Shoe track

By designing the cushioning structure of the lever part, support ring part and shoehorn ring part in the shoes, the problem of inconvenience in putting on and taking off is solved, and the easy putting on and taking off effect is achieved without manual assistance.

CN223111136UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-18POYATT ENTERPRISE LTD
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Application Number
CN202422406469.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-30
Publication Date
2025-07-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing shoes require manual assistance when putting on and taking off, especially when there are too many carry objects, it is easy to cause wear on and loose uppers, resulting in inconvenience in putting on and taking off.

Method used

A buffer structure including a lever part, a support ring part and a shoehorn ring part is designed. The heel is easily slide into the shoe by using the mating movement of these components, and the shoehorn ring is introduced and reset through the shoehorn ring part, and the support ring part and the lever part assist in taking off the shoe.

Benefits of technology

It can easily put on and take off shoes without manual assistance, reduce heel wear and loose uppers, and improve the convenience of putting on and taking off.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a shoe. The shoe comprises a sole part, an insole, a vamp part and a buffer structure, the midsole is located above the sole portion. The vamp part is located on the sole part and the midsole. The buffer structure is arranged at the heel part of the vamp part. The buffering structure comprises a lever part, a supporting ring part and a shoehorn ring part. The lever part is arranged on the midsole. The support ring portion is connected to the lever portion. The shoehorn ring portion is connected to the lever portion and extends from the insole to the heel portion along the inner wall of the vamp portion to form a closed loop. When the target object enters the shoe, the shoehorn ring part is used for receiving the external force of the target object, so that the target object enters the shoe through the shoehorn part. According to the shoe provided by the utility model, the heel of the target object can easily slide into the accommodating space of the shoe through the buffer structure in the shoe without assistance of a hand or a shoehorn, so that the shoe can be easily put on and taken off.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a pair of shoes. Specifically, the utility model relates to a pair of shoes comprising a buffer structure. Background Art

[0002] When putting on or taking off shoes or boots, people usually need to loosen the shoelaces and then tighten them, or use fingers or shoe horns to open the shoe opening to help the heel pass through the shoe opening. When the hands are full of sundries, people usually step on the heel of the shoe to pass the heel through the shoe opening. This action not only causes heel wear, but also damages the heel of the shoe. After a period of time, the upper of the shoe becomes loose.

[0003] Therefore, the above technology still has many defects, and it is necessary for technical personnel in this field to develop other suitable shoe structures. Utility Model Content

[0004] One aspect of the utility model relates to a pair of shoes. The shoes include a sole, a midsole, an upper part and a buffer structure. The midsole is located on the sole. The upper part is located on the sole and the midsole. The buffer structure is arranged at the rear heel of the upper part. The buffer structure includes a lever part, a support ring part and a shoe horn ring part. The lever part is arranged on the midsole. The support ring part is connected to the lever part. The shoe horn ring part is connected to the lever part and extends from the midsole along the inner wall of the upper part to the rear heel to form a closed loop. When a target object enters the shoe, the shoe horn ring part is used to receive the external force of the target object, so that the target object enters the shoe through the shoe horn part.

[0005] In some embodiments, the shoe horn loop is not integrally formed with the vamp.

[0006] In some embodiments, when the target object contacts the shoe horn ring, the shoe horn ring is configured to slide downward from the first position to the second position through the inner wall to guide the target object into the inner space surrounded by the upper portion.

[0007] In some embodiments, the support ring is disposed on the midsole. The support ring and the lever are used together to reset the shoe horn ring from the second position to the first position.

[0008] In some embodiments, when the target object wants to leave the internal space, the target object steps on the shoe horn ring to leave the internal space through the reaction forces of the shoe horn ring, the lever part and the support ring part.

[0009] In some embodiments, the rear heel portion further includes at least two protruding structures. The at least two protruding structures are disposed on the rear heel portion of the upper portion. The at least two protruding structures are used to temporarily place the shoe horn ring portion.

[0010] In some embodiments, the shoe horn loop is closely attached to the inner wall of the upper part of the shoe, and is placed on at least two protruding structures to support the shape of the upper part of the shoe.

