Thermoplastic insole customization system with heel positioning part and module taking part

By using reflectors and calibration lines in the insole customization system, the problem of inaccurate heel positioning was solved, ensuring a good fit between the insole and the foot.

CN223998816UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-17SENNOTECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-10
Publication Date
2026-03-17

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, manual judgment is used to determine whether the heel centerline is perpendicular to the ground during the insole customization process. This leads to inaccurate positioning and affects the fit between the insole and the foot.

Method used

A thermoplastic insole customization system with heel positioning and molding components is adopted. The reflective surface of the reflective component and the calibration line help the adjuster to adjust the foot position so that the heel midline coincides with the calibration line, ensuring that the foot is in the correct position.

Benefits of technology

It enables quick and accurate adjustment of the heel position, ensuring proper foot alignment during insole customization and improving the fit between the insole and the foot.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a thermoplastic insole customization system with a heel positioning piece and a module taking piece, and relates to the technical field of insole customization, the thermoplastic insole customization system with the heel positioning piece and the module taking piece comprises a module taking instrument which is provided with a module taking position for placing a foot, the mold taking instrument is provided with a first side and a second side which are oppositely arranged; the adjusting position is arranged on the first side of the model taking instrument and used for allowing an adjusting person to stand when the adjusting person adjusts the position of the foot; the calibration piece is arranged on the second side of the mold taking instrument and can form a calibration line, and the calibration line is arranged perpendicular to the ground plane; the reflecting piece is arranged on the second side of the model taking instrument, the calibrating piece is located between the model taking instrument and the reflecting piece, the reflecting face of the reflecting piece faces the heel, and an adjusting person is located at the adjusting position and can see the heel and the calibrating line through the reflecting face. According to the technical scheme provided by the utility model, the problem of inaccurate heel positioning in the customization process of the thermoplastic insole can be solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shoe insole customization technology, and in particular to a thermoplastic shoe insole customization system with a heel positioning component and a molding component. Background Technology

[0002] When customizing insoles, it's necessary to obtain foot information to ensure a proper fit. During the customization process, it's crucial to ensure the foot is properly aligned. This alignment is typically determined by using the heel's midline; specifically, the foot is properly aligned when the heel's midline is perpendicular to the ground.

[0003] In existing technologies, ensuring the center line of the heel is perpendicular to the ground is achieved manually, with the human eye judging whether the center line is perpendicular to the ground. Although this operation is quick, the human eye has certain biases in its judgment, leading to inaccurate heel positioning. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this invention is to propose a thermoplastic insole customization system with a heel positioning component and a molding component, which aims to solve the problem of inaccurate heel positioning during the customization process of thermoplastic insoles.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention proposes a thermoplastic insole customization system with a heel positioning component and a molding component, comprising:

[0006] A mold-taking device has a mold-taking position for placing a foot, and the mold-taking device has a first side and a second side arranged opposite to each other.

[0007] An adjustment position is located on the first side of the mold-taking device, for the adjustment personnel to stand on when adjusting the position of the feet;

[0008] A calibration element, disposed on the second side of the mold-taking device, is capable of forming a calibration line, the calibration line being perpendicular to the ground plane; and

[0009] A reflector is disposed on the second side of the mold-taking device. The calibration device is located between the mold-taking device and the reflector. The reflective surface of the reflector faces the heel. The adjustment personnel are located in the adjustment position and can see the heel and the calibration line through the reflective surface.

[0010] In one embodiment, the molding device is configured as a silicone gel molding device;

[0011] The thermoplastic insole customization system with heel positioning and molding components also includes a vacuuming device connected to the silicone gel molding instrument.

[0012] In one embodiment, the silicone gel molding device includes a bag and gel particles filled in the bag.

[0013] In one embodiment, the reflector is configured as a mirror.

[0014] In one embodiment, the calibration device is configured as a laser positioning device, the laser beam emitted by the laser positioning device is configured as a calibration line, and the laser positioning device emits the laser beam toward the heel.

[0015] In one embodiment, the laser positioning device is located below the reflective surface.

[0016] In one embodiment, the laser positioning device is mounted on the mirror.

