Basketball shoes
By introducing TPU interlocking irregular-shaped structural components and a multi-point support connection system into basketball shoes, combined with a high-elasticity and high-rigidity anti-torsion plate design, the problems of insufficient anti-rollover, single anti-torsion performance, and excessive weight of basketball shoes during dynamic movements are solved, resulting in better athletic performance.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521112340.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-06-03
AI Technical Summary
Traditional basketball shoes are inadequate in preventing lateral rollover during dynamic movements, have limited torsional resistance, delayed start-up feedback, and are too heavy, making them unsuitable for the demands of high-intensity basketball.
It adopts TPU interlocking irregular structural components and a multi-point support connection system, combined with a high elasticity and high rigidity anti-torsion plate design, to optimize the sole and upper structure, enhance anti-rollover performance and anti-torsion ability, and reduce the weight of the shoe.
It improves the anti-rollover stability, anti-torsion performance and start-up response speed of basketball shoes, reduces the weight of the shoe body, and improves the agility of movement.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sports shoe technology, and in particular to a basketball shoe. Background Technology
[0002] Traditional basketball shoes often have the following problems during dynamic movements, especially during lateral movements, sudden stops and changes of direction:
[0003] 1. Insufficient lateral support: Poor upper support leads to excessive deformation of the shoe during lateral movement, increasing the risk of sprains;
[0004] 2. Limited torsional resistance: Traditional torsional plates are either too rigid, affecting bending flexibility, or too soft, resulting in insufficient support.
[0005] 3. Delayed start-up feedback: The midsole anti-torsion structure does not extend to the forefoot, resulting in low energy return efficiency when pushing off the ground;
[0006] 4. Excessive shoe weight: The anti-torsion structure is mostly a solid design, which increases the extra burden and affects agility.
[0007] In summary, in the existing technology, the sole, upper and ankle structures are mostly independently designed and lack systematic optimization, making it difficult to meet the demands of high-intensity basketball. This issue urgently needs to be addressed by improving shoe design. Utility Model Content
[0008] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to propose a basketball shoe that improves anti-rollover stability, anti-torsion performance and starting feedback speed by optimizing the TPU structure on the outer side of the forefoot, the anti-torsion plate design and the multi-point support connection system, while reducing the weight of the shoe body, thereby providing a basketball shoe with optimized anti-rollover structure and anti-torsion performance.
[0009] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0010] This utility model provides a basketball shoe, including a sole and an upper. The upper is connected to the sole. A TPU interlocking irregular-shaped structural component is provided on the forefoot part of the sole along one side of the outer wall and on the midfoot front part of the upper. The TPU interlocking irregular-shaped structural component includes a first disc, a second disc, and a third disc connected to each other in sequence. The first disc is located on the toe part of the sole, the second disc is located on the midfoot front part of the upper, and the third disc is located on the midfoot part of the sole.
[0011] The preferred technical solution of this utility model is that the bottom surface of the first disc is provided with a first reinforcing rib, which extends along the side wall of the shoe sole toward the toe area.
[0012] The preferred technical solution of this utility model is that the bottom surface of the third disc is provided with a second reinforcing rib, which extends along the side wall of the sole toward the heel.
[0013] The preferred technical solution of this utility model is that multiple sets of shoelace holes are provided on the shoe upper, and a set of shoelace holes provided at the midfoot front part of the shoe upper is opened on the second disc.
[0014] The preferred technical solution of this utility model is that a set of shoelace holes on the upper of the shoe near the human ankle are respectively opened on a set of soft TPU discs.
[0015] The preferred technical solution of this utility model is that the sole includes a midsole, an anti-torsion plate, and an outsole stacked in sequence. The upper is connected to the midsole. The anti-torsion plate is attached to the lower surface of the midsole and is attached to the midsole in the direction from the heel part of the midsole to the forefoot part. The lower part of the midsole and the anti-torsion plate is covered by the outsole. The toe part and the side walls of the outsole extend along the side walls of the midsole in the direction of the human foot.
[0016] The preferred technical solution of this utility model is that a strip-shaped hollow structure is provided on the middle foot part of the anti-torsion plate.
[0017] The preferred technical solution of this utility model is that the upper layer of the anti-torsion sheet is configured as a highly elastic TPU layer, and the lower layer of the anti-torsion sheet is configured as a highly rigid nylon layer.
[0018] The preferred technical solution of this utility model is that the thickness of the forefoot portion of the anti-torsion plate gradually decreases from the midfoot portion to the toe portion, and the thickness near the metatarsal bone area is reduced by 20% to 30%.
[0019] The preferred technical solution of this utility model is that the first disk, the second disk, and the third disk are all provided with annular patterns.
[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0021] 1. Improved anti-rollover performance: The TPU three-disc interlocking structure on the outer forefoot enhances lateral support, reduces upper deformation, and lowers the risk of sprains. The reinforcing ribs and the three-disc interlocking structure form a multi-point support system, enhancing overall stability and adapting to high-intensity changes of direction.
