Integrally-formed carbon fiber vamp

By combining carbon fiber reinforcements with fabric layers on the upper of athletic shoes, the problem of traditional uppers being soft but lacking support is solved, resulting in improvements in durability, impact resistance, breathability, and comfort.

CN223799374UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-16FUJIAN HONGXING ERKE SPORTING GOODS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520116202.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-17
Publication Date
2026-01-16
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-17

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

While pursuing softness, current athletic shoe uppers lack support and protection, making them prone to deformation during exercise and unable to effectively support the wearer.

Method used

Carbon fiber reinforcements are placed on the surface of the shoe upper and bonded to the fabric layer through a hot melt film and adhesive layer to form a one-piece carbon fiber shoe upper, which enhances the structural stability and durability of the shoe upper.

Benefits of technology

It achieves improved durability, impact resistance, and support of the upper while maintaining softness, providing additional protection, and also offering good breathability and comfort.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of vamps, and particularly relates to an integrally-formed carbon fiber vamp which comprises a fabric layer and an offset printing layer, a reinforcing piece is arranged on at least one part of area above the fabric layer or the offset printing layer, the reinforcing piece is made of carbon fibers, a bonding layer is arranged between the reinforcing piece and the fabric layer, and the bonding layer is made of carbon fibers. The fabric layer is provided with a breathable area and a body area, the breathable area is provided with a mesh structure, a wear-resistant layer is arranged on the surface of the reinforcing part, and the fabric layer is formed by weaving at least one first yarn and at least one second yarn. Due to the fact that the reinforcing pieces made of the carbon fiber materials are arranged on the surfaces of the vamps, the vamps keep soft and light, and meanwhile the vamps have excellent durability and impact resistance. Due to the arrangement of the carbon fiber reinforcing piece, the structural stability of the vamp is further enhanced, and extra support and protection are provided for a wearer.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of surface fabric, especially relates to an integrally-formed carbon fiber vamp. BACKGROUND

[0002] As functional shoes for sports, sports shoes need to be moved quickly when worn, for example, basketball shoes, in order to ensure flexibility during sports, the softness of the sole and the vamp of the sports shoes is required to be high, in order to meet the softness of the vamp, the prior art generally knits the vamp by using some special material yarn, the high softness of which has the advantage that the wearer can flexibly bend the foot to perform various complex steps without being restricted, but such a vamp is prone to deformation during wearing due to being too soft, lacks support, and cannot provide effective protection for the wearer. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model discloses an integrally-formed carbon fiber vamp, which mainly solves the problem that the current traditional vamp cannot have softness and supportiveness.

[0004] To achieve the purpose, the utility model provides an integrally-formed carbon fiber vamp, which comprises a fabric layer and a flexographic layer, at least a part of the upper of the fabric layer or the flexographic layer is provided with a reinforcing piece, the material of the reinforcing piece is carbon fiber, and an adhesive layer is arranged between the reinforcing piece and the fabric layer.

[0005] Preferably, the fabric layer is provided with a breathable area and a body area, and the breathable area is provided with a mesh organization.

[0006] Preferably, the surface of the reinforcing piece is provided with a wear-resistant layer.

[0007] Preferably, the fabric layer is knitted by at least one first yarn and at least one second yarn.

[0008] Preferably, the material of the first yarn is one of TPU and PE.

[0009] Preferably, the first yarn has a double-layer structure and comprises an inner core and a melting layer arranged on the surface of the inner core.

[0010] Preferably, the surface of the fabric layer is paved with a hot melt film.

[0011] Preferably, a preparation process for preparing the integrally-formed carbon fiber vamp is also provided, which comprises the following steps,

[0012] S1: vamp preparation:

[0013] The first yarn and the second yarn are selected to knit the fabric layer, and the vamp shape is cut according to the design requirements;

[0014] S2: material preparation and placement:

[0015] Place the cut-to-shape hot melt film on the surface of the fabric layer material, and then place the cut material on the hot press table according to the design requirements;

[0016] S3: preheating treatment:

[0017] Preheat the reinforcing member using a hot air gun, with a heating temperature of 200-300 DEG C;

[0018] S3: heating and pressing:

[0019] Set the temperature of the lower plate of the hot press to 130-150 DEG C, the temperature of the upper plate to 220-250 DEG C, and the pressing pressure of the upper plate to 15-30 KG;

[0020] Start the hot press and heat and press the upper material;

[0021] Under the action of heating and pressing, the hot melt film will melt and penetrate between the materials, forming a firm bond;

[0022] S4: cooling and shaping:

[0023] After the hot pressing is completed, the upper material is taken out and placed on a cooling rack;

[0024] Cooling treatment is carried out at 30-50 DEG C for 1-2 H to gradually restore the material to room temperature and fix the shape;

[0025] S5: post-processing:

[0026] Trim the cooled upper to remove excess edges and residues.

