Novel functional outsole related to forefoot ejection system design and heel cushioning device

By incorporating a forefoot ejection system and a heel cushioning device into the athletic shoe, the problem of insufficient propulsion and cushioning in traditional athletic shoes during lateral movements is solved, improving athletic performance and safety, and adapting to the complex force requirements of lateral movements.

CN224098855UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-10JIANGXI BAIYING SPORTS TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIANGXI BAIYING SPORTS TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-29
Publication Date
2026-04-10

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Technical Problem

Traditional athletic shoes struggle to meet the specific needs of lateral movements, especially during lateral jumps, as they cannot provide balanced propulsion from the forefoot and cushioning from the heel, thus affecting athletic performance and safety.

Method used

A novel functional outsole is designed, including a forefoot ejection system and a heel cushioning device. By setting the ejection component in the forefoot and the cushioning pad in the heel, it provides the propulsion force for forward jumps and absorbs the impact force upon landing, respectively. Foam nests, elastic elements and cushioning pad materials are used to adapt to the complex force requirements of lateral movement.

Benefits of technology

It achieves a balanced fit between the forefoot and heel during lateral movements, improving athletic performance and comfort, providing sufficient propulsion and reducing joint impact, and enhancing the outsole's anti-slip and anti-torsion properties.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a novel functional outsole related to half sole ejection system design and a heel cushioning device. The novel functional outsole comprises an outsole body used for manufacturing a sole, an ejection assembly arranged on the half sole section of the outsole body and a cushioning pad arranged on the rear sole section of the outsole body from front to back in sequence. A first containing groove and a second containing groove are formed in the half sole section and the rear sole section of the outsole body respectively, the ejection assembly comprises a foam nest arranged in the first containing groove and at least one elastic piece which is arranged on the foam nest and has elastic force, the elastic piece is used for providing forward jumping pushing force, and the cushioning pad is arranged in the second containing groove and used for buffering the elastic piece. The sole is used for absorbing the impact force of the sole during landing; according to the characteristics of body side movement, different cushioning and pushing force designs are adopted for the half sole and the rear sole of the sole, different functional requirements are met in a balanced mode, in the jumping project, an athlete can obtain enough pushing force in the jumping process, meanwhile, impact on joints is reduced when the athlete falls to the ground, and the movement performance and comfort are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of shoe sole technology, specifically relating to a novel functional outsole with a forefoot ejection system design and a heel cushioning device. Background Technology

[0002] Common side bending exercises include lateral movement, lateral running, lateral flexion, and lateral jumps. These exercises are widely used in sports training and competition, especially in events such as the standing long jump, triple jump, and high jump. When performing these side bending exercises, the feet need to frequently move laterally, jump, and land, placing high demands on the lateral support, stability, cushioning, and slip resistance of the shoes.

[0003] Traditional athletic shoes are mostly designed for linear movements and struggle to meet the specific needs of lateral movements. For example, they cannot evenly accommodate the complex force and movement requirements of the foot during jumping, such as the forefoot providing propulsion and the heel providing cushioning. Furthermore, the contact patterns and force distribution between the foot and the ground are more complex during lateral movements, and the anti-slip treads and cushioning structures of ordinary athletic shoes cannot adequately adapt to these conditions, impacting athletic performance and safety. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a new type of functional outsole with a forefoot ejection system design and a heel cushioning device to solve the problems of the existing technology.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: a novel functional outsole with a forefoot ejection system design and a heel cushioning device, comprising an outsole body for making the shoe sole and an ejection component disposed in the forefoot section of the outsole body from front to back, and a cushioning pad disposed in the heel section of the outsole body.

[0006] The forefoot and heel sections of the outsole body are respectively provided with a first receiving groove and a second receiving groove. The ejection assembly includes a foam nest in the first receiving groove and at least one elastic element with elastic force on the foam nest, which is used to provide a propulsive force for forward jumping. The shock-absorbing pad is provided in the second receiving groove to absorb the impact force of the foot when landing.

[0007] During takeoff, the center of gravity shifts to the forefoot, and the forefoot section of the outsole body contacts the ground. The ejection assembly provides the body with forward propulsion to assist the jump. Upon landing, the heel section of the outsole body contacts the ground, the center of gravity shifts to the heel, and the cushioning pad absorbs the impact force of the landing.

[0008] Furthermore, the foam nest has several fitting holes corresponding to the elastic element, and the elastic element is fitted into the fitting holes.

[0009] Further, the elastic member is one of a spring, a TPU elastic sheet, or an air cushion.

[0010] Further, the foam nest is L-shaped.

