted shoe upper and a modular shoe, which overcome the deficiencies described in the background art.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is as follows:

[0006] A modular knitted shoe upper, the shoe upper includes a plurality of independent knitted module units. Each knitted module unit is divided according to different functional areas of the shoe upper, and is woven into different texture tissues and contour shapes by using knitting yarns with corresponding characteristics. Each knitted module unit can be independently disassembled, replaced. A webbing or cord is knitted and arranged at the edge of the knitted module unit, and through holes are also arranged at the edge of the knitted module unit. The webbing or cord cooperates with the through holes to combine different knitted module units.

[0007] A preferred technical solution: The through holes are integrally formed by needle transfer knitting or formed by cutting.

[0008] A preferred technical solution: A cavity for placing a first magnet is knitted on the webbing. The webbing extends and is connected to another knitted module unit, and a second magnet that attracts the first magnet is arranged on this knitted module unit.

[0009] A preferred technical solution: Velcro is arranged on the webbing.

[0010] A preferred technical solution: Buckling parts or clamping parts are arranged 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 methods between the knitted module units of the modular shoe upper include, but are not limited to, one or several of the following: knotting, magnetic adsorption, snap button, Velcro, zipper.

[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 utility model are:

[0024] 1. The modular knitted upper in the utility model 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 in 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 shoe upper of the present utility model comprises a number of independent knitted module units. Each knitted module unit is woven into different texture structures and contour shapes using knitting materials with corresponding characteristics according to different functional areas of the shoe upper, such as the toe, tongue, side of the shoe body, collar, heel, and sole of the shoe upper.

[0027] 4. The preparation method of the modular knitted shoe upper in the present utility model efficiently weaves knitted module units with corresponding structures, indirectly improving the preparation efficiency of the entire shoe upper and shoe. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

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

[0029] Figure 1 is a schematic structural view of the modular knitted shoe upper in the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 2 is a knitting structure diagram of knitting needle withdrawing and needle adding in Embodiment 5;

[0031] Figure 3 is a knitting diagram of an integral through hole in Embodiment 5;

[0032] Figure 4 is a schematic view of the end of knitting with loop stitches in Embodiment 5;

[0033] Figure 5 is a schematic view of extending a knitting ribbon for a knitted module unit in Embodiment 6;

[0034] Figure 6 is a schematic structural view of a modular shoe in the embodiment.

[0035] MAIN REFERENCE NUMERAL DESCRIPTION:

[0036] 1. Knitted module unit; 2. Through hole; 3. Cord body; 4. Ribbon; 5. Groove; 6. Channel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0037] Embodiment 1

[0038] As Figure 1 shown, this embodiment provides a modular knitted shoe upper. The shoe upper comprises a number of independent knitted module units 1. Each knitted module unit 1 is divided according to different functional areas of the shoe upper and woven into different texture structures and contour shapes using knitting yarns with corresponding characteristics. Each knitted module unit 1 can be independently disassembled, replaced, and the edge of the knitted module unit 1 is extended and woven with a ribbon 4, or a cord body 3 is woven at the edge of the knitted module unit 1. A through hole 2 is also provided at the edge of the knitted module unit 1.

[0039] Furthermore, the through holes 2 are integrally formed by needle transfer knitting without additional post - processing, which improves the efficiency of upper preparation to a certain extent.

[0040] Furthermore, a cavity for placing the first magnet is knitted on the webbing 4. The webbing 4 extends and is connected to another knitting module unit 1, and a second magnet that attracts the first magnet is provided on this knitting module unit 1.

[0041] Furthermore, Velcro is provided on the webbing 4. Specifically, Velcro is divided into hook - and - loop tape and sticky - and - loop tape. Usually, hook - and - loop tape is provided on the webbing 4, and sticky - and - loop tape is provided on the knitting module unit 1 for paste - fitting. The splicing of different knitting module units 1 is realized through the cooperation of hook - and - loop tape and sticky - and - loop tape.

[0042] Furthermore, a fastening member or a clamping member is provided on the webbing 4. Common fastening members include snap - type buttons, which are usually divided into two parts, one part is the mother button and the other part is the son - body seat. The mother button is provided on the webbing 4, and other structural variations can also meet the connection and cooperation requirements; common clamping members include a plug and a seat body adapted to the plug. Specifically, the plug is provided on the webbing 4, and the connection of adjacent knitting module units 1 is finally realized through the clamping of the plug and the seat body.

