Ankle protection component used in shoes and boots

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of rubber products, and particularly relates to an ankle protection component used in shoes and boots. The utility model provides an ankle protection component used in shoes and boots, which can be used for fully covering and protecting achilles tendon and ankle bone structures, which are most required to be protected, at the ankle part in a manner of arranging a foot treading piece and a high position piece on a side piece; 2, the part has a sufficient vertical anti-slipping function, so that the part does not need to be connected with shoes and boots, and the practicability of the part is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of rubber products, in particular to an ankle protection component used in shoes and boots. Background Art

[0002] Common ankle protectors for footwear and boots are temporary, universal components designed to provide adequate ankle protection for ordinary shoes and boots. Consequently, these components must balance adequate ankle protection with adequate versatility. Consequently, they typically lack the same level of ankle protection as custom-made shoes with built-in ankle protection.

[0003] On the other hand, the above-mentioned component is generally U-shaped, covering the Achilles tendon and ankle bones at the back of the ankle. In this way, the component can properly support the ankle, limit excessive ankle movement, and provide cushioning protection, and its ankle protection effect is relatively sufficient.

[0004] In addition, the materials of the above components are generally various types of rubber, so as to obtain appropriate elasticity and hardness, as well as sufficient flame retardancy, wear resistance and sweat corrosion resistance.

[0005] For example, a Chinese utility model patent with authorization announcement number CN219537591U and authorization announcement date 2023.08.18 discloses a component for protecting the ankle, including a protective pad, a shock-absorbing buffer body, a support part and a connecting mechanism; the protective pad, the shock-absorbing buffer body, and the support part are arranged in sequence from the side close to the ankle to the side away from the ankle; the connecting mechanism is fixed on one side of the support part, and the ankle protection component is detachably connected to the sports shoe through the connecting mechanism.

[0006] The ankle protection component in this utility model patent has the following general advantages: it is set in a detachable form, the components can be disassembled and cleaned individually, and the entire component can be replaced with a new one if it is damaged, thereby ensuring the force unloading effect of the shock-absorbing buffer body, preventing the ankle from being hit and causing ankle injury, and achieving continuous protection of the ankle joint.

[0007] However, the ankle protection assembly still has at least the following shortcomings during actual use, which are also the technical problems to be solved by the present invention, namely:

[0008] The component itself lacks the necessary vertical anti-slip function, so it can only be achieved through an external connection mechanism. This means that the component can only be installed on the outside of the shoe and cannot fully adhere to the ankle, which greatly reduces the ankle protection function.

[0009] Therefore, in summary, there is an urgent need for a new type of protective component with a built-in vertical anti-slip function, which can be directly attached to the ankle, so that the ankle protection function is more sufficient and it has high versatility, without high adaptation requirements on the type and structure of shoes and boots. Utility Model Content

[0010] The utility model provides an ankle protection component for use in shoes and boots. By arranging foot-treads and high-position plates on side panels, the following can be achieved: 1. The Achilles tendon and ankle bone structures at the ankle, which are most in need of protection, are fully covered and protected; 2. The component itself has a sufficient vertical anti-slip function, so it does not need to be connected to shoes and boots, which greatly improves its practicality.

[0011] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the above-mentioned problem is: an ankle protection component used in shoes and boots, the structure of which includes a foot tread for being set on the inner bottom surface of the shoe and boot, two side panels respectively set at both sides of the foot tread and used to cover the ankle bone, and a high-position panel set on the two side panels and used to cover the Achilles tendon.

[0012] A further preferred technical solution is that: the foot pedal is further provided with an exhaust hole.

[0013] A further preferred technical solution is that ventilation holes are further provided on the side pieces and the high-position piece.

[0014] A further preferred technical solution is that grooves for engaging the ankle bones are further provided on the opposite sides of the side pieces.

[0015] A further preferred technical solution is that a reserved groove for weight reduction and identification is provided on the side facing away from the side piece.

[0016] A further preferred technical solution is that: a single side piece is provided with two reserved grooves located at the front and rear sides of the groove respectively.

[0017] A further preferred technical solution is that a tensile reinforcement plate is further provided in the reserved groove.

[0018] A further preferred technical solution is that: the high-position plate is further provided with a central annular groove for winding the Achilles tendon anti-wear belt.

[0019] A further preferred technical solution is that connecting grooves for exhaust are provided on the lower surface of the footrest and the sides facing away from the two side pieces, and the exhaust holes and the air holes on the side pieces are both located in the connecting grooves.

[0020] A further preferred technical solution is that a thickness supplementing block for forming the groove is provided in the communicating groove. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the positions of the grooves and connecting grooves in the present invention.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the positions of the medium-thickness supplementary blocks and reserved grooves of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the position of the central annular groove in the present invention.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the use position of the Achilles tendon anti-wear belt in the present invention.

