Supporting plate for shoe sole and shoe sole

By designing the base, support, and reinforcing rib structure of the support plate, combined with rigid TPU plate material, the support and torsional resistance of the sole are improved, solving the problem of insufficient overall performance in existing technologies and achieving better support and cushioning effects.

CN224069857UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03SANLIUYIDU (FUJIAN) SPORTS GOODS CO LTD +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-17
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

Existing sole support plates offer limited overall performance improvement in enhancing sole support and torsional rigidity, and lack a balanced design.

Method used

Design a support plate comprising a base, a first support section, a second support section, and a support platform. Reinforcing ribs are evenly distributed on the upper surface of the support plate. The support plate is combined with the midsole structure through a rigid TPU plate, nylon plate, or carbon plate to enhance the support and torsional resistance of the sole.

Benefits of technology

The increased support area and torsional rigidity of the sole provide better support and instant cushioning, improving the overall performance of the sole.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of soles, and provides a supporting plate for soles, which comprises a base part, a first supporting part, a second supporting part and a supporting platform, the base part is arranged corresponding to the middle foot position, the side corresponding to the outer side of the foot is the outer side, and the side corresponding to the inner side of the foot is the inner side; the first supporting part is arranged on the inner side of the base part and extends towards the inner side of the foot part; the second supporting part is vertically connected to the upper surface of the first supporting part, and the joint of the second supporting part and the first supporting part is located on the edge or the inner side of the edge of the side, close to the base part, of the first supporting part; the supporting platform is at least one part of the first supporting part, is connected to the wall of the side, close to the inner side of the foot, of the second supporting part and extends towards the inner side of the foot. Through the design of the supporting platform on the supporting plate, the supporting area is increased, supporting in the horizontal direction and supporting in the three-dimensional direction are matched, and the torsion resistance and the supporting performance of the middle foot are enhanced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shoe soles, specifically to a support plate and shoe sole for shoe soles. Background Technology

[0002] Shoe soles generally consist of an outsole and a midsole. The outsole is the part of the shoe that contacts the ground and mainly serves to resist wear and slip. The midsole is the main part of the sole and mainly provides support. Existing technologies include adding support plates to the sole to enhance its support performance. These support plates come in various shapes, such as shovel-shaped and Y-shaped, but these designs primarily focus on support performance in a single direction, with limited research on balancing or improving overall performance such as support and torsional resistance.

[0003] In view of this, the inventors of this case conducted in-depth research on the above-mentioned problems, which led to the creation of this case. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a support plate and sole for shoe soles to enhance the overall performance of sole support and torsional resistance.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A support plate for shoe soles, characterized in that it comprises:

[0007] The base is positioned corresponding to the midfoot position, with the side corresponding to the outer side of the foot being the outer side and the side corresponding to the inner side of the foot being the inner side.

[0008] A first support portion is disposed on the inner side of the base and extends toward the inner side of the foot;

[0009] The second support is erected on the upper surface of the first support, and the connection between the second support and the first support is located on the edge or inside the edge of the first support near the base.

[0010] The support platform, at least a part of the first support portion, is connected to the wall of the second support portion on the side near the inner side of the foot and extends in the direction of the inner side of the foot.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the support plate includes a first extension, a second extension, a third extension, and a fourth extension. The first extension is connected to the base along the inner side near the base and extends toward the forefoot. The second extension is connected to the base along the outer side near the base and extends toward the forefoot. The third extension is connected to the base along the inner side near the base and extends toward the hindfoot. The fourth extension is connected to the base along the outer side near the base and extends toward the hindfoot.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first extension is longer than the second extension, the front end of the first extension is raised, and the rear ends of the third extension and the fourth extension are raised.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the upper surface of the support plate is evenly distributed with several reinforcing ribs.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the reinforcing rib includes a first reinforcing rib, a second reinforcing rib, and a third reinforcing rib. The first reinforcing rib extends from the first extension portion to the third extension portion. The second reinforcing rib is V-shaped, with its two sides extending from the first extension portion and the second extension portion to the base and converging. The third reinforcing rib is disposed on the upper surface near the outer side of the base.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the support plate is made of rigid TPU, nylon, or carbon fiber. A shoe sole includes a midsole comprising an upper midsole and a lower midsole, the upper midsole having a lower hardness than the lower midsole, and a support plate located between the upper and lower midsoles. The bottom surface of the upper midsole has a groove matching the shape of the support plate.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the lower midsole has a hollowed-out portion corresponding to the forefoot, and the sole also includes a rubber outsole, which at least covers the hollowed-out portion.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the side of the lower insole is provided with an upwardly extending TPU reinforcing sheet on the outer side of the midfoot and / or forefoot.