[0043] Furthermore, the knitting module unit 1 is a single - layer fabric or a multi - layer fabric. For the multiple knitting module units 1 forming the upper, there is no restriction on whether each knitting module unit 1 is a single - layer or a multi - layer; that is, a knitting module unit 1 of a single - layer fabric can be connected to a knitting module unit 1 of a single - layer fabric, and a knitting module unit 1 of a single - layer fabric can be connected to a knitting module unit 1 of a multi - layer fabric.

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

[0045] Embodiment 2

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

[0047] Embodiment 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] Embodiment 4

[0050] This embodiment provides a modular shoe, including a modular knitted upper and a sole. The modular knitted upper and the sole are connected. The modular knitted upper includes several independent knitted module units 1, and each knitted module unit 1 can be independently disassembled, replaced. The edge of the knitted module unit 1 can choose to weave a webbing 4 or a cord 3, and the webbing 4 can be extended and woven, or the cord 3 can be extended and woven and fixed, so that the cord 3 is located at the edge position of the knitted module unit 1.

[0051] Option 1: The edge of the knitted module unit 1 is extended and woven to set the webbing 4, and a groove 5 is provided on the sole. 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 set the cord 3, and a groove 5 is provided on the sole. The cord 3 passes through the notch on the sole to connect the upper and the sole to form a modular shoe.

[0053] Option 3: The edge of the knitted module unit 1 is extended and woven to set the webbing 4 and the cord 3, and a groove 5 is provided on the sole. The webbing 4 and the cord 3 pass through the groove 5 on the sole to connect the upper and the sole to form a modular shoe.

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

[0055] Furthermore, the cord 3 is also woven and provided at the edge of the knitted module unit 1. That is, by choosing any at least one of the webbing 4 and the cord 3 at the edge of the knitted module unit 1, and by choosing any at least one of the groove 5 or the channel 6 on the sole, other application solutions different from Option 1, Option 2, and Option 3 above are formed by combination.

[0056] Embodiment 5

[0057] As Figures 2 - 4 shown, this embodiment provides a preparation method of a modular knitted upper, including the following steps:

[0058] Step 1, start knitting the knitted module unit 1, and the edge of the knitted module unit 1 weaves out the appearance contour through knitting decreases and increases, that is Figure 2 as shown in, knitting decreases at the left position, knitting increases at the lower right part, knitting decreases at the upper right part, and the module unit is knitted in proportion according to the design drawing;

[0059] Step 2, within the inner circle of the edge of the knitted module unit 1, several through holes 2 for threading are woven through needle transfer. The size of the through holes 2 is adjusted according to the wire diameter of the threading, and the weaving method of the through holes 2 is Figure 3 as shown in the rectangular frame in;

[0060] Step 3, complete the knitting of the knitted module unit 1 through sleeve knitting, that isFigure 4 as shown by arrow A therein.

[0061] Embodiment 6

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

[0063] Step 1: Start knitting the knitted module unit 1. The edge of the knitted module unit 1 is knitted with a finished appearance contour through decreasing and increasing stitches, and the module unit is knitted in proportion according to the design draft.

[0064] Step 2: Knit several webbing strips 4 extending from the edge of the knitted module unit 1. One end of the webbing strip 4 is knitted with a cavity for placing one pole of a magnet, and the other pole of the magnet built into the knitted module unit 1 connected thereto. In subsequent processes, connecting devices such as Velcro and fasteners can be installed on the extended webbing strip 4.

[0065] Step 3: Complete the knitting of the knitted module unit 1 through loop knitting.

[0066] The webbing strips 4 or ropes extending from the periphery of the knitted module can surround the sole and be connected to the other side of the shoe body. There are several grooves 5 or channels 6 on the sole, and the ropes or webbing strips 4 can be stored therein, so that the connection between the shoe upper and the sole is more firm, and the disassembly and installation are also more flexible.

[0067] In the present utility model, each part of the shoe upper is made independently in a modular manner. The knitted module units 1 can be connected by means of knots, extended webbing strips 4, magnetic adsorption, fasteners, Velcro, zippers, etc. In addition to facilitating the replacement of worn modules and extending the service life of the shoe upper, consumers can also randomly match shoe upper modules of different materials and tissue textures according to their own preferences, so as to create personalized shoes.

[0068] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and thus the scope of implementation of the present utility model cannot be limited thereby. That is, equivalent changes and modifications made according to the scope of the present utility model patent and the content of the specification should still fall within the scope covered by the present utility model.

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.

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