[0011] In some embodiments, at least two protruding structures are used to assist the shoehorn ring portion to make the target object leave the footwear through the reaction forces of the shoehorn ring portion, the lever portion, and the support ring portion.

[0012] In some embodiments, the lever portion is integrally formed with the midsole.

[0013] In some embodiments, the shoehorn ring portion is disposed above the support ring portion, and the support ring portion and the shoehorn ring portion jointly support the shape of the shoe upper portion.

[0014] The present utility model provides a footwear, whereby the heel of the target object can easily slide into the accommodation space of the footwear through the buffer structure inside the footwear without relying on the assistance of hands or a shoehorn, enabling the footwear to be easily put on and taken off. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Referring to the embodiments in the subsequent paragraphs and the following drawings, the content of the present utility model can be better understood:

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a footwear according to some embodiments of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a buffer structure according to some embodiments of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the state of the buffer structure inside the front footwear when the heel of the target object is pushed into according to some embodiments of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the state of the buffer structure inside the middle footwear when the heel of the target object is pushed into according to some embodiments of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the state of the buffer structure inside the rear footwear when the heel of the target object is pushed into according to some embodiments of the present utility model; and

[0021] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a footwear according to some embodiments of the present utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0022] The spirit of the present utility model will be clearly described below with reference to the drawings and detailed description. After any person skilled in the art understands the embodiments of the present utility model, the techniques taught by the present utility model can be changed and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model.

[0023] The terms used in this document are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Singular forms such as "a", "this", "that", "the", and "said", as used herein, also include plural forms.

[0024] Regarding "comprising", "including", "having", "containing", etc. used in this document, they are all open-ended terms, meaning including but not limited to.

[0025] Regarding the terms used in this document, unless otherwise specified, they generally have their ordinary meanings in the field, in the context of the present utility model, and in the specific context. Certain terms used to describe the present utility model will be discussed below or elsewhere in this specification to provide additional guidance to those skilled in the art regarding the description of the present utility model.

[0026] Figure 1 FIG. 100 is a schematic structural diagram of a footwear 100 according to some embodiments of the present utility model. In some embodiments, as Figure 1 shown, the footwear 100 includes a shoe sole 110, a midsole 120, a shoe upper 130, and a cushioning structure 140. In some embodiments, the footwear 100 can be a sports shoe, a boot, or a leather shoe.

[0027] Next, the midsole 120 is located above the shoe sole 110. The shoe upper 130 is located above the shoe sole 110 and the midsole 120. The cushioning structure 140 is disposed at the heel portion of the shoe upper 130 (i.e., the portion close to the shoe opening 131, which also refers to the portion covering the user's heel).

[0028] To facilitate understanding of the cushioning structure 140 inside the footwear 100 of the present utility model, please also refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 2 FIG. 140 is a schematic structural diagram of the cushioning structure 140 of the footwear 100 corresponding to Figure 1 according to some embodiments of the present utility model. As Figure 2 shown, the cushioning structure 140 includes a lever portion 141, a support ring portion 142, and a shoehorn ring portion 143. The lever portion 141 is disposed on the midsole 120. The support ring portion 142 is connected to the lever portion 141. The shoehorn ring portion 143 is connected to the lever portion 141 and extends from the midsole 120 along the inner wall of the shoe upper 130 to the heel portion to form a closed loop (as Figure 1 one end of the shoehorn ring portion 143 on the left touches the inner wall of the heel portion of the shoe upper 130). It should be noted that the lever portion 141 actually contacts the midsole 120. In some embodiments, the support ring portion 142 is disposed above the midsole 120.

[0029] Furthermore, when the heel of the object (not shown in the figure) enters (or steps into) the footwear 100, the shoehorn ring portion 143 of the buffer structure 140 is used to receive the external force of the heel, so that the heel can slide into the footwear 100 through the shoehorn ring portion 143. It should be noted that the shoe upper portion 130 is used to be fixed to the midsole 120, and at the same time, the shoe upper of the shoe upper portion 130 can be designed into various shapes according to requirements. The midsole 120 is equivalent to the shock absorber of the footwear 100, and the midsole 120 has the functions of shock absorption and buffering, propulsion feedback, and maintaining stability. The shoe sole portion 110 is used to provide the friction between the footwear 100 and the ground to prevent slipping.

