An integrated foam shoe stretcher
By designing a multi-path air convection system and reinforcements in the integrated foam shoe support, the problems of odor and mold caused by moisture retention are solved, achieving both dryness and structural durability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522151778.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-10-11
AI Technical Summary
Existing integrated foam shoe trees lack an effective air convection path design, making it difficult for moisture to escape from the shoe, which easily breeds odors and mold.
An integrated foam shoe support was designed, which uses a multi-path air convection system consisting of a first ventilation hole, a second ventilation hole, an air guide channel, and a flow guide channel. Combined with the bottom gap created by the support pad, it achieves gas circulation, and various reinforcing components are set on the curved parts to enhance the structural strength.
It enables rapid moisture removal, reduces the risk of odors and mold growth, and enhances the durability of the structure, preventing breakage or collapse.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of footwear technology, specifically to an integrated foam shoe support. Background Technology
[0002] Integrated foam shoe trees are footwear protection tools made of high-molecular materials such as polyurethane foam, EVA, and expanded polystyrene through an integrated molding process. They combine lightweight, cushioning, deformation resistance, and environmental friendliness.
[0003] For example, patent publication number "CN216674916U" is titled "An Adjustable Shoe Support". It includes a shoe support body, which comprises a support portion and an abutment portion, the support portion and the abutment portion being swayably connected. The support portion supports the shoe, and the abutment portion positions the shoe support inside the shoe. The bottom end of the support portion is inclined, tilting upwards from the end furthest from the abutment portion towards the end closest to it. When the shoe support is placed inside the shoe, the length of the shoe support body is adjusted by adjusting the angle between the support portion and the abutment portion. This patent is effective in adapting to shoes of different lengths.
[0004] The aforementioned patent adopts an integral structural design, which only allows air circulation through surface openings. It lacks an effective air convection path design, resulting in difficulty in expelling moisture from inside the shoe, poor dehumidification effect, and easy growth of odors and mold. To address this, an integrated foam shoe support is proposed. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an integrated foam shoe support to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an integrated foam shoe support, comprising a platform support, a curved member fixedly connected to one side of the platform support, a bottom support member fixedly connected to one end of the curved member for supporting the toe position, a guide groove provided at the top of the bottom support member, and several support pads for contacting the insole position fixedly connected to the bottom of the bottom support member, a first ventilation hole opened inside the bottom support member, and a first support member fixedly connected inside the first ventilation hole for supporting the first ventilation hole.
[0007] Preferably, the curved part has a straight concave groove inside, and a first reinforcing member is provided inside the straight concave groove.
[0008] Preferably, the curved component has an arc-shaped groove inside, and a curved reinforcing member is fixedly connected between one side of the curved component and one end of the bottom support component.
[0009] Preferably, the curved part has a circular through hole inside, and a No. 3 reinforcing member is provided inside the circular through hole.
[0010] Preferably, the outer wall of the bottom support member is provided with an air guide groove, and the bottom end of the bottom support member is provided with a flow channel.
[0011] Preferably, the top of the support member is provided with a second ventilation hole, and the bottom of the support member is fixedly connected to a second support member.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0013] This integrated foam shoe support utilizes a multi-path air convection system consisting of a first ventilation hole, a second ventilation hole, an air guide channel, and a flow channel. Combined with the bottom gap created by the support pad, it achieves effective air circulation inside the shoe, allowing moisture to be quickly expelled, keeping the inside of the shoe dry, and significantly reducing the risk of odor and mold growth.
[0014] Meanwhile, by setting multiple reinforcing components at key parts of the curved component, such as setting No. 1 reinforcing component, curved reinforcing component and No. 3 reinforcing component inside the curved component and in the ventilation hole, the overall structural strength is significantly enhanced, making it less prone to breakage or collapse during repeated bending and use, thereby ensuring the service life of the foam shoe support. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is an isometric drawing of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 3 This is an isometric drawing of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 4 This is an isometric drawing of Embodiment 2 of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 5 This is an isometric drawing of Embodiment 3 of this utility model.
[0020] In the diagram: 1. Platform support; 101. No. 2 vent hole; 102. No. 2 support component; 2. Bent component; 201. Straight concave groove; 202. No. 1 reinforcing component; 203. Arc concave groove; 204. Bent reinforcing component; 205. Circular through hole; 206. No. 3 reinforcing component; 3. Bottom support component; 301. No. 1 vent hole; 302. No. 1 support component; 4. Guide groove; 5. Support pad; 6. Air guide groove; 7. Drain groove. Detailed Implementation
[0021] 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.
[0022] like Figure 1 - Figure 5 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: an integrated foam shoe support, including a support member 1, a curved member 2 fixedly connected to one side of the support member 1, a bottom support member 3 fixedly connected to one end of the curved member 2 for supporting the toe position, a guide groove 4 provided at the top of the bottom support member 3, and several support pads 5 fixedly connected to the bottom end of the bottom support member 3 for contacting the insole position, a first ventilation hole 301 opened inside the bottom support member 3, and a first support member 302 fixedly connected inside the first ventilation hole 301 for supporting the first ventilation hole 301.
[0023] The curved part 2 has a straight concave groove 201 inside, and a first reinforcing member 202 is provided inside the straight concave groove 201.