[0017] In one embodiment, the calibration element is configured as a line structure, the line structure being disposed on the reflective surface of the reflector, and the line structure being disposed perpendicular to the ground plane.

[0018] In one embodiment, the thermoplastic insole customization system with heel positioning and molding components further includes an auxiliary calibration component located at the center line of the heel.

[0019] In one embodiment, the auxiliary calibration element includes an auxiliary calibration strip having a calibration segment, the auxiliary calibration strip being adhered to the heel portion such that the calibration segment is located at the centerline of the heel portion.

[0020] The technical solution of this utility model uses the reflective surface of a reflective element in conjunction with a calibration line to assist the adjuster. This allows the adjuster to intuitively find the position of the center line when adjusting the foot. Specifically, since the calibration line is perpendicular to the ground, the adjuster only needs to align the center line of the heel with the calibration line. In this way, the adjuster can quickly adjust the position of the heel while ensuring that the foot is in the correct position, thereby solving the technical problems existing in the prior art. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an embodiment of the thermoplastic insole customization system with heel positioning component and molding component provided by this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A structural diagram of the heel section and a diagram showing the position of the center line;

[0024] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the linear structure in the thermoplastic insole customization system with heel positioning component and molding component provided by this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the auxiliary calibration component in the thermoplastic insole customization system with heel positioning component and molding component provided by this utility model.

[0026] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0027] 100. Mold taking device;

[0028] 200, Adjustment position;

[0029] 300. Calibration component; 310. Laser positioning device; 320. Linear structure;

[0030] 400. Reflector; 410. Reflective surface;

[0031] 500. Foot; 510. Heel;

[0032] 600. Vacuum equipment;

[0033] 700. Auxiliary calibration component; 710. Auxiliary calibration strip; 711. Calibration section;

[0034] A. Midline.

[0035] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0037] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0038] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0039] When customizing insoles, it's necessary to obtain foot information to ensure a proper fit. During the customization process, it's crucial to ensure the foot is properly aligned. This alignment is typically aided by using the midline of the heel. Specifically, when the midline A of the heel (see...)... Figure 2 The feet should be positioned perpendicular to the ground (ground plane).

[0040] In existing technology, ensuring the heel's center line is perpendicular to the ground is done manually, relying on the human eye to judge whether the center line is perpendicular to the ground. Although this operation is quick, the human eye has certain biases in its judgment, leading to inaccurate heel positioning. In other words, the heel's center line cannot be perfectly perpendicular to the ground, or there is a certain deviation between the heel's center line and the ground plane. This deviation can easily cause the customized insole to not match the actual shape of the foot, resulting in poor wearing effect.

[0041] This utility model proposes a thermoplastic insole customization system with a heel positioning component and a molding component.

[0042] Please see Figure 1In one embodiment of this utility model, the thermoplastic insole customization system with heel positioning component and molding component includes: molding device 100 (molding component), adjustment position 200, calibration component 300, and reflective component 400; wherein the molding device 100 has molding position (not shown), the molding position is used for placing foot 500, specifically, the palm of foot 500 is set facing the molding position, and the molding device 100 has a first side and a second side arranged opposite to each other. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the molding device 100 is configured as a silicone gel molding device 100, which includes a bag and gel particles filled in the bag. When molding, the palm of the foot 500 is placed on the bag and stepped down. At this time, the gel particles in the bag will move aside, and the bag will take the shape of the foot 500. Furthermore, in order to cooperate with the use of the silicone gel molding device 100, a vacuum device 600 is also provided in this embodiment. The vacuum device 600 is connected to the silicone gel molding device 100. After the molding device 100 obtains the shape of the foot 500, the vacuum device 600 vacuums the silicone gel molding device 100. By extracting part of the gas in the bag, the gel particles in the bag are fixed, thereby defining the shape of the foot 500. After the shape is defined, the foot 500 is removed from the molding device 100. Understandably, when the mold-taking device 100 is not needed for taking the mold, a certain amount of gas can be injected into the bag through the vacuum device 600, or a certain amount of gas can be injected into the bag through other gas replenishment devices. After the gas is injected into the bag, the gel particles in the bag can move, thereby restoring the bag to its original state, that is, the mold-taking device 100 returns to its original state.

