Full 3D printing flip-flops

CN223873368UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-06DONGGUAN WUJIE 3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY SERVICE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520618192.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-02
Publication Date
2026-02-06
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing flip-flops suffer from structural instability, complex manufacturing processes, and difficulty in personalization, while traditional injection-molded flip-flops also lack comfort.

Method used

The sole and laces are molded in one piece using 3D printing technology, featuring a hollow structure and mesh edge nodes. Flexible plastic or resin materials are used, and the sole and laces are connected as one piece. Both the laces and sole have ventilation holes and massage bumps, and the sole has anti-slip bumps and toe-separating bumps.

Benefits of technology

The improved structural strength of the slippers reduces the risk of the soles and laces coming loose and breaking, enabling efficient production and personalized customization, enhancing wearing comfort and breathability, and improving the user experience.

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Abstract

A full 3D printing flip-flop comprises a shoe sole and a shoelace which are integrally formed through 3D printing, and the bottom face of the shoelace is integrally connected to the top face of the shoe sole. The sole comprises a bottom layer, a first hollow layer and a surface layer which are sequentially arranged from bottom to top; the first hollowed-out layer is designed to be of a grid hollowed-out structure, the bottom end of the shoelace is integrally connected to the surface layer, and the shoelace is provided with a hollowed-out structure. According to the flip-flops with the 3D printing type integrally-formed structure, the structural strength of the slippers can be guaranteed, the risk that the soles and the shoelaces of the slippers are loosened and broken is greatly reduced, the production and processing mode of the slippers can be optimized, and the requirements for efficient production and personalized customization can be met; the sole and the shoelace are both of a hollow structure, so that the flip-flop product is more comfortable and breathable in the wearing and using process, and the wearing experience of a user is greatly improved; the utility model has the advantages of strong practicability and strong popularization significance.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a kind of shoes, in particular to a kind of full 3D printing flip-flops. BACKGROUND

[0002] Flip-flops are also called toe-clip slippers, which are a unique style of slippers. The existing flip-flop products are mostly made of rubber, plastic and other materials, and can be roughly divided into two categories according to the forming method. One is the combination of the sole and the strap, and the other is the complete integration of the sole and the strap. The combination structure of the flip-flops is not firm enough, and the strap and the sole may come off or break during long-term wearing and walking. Although the integrated structure of the flip-flops is more reliable, it often needs to be pre-molded and then integrally injection molded, which not only complicates the manufacturing process, but also limits the individual customization of flip-flops. In addition, the traditional injection molded slippers have poor wearing comfort. SUMMARY

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a full 3D printing flip-flop to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0004] A full 3D printing flip-flop includes a 3D printed integrally formed sole and strap, and the bottom surface of the strap is integrally connected to the top surface of the sole. The sole includes a bottom layer, a first hollow layer and a surface layer arranged from bottom to top. The first hollow layer is designed in a grid hollow structure, the bottom end of the strap is integrally connected to the surface layer, and the strap is provided with a hollow structure.

[0005] Further, the first hollow layer includes a plurality of first grid edges, and the end portions of adjacent first grid edges are integrally connected to form first nodes. The end portions of the first grid edges adjacent to the bottom layer or the surface layer are integrally connected to the top of the bottom layer or the bottom of the surface layer.

[0006] Further, the surface layer is provided with a plurality of first ventilation holes penetrating upward and downward, and the plurality of first ventilation holes are in communication with the first hollow layer.

[0007] Further, the surface layer is further provided with a plurality of massage protrusions, and the plurality of massage protrusions are spaced apart from the plurality of first ventilation holes.

[0008] Further, the strap includes an inner layer, a second hollow layer and an outer layer integrally formed from inside to outside. The second hollow layer is designed in a multi-layer grid hollow structure, which includes a plurality of second grid edges, and the end portions of adjacent second grid edges are integrally connected to form second nodes. The end portions of the second grid edges adjacent to the inner layer or the outer layer are integrally connected to the outer side of the inner layer or the inner side of the outer layer.

[0009] Further, the inner layer is further provided with a plurality of second gas permeable holes penetrating in and out, and the plurality of second gas permeable holes are in communication with the second hollow layer.

[0010] Further, the outer layer is further provided with a plurality of hollow holes penetrating in and out, and the plurality of hollow holes are in communication with the second hollow layer.

[0011] Further, the bottom of the bottom layer is further provided with a plurality of anti-skid protrusions, and the plurality of anti-skid protrusions are arranged in a hexagonal jointed manner.