[0011] Further, the elastic member is distributed on the foam nest in an array or fractal geometry.

[0012] Further, the shock pad is one of rectangular or circular.

[0013] Further, the shock pad is made of an ESA material for providing strong shock absorbing capability.

[0014] Further, the outsole body is further provided with an insole, which is attached to the top end surface of the outsole body, and the forefoot section thereof is in a spherical arc shape.

[0015] Further, the forefoot section and the hindfoot section on the side end surface of the outsole body facing the ground are provided with anti-skid rubber sheets for improving the anti-skid and wear-resistant performance, and the forefoot section and the hindfoot section have an arch section therebetween, and the arch section is provided with an anti-twist sheet in a hollow wave shape for strengthening the anti-twist performance.

[0016] Further, the hindfoot section of the outsole body is in a streamline arc shape and extends along both sides towards the ground.

[0017] The utility model discloses the characteristics of body side movement, the different shock absorbing and propelling force design of shoe sole in forefoot and hindfoot part, provides the ejection assembly and shock pad, and the functional requirement of forefoot and hindfoot is balanced and adapted, when jumping project, this balanced design can make the athlete obtain enough propelling force when taking off, and reduces the impact on joint when landing, improves sports performance and comfort. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] Other features, objects and advantages of the utility model will become more apparent through reading the following detailed description of non-restrictive embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 It is the plan view of the outsole body of the utility model embodiment Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 2 It is the plan view of the outsole body of the utility model embodiment Figure 2 ;

[0021] Figure 3 It is the structure schematic diagram of the ejection assembly according to the utility model embodiment

[0022] Figure 4Structure diagram of the insole according to the embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 Structure diagram of the big bottom body according to the embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 Structure diagram of the big bottom body according to another embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 Structure diagram of the shock pad according to another embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 8 Structure diagram of the ejection assembly according to another embodiment of the utility model.

[0027] Main figure mark explanation: 1, ejection assembly; 11, foam nest; 12, elastic piece; 13, embedded hole; 2, shock pad; 3, big bottom body; 31, first accommodating groove; 32, second accommodating groove; 33, insole; 34, antiskid rubber bottom sheet; 35, anti-twist sheet. Specific implementation

[0028] In order to make the technical means, creation features, purposes and effects realized by the utility model easy to understand, the utility model is further described below in combination with specific implementation modes.

[0029]

A new functional big bottom about front palm ejection system design and heel shock device according to the utility model

[0030] A new functional big bottom about front palm ejection system design and heel shock device, which comprises a big bottom body 3 for making shoe sole and an ejection assembly 1 and a shock pad 2 arranged in the front palm section of the big bottom body 3 in sequence from front to back;

[0031] The front palm section and the rear palm section of the big bottom body 3 are respectively provided with a first accommodating groove 31 and a second accommodating groove 32, the ejection assembly 1 comprises a foam nest 11 arranged in the first accommodating groove 31 and at least one elastic piece 12 with elastic force arranged on the foam nest 11, for providing forward jumping propelling force, and the shock pad 2 is arranged in the second accommodating groove 32, for absorbing the impact force of foot bottom when landing;

[0032] When jumping, the foot bottom gravity center transitions to the front palm, the front palm section of the big bottom body 3 contacts the ground, the ejection assembly 1 provides forward jumping propelling force for human body to assist jumping, when landing, the rear palm section of the big bottom body 3 contacts the ground, the foot bottom gravity center concentrates to the rear palm, and the shock pad 2 absorbs the impact force of landing.

[0033] In order to provide the push force for the forefoot, the foam nest 11 is provided with a plurality of embedding holes 13 corresponding to the elastic members 12, and the elastic members 12 are embedded in the embedding holes 13.

[0034] In order to adapt to different requirements, the elastic member 12 is one of a spring, a TPU elastic sheet and an air cushion.

[0035] In order to adapt to different forefoot stress areas, the foam nest 11 is L-shaped.

[0036] In order to adapt to the forefoot movement track, the elastic members 12 are distributed on the foam nest 11 in an array or fractal geometry.

[0037] In order to adapt to different rear foot cushioning requirements, the cushioning pad 2 is one of a rectangle and a circle.

[0038] In order to improve the cushioning performance, the cushioning pad 2 is made of an ESA material for providing strong cushioning capability.

[0039] In order to improve the cushioning and the comfort of the foot, the outsole body 3 is further provided with an insole 33, which is attached to the top end surface of the outsole body 3, and the forefoot section of the insole 33 is in a spherical arc shape.