[0018] The present invention has the following beneficial effects: (1) The support plate includes a base, a first support part, a second support part and a support platform. The support platform is at least part of the first support part. It is connected to the wall of the second support part near the inner side of the foot and extends towards the inner side of the foot. Through the design of the support platform on the support plate, the support area can be increased and the torsional resistance and support performance of the midfoot can be enhanced; (2) Several reinforcing ribs are evenly distributed on the upper surface of the support plate, which can further enhance the torsional resistance and better play the support role. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a top view of the support plate described in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the support plate described in this utility model from another perspective;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the shoe sole described in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom surface structure of the upper midsole in the shoe sole of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the top surface structure of the lower midsole in the shoe sole of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the top surface structure of the outsole in the shoe sole described in this utility model.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0027] 10. Support plate; 101. First support part; 102. Second support part; 103. Support platform; 104. First extension part; 105. Second extension part; 106. Third extension part; 107. Fourth extension part; 108. Base; 109. First reinforcing rib; 110. Second reinforcing rib; 111. Third reinforcing rib;

[0028] 20. Midsole; 201. Upper midsole; 202. Lower midsole;

[0029] 30. Rubber outsole;

[0030] 40. TPU reinforced sheet. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be 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 this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.

[0032] The serial numbers assigned to components in this document, such as "first," "second," etc., are merely for distinguishing the described objects and have no sequential or technical meaning. Unless otherwise specified, the term "connection" in this utility model includes both direct and indirect connections. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "inner," "outer," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "top," and "bottom," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used solely for the convenience of describing this utility model and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Example

[0033] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2A support plate 10 for shoe soles, the support plate 10 being a rigid TPU plate, nylon plate, or carbon plate, comprising a base 108, a first support portion 101, a second support portion 102, and a support platform 103; the base 108 is positioned corresponding to the midfoot position, with the side corresponding to the outer side of the foot being the outer side and the side corresponding to the inner side of the foot being the inner side; the first support portion 101 is disposed on the inner side of the base 108 and extends toward the inner side of the foot; the second support portion 102 is erected on the upper surface of the first support portion 101, and the connection between the second support portion 102 and the first support portion 101 is located on or inside the edge of the first support portion 101 near the base 108; the support platform 103 is at least a part of the first support portion 101, connected to the wall of the second support portion 102 near the inner side of the foot and extending toward the inner side of the foot.

[0034] Specifically, when the connection between the second support portion 102 and the first support portion 101 is located on the edge of the first support portion 101 near the base 108 (e.g.) Figure 1 As shown, the support platform 103 coincides with the first support part 101, or the support platform 103 is the same as the first support part 101; when the connection between the second support part 102 and the first support part 101 is located on the inner side of the edge of the first support part 101 near the base 108, the support platform 103 is part of the first support part 101. By setting the support platform 103 on one side of the second support part 101, the support area is increased, and the horizontal and three-dimensional supports are coordinated, thereby enhancing the torsional resistance and support performance of the midfoot.

[0035] Further, the support plate 10 includes a first extension 104, a second extension 105, a third extension 106, and a fourth extension 107. The first extension 104 is connected to the base 108 along the inner side near the base 108 and extends toward the forefoot. The second extension 105 is connected to the base 108 along the outer side near the base 108 and extends toward the forefoot. The third extension 106 is connected to the base 108 along the inner side near the base 108 and extends toward the hindfoot. The fourth extension 107 is connected to the base 108 along the outer side near the base 108 and extends toward the hindfoot. The base 108, the first support 101, the second support 102, the first extension 104, the second extension 105, the third extension 106, and the fourth extension 107 are integrally formed and are generally "X" shaped.

[0036] The first extension 104 is longer than the second extension 105. The first extension 104 extends to the big toe, where the big toe and its vicinity bear more force, which can enhance support. The second extension 105 is short, which can prevent the second extension 105 from hitting the metatarsal head of the little toe when the forefoot lands during exercise, thus avoiding discomfort.

[0037] Reference Figure 3 The front end of the first extension 104 is raised, and the rear ends of the third extension 106 and the fourth extension 107 are raised, which can provide instantaneous cushioning and assistance. The base 108 can also be configured to extend upward in an arc shape from the middle to both the inner and outer sides, which can further increase the rebound force of the support plate and better provide assistance. During movement, based on the lever principle, when the forefoot of the support plate 10 is pressed down, the hindfoot of the support plate 10 is lifted forward and upward, and under the rebound force of the support plate 10 itself, it drives the hindfoot of the human body upward, forming an instantaneous cushioning and significant assistance to the hindfoot of the human body; similarly, when the hindfoot of the support plate 10 is pressed down, the forefoot of the support plate 10 is lifted backward and upward, and under the rebound force of the support plate 10 itself, it drives the forefoot of the human body upward, forming an instantaneous cushioning and significant assistance to the forefoot of the human body.