[0043] Furthermore, in this embodiment, after the molding device 100 obtains the model, the insole is heated to give it a certain degree of plasticity. The material of the insole can be EVA, PVC, etc. Specifically, the device for heating the insole can be an oven or baking oven that meets certain requirements. After the insole has a certain degree of plasticity, it is placed into the model of the molding device 100, and then the foot steps on the insole to make it conform to the model. After the insole cools down, the foot is removed, and the shape of the cooled insole conforms to the ball of the foot 500.

[0044] Furthermore, the adjustment position 200 is located on the first side of the mold-taking device 100, for the adjustment personnel to stand when adjusting the position of the foot 500. When the mold-taking device 100 takes a mold, the adjustment personnel are located in the adjustment position 200 to assist the foot 500 in adjusting its position so that the foot 500 is in the correct position. In some embodiments, the adjustment personnel can also squat to adjust.

[0045] Furthermore, the calibration element 300 is located on the second side of the molding instrument 100. That is, the calibration element 300 and the adjustment position 200 are respectively located on opposite sides of the molding instrument 100. The calibration element 300 can form a calibration line, which is set perpendicular to the ground plane. The calibration line is used as a reference for the adjuster when adjusting the foot 500. Since the calibration line is perpendicular to the ground plane, the adjuster can operate the foot 500 through the calibration line to make the foot 500 perpendicular to the ground plane. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the calibration line can also be understood as the center line A of the heel 510.

[0046] Furthermore, the reflector 400 is disposed on the second side of the molding instrument 100, and the calibration element 300 is located between the molding instrument 100 and the reflector 400. The reflective surface 410 of the reflector 400 faces the heel 510. When the adjuster is in the adjustment position 200, he can see the heel 510 and the calibration line through the reflective surface 410. At this time, when the adjuster adjusts the foot 500 to a positive position, he can use the reflective surface 410 of the reflector 400 and the calibration line for assistance. Specifically, the reflective surface 410 can display an image of the heel 510 and the calibration line. The adjuster uses an auxiliary surface to adjust the foot 500 so that the center line A of the heel 510 is perpendicular to the ground, thereby achieving the goal of positioning the foot 500 correctly. This application uses the reflective surface 410 of the reflector 400 in conjunction with a calibration line to assist the adjuster. This allows the adjuster to visually locate the position of the center line A when adjusting the foot 500. Specifically, since the calibration line is perpendicular to the ground, the adjuster only needs to align the position of the center line A of the heel 510 with the calibration line. In this way, the adjuster can quickly adjust the position of the heel 510 while ensuring that the foot 500 is in the correct position, thereby solving the technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0047] In one embodiment, the reflector 400 is configured as a mirror. However, the design is not limited thereto, and in other embodiments, the reflector 400 may be other specular reflective materials.

[0048] In one embodiment, reference Figure 1 The calibration component 300 is configured as a laser positioning device 310, and the laser beam emitted by the laser positioning device 310 is configured as a calibration line. The laser positioning device 310 emits a laser beam toward the heel 510. Specifically, one line of the laser beam emitted by the laser positioning device 310 is set perpendicular to the ground, and this perpendicular laser beam is configured as the calibration line. In some embodiments, the laser beam emitted by the laser positioning device 310 may be in a cross structure, which facilitates the adjustment of the foot 500 by the operator.

[0049] In one embodiment, reference Figure 1The laser positioning device 310 is located below the reflective surface 410, which allows the adjustment personnel to better observe the reflective surface 410. When the laser beam hits the heel 510, the heel 510 shown in the reflective surface 410 will have the laser beam. Since the laser positioning device 310 is stationary, the laser beam will not move with the movement of the foot 500 when the adjustment personnel adjust the foot 500.

[0050] In one embodiment, reference Figure 1 The laser positioning device 310 is installed on the mirror, meaning that the laser positioning device 310 and the mirror are an integrated structure, which makes it easier to move.