[0027] Preferably, the material preparation and placement step further includes cutting of the reinforcing member, cutting of the glue printing layer, and laying a hot melt film on the bottom of the reinforcing member.

[0028] The technical scheme provided by the utility model has at least the following technical effects:

[0029] The utility model discloses a reinforcing member of carbon fiber material is arranged on the surface of the upper, so that the upper keeps soft and light, and also has excellent durability and impact resistance. The arrangement of the carbon fiber reinforcing member further enhances the structural stability of the upper, providing additional support and protection for the wearer. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0030] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description only constitute some embodiments of the present application, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained without creative labor.

[0031] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the embodiment 1 of the present application.

[0032] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the first yarn of the embodiment 2 of the present application.

[0033] Main figure mark explanation: 1, body area; 2, reinforcing part; 3, offset printing layer; 4, through hole area; 5, inner core; 6, melting layer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar notations represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the embodiments of the present application, and cannot be understood as a limitation of the present application.

[0035] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present application and simplifying the description, and therefore cannot be understood as indicating or implying that the device or element indicated must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present application.

[0036] In addition, the terms "first", "second" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined with "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, unless otherwise specifically limited.

[0037] Embodiment 1:

[0038] Please refer to Figure 1The embodiment provides an integrally-formed carbon fiber vamp, which comprises a fabric layer and a gum printing layer 3, at least a part of the upper part of the fabric layer or the gum printing layer 3 is provided with a reinforcing piece 2, the reinforcing piece 2 is made of carbon fiber, an adhesive layer is arranged between the reinforcing piece 2 and the fabric layer, the fabric layer is provided with a breathable area and a body area 1, the breathable area is provided with a mesh structure, the surface of the reinforcing piece 2 is provided with a wear-resistant layer, the fabric layer is knitted by a first yarn and a second yarn, and the first yarn is made of TPU.

[0039] The embodiment further provides a preparation process for preparing the integrally-formed carbon fiber vamp, which comprises the following steps,

[0040] S1: vamp preparation,

[0041] a fabric layer material is knitted by selecting a first yarn and a second yarn, and the vamp shape is cut according to design requirements;

[0042] S2: material preparation and placement,

[0043] the cut vamp is placed on a hot press table, and the reinforcing piece 2 and the gum printing layer 3 with a cut shape are placed on the surface.

[0044] S3: preheating treatment,

[0045] the reinforcing piece 2 is preheated by using a hot air gun, and the heating temperature is 200-300 DEG C;

[0046] S3: heating and pressurizing,

[0047] the temperature of the lower plate of the hot press is set to 140 DEG C, the temperature of the upper plate is set to 250 DEG C, and the lower pressure of the upper plate is set to 20 KG;

[0048] the hot press is started, and the vamp material is heated and pressurized;

[0049] under the action of heating and pressurizing, the first yarn is melted and penetrates between materials, so that firm adhesion is formed;

[0050] S4: cooling and shaping,

[0051] after the hot pressing is completed, the vamp material is taken out and placed on a cooling rack;

[0052] cooling treatment is carried out at 40 DEG C for 1-2 H, so that the material gradually returns to normal temperature and is fixed and shaped;

[0053] S5: post-treatment,

[0054] the cooled vamp is trimmed, and the excess edges and residues are removed.

[0055] The material preparation and placement step further comprises cutting of the reinforcing member 2 and cutting of the glue printing layer 3, and the bottom of the reinforcing member 2 is paved with a hot melt film.

[0056] Embodiment 2

[0057] [Carbon fiber vamp integrally formed according to embodiment 2 of the present application]

[0058] For the sake of simplicity of description, only the differences from the above-mentioned embodiment 1 are described.

[0059] Please refer to Figure 2 In the embodiment, the first yarn has a double-layer structure, and a melting layer 6 is arranged on the surface of the first yarn.

[0060] In the embodiment, in the S3: heating and pressing step, under the action of heating and pressing, the melting layer 6 on the surface of the first yarn melts and penetrates between the materials, thereby forming firm adhesion.

[0061] [Carbon fiber vamp integrally formed according to embodiment 3 of the present application]

[0062] For the sake of simplicity of description, only the differences from the above-mentioned embodiment 1 are described.

