Insole with compressed air bag

By incorporating compressed air bladders and a sensor system into the insole, the air pressure of the bladders can be adjusted in real time, solving the problem of insufficient cushioning performance in existing insoles and achieving efficient, flexible foot protection and improved comfort.

CN224165804UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-28ZHEJIANG YESHENG POLYMER TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG YESHENG POLYMER TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-01
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

Existing insoles have limited cushioning performance and cannot be flexibly adjusted according to different sports scenarios and individual needs, leading to increased foot fatigue and risk of injury.

Method used

An insole with compressed air chambers was designed. By setting cushioning air chambers in the forefoot and heel, and equipping them with pressure sensors and controllers, the air chambers can be adjusted in real time to adapt to the pressure requirements of different parts of the foot.

Benefits of technology

It achieves dynamic cushioning based on actual pressure conditions, reducing the risk of foot injury and improving wearing comfort and the stability of cushioning effect.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an insole with a compressed air bag. The insole comprises an upper insole body and a lower insole body located below the upper insole body. The two first buffering air bags are symmetrically and fixedly installed at the positions, corresponding to the foot sole, of the top of the lower insole; the second buffering air bag is fixedly installed at the position, corresponding to the heel, of the top of the lower insole; the annular compressed air bag is fixedly arranged in an annular groove, close to the edge, of the top of the lower insole and used for supplying air to the first buffering air bag and the second buffering air bag; the first pressure sensor is fixed to the top of the first buffering air bag and used for detecting the pressure of the foot sole; the second pressure sensor is fixed at the top of the second buffer air bag and is used for detecting the pressure at the heel; and the controller is embedded in the lower insole and is used for controlling air intake and air exhaust of the first buffer air bag and the second buffer air bag. According to the utility model, intelligent inflation buffering can be conveniently carried out on feet.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of insole technology, and in particular to an insole with a compressed air bladder. Background Technology

[0002] As an important component of shoes, insoles have become increasingly diverse in function. Traditional insoles primarily serve to cushion, absorb sweat, and improve comfort within the shoe. However, with the increasing demands for sports and foot health, the functions of ordinary insoles are no longer sufficient.

[0003] During exercise, the feet endure significant pressure and impact, which can lead to foot fatigue, pain, and even injury. While some existing cushioning insoles can reduce impact to some extent, their cushioning effect is limited, and their performance gradually declines with prolonged use. Furthermore, ordinary insoles cannot be flexibly adjusted to suit different sports scenarios and individual needs.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need to develop a new type of insole that can provide more efficient and durable cushioning performance and can be adjusted according to actual conditions to meet people's higher requirements for foot protection and comfort. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this application is to provide an insole with a compressed air bladder to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution: an insole with a compressible airbag, comprising an upper insole and a lower insole located below the upper insole;

[0007] The first cushioning airbag has two symmetrically fixedly installed on the top of the lower insole at the corresponding position of the foot.

[0008] The second cushioning airbag is provided and fixedly installed at the top of the lower insole at the corresponding position of the heel;

[0009] An annular compressed gas airbag is fixedly installed in an annular groove near the edge of the top of the lower insole to supply air to the first and second cushioning airbags.

[0010] A first pressure sensor is fixed to the top of the first cushioning airbag to detect pressure at the sole of the foot.

[0011] The second pressure sensor is fixed to the top of the second cushioning airbag to detect pressure at the heel.

[0012] A controller, embedded inside the lower insole, is used to control the air intake and exhaust of the first and second cushioning airbags.

[0013] Preferably, the first buffer airbag is connected to the annular compressed gas airbag through a first connecting pipe, and a first airflow valve electrically connected to the controller is fixedly installed on the first connecting pipe.

[0014] Preferably, the second buffer airbag is connected to the annular compressed gas airbag through a second connecting pipe, and a second airflow valve electrically connected to the controller is fixedly installed on the second connecting pipe.

[0015] Preferably, the upper insole includes an upper bamboo charcoal fiber pad and a silicone pad fixed to the lower end of the bamboo charcoal fiber pad.

[0016] Preferably, an inflation valve connected to an annular compressed gas bladder is fixedly installed on one side of the lower insole, and the inflation valve is electrically connected to a controller.