[0051] In one embodiment, reference Figure 3 The calibration component 300 is configured as a line structure 320, which is located on the reflective surface 410 of the reflector 400. The line structure 320 is set perpendicular to the ground plane. Further, the line structure 320 can be configured as a strip-shaped paper structure with a light color, which can be fixed on the reflective surface 410 by pasting. When adjusting the foot 500, the operator can adjust the foot 500 according to the position of the midline A in the image of the heel 510 on the reflective surface 410 and the line structure 320, so that the midline A of the heel 510 coincides with the line structure 320.

[0052] In one embodiment, reference Figure 4 The thermoplastic insole customization heel positioning system 510 also includes an auxiliary calibration component 700. The auxiliary calibration component 700 is located at the center line A of the heel 510. Furthermore, the adjustment personnel can more quickly correct the heel 510. Before taking the mold, the adjustment personnel first find the center of the heel 510, and then set the auxiliary calibration component 700 at the center line A of the heel 510, coinciding with the center line A. At this time, when adjusting the heel in conjunction with the reflective surface 410 and the calibration line, the coincidence of the center line A of the heel 510 and the calibration line can be seen more intuitively, thereby achieving the correct positioning of the foot 500 more quickly.

[0053] In one embodiment, reference Figure 4 The auxiliary calibration element 700 includes an auxiliary calibration strip 710, which has a calibration segment 711. The auxiliary calibration strip 710 is adhered to the heel portion 510 so that the calibration segment 711 is located at the center line A of the heel portion 510. That is, the calibration segment 711 is the center line A of the heel portion 510. When adjusting the foot portion 500, it is only necessary for the calibration segment 711 to coincide with the calibration line. In some embodiments, the auxiliary calibration element 700 may also be a line drawn at the center of the heel portion 510.

[0054] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A thermoplastic insole customizing system having a heel positioning member and a cast member, characterized by, The application relates to a foot moulding device, comprising: a foot moulding device having a foot moulding position for placing a foot, the foot moulding device having a first side and a second side arranged oppositely; an adjusting position arranged on the first side of the foot moulding device for an adjuster to stand when adjusting the position of the foot; a calibration member arranged on the second side of the foot moulding device, the calibration member being capable of forming a calibration line arranged perpendicularly to a plane; and a reflection member arranged on the second side of the foot moulding device, the calibration member being arranged between the foot moulding device and the reflection member, the reflection surface of the reflection member being arranged to face a heel, the adjuster being capable of seeing the heel and the calibration line through the reflection surface when standing on the adjusting position.

2. The thermoplastic insole customizing system having a heel positioner and a cast member as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The foot moulding device is configured as a silica gel foot moulding device. The thermoplastic insole customization system having a heel positioning member and a foot moulding member further comprises a vacuum pumping device connected to the silica gel foot moulding device.

3. The thermoplastic insole customizing system having a heel positioner and a mold extractor as claimed in claim 2, wherein, The silica gel foot moulding device comprises a bag body and gel particles filled in the bag body.

4. The thermoplastic insole customizing system having a heel positioner and a cast member according to claim 1, wherein, The reflection member is configured as a mirror.

5. The thermoplastic insole customizing system having a heel positioner and a mold extractor as claimed in claim 4, wherein, The calibration member is configured as a laser positioning device, the laser beam emitted by the laser positioning device being configured as the calibration line, the laser positioning device emitting the laser beam towards the heel.

6. The thermoplastic insole customizing system having a heel positioner and a cast member as claimed in claim 5, wherein, The laser positioning device is arranged below the reflection surface.

7. The thermoplastic insole customizing system having a heel positioner and a mold extractor as claimed in claim 5, wherein, The laser positioning device is mounted on the mirror.

8. The thermoplastic insole customizing system having a heel positioner and a cast member as claimed in claim 4, wherein, The calibration member is configured as a line structure arranged on the reflection surface of the reflection member, the line structure being arranged perpendicularly to the plane.

9. The thermoplastic insole customizing system with a heel positioner and a cast member of any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, The thermoplastic insole customization system having a heel positioning member and a foot moulding member further comprises an auxiliary calibration member arranged on the midline of the heel.

10. The thermoplastic insole customizing system having a heel positioner and a cast member as claimed in claim 9, wherein, The auxiliary calibration member comprises an auxiliary calibration strip having a calibration section, the auxiliary calibration strip being bonded to the heel so that the calibration section is arranged on the midline of the heel.