[0030] In some embodiments, the lever portion 141 can be integrally formed with the midsole 120. The lever portion 141 disperses the external force when the heel enters (or steps into) through the midsole 120. In some embodiments, the lever portion 141 can be non-integrally formed with the midsole 120. For example, the lever portion 141 can be set as a flat plane (or circular plane) to fit with the midsole 120, so as to disperse the external force when the heel enters (or steps into).

[0031] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the shoe upper portion 130 includes a shoe upper, a lining (not shown in the figure) and a shoe opening 131. The buffer structure 140 is located outside the shoe upper portion 130 (that is, the shoe upper portion 130 covers the inner, internal space or accommodation space of the user's foot).

[0032] In some embodiments, to make the operation and use principle of the buffer structure 140 inside the footwear 100 of the present invention easy to understand, please refer to Figures 2 to 5 . Figures 3 to 5 is a schematic diagram of the state of the buffer structure 140 during the process of the heel H of the object O stepping into the footwear 100 shown in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the state of the buffer structure 140 before the heel H of the object O steps into the footwear 100 shown in some embodiments of the present invention. In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 , Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the state where when the object O inserts the foot into the footwear 100, the structures of the buffer structure 140 (such as the lever portion 141, the support ring portion 142 and the shoehorn ring portion 143) are not deformed or displaced.

[0034] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the state of the buffer structure 140 when the heel H of the object O steps into the footwear 100 shown in some embodiments of the present invention. In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 , Figure 4When the target object O inserts the foot into the footwear 100, the arch and toes of the target object O roughly touch Figure 1 the inner lining (or internal space or accommodation space) arched by the shoe face part 130 of Figure 1 , and the heel H just touches the shoehorn ring part 143 of the buffer structure 140. Schematic diagram of the state.

[0035] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , when the heel H of the target object O just touches one end of the shoehorn ring part 143 of the buffer structure 140 (such as Figure 4 the position shown), the heel H presses against the shoehorn ring part 143 and applies an external force to the shoe bottom 110 and the midsole 120. At this time, one end of the shoehorn ring part 143 of the buffer structure 140 slides downward along the inner wall of the shoe face part 130 from the first position (such as Figure 4 the position shown) to the second position (a position further downward than Figure 4 or Figure 5 the position shown on the left side), so as to guide the heel H of the target object O into the internal space (or inner lining or accommodation space) surrounded by the shoe face part 130. In some embodiments, the shoehorn ring part 143 and the shoe face part 130 are not integrally formed. In some embodiments, the shoehorn ring part 143 of the buffer structure 140 is arranged close to the shoe mouth 131 of the shoe face part 130. When one end of the shoehorn ring part 143 temporarily holds the heel H of the target object O, the shoehorn ring part 143 and the back heel part of the shoe face part 130 are deformed briefly towards the left side of the drawing, so that the heel H of the target object O can easily enter the internal space (or inner lining or accommodation space).

[0036] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the heel H of the target object O can slide up and down on the shoe upper of the back heel part of the shoe face part 130 through the shoehorn ring part 143 of the buffer structure 140 to assist the heel H to enter the internal space (or inner lining or accommodation space) surrounded by the shoe face part 130.

[0037] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the state of the buffer structure 140 after the heel H of the target object O kicks into the footwear 100 according to some embodiments of the present invention. Please refer to Figure 5 , at this time, the target object O has completely inserted the foot into the footwear 100, and the buffer structure 140 has been reset.

[0038] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the support ring part 142 and the lever part 141 are jointly used to move the shoehorn ring part 143 from the second position (more Figure 4 or Figure 5Reset it to the first position (for example, a position a certain distance further down from the position shown on the left side) Figure 4 or Figure 5 the position shown).