[0022] 2. Balance between torsion and bending: Dual-density anti-torsion sheet combined with a wave-shaped structure ensures stability while optimizing bending flexibility;
[0023] 3. Faster start-up feedback: The anti-torsion plate extends to the forefoot, enhancing energy feedback during push-off and accelerating the start-up.
[0024] 4. Lightweight design: The anti-torsion plate adopts a hollow structure in the midfoot to reduce the weight of the shoe and improve agility. Attached Figure Description
[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the basketball shoe provided in a specific embodiment of this utility model.
[0026] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the structure of the sole of a basketball shoe provided in a specific embodiment of this utility model.
[0027] In the picture:
[0028] 1. Outsole; 11. Midsole; 12. Torsion plate; 13. Outsole; 2. Upper; 21. Lace eyelets; 3. TPU interlocking irregular structural component; 31. First disc; 32. Second disc; 33. Third disc; 34. First reinforcing rib; 35. Second reinforcing rib; 4. Soft TPU disc component. Detailed Implementation
[0029] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0030] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a basketball shoe including a sole 1 and an upper 2. The upper 2 is connected to the sole 1, and the sole 1 and upper 2 are combined to form a shoe body for accommodating the human foot. To improve the basketball shoe's anti-rollover stability, anti-torsion performance, and acceleration response speed, while reducing the shoe's weight, a TPU interlocking irregular-shaped structure 3 is further provided on the forefoot portion of the sole 1 along one side of the outer wall and on the midfoot forefoot portion of the upper 2. The TPU interlocking irregular-shaped structure 3 includes a first disc 31, a second disc 32, and a third disc 33 connected sequentially. The first disc 31 is located on the toe portion of the sole 1, the second disc 32 is located on the midfoot forefoot portion of the upper 2, and the third disc 33 is located on the midfoot portion of the sole 1. A TPU interlocking irregular-shaped structure 3 is provided on the outer forefoot, employing a three-disc interlocking structure. The three disc support units are fixed to each other by connecting ribs, and the bottom surface is rigidly connected to the sole 1 or the upper 2. The TPU interlocking irregular-shaped structural component 3 extends to the outer edge of the forefoot, providing additional support during lateral movement and reducing upper deformation. Partially embedded within the upper, the TPU interlocking irregular-shaped structural component 3 is connected to the interior of the upper 2 via the lacing system, enhancing the overall integrity of the shoe. Located on the outer forefoot, the TPU interlocking irregular-shaped structural component 3 consists of three disc support units whose centers are interconnected to form a triangular stabilizing structure, which is fixed to either the sole 1 or the upper 2. This structure provides multi-point support during sudden stops and changes of direction, preventing excessive deformation of the shoe and improving anti-rollover performance.
[0031] Preferably, the bottom surface of the first disc 31 is provided with a first reinforcing rib 34, which extends along the side wall of the sole 1 toward the toe area. The reinforcing rib at the connection of the first disc 31 increases the contact area with the side wall of the sole 1 toward the toe area, thereby improving overall stability. The use of a reinforcing rib at the connection of the disc enhances torsional rigidity and disperses lateral impact force.
[0032] Preferably, the bottom surface of the third disc 33 is provided with a second reinforcing rib 35, which extends along the side wall of the sole 1 toward the heel. The reinforcing rib at the connection of the third disc 33 increases the contact area with the side wall of the sole 1 toward the heel, improving overall stability. The reinforcing rib at the connection of the disc enhances torsional rigidity and disperses lateral impact force.
[0033] Preferably, the upper 2 is provided with multiple sets of shoelace holes 21, and one set of shoelace holes 21 located at the midfoot forefoot of the upper 2 is opened on the second disc 32. The second disc 32 is positioned at the location of the set of shoelace holes 21, and the shoelace passes through the shoelace holes 21 to connect the second disc 32 to the upper 2, thereby improving the overall integrity.
[0034] Preferably, a set of shoelace holes 21 located on the upper 2 near the ankle are respectively opened on a set of soft TPU discs 4, which improves the overall integrity and provides wear resistance.
[0035] Preferably, the sole 1 includes a midsole 11, an anti-torsion plate 12, and an outsole 13 stacked sequentially. The upper 2 is connected to the midsole 11. The anti-torsion plate 12 is fitted onto the lower surface of the midsole 11, extending from the heel area of the midsole 11 to the forefoot area. The lower parts of the midsole 11 and the anti-torsion plate 12 are covered by the outsole 13. The toe area and sidewalls of the outsole 13 extend along the sidewalls of the midsole 11 towards the foot. The anti-torsion plate 12 extends extensively into the forefoot force application area, optimizing energy feedback during push-off and improving starting speed.
[0036] Preferably, the midfoot portion of the anti-torsion plate 12 has a strip-shaped hollow structure. The strip-shaped hollow design in the midfoot portion of the anti-torsion plate 12 reduces the weight of the shoe while ensuring torsional strength.