[0026] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the position of bubbles that are accidentally formed if there is no vent hole in the present invention.

[0027] In the figure, the meanings of the marks are as follows:

[0028] Ankle bone a, Achilles tendon b, Achilles tendon anti-friction tape c, inner bottom of shoe d, air bubble e;

[0029] Foot plate 1, side plate 2, high plate 3, exhaust hole 4, air vent 5, groove 6, reserved groove 7, tensile reinforcement plate 8, central annular groove 9, connecting groove 10, thickness supplement block 11. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0031] As attached Figure 1-6 As shown, an ankle protection component used in shoes and boots includes a tread plate 1 for being set on the inner bottom surface of the shoe and boot, two side plates 2 respectively set on both sides of the tread plate 1 and used to cover the ankle bone a, and a high plate 3 set on the two side plates 2 and used to cover the Achilles tendon b.

[0032] In this embodiment, the footrest piece 1, the two side pieces 2 and the high-position piece 3 are integrally formed and made of chloroprene rubber, which has the following advantages: high temperature resistance, flame retardancy, wear resistance and sweat corrosion resistance.

[0033] Among them, when the component is worn correctly, the side closer to the toes is the front and the side closer to the sole is the bottom, then the footrest plate 1 is in the front, low position, and is arranged horizontally, while the high-position plate 3 is in the back, high position, and is arranged roughly vertically. The general shape of the two is a rectangle.

[0034] The side panels 2 are in an irregular polygonal shape, similar to an arc. Thus, the ankle bone a and Achilles tendon b, which are most in need of protection, are not only covered and protected, but can also be pulled and limited by the footrest 1, ultimately preventing the ankle from moving too much and preventing sprains.

[0035] The pedal plate 1 is further provided with an exhaust hole 4 .

[0036] In this embodiment, the main function of the exhaust hole 4 is to prevent the formation of air bubbles e between the footrest 1 and the insole. Otherwise, the air bubbles e will bulge, making the user unstable and more likely to sprain their ankle.

[0037] The above effect is more obvious when the insole is also made of rubber.

[0038] The side pieces 2 and the high-position piece 3 are further provided with ventilation holes 5 .

[0039] In this embodiment, the ventilation holes 5 are used to remove moisture and perspiration. When the protective component is directly attached to the heel for use, it can avoid the discomfort of moisture, airtightness, stuffiness, etc.

[0040] In addition, the protective component can also be put on the outside of the socks, and the above effects are equally effective.

[0041] The exhaust holes 4 and the air holes 5 are both circular in shape, with 2-3 of the former and 1-2 of the latter on a single side piece 2 and a high-position piece 3 .

[0042] The opposite side surfaces of the side pieces 2 are further provided with grooves 6 for engaging the ankle bones a.

[0043] In this embodiment, the thickness of the side panel 2 is 4-6 mm, and the depth of the groove 6 is ≤ 2 cm. The groove 6 allows the side panel 2 to fit more closely to the ankle bone a, providing a more direct and stronger protection against excessive movement and pulling on the entire ankle area.

[0044] On the other hand, the ventilation holes 5 on the side panel 2 may be not, partially or completely opened in the groove 6 .

[0045] The side of the side piece 2 facing away is also provided with a reserved groove 7 for weight reduction and setting a logo.

[0046] In this embodiment, the primary function of the reserved groove 7 is to reduce weight, and its additional function is to place the trademark of the protective component product there. In this case, the trademark is not only exposed, but also does not protrude from the outer surface of the side panel 2, which is less likely to wear in the short term, thereby achieving a better and more durable labeling effect.

[0047] The side opposite to the side piece 2 is the inner side thereof, and the side opposite to the side piece 2 is the outer side thereof. When the protective component is in normal use, the former is attached to the foot, and the latter is attached to the inner side of the shoe or boot.

[0048] A single side piece 2 is provided with two reserved grooves 7 located at the front and rear sides of the groove 6 respectively.

[0049] In this embodiment, a single side panel 2 is provided with the following arranged from front to back: a first reserved groove 7, a groove 6, and a second reserved groove 7. The three are staggered laterally in order to obtain a larger groove depth as much as possible without penetrating the side panel 2.

[0050] A tensile reinforcement plate 8 is further provided in the reserved groove 7 .

[0051] In this embodiment, the material of the tensile reinforcement plate 8 is the existing common lightweight high-strength plastic, and its main function is to appropriately reduce the elasticity of the side piece 2, otherwise the effect of the protective component in limiting excessive movement of the ankle area will be reduced.

[0052] The tensile reinforcement plate 8 is bonded to the vertical bottom surface of the reserved groove 7 at a later stage, or is fixed to the side piece 2 when the protective component is formed.