[0039] Please refer sequentially to Figure 5 、 Figure 4 and Figure 3 When the object O wants to leave the internal space surrounded by the shoe upper part 130 of the footwear 100 (that is, the user wants to take off the footwear 100), the object O slides through the heel H to support the ring part 142 and the shoehorn ring part 143, so that the heel H steps on the shoehorn ring part 143. Then, the user leaves the internal space surrounded by the shoe upper part 130 through the reaction force of the heel H of the object O on the lever part 141, the support ring part 142 and the shoehorn ring part 143. It should be noted that the magnitude of the reaction force depends on the soft and hard materials of the buffer structure 140 (that is, the lever part 141, the support ring part 142 and the shoehorn ring part 143).

[0040] In some embodiments, the materials of the lever part 141, the support ring part 142 and the shoehorn ring part 143 can be set to the same material or different materials. For example, materials such as nylon, carbon fiber, and polylactic acid (PLA).

[0041] In some embodiments, the shoehorn ring part 143 is arranged above the support ring part 142, and the support ring part 142 and the shoehorn ring part 143 jointly support the shape of the shoe upper part 130. In some embodiments, the support ring part 142 and the shoehorn ring part 143 jointly support the shape of the upper of the heel part of the shoe upper part 130.

[0042] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of the footwear 100A shown according to some embodiments of the present invention. In some embodiments, as Figure 6 shown, the footwear 100A includes a shoe sole part 110A, a midsole 120A, a shoe upper part 130A, a buffer structure 140A and at least two protruding structures (such as a protruding structure 151A and a protruding structure 152A). The shoe upper part 130A includes a shoe opening 131A. The buffer structure 140A includes a lever part 141A, a support ring part 142A and a shoehorn ring part 143A. The connection methods and operation methods of the shoe sole part 110A, the midsole 120A, the shoe upper part 130A and the buffer structure 140A are respectively similar to Figure 1 the corresponding elements in the footwear 100. For the sake of simplicity, only the differences will be described below.

[0043] Compared with Figure 1 the footwear 100, Figure 6The footwear 100A has at least two protruding structures (such as the protruding structure 151A and the protruding structure 152A). At least two protruding structures (such as the protruding structure 151A and the protruding structure 152A) are provided at the heel part of the shoe upper 130A and are used to temporarily place the shoehorn loop part 143A. The shoehorn loop part 143A is closely attached to the inner wall of the shoe upper 130A and is placed on at least two protruding structures (such as the protruding structure 151A and the protruding structure 152A) to support the shape of the shoe upper of the shoe upper 130A.

[0044] In some embodiments, the material, quantity, shape, and position of at least two protruding structures (such as the protruding structure 151A and the protruding structure 152A) can be designed according to actual needs and are not limited to the embodiments shown in the drawings of the present utility model. For example, at least two protruding structures (not shown in the figure) can also be provided at the position of the support ring part 142A.

[0045] For example, the shape of at least two protruding structures (such as the protruding structure 151A and the protruding structure 152A) can be set to be similar to a semi-elliptical shape or the elliptical shape of a foot massage insole to temporarily place the shoehorn loop part 143A. The user can slide the shoehorn loop part 143A up and down on the shoe upper at the heel part of the shoe upper 130A through the heel H of the target object O. Among them, being set as a semi-elliptical shape is beneficial for the shoehorn loop part 143A to slide up and down and will not jam the shoehorn loop part 143A.

[0046] For example, the protruding structure 151A and the protruding structure 152A are located on the same horizontal plane to temporarily hold the shoehorn loop part 143A through two points. In addition, this structural design can be used to assist in dispersing the acting force and the directivity of the reaction force (when the user takes off the shoes). In addition, this structural design can also be used to assist the shoehorn loop part 143A in supporting the shape of the shoe upper 130A. Furthermore, this structural design can also be used to massage the heel H of the target object O.

[0047] In some embodiments, the aforementioned buffer structure 140 can be provided with a structure separated from the footwear 100. Among them, the lever part 141 of the buffer structure 140 needs to be fixed to the midsole 120. In some embodiments, the buffer structure 140 can be provided with a structure integrated with the footwear 100. For example, the lever part 141 and the support ring part 142 can be provided integrally with the midsole 120.