[0012] Further, the top of the surface layer is further provided with a toe separation protrusion, the toe separation protrusion is designed in a transverse "Y" shape and located at the front part of the surface layer, and the front end bottom of the shoelace is integrally connected with the node position of the toe separation protrusion.

[0013] Further, the material of the shoe sole and the shoelace is flexible plastic or resin material.

[0014] In summary, the full 3D printed flip-flops have the following advantages: the 3D printed flip-flops can ensure the structural strength of the flip-flops, greatly reduce the risk of loosening and breaking between the shoe sole and the shoelace, and optimize the production and processing method of the flip-flops, so that the flip-flops can meet the needs of efficient production and personalized customization; the hollow structure of the shoe sole and the shoelace makes the flip-flop product more comfortable and breathable during wearing, greatly improving the wearing experience of the user; the full 3D printed flip-flops have strong practicability and strong popularization significance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 is a front view of the full 3D printed flip-flops;

[0016] Figure 2 is a back view of the full 3D printed flip-flops;

[0017] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the full 3D printed flip-flops. Figure 1 Specific embodiments of the full 3D printed flip-flops are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the full 3D printed flip-flops clearer, the full 3D printed flip-flops are further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the full 3D printed flip-flops, and do not limit the full 3D printed flip-flops.

[0019] As Figures 1 to 3 ​As shown, the utility model provides a kind of full 3D printing V-shaped slippers 100, it includes 3D printing integrated shoe sole 10 and shoelace 20. Specifically in the embodiment, the material quality of shoe sole 10 and shoelace 20 is flexible plastic. It can be understood that, in other embodiments, the material quality of shoe sole 10 and shoelace 20 can also be resin material or other flexible cushioning material. Select flexible cushioning material to form V-shaped slippers, can ensure the softness and toughness of slipper simultaneously, and then give consideration to the effect of comfort and firmness.

[0020] The shoe sole 10 includes bottom layer 11, first hollow layer 12 and surface layer 13 arranged from bottom to top;The first hollow layer 12 is designed as a grid hollow structure, and the bottom end of the shoelace 20 is integrally connected to the surface layer 13, and the shoelace 20 is provided with a hollow structure. The design of integrally formed slipper structure can improve the overall structural strength of the slipper, greatly reduce the risk of loosening and breaking between the shoe sole 10 and the shoelace 20 of the slipper. And the processing forming mode of 3D printing does not rely on forming mold, which can realize personalized customized production by quickly and efficiently and accurately forming products and modifying drawings at any time.

[0021] The first hollow layer 12 includes a plurality of first grid edges 121, wherein the end portions of adjacent first grid edges 121 are integrally connected to form first nodes 122, and the end portions of the first grid edges 121 adjacent to the bottom layer 11 or the surface layer 13 are integrally connected to the top of the bottom layer 11 or the bottom of the surface layer 13. The hollow design of the shoe sole 10 has strong elastic deformation capacity, so that the user is more comfortable when wearing and walking. The composite structure of the grid edge and the node can ensure the bearing and supporting effect of the shoe sole 10, so that it can better protect the foot.

[0022] The bottom of the bottom layer 11 is also provided with a plurality of anti-skid protrusions 111, and the plurality of anti-skid protrusions 111 are arranged in a hexagonal shape. The anti-skid protrusions 111 designed on the bottom of the shoe sole 10 can enhance the friction coefficient of the shoe sole 10, effectively reduce the risk of falling due to ground slip when the user wears the slipper. The top of the surface layer 13 is also provided with a toe separation protrusion 131, which is designed as a horizontal "Y" shape and located at the front of the surface layer 13, and the lower end of the connecting part 30 is integrally connected with the node position of the toe separation protrusion 131. The toe separation protrusion 131 can better support the transition position between the instep and the toes, and more conform to the ergonomic design.

[0023] The surface layer 13 is further provided with a plurality of first air vents 132 penetrating up and down, and the plurality of first air vents 132 are in communication with the first hollow layer 12. The design of the first air vents 132 makes the position of the sole more breathable when the user wears the slippers, further improving the comfort of the slippers. The surface layer 13 is further provided with a plurality of massage protrusions 133, and the plurality of massage protrusions 133 are spaced apart from the plurality of first air vents 132, respectively. The structure of the massage protrusions 133 not only can enhance the friction between the sole and the sole 10, making the wearing of the slippers more stable, but also can massage the sole to a certain extent.