[0038] Furthermore, several reinforcing ribs are evenly distributed on the upper surface of the support plate 10, as shown in the reference. Figure 1 The reinforcing ribs include a first reinforcing rib 109, a second reinforcing rib 110, and a third reinforcing rib 111. The first reinforcing rib 109 extends from the first extension 104 to the third extension 106. The second reinforcing rib 110 is V-shaped, with its two sides extending from the first extension 104 and the second extension 105 respectively to the base 108 where they converge. The third reinforcing rib 111 is disposed on the upper surface near the outer side of the base 108. By providing reinforcing ribs, torsional resistance can be further enhanced, and a better supporting function can be provided. Example

[0039] Reference Figures 4-7 A shoe sole includes a midsole 20 and a rubber outsole 30. The midsole comprises an upper midsole 201 and a lower midsole 202. A support plate 10 is located between the upper midsole 201 and the lower midsole 202. The bottom surface of the upper midsole 201 has a groove 2011 that matches the shape of the support plate 10. The upper midsole 201 is less hard than the lower midsole 202. In the market, the upper midsole 201 is often made of soft, high-density material, while the lower midsole 202 is often made of harder MD (medium-density) outsole.

[0040] The lower insole 202 has a hollowed-out portion 2021 corresponding to the forefoot, and the rubber outsole 30 at least covers the hollowed-out portion 2021, and the rubber outsole 30 plays a role in anti-slip and stability.

[0041] The lower midsole 202 has an upwardly extending TPU reinforcement sheet 40 on the outer side of the midfoot and / or forefoot, which can stabilize the human foot during strenuous exercise and thus avoid foot injury.

[0042] It should be understood that the above are only preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions that fall within the scope of the present utility model are protected by the present utility model.

Claims

1. A support plate for a shoe sole, characterized by, The support plate (10) comprises a first extension (104), a second extension (105), a third extension (106) and a fourth extension (107), the first extension (104) is connected to the base (108) on the inner side close to the base (108) and extends in the forefoot direction, the second extension (105) is connected to the base (108) on the outer side close to the base (108) and extends in the forefoot direction, the third extension (106) is connected to the base (108) on the inner side close to the base (108) and extends in the hindfoot direction, and the fourth extension (107) is connected to the base (108) on the outer side close to the base (108) and extends in the hindfoot direction. The first extension (104) is longer than the second extension (105), the front end of the first extension (104) is raised, and the rear end of the third extension (106) and the fourth extension (107) is raised. The upper surface of the support plate (10) is uniformly distributed with a plurality of reinforcing ribs. The reinforcing ribs include first reinforcing ribs (109) and / or second reinforcing ribs (110), the first reinforcing ribs (109) extend from the first extension (104) to the third extension (106), and the second reinforcing ribs (110) are "V"-shaped, and the two sides thereof extend from the first extension (104) and the second extension (105) to the base (108) intersection. The support plate (10) is a hard TPU plate or a nylon plate or a carbon plate.

2. The support plate for a shoe sole according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support plate (10) and the midsole (20) according to any one of claims 1-6 are provided, the midsole (20) comprises an upper midsole (201) and a lower midsole (202), the hardness of the upper midsole (201) is lower than that of the lower midsole (202), the support plate (10) is located between the upper midsole (201) and the lower midsole (202), and the bottom surface of the upper midsole (201) is provided with a groove (2011) matched with the shape of the support plate (10).

3. The support plate for a shoe sole according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lower midsole (202) is provided with a hollow portion (2021) corresponding to the forefoot, and the shoe sole further comprises a rubber outsole (30), and the rubber outsole (30) covers at least the hollow portion (2021).

4. The support plate for a shoe sole according to claim 2, characterized in that, ​ 5. The support plate for a shoe sole according to claim 4, characterized in that, ​ 6. The support plate for a shoe sole according to claim 1, wherein ​ 7. A shoe sole, characterized by ​ 8. A sole according to claim 7, wherein ​ 9. A sole according to claim 7, wherein The side surface of the lower midsole (202) is provided with an upwardly extending TPU reinforcing sheet (40) on the lateral side of the midfoot and / or forefoot.