[0063] In the embodiment, the material of the first yarn and the second yarn is PTFE high-temperature-resistant fiber, and the embodiment further provides a preparation process for preparing the integrally formed carbon fiber vamp, comprising the following steps.

[0064] S1: Vamp preparation

[0065] The first yarn and the second yarn are selected to weave a fabric layer material, and the vamp shape is cut according to the design requirements;

[0066] S2: Material preparation and placement

[0067] The cut fabric layer Miao Liuo is placed on the hot press table, a hot melt film is paved on the surface of the fabric layer material, and the reinforcing member 2 and the glue printing layer 3 cut to shape are placed on the surface.

[0068] S3: Preheating treatment

[0069] The hot air gun is used for preheating treatment of the reinforcing member 2, and the heating temperature is 200-300 DEG C;

[0070] S3: Heating and pressing

[0071] The temperature of the lower plate of the hot press is set to 140 DEG C, the temperature of the upper plate is set to 250 DEG C, and the lower pressing pressure of the upper plate is set to 20 KG;

[0072] The hot press is started, and the vamp material is heated and pressed.

[0073] Under the action of heating and pressurization, the hot melt film melts and penetrates between the materials, forming a firm bond;

[0074] S4: Cooling and shaping:

[0075] After hot pressing, the upper material is taken out and placed on a cooling rack;

[0076] Cooling treatment is carried out at 40°C for 1-2H to gradually restore the material to room temperature and fix the shape;

[0077] S5: Post-processing:

[0078] Trimming the cooled upper to remove excess edges and residues.

[0079] The utility model has at least the following advantages:

[0080] 1. Lightweight and strong:

[0081] The carbon fiber material itself has the characteristics of lightweight and high strength, making the upper maintain lightness while also having excellent durability and impact resistance.

[0082] The setting of the carbon fiber reinforcing member 2 further enhances the structural stability of the upper, providing additional support and protection for the wearer.

[0083] 2. Strong wear resistance:

[0084] The carbon fiber material itself has excellent wear resistance, effectively resisting wear and tear on the upper during daily wear and exercise.

[0085] The setting of the wear-resistant layer further improves the wear resistance of the reinforcing member 2, prolonging the service life of the shoe.

[0086] 3. High temperature resistance:

[0087] Carbon fiber material has excellent high temperature resistance, maintaining stable performance in high temperature environments.

[0088] The hot melt film and the preparation process of heating and pressurization also ensure that the upper will not deform or be damaged during high temperature processing.

[0089] 3. Good air permeability:

[0090] The setting of the air permeable area in the fabric layer makes the upper have good air permeability, effectively expelling foot moisture and keeping the inside dry and comfortable.

[0091] This helps to reduce foot sweat and odor, improving the comfort of the wearer.

[0092] 4. High comfort:

[0093] The carbon fiber vamp combines fabric layers and hot melt films and the like, providing good fit and comfort.

[0094] The weaving process and material selection of the fabric layer also help to improve the softness and elasticity of the vamp, enabling the wearer to experience a more comfortable wearing experience.

[0095] 5、The preparation process is simple and efficient:

[0096] The preparation process includes vamp preparation, material preparation and placement, preheating treatment, heating and pressurization, cooling and setting, and post-treatment and the like, and the flow is clear and easy to control.

[0097] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application, and any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An integrally formed carbon fiber upper, characterized by, The application relates to a fabric layer and a rubber printing layer (3), at least one part of the upper surface of the fabric layer or the rubber printing layer (3) is provided with a reinforcing member (2), the reinforcing member (2) is made of carbon fiber, an adhesive layer is arranged between the reinforcing member (2) and the fabric layer, the fabric layer is provided with a breathable area and a body area (1), the breathable area is provided with a mesh structure.

2. The integrally formed carbon fiber upper of claim 1, wherein, The surface of the reinforcing member (2) is provided with a wear-resistant layer.

3. The integrally formed carbon fiber upper of claim 1, wherein, The fabric layer is knitted by at least one first yarn and at least one second yarn.

4. The integrally formed carbon fiber upper of claim 3, wherein, The material of the first yarn is one of TPU and PE.

5. The integrally formed carbon fiber upper of claim 3, wherein, The first yarn is a double-layer structure and comprises an inner core (5) and a melting layer (6) arranged on the surface of the inner core (5).

6. The integrally formed carbon fiber upper of claim 3, wherein, The surface of the fabric layer is paved with a hot melt film.

7. The integrally formed carbon fiber upper of claim 1, wherein, The bottom of the reinforcing member is provided with a hot melt film.