[0024] The inside of the curved part 2 is provided with an arc-shaped concave groove 203, and a curved reinforcing member 204 is fixedly connected between one side of the curved part 2 and one end of the bottom support 3.
[0025] The curved part 2 has a circular through hole 205 inside, and a third reinforcing part 206 is installed inside the circular through hole 205.
[0026] The outer wall of the bottom support 3 is provided with an air guide groove 6, and the bottom end of the bottom support 3 is provided with a flow channel 7.
[0027] The top of the support member 1 is provided with a second ventilation hole 101, and the bottom of the support member 1 is fixedly connected with a second support member 102.
[0028] This product is manufactured by injection molding of an integrated mold. The above-mentioned upper and lower molds can realize the shape of the foam shoe support. Then, a long rod mold is set. After the upper and lower molds are closed, the long rod mold extends out of the closed mold to form a first ventilation hole 301 and a first support 302. After the injection molding is completed, the long rod mold is removed first, and then the mold is separated and demolded to realize the production of the integrated foam shoe support.
[0029] Example 1: As Figure 3As shown, the design of the straight concave groove is that the concave setting on the bent part 2 is a straight line design. The straight concave groove is essentially a pre-set, structural line created on the material. When the bent part 2 needs to be bent, the stress will be concentrated at the straight position where the first reinforcing member 202 is located, forcing the bending action to mainly occur along this straight line, thus achieving controllable bending.
[0030] Example 2: Figure 4 As shown, the design of the arc concave groove 203 is such that the concave setting on the bent part 2 is an arc design. The arc concave groove 203 distributes the bending requirement to a wider, curved area. When subjected to force, the entire arc area undergoes uniform and gradual deformation, thereby forming a smooth and natural curved profile.
[0031] Example 3: Figure 5 As shown, a circular through hole 205 is provided on the curved part 2, and a third reinforcing member 206 is provided inside the circular through hole 205. The function of the third reinforcing member 206 is to maintain the structural integrity of the circular area, prevent it from collapsing or tearing into the hole when under pressure, and ensure that the mechanical strength of the key parts is not sacrificed while reducing weight.
[0032] The curved components in Examples 1, 2, and 3 have different structures, but all are provided with gaps to facilitate airflow. This allows for air exchange between the support component 1 and the bottom support component 3 when supporting the shoe. The curved component 2, through its own structure and the design of the foam material, allows the foam shoe support to support shoes of different sizes within a set range. The support pad 5 creates a gap between the bottom of the bottom support component 3 and the inner bottom of the shoe, allowing air to pass through. However, through the setting of the first ventilation hole 301 and the guide groove 4, the bottom support 3 can also deform. The first support 302 ensures that when the bottom support 3 deforms, the two ends of the first ventilation hole 301 can still achieve air circulation. The bottom support 3 has a guide groove 4 at the top, a first ventilation hole 301 in the middle, and a support pad 5 and a drainage groove at the bottom, thus fully realizing air circulation while providing support inside the shoe. The setting of the air guide groove 6 and the drainage groove 7 can further ensure air circulation at the sole.
[0033] The design of the second ventilation hole 101 and the second support component 102 allows the insole to directly communicate with the outside air. Through the multi-path air convection system composed of the first ventilation hole 301, the second ventilation hole 101, the air guide groove, and the flow guide groove 4, combined with the bottom gap created by the support pad 5, effective circulation of air inside the shoe is achieved, allowing moisture to be quickly discharged, keeping the inside of the shoe dry, and significantly reducing the risk of odor and mold growth. By setting multiple reinforcing components in key parts of the curved component 2, such as the first reinforcing component 202, the curved reinforcing component 204, and the third reinforcing component 206 inside the curved component 2 and the ventilation holes, the overall structural strength is significantly enhanced, making it less prone to breakage or collapse during repeated bending and use, thus ensuring the service life of the foam shoe support.
[0034] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended embodiments and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An integrated foam shoe support, comprising a support member (1), characterized in that: A curved part (2) is fixedly connected to one side of the support member (1). A bottom support member (3) for supporting the toe position is fixedly connected to one end of the curved part (2). A guide groove (4) is provided at the top of the bottom support member (3). Several support pads (5) for contacting the insole position are fixedly connected to the bottom end of the bottom support member (3). A first ventilation hole (301) is opened inside the bottom support member (3). A first support member (302) for supporting the first ventilation hole (301) is fixedly connected inside the first ventilation hole (301).
2. The integrated foam shoe support according to claim 1, characterized in that: The curved component (2) has a straight concave groove (201) inside, and a first reinforcing member (202) is provided inside the straight concave groove (201).
3. The integrated foam shoe support according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inside of the curved part (2) is provided with an arc-shaped groove (203), and a curved reinforcing member (204) is fixedly connected between one side of the curved part (2) and one end of the bottom support (3).
4. The integrated foam shoe support according to claim 1, characterized in that: The curved part (2) has a circular through hole (205) inside, and a third reinforcing member (206) is provided inside the circular through hole (205).
5. The integrated foam shoe support according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the bottom support member (3) is provided with an air guide groove (6), and the bottom end of the bottom support member (3) is provided with a flow channel (7).
6. The integrated foam shoe support according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the support member (1) is provided with a second ventilation hole (101), and the bottom of the support member (1) is fixedly connected with a second support member (102).