[0040] In order to improve the anti-skid performance, the forefoot section and the rear foot section of the outsole body 3 on the side end surface facing the ground are provided with an anti-skid rubber bottom sheet 34 for improving the anti-skid and wear-resistant performance, and the forefoot section and the rear foot section have an arch section therebetween, and the arch section is provided with a hollow wave-shaped anti-twist sheet 35 for strengthening the anti-twist performance.

[0041] In order to optimize the stress distribution of the rear foot, the rear foot section of the outsole body 3 is in a streamline arc shape and extends along the two sides towards the ground.

[0042] Embodiment 1

[0043] Figure 1 The top view of the outsole body of the utility model embodiment Figure 1 , Figure 2 The top view of the outsole body of the utility model embodiment Figure 2 As shown in Figure 1 The structure of the outsole body of the utility model embodiment will be described in detail.

[0044] A novel functional outsole related to a forefoot ejection system design and a heel cushioning device according to the utility model embodiment is described, which comprises an outsole body 3 for manufacturing a shoe sole, and an ejection assembly 1 arranged in sequence from front to rear on the forefoot section of the outsole body 3 and a cushioning pad 2 arranged on the rear foot section of the outsole body 3.

[0045] When jumping, the foot bottom gravity center is transferred to the forefoot, and the forefoot section of the outsole body 3 is provided with a first accommodating groove 31, and the first accommodating groove 31 is embedded with a foam nest 11 and at least one elastic element 12 provided on the foam nest 11, and the foam nest 11 and the elastic element 12 together form an ejection assembly 1 for providing a forward jumping pushing force for the user, when the user is ready to jump, the forefoot section of the outsole body 3 contacts the ground, and the foot bottom instantaneously applies a downward pressure to the ejection assembly 1, and the ejection assembly 1 also feeds back an upward elastic force (pushing force) to the foot bottom due to the elastic element 12, so as to assist the user to provide a forward jumping pushing force to assist the jumping movement, and when landing, the rear foot section is provided with a second accommodating groove 32, and the second accommodating groove 32 is provided with a shock-absorbing pad 2 for absorbing the impact force of the foot bottom when landing, when the user is about to land, the rear foot section of the outsole body 3 first contacts the ground, and the foot bottom gravity center is transferred to the rear foot, and the rear foot sole first absorbs the landing impact force, and then conducts to the shock-absorbing pad 2 to play a strong shock-absorbing performance to absorb the landing impact force.

[0046] Figure 3 The structure diagram of the ejection assembly according to the embodiment of the utility model is shown in Figure 3 The ejection assembly according to the embodiment of the utility model will be described in detail.

[0047] In order to provide a pushing force for the forefoot, the foam nest 11 is provided with a plurality of embedding holes 13 corresponding to the elastic element 12, and each elastic element 12 is embedded in the embedding hole 13, and a plurality of elastic elements 12 with elastic force are integrated to form the ejection assembly 1 for providing a sufficient and strong pushing force for the foot bottom when the user jumps, and the design of the embedding hole 13 increases the transverse constraint force by corresponding the embedding hole 13 for each elastic element 12, so as to prevent the stress deviation and component damage caused by directly arranging the elastic element 12 in the sole.

[0048] In order to adapt to different needs, the elastic element 12 is one of a spring, a TPU elastic sheet or an air cushion, in the embodiment, the elastic element 12 is a spring, and the specification is that the material is 304 stainless steel, and the size is a compression spring with a size of 1.2*12*10mm, and the selected spring has a better adaptability to the foot bottom in terms of carrying capacity and compression amount, and in addition, as a preferred selection in the embodiment, the number of the elastic elements is preferably 11, which can provide the best elastic force feedback and structural stability for the foot bottom, and it should be known that the size expression of the spring specifically means the wire diameter*outer diameter*length.

[0049] Figure 1 The top view of the outsole body of the embodiment of the utility model is shown in Figure 1 Figure 1 ​As shown, the big sole body structure according to the embodiment of the utility model will be described in detail.

[0050] In the embodiment, the foam nest 11 embedded in the forefoot section is L-shaped, and the L-shaped bottom edge is oriented towards the inner side of the shoe sole, so that when the user's power mode is the forefoot inner side, the foam nest 11 is oriented towards the outer side of the shoe sole, thereby adapting to the forefoot stress area of the population with the power mode biased inward during the movement, and the elastic member 12 is arranged in an array on the foam nest 11, and the uniform and orderly distribution helps to adapt to the movement trajectory during the forefoot power, thereby improving the movement performance.