[0053] Accordingly, there is no particular limitation on the specific shape of the tensile reinforcement plate 8 , and it may be substantially triangular, for example.

[0054] The high-position plate 3 is also provided with a central annular groove 9 for winding the Achilles tendon anti-wear belt c.

[0055] In this embodiment, the depth of the central annular groove 9 is relatively small to avoid significantly reducing the inherent connection strength of the high-position plate 3. At this time, the Achilles tendon anti-friction tape C, which is relatively skin-friendly, soft, comfortable, and breathable, can be wrapped multiple times around the center, allowing the Achilles tendon B to be directly attached to the Achilles tendon anti-friction tape C, thereby preventing the Achilles tendon B from being rubbed and bleeding.

[0056] The tendon anti-wear belt c may be made of cotton cloth or flannel cloth.

[0057] A connecting groove 10 for exhaust is provided on the lower surface of the footrest piece 1 and the side surfaces facing away from the two side pieces 2 . The exhaust holes 4 and the air holes 5 on the side pieces 2 are both located in the connecting groove 10 .

[0058] In this embodiment, although the ventilation holes 5 have the effect of dehumidifying and dissipating heat, if the side panels 2 are very close to the inner side of the shoe, the inner side of the shoe will completely block the ventilation holes 5, greatly reducing the above-mentioned ventilation effect. This is the purpose of setting the connecting groove 10.

[0059] At this time, the effective ventilation area of ​​the ventilation hole 5 is expanded to the entire connecting groove 10, and the inner side of the shoe cannot completely cover the entire connecting groove 10. Therefore, the above-mentioned moisture and heat dissipation effect is always effective.

[0060] Correspondingly, the exhaust hole 4 is also located in the connecting groove 10 at this time, which makes the exhaust hole 4 not only avoid the appearance of the above-mentioned bubbles e, but also has a breathable effect, and the effect of avoiding the appearance of bubbles e is also greatly improved. It can almost be said that the appearance of bubbles e has been completely avoided, ensuring that the footrest 1 is sufficiently horizontal and stable.

[0061] A thickness supplementing block 11 is provided in the communicating groove 10 for forming the groove 6 .

[0062] In this embodiment, the protruding thickness of the thickness supplementing block 11 is smaller than the depth of the communicating groove 10 , and the former does not affect the exhaust effect of the latter.

[0063] At this time, the groove depth of the groove 6 can be appropriately increased to improve the clamping strength of the ankle bone a, while at the same time it will not open the side piece 2 significantly and will not significantly reduce the structural strength of the side piece 2, which is a win-win situation.

[0064] While the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. Various modifications are possible within the scope of knowledge possessed by a person skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention. These modifications are non-inventive and are protected by patent law as long as they fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ankle protection component for use in shoes and boots, characterized in that: The structure comprises a foot plate (1) for being arranged on the inner bottom surface of a shoe, two side plates (2) respectively arranged at two sides of the foot plate (1) and used to cover the ankle bone (a), and a high-position plate (3) arranged on the two side plates (2) and used to cover the Achilles tendon (b).

2. The ankle protection component for use in shoes and boots according to claim 1, characterized in that: The foot pedal (1) is also provided with an exhaust hole (4).

3. The ankle protection component for use in shoes and boots according to claim 2, characterized in that: The side pieces (2) and the upper piece (3) are also provided with ventilation holes (5).

4. The ankle protection component for use in shoes and boots according to claim 3, characterized in that: The opposite side surfaces of the side pieces (2) are also provided with grooves (6) for engaging the ankle bones (a).

5. The ankle protection component for use in shoes and boots according to claim 4, characterized in that: A reserved groove (7) for reducing weight and setting a logo is also provided on the side facing away from the side piece (2).

6. The ankle protection component for use in shoes and boots according to claim 5, characterized in that: A single side piece (2) is provided with two reserved grooves (7) located at the front and rear sides of the groove (6).

7. The ankle protection component for use in shoes and boots according to claim 6, characterized in that: A tensile reinforcement plate (8) is also provided in the reserved groove (7).

8. The ankle protection component for use in shoes and boots according to claim 1, characterized in that: The high-position plate (3) is also provided with a central annular groove (9) for winding the Achilles tendon anti-friction belt (c).

9. The ankle protection component for use in shoes and boots according to claim 4, characterized in that: A connecting groove (10) for exhaust is provided on the lower surface of the footrest (1) and the side surfaces facing away from the two side pieces (2), and the exhaust hole (4) and the air vent (5) on the side piece (2) are both located in the connecting groove (10).

10. The ankle protection component for use in shoes and boots according to claim 9, characterized in that: A thickness supplement block (11) for forming the groove (6) is provided in the communicating groove (10).

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