[0017] Preferably, a deflation valve is fixedly installed on one side of the lower insole, which is connected to the first cushioning airbag and the second cushioning airbag respectively, and the deflation valve is electrically connected to the controller.

[0018] In summary, the technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0019] By placing two first cushioning airbags at the corresponding position on the sole of the foot and a second cushioning airbag at the corresponding position on the heel, precise cushioning can be provided for the pressure characteristics of different areas. The first and second pressure sensors detect the pressure at the sole and heel in real time, and the controller controls the air intake and exhaust of the first and second cushioning airbags, so that the cushioning effect is dynamically adjusted according to the actual pressure conditions, effectively reducing the pressure on various parts of the foot, reducing the risk of sports injuries, and improving wearing comfort.

[0020] An annular compressed gas bladder is fixedly installed in an annular groove near the edge of the top of the lower insole, providing a stable gas supply to the first and second cushioning air bladders. This annular design not only makes full use of the insole space but also distributes the gas evenly, ensuring that each cushioning air bladder receives the necessary gas in a timely manner, thus guaranteeing efficient and stable cushioning performance. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application 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 application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an insole with a compressed airbag according to an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the separation structure of an insole with a compressed airbag according to an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the upper insole structure of an insole with a compressed air bladder, according to an embodiment of this application.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Lower insole; 2. Upper insole; 3. Annular compressed gas bladder; 4. First cushioning air bladder; 5. Second cushioning air bladder; 6. First pressure sensor; 7. Second pressure sensor; 8. First connecting pipe; 9. First airflow valve; 10. Second connecting pipe; 11. Second airflow valve; 12. Bamboo charcoal fiber pad; 13. Silicone pad; 14. Inflation valve; 15. Deflator valve. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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 protection scope of the present utility model.

[0027] In the description of this disclosure, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," "outer," "top," and "bottom," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this disclosure. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0028] It should also be noted that all standard parts used in this application are commercially available, and can be custom-made according to the description and drawings. Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure based on the specific circumstances, and unless explicitly limited, machinery, parts, and equipment can all adopt conventional models in the prior art.

[0029] In this document, the term "comprising" is intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0030] Example: Manufacturing Process and Assembly

[0031] Component manufacturing

[0032] Insole making: First, prepare a bamboo charcoal fiber pad 12 and a silicone pad 13. Cut the bamboo charcoal fiber material into a suitable insole shape, and use a mold to injection mold the silicone material into a silicone pad 13 that matches the bamboo charcoal fiber pad 12. Then, use glue or hot pressing to fix the silicone pad 13 to the lower end of the bamboo charcoal fiber pad 12 to form the upper insole 2.

[0033] Insole manufacturing: The insole 1 is made of materials with a certain strength and flexibility, such as plastic or rubber. During the manufacturing process, an annular groove is made at the top of the insole 1 near the edge to install the annular compressed gas bladder 3; space is also reserved for embedding the controller.

[0034] Airbag fabrication: The first airbag 4 and the second airbag 5 are made of elastic rubber material. The rubber material is molded into a closed cavity using a mold, ensuring good sealing performance.

[0035] Sensor and valve fabrication: Suitable pressure sensors are selected as the first pressure sensor 6 and the second pressure sensor 7 to ensure accurate pressure detection. The first airflow valve 9, the second airflow valve 11, the inflation valve 14, and the deflation valve 15 are electronically controlled airflow valves to ensure precise control of gas inflow and outflow.

[0036] Component assembly

[0037] Two first cushioning airbags 4 are symmetrically fixedly installed on the top of the lower insole 1 at the corresponding position of the foot, and a second cushioning airbag 5 is fixedly installed on the top of the lower insole 1 at the corresponding position of the heel.

[0038] Place the annular compressed gas bladder 3 into the annular groove at the top of the lower insole 1 and ensure that it is securely fixed.

[0039] The first buffer airbag 4 is connected to the annular compressed gas airbag 3 using the first connecting pipe 8, and the first airflow valve 9 is installed on the first connecting pipe 8; the second buffer airbag 5 is connected to the annular compressed gas airbag 3 using the second connecting pipe 10, and the second airflow valve 11 is installed on the second connecting pipe 10.