[0051] In order to improve the cushioning performance, the cushioning pad 2 is made of ESA material, which is a non-Newtonian fluid, soft and elastic in normal state, and can be hardened instantly when impacted, evenly dispersed and absorbed, forming a protective layer, thereby effectively resisting external impact force, and can restore to soft state to provide strong cushioning capacity when the external force disappears, in running and jumping sports, the ESA material is selected to make the cushioning component, which can provide effective shock absorption protection, and can be used in various scenes, in addition, the cushioning pad 2 can also be used in combination with other base materials to adapt to more cushioning requirements.

[0052] Figure 4 The structure diagram of the insole according to the embodiment of the utility model is shown in Figure 4 As shown, the insole according to the embodiment of the utility model will be described in detail.

[0053] In the embodiment, the shoe pad 33 is further arranged on the big sole body 3, which can improve the comfort during walking or movement, and in order to prevent the comfort and movement intensity of the forefoot, a certain thickness needs to be arranged on the forefoot of the shoe pad 33, specifically, the shoe pad 33 is arranged on the top surface of the big sole body 3, and is used to resist the ejection assembly 1, the thickness of the forefoot of the shoe pad 33 is specifically 8mm, and the forefoot of the shoe pad 33 is in a spherical arc shape, thereby improving the cushioning and comfort of the foot.

[0054] Figure 5 The bottom view of the big sole body according to the embodiment of the utility model is shown in Figure 5 As shown, the big sole body according to the embodiment of the utility model will be described in detail.

[0055] In the embodiment, the forefoot section and the rearfoot section on the side end surface of the sole body 3 facing the ground are provided with anti-skid rubber sheets 34 for improving the anti-skid wear resistance and enhancing the field feeling, and the arch section between the forefoot section and the rearfoot section is provided with hollow wave-shaped anti-torsion sheets 35 for strengthening the anti-torsion performance, and the material of the anti-torsion sheets 35 can be TPU or carbon fiber and a composite material of the two and other materials.

[0056] In order to optimize the stress distribution of the rearfoot, when landing, the rearfoot needs to bear a large impact force, therefore, the rearfoot section of the sole body 3 is in a streamline arc shape when viewed from the side, and the streamline arc shape conforms to the movement track when landing and the change of the center of gravity of the sole from the rear to the front, so as to first relieve the impact force by a transverse buffering effect, and in addition, the rearfoot section of the sole body 3 extends along the two sides when viewed from the side, and the two-side extension setting disperses the stress from top to bottom when landing into a dispersion force from top to bottom and then to the two sides, thereby providing a longitudinal additional buffering effect to relieve the impact force.

[0057] Embodiment 2

[0058] For the sake of simplicity of description, the same parts as those in Embodiment 1 will not be described again, and now the structures different from those in Embodiment 1 of the present application will be mainly described, and the difference between Embodiment 2 and Embodiment 1 is only in the setting direction of the foam nest 11.

[0059] Figure 6 The structure diagram of the sole body according to another embodiment of the present application is shown in Figure 6 The sole body according to another embodiment of the present application will be described in detail.

[0060] In the embodiment, the foam nest 11 embedded in the forefoot section is in an L shape, and the L-shaped bottom edge is used as a reference, when the force exertion mode of the user is more likely to be stressed on the outside of the forefoot, the foam nest 11 is directed to the inside of the shoe sole, so as to adapt to the force exertion mode of the people who are more likely to be stressed on the outside of the forefoot, and at the same time, adapt to the stress area of the forefoot of more sports groups, and then the elastic members 12 are arranged on the foam nest 11 in an array, and the uniform and orderly distribution is helpful to adapt to the movement track when the forefoot is exerted, and improve the sports performance, and the rearfoot section is adapted to the forefoot section and is used for shock absorption, and the shock absorption pad 2 is circular and the stress distribution is extremely balanced in all directions, thereby adapting to different rearfoot shock absorption requirements.

[0061] Embodiment 3

[0062] For the sake of simplicity of description, the same parts as those in other embodiments will not be described again, and now the structures different from those in other embodiments of the present application will be mainly described, and the difference between Embodiment 3 and other embodiments is only in the shape of the shock absorption pad.

[0063] Figure 7 A structure diagram of the shock pad according to another embodiment of the present application is shown in Fig. 4, and the shock pad according to another embodiment of the present application will be described in detail. Figure 7

[0064] In the embodiment, the shock pad 2 is rectangular, and the rectangular arrangement enhances the support performance in a specific direction, adapts to users with problems in foot force mode and walking force line, and enhances the lateral support stability when landing.