[0037] Furthermore, the anti-torsion plate 12 adopts a wave-shaped support structure on its side, which provides progressive support when bending, avoiding excessive rigidity from affecting flexibility. The anti-torsion plate 12 achieves lateral support through an asymmetrical wave-shaped structure, rather than simply relying on the hardness of the material.
[0038] Preferably, the upper layer of the anti-torsion plate 12 is configured as a highly elastic TPU layer, and the lower layer of the anti-torsion plate 12 is configured as a high-rigidity nylon layer. The anti-torsion plate 12 adopts a dual-density composite structure, with the upper layer being highly elastic TPU (hardness 65±3D) and the lower layer being high-rigidity nylon (hardness 80±3D), forming a gradient support. The upper layer of highly elastic TPU provides rapid rebound when bent, while the lower layer of high-rigidity nylon ensures torsional stability.
[0039] Preferably, the thickness of the forefoot portion of the anti-torsion plate 12 gradually decreases from the midfoot portion towards the toe portion, with the thickness near the metatarsal bones decreasing by 20% to 30%. The forefoot extension portion of the anti-torsion plate 12 adopts a gradient thickness design, thinning near the metatarsal bones to improve energy feedback efficiency during push-off.
[0040] Preferably, the first disk 31, the second disk 32, and the third disk 33 are all provided with annular patterns. The annular patterns on all three disks enhance friction and structural strength, while also providing anti-slip and wear-resistant effects.
[0041] This utility model has been described through preferred embodiments. Those skilled in the art will understand that various changes or equivalent substitutions can be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. This utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein; other embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are all within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0042] It should be noted that any reference signs placed between parentheses in the claims should not be construed as limiting the claims. The word "comprising" does not exclude the presence of components or steps not listed in the claims. The word "a" or "an" preceding a component does not exclude the presence of a plurality of such components. This invention can be implemented by means of hardware comprising several different components and by means of a suitably programmed computer. In a unit claim enumerating several means, several of these means may be embodied by the same item of hardware. The use of the words first, second, and third, etc., does not indicate any order. These words can be interpreted as names.
[0043] Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the present invention.
[0044] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model and their equivalents, this utility model also intends to include these modifications and variations.
[0045] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0046] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms should not be construed as necessarily referring to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.
[0047] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. All equivalent changes and modifications made within the scope of the patent application of the present utility model shall fall within the scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A basketball shoe, comprising a sole (1) and an upper (2), wherein the upper (2) is attached to the sole (1), characterized in that: The forefoot portion of the sole (1) is provided with a TPU interlocking irregular-shaped structural component (3) along one side of the outer wall and the midfoot front portion of the upper (2); The TPU interlocking irregular structure component (3) includes a first disk (31), a second disk (32), and a third disk (33) that are sequentially connected to each other; The first disc (31) is disposed on the toe part of the sole (1), the second disc (32) is disposed on the front part of the midfoot of the upper (2), and the third disc (33) is disposed on the midfoot part of the sole (1).
2. The basketball shoe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the first disk (31) is provided with a first reinforcing rib (34); The first reinforcing rib (34) extends along the side wall of the sole (1) toward the toe area.
3. The basketball shoe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the third disk (33) is provided with a second reinforcing rib (35); The second reinforcing rib (35) extends along the side wall of the sole (1) toward the heel.
4. The basketball shoe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shoe upper (2) is provided with multiple sets of shoelace holes (21); A set of shoelace holes (21) provided at the midfoot front part of the shoe upper (2) are provided on the second disc (32).
5. The basketball shoe according to claim 4, characterized in that: A set of shoelace holes (21) located near the ankle on the upper (2) are respectively opened on a set of soft TPU discs (4).
6. The basketball shoe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sole (1) includes a midsole (11), an anti-torsion plate (12), and an outsole (13) stacked in sequence; The upper (2) is connected to the midsole (11); The anti-torsion plate (12) is attached to the lower surface of the midsole (11), and the anti-torsion plate (12) is attached to the midsole (11) in the direction extending from the heel part to the forefoot part. The lower part of the midsole (11) and the anti-torsion plate (12) is covered by the outsole (13); The toe portion and sidewalls of the outsole (13) extend along the sidewalls of the midsole (11) toward the direction of the human foot.
7. The basketball shoe according to claim 6, characterized in that: The anti-torsion plate (12) has a strip-shaped hollow structure on its middle foot.
8. The basketball shoe according to claim 6, characterized in that: The upper layer of the anti-torsion sheet (12) is configured as a highly elastic TPU layer, and the lower layer of the anti-torsion sheet (12) is configured as a highly rigid nylon layer.
9. The basketball shoe according to claim 6, characterized in that: The thickness of the forefoot portion of the anti-torsion plate (12) gradually decreases from the midfoot portion toward the toe portion, and the thickness near the metatarsal bone area decreases by 20% to 30%.
10. The basketball shoe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first disk (31), the second disk (32) and the third disk (33) are all provided with annular patterns.