[0024] The shoe lace 20 comprises an inner layer 21, a second hollow layer 22 and an outer layer 23 which are integrally laminated from inside to outside. The second hollow layer 22 is designed as a multi-layer grid hollow structure which comprises a plurality of second grid edges 221, wherein the ends of adjacent second grid edges 221 are integrally connected to form second nodes (not shown in the figure), and the ends of the second grid edges 221 adjacent to the inner layer 21 or the outer layer 23 are integrally connected to the outer side of the inner layer 21 or the inner side of the outer layer 23, respectively. The hollow design of the shoe lace 20 makes it have a strong elastic deformation ability, so that the user is more comfortable when wearing and walking; and the composite structure of the grid edges and the nodes can ensure the structural strength of the shoe lace 20, so that the user wears the slippers more firmly and reliably.

[0025] The inner layer 21 is further provided with a plurality of second air vents 211 penetrating in and out, and the plurality of second air vents 211 are in communication with the second hollow layer 22. The outer layer 23 is further provided with a plurality of hollow holes 231 penetrating in and out, and the plurality of hollow holes 231 are in communication with the second hollow layer 22. The design of the second air vents 211 and the hollow holes 231 makes the position of the instep more breathable when the user wears the slippers, further improving the comfort of the slippers.

[0026] In summary, the full 3D printed flip-flops 100 have the following advantages: by designing the 3D printed integrally formed structure flip-flops, the structural strength of the slippers can be ensured, the risk of loosening and breaking between the sole 10 and the shoe lace 20 of the slippers can be greatly reduced, the production and processing mode of the slippers can be optimized, and the needs of efficient production and personalized customization can be met; the sole 10 and the shoe lace 20 are designed as hollow structures, so that the flip-flop products are more comfortable and breathable during wearing and using, and the wearing experience of the user is greatly improved; the utility model has strong practicability and strong popularization significance.

[0027] The above-described embodiments only express one implementation of the utility model, the description is more specific and detailed, but it cannot be understood as the limitation of the utility model patent scope. It should be pointed out that for ordinary skilled in the art, without departing from the concept of the utility model, a number of variations and improvements can be made, which belong to the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model patent should be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. A fully 3D printed flip-flop, characterized in that: The shoe sole and the shoelace are integrally formed by 3D printing, the bottom surface of the shoelace is integrally connected to the top surface of the shoe sole, the shoe sole comprises a bottom layer, a first hollow layer and a surface layer arranged from bottom to top, the first hollow layer is designed in a grid hollow structure, the bottom end of the shoelace is integrally connected to the surface layer, and the shoelace is provided with a hollow structure.

2. The fully 3D-printed flip-flop of claim 1, wherein: The first hollow layer comprises a plurality of groups of first grid edges, the end portions of adjacent first grid edges are integrally connected to form first nodes, and the end portions of the first grid edges adjacent to the bottom layer or the surface layer are integrally connected to the top of the bottom layer or the bottom of the surface layer.

3. The fully 3D-printed flip-flop of claim 1, wherein: The surface layer is provided with a plurality of first air holes penetrating from top to bottom, and the plurality of first air holes are in communication with the first hollow layer.

4. The fully 3D-printed flip-flop of claim 3, wherein: The surface layer is further provided with a plurality of massage protrusions, and the plurality of massage protrusions are distributed at intervals with the plurality of first air holes.

5. The fully 3D-printed flip-flop of claim 1, wherein: The shoelace comprises an inner layer, a second hollow layer and an outer layer integrally formed in layers from inside to outside, the second hollow layer is designed in a multi-layer grid hollow structure, and comprises a plurality of groups of second grid edges, the end portions of adjacent second grid edges are integrally connected to form second nodes, and the end portions of the second grid edges adjacent to the inner layer or the outer layer are integrally connected to the outer side of the inner layer or the inner side of the outer layer.

6. The fully 3D-printed flip-flop of claim 5, wherein: The inner layer is further provided with a plurality of second air holes penetrating from inside to outside, and the plurality of second air holes are in communication with the second hollow layer.

7. The fully 3D-printed flip-flop of claim 5, wherein: The outer layer is further provided with a plurality of hollow holes penetrating from inside to outside, and the plurality of hollow holes are in communication with the second hollow layer.

8. The fully 3D-printed flip-flop of claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the bottom layer is further provided with a plurality of anti-skid protrusions, and the plurality of anti-skid protrusions are arranged in a hexagonal jointing mode.

9. The fully 3D-printed flip-flop of claim 1, wherein: The top of the surface layer is further provided with a toe separation protrusion, the toe separation protrusion is designed in a transverse "Y" shape and located at the front of the surface layer, and the front end of the shoelace is integrally connected to the node position of the toe separation protrusion.

10. The fully 3D-printed flip-flop of claim 1, wherein: The materials of the shoe sole and the shoelace are flexible plastic or resin materials.