[0065] Embodiment 4

[0066] For simplicity of description, the same parts as those in other embodiments will not be described again, and the structure different from other embodiments of the present application will be mainly described. Embodiment 4 is different from other embodiments only in the distribution mode of the elastic member.

[0067] Figure 8 A structure diagram of the ejection assembly according to another embodiment of the present application is shown in Fig. 5, and the ejection assembly according to another embodiment of the present application will be described in detail. Figure 8

[0068] In the embodiment, the elastic member 12 is distributed on the foam nest 11 in a fractal geometry, the fractal geometry distributed elastic member can better fit the foot contour, so that the sports shoes provide appropriate support and elasticity at different positions. Secondly, when landing after completing the take-off action, the rear palm completes the shock absorption, and the center of gravity is transferred to the front palm. At this time, the front palm will bear pressure from different directions. The fractal geometry distributed elastic member 12 can disperse the pressure to a wider area, avoid excessive local pressure causing discomfort or injury, and thus improve the comfort of the sports shoes.

[0069] The basic principles and main features of the present application and the advantages of the present application have been shown and described above. It is obvious for those skilled in the art that the present application is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and the present application can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of the present application. Therefore, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-limiting from any point of view, and the scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and therefore all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are intended to be included in the present application. Any reference signs in the claims should not be regarded as limiting the claims involved.

[0070] ​​Furthermore, it should be understood that although the specification is described in terms of embodiments, not every embodiment includes every feature described. The specification can include implicit combinations of explicitly mentioned features and / or explicit combinations of implicitely mentioned features. Each embodiment depends on the explicit combinations of features and / or the implicit combinations of features made specifically within that embodiment, and each such embodiment can be combined with every other such embodiment to create further embodiments.

Claims

1. A new functional sole in relation to the design of the forefoot catapult system and the heel cushioning device, characterized by, It includes a sole body (3) for making a sole and a shooting assembly (1) arranged in the forefoot section of the sole body (3) and a shock pad (2) arranged in the rearfoot section of the sole body (3) in sequence from front to back; The forefoot section and the rearfoot section of the sole body (3) are respectively provided with a first accommodating groove (31) and a second accommodating groove (32), the shooting assembly (1) comprises a foam nest (11) arranged in the first accommodating groove (31) and at least one elastic member (12) with elastic force arranged on the foam nest (11) for providing a forward jumping pushing force, and the shock pad (2) is arranged in the second accommodating groove (32) for absorbing the impact force of the foot bottom when landing; When jumping, the center of gravity of the foot bottom transitions to the forefoot, the forefoot section of the sole body (3) contacts the ground, the shooting assembly (1) provides a forward jumping pushing force to assist jumping, and when landing, the rearfoot section of the sole body (3) contacts the ground, the center of gravity of the foot bottom concentrates to the rearfoot, and the shock pad (2) absorbs the impact force of landing.

2. A new type of functional outsole with respect to the design of forefoot catapult system and the rear heel cushioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of embedding holes (13) corresponding to the elastic member (12) are arranged on the foam nest (11).

3. A new type of functional outsole with respect to the design of forefoot catapult system and the rear heel cushioning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The elastic member (12) is one of a spring, a TPU elastic sheet or an air cushion.

4. A new type of functional outsole with respect to the forefoot catapult system design and the heel cushioning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The foam nest (11) is L-shaped.

5. A new type of functional outsole with respect to the forefoot catapult system design and the heel cushioning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The elastic member (12) is distributed on the foam nest (11) in an array or fractal geometry.

6. A new functional sole according to claim 1, about the forefoot catapult system design and heel cushioning device, characterized in that: The shock pad (2) is one of rectangular or circular.

7. A new functional sole according to claim 6, characterized in that: The shock pad (2) is made of ESA material for providing strong shock absorbing capacity.

8. A new functional sole according to claim 1, about the forefoot catapult system design and heel cushioning device, characterized in that: A shoe pad (33) is further arranged on the sole body (3), the shoe pad (33) is attached to the top end surface of the sole body (3), and the forefoot section thereof is spherical arc-shaped.

9. A new functional sole according to claim 8, characterized by: The forefoot section and the rearfoot section of the sole body (3) are provided with anti-skid rubber bottom sheets (34) on the side end surface thereof facing the ground for improving the anti-skid and wear-resistant performance, the forefoot section and the rearfoot section have an arch section therebetween, and the arch section is provided with an anti-twist sheet (35) in a hollow wave shape for strengthening the anti-twist performance.

10. A new functional sole according to claim 8, characterized in that: The rearfoot section of the sole body (3) is in a streamline arc shape and extends along both sides towards the ground.