[0048] In some embodiments, the foregoing buffer structure 140A and at least two protruding structures (such as protruding structure 151A and protruding structure 152A) can be arranged on the separated structures of the footwear 100A, and the buffer structure 140A and at least two protruding structures (such as protruding structure 151A and protruding structure 152A) are components of each other respectively. That is to say, at least two protruding structures (such as protruding structure 151A and protruding structure 152A) can be designed as elastically adjustable structures that can be adjusted up and down. Among them, the lever part 141A of the buffer structure 140A needs to be fixed to the midsole 120A. In some embodiments, the buffer structure 140A can be arranged as an integral structure with the footwear 100A. For example, the lever part 141A and the support ring part 142A can be arranged integrally with the midsole 120A.

[0049] According to the foregoing embodiments, the present utility model provides a kind of footwear, so that the heel of the target object can easily slide into the accommodation space of the footwear through the buffer structure inside the footwear, without relying on the assistance of hands or shoehorns, making the footwear easy to put on and take off. In addition, the footwear of the present utility model can be used to assist in dispersing the acting force and the directivity of the assisting reaction force (i.e., when the user takes off the shoes).

[0050] Although the present utility model is disclosed in detail with the above embodiments, the present utility model does not exclude other feasible embodiments. Therefore, the protection scope of the present utility model shall be subject to that defined by the appended claims, rather than being limited by the foregoing embodiments.

[0051] For those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model, various modifications and refinements can be made to the present utility model. Based on the foregoing embodiments, all modifications and refinements made to the present utility model are also covered by the protection scope of the present utility model.

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Symbol Explanation

[0053] 100, 100A: Footwear

[0054] 110, 110A: Shoe bottom

[0055] 120, 120A: Midsole

[0056] 130, 130A: Shoe upper

[0057] 131, 131A: Shoe opening

[0058] 140, 140A: Buffer structure

[0059] 141, 141A: Lever part

[0060] 142, 142A: Support ring part

[0061] 143, 143A: Shoehorn ring part

[0062] 151A, 152A: Protruding structure

[0063] O: Target object

[0064] H: Heel.

Claims

1. A footwear, characterized in that, Comprising: A shoe sole; A midsole, located above the shoe sole; A shoe upper, located above the shoe sole and the midsole; and A buffer structure, disposed at the heel portion of the shoe upper, wherein the buffer structure comprises: A lever portion, disposed on the midsole; A support ring portion, connected to the lever portion; and A shoehorn ring portion, connected to the lever portion and extending from the midsole along the inner wall of the shoe upper to the heel portion to form a closed loop, wherein when an object enters the shoe, the shoehorn ring portion is used to receive the external force of the object, so that the object enters the shoe through the shoehorn portion.

2. The footwear according to claim 1, wherein, The shoehorn ring portion is not integrally formed with the shoe upper.

3. The footwear according to claim 2, wherein, When the object contacts the shoehorn ring portion, the shoehorn ring portion is used to slide downward from a first position to a second position through the inner wall to introduce the object into the internal space surrounded by the shoe upper.

4. The footwear according to claim 3, characterized in that, The support ring portion is disposed above the midsole, and the support ring portion and the lever portion together are used to reset the shoehorn ring portion from the second position to the first position.

5. The footwear according to claim 3, characterized in that, When the object desires to leave the internal space, the object steps on the shoehorn ring portion to leave the internal space through the reaction forces of the shoehorn ring portion, the lever portion, and the support ring portion.

6. The footwear according to claim 1, wherein The heel portion further comprises: At least two protruding structures, disposed at the heel portion of the shoe upper, wherein the at least two protruding structures are used to temporarily place the shoehorn ring portion.

7. The footwear according to claim 6, wherein The shoehorn ring portion closely adheres to the inner wall of the shoe upper and is placed on the at least two protruding structures to support the shape of the shoe upper.

8. The footwear according to claim 6, characterized in that, The at least two protruding structures are used to assist the shoehorn ring portion to make the object leave the shoe through the reaction forces of the shoehorn ring portion, the lever portion, and the support ring portion.

9. The footwear according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lever portion is integrally formed with the midsole.

10. The footwear according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shoehorn ring portion is disposed above the support ring portion, and the support ring portion and the shoehorn ring portion together support the shape of the shoe upper.