[0040] The first pressure sensor 6 is fixed to the top of the first airbag 4, and the second pressure sensor 7 is fixed to the top of the second airbag 5, and they are electrically connected to the controller.

[0041] Install the inflation valve 14 on one side of the lower insole 1 and connect it to the annular compressed gas bladder 3; install the deflation valve 15 on one side of the lower insole 1 and connect it to the first cushioning bladder 4 and the second cushioning bladder 5 respectively, and electrically connect the inflation valve 14 and the deflation valve 15 to the controller.

[0042] Finally, place the upper insole 2 over the lower insole 1 to complete the assembly of the entire insole.

[0043] Work process

[0044] Initial inflation: The inflation valve 14 is opened by the controller, and an external inflation device is used to inflate the annular compressed gas bladder 3 through the inflation valve 14, so that the annular compressed gas bladder 3 stores a certain amount of compressed gas, which is ready to supply air to the first buffer bladder 4 and the second buffer bladder 5.

[0045] Pressure detection and regulation

[0046] When a person wears shoes equipped with this insole and walks or exercises, the first pressure sensor 6 detects the pressure at the ball of the foot, the second pressure sensor 7 detects the pressure at the heel, and transmits the detected pressure signal to the controller.

[0047] If the first pressure sensor 6 detects excessive pressure at the foot, the controller will open the first airflow valve 9, allowing gas from the annular compressed gas bladder 3 to enter the first buffer bladder 4 through the first connecting pipe 8, increasing the air pressure inside the first buffer bladder 4 and improving the cushioning performance at the foot; when the pressure returns to normal, the controller will close the first airflow valve 9.

[0048] Similarly, if the second pressure sensor 7 detects excessive pressure at the heel, the controller will open the second airflow valve 11, allowing the gas in the annular compressed gas bladder 3 to enter the second buffer bladder 5 through the second connecting pipe 10, increasing the air pressure in the second buffer bladder 5 and improving the cushioning performance at the heel; when the pressure returns to normal, the controller will close the second airflow valve 11.

[0049] Deflator operation: When it is necessary to reduce the air pressure inside the first buffer airbag 4 or the second buffer airbag 5, the controller controls the deflation valve 15 to open, so that the gas inside the first buffer airbag 4 or the second buffer airbag 5 is discharged, thereby reducing the air pressure.

[0050] Finally, it should be noted that the above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An insole with a compressed air chamber, characterized in that: include: Upper insole and lower insole located below the upper insole; The first cushioning airbag has two symmetrically fixedly installed on the top of the lower insole at the corresponding position of the foot. The second cushioning airbag is provided and fixedly installed at the top of the lower insole at the corresponding position of the heel; An annular compressed gas airbag is fixedly installed in an annular groove near the edge of the top of the lower insole to supply air to the first and second cushioning airbags. A first pressure sensor is fixed to the top of the first cushioning airbag to detect pressure at the sole of the foot. The second pressure sensor is fixed to the top of the second cushioning airbag to detect pressure at the heel. A controller, embedded inside the lower insole, is used to control the air intake and exhaust of the first and second cushioning airbags.

2. The insole with a compressed air bladder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first buffer airbag is connected to the annular compressed gas airbag through the first connecting pipe, and a first airflow valve electrically connected to the controller is fixedly installed on the first connecting pipe.

3. The insole with a compressed air bladder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second buffer airbag is connected to the annular compressed gas airbag through the second connecting pipe, and a second airflow valve electrically connected to the controller is fixedly installed on the second connecting pipe.

4. The insole with a compressed air bladder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper insole includes an upper bamboo charcoal fiber pad and a silicone pad fixed to the lower end of the bamboo charcoal fiber pad.

5. The insole with a compressed air bladder according to claim 1, characterized in that: An inflation valve connected to a ring-shaped compressed gas bladder is fixedly installed on one side of the lower insole, and the inflation valve is electrically connected to a controller.

6. The insole with a compressed air bladder according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the lower insole is fixedly equipped with a deflation valve that is connected to the first cushioning airbag and the second cushioning airbag respectively, and the deflation valve is electrically connected to the controller.