A heel support and shoe that is easy to put on and take off and provides sturdy support.

Abstract

This utility model proposes a heel support component and shoe that facilitates easy on and off-the-foot wear and provides robust support. It includes an integrally molded support body comprising a lower support portion and an upper support portion. The upper end of the lower support portion is connected to the lower end of the upper support portion. Both the upper and lower ends of the lower support portion are bent forward, as are the left and right sides. In the left-right direction, the width of the lower support portion gradually increases from bottom to top. Both the upper and lower ends of the upper support portion are bent backward, as are the left and right sides. In the left-right direction, the width of the upper support portion gradually decreases from the middle to the upper and lower ends. The width of the lower end of the upper support portion is equal to the width of the upper end of the lower support portion. It can be installed inside or on the outer side of the shoe's heel counter. The support component provides support and positioning for the heel counter, preventing it from being flattened by the heel and protecting the heel counter.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field, specifically to a heel support and shoe that facilitates putting on and taking off the foot and provides sturdy support. Background Technology

[0002] In daily life, when people put on shoes, they usually first carefully slip the front of their foot into the shoe, then push their foot forward to help the heel get in as well. During this process, the heel inevitably flattens the back of the shoe, which not only affects the shoe's appearance but can also cause some damage to the back. After the foot is fully inside, people have to manually pull up the back of the shoe to ensure it snugly covers the heel. This whole process requires multiple adjustments and is quite tedious.

[0003] Frequently stepping on the heel counter can also damage it. Visually, the most obvious sign of a flattened heel counter is noticeable wrinkles. Simultaneously, the height and shape of the heel counter will change, disrupting its original design that conforms to the heel. This prevents the heel counter from effectively wrapping and supporting the heel, causing the shoe to slip off the foot. Damage to the heel counter significantly shortens the overall lifespan of the shoe. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the problems pointed out in the background art, this utility model proposes a heel support and shoe that facilitates putting on and taking off and provides sturdy support, so as to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows: A heel support and shoe that facilitates putting on and taking off and provides sturdy support includes an integrally molded support body, wherein the support body includes a lower support portion and an upper support portion, and the upper end of the lower support portion is connected to the lower end of the upper support portion. Both the upper and lower ends of the lower support are bent forward, and both the left and right sides of the lower support are bent forward; in the left and right direction, the width of the lower support gradually increases from bottom to top. Both ends of the upper support are bent backward, and both sides of the upper support are bent forward; in the left and right directions, the width of the upper support gradually decreases from the middle to the upper and lower ends; the width of the lower end of the upper support is equal to the width of the upper end of the lower support.

[0006] The present invention is further configured such that the support body is a rigid structure.

[0007] The present invention is further provided that a groove is provided along the edge of the rear side of the support body.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that the support body is made of modified rigid plastic, lightweight metal alloy, or fiber-reinforced composite material.

[0009] A shoe includes a sole and an upper, wherein the aforementioned support member is provided on the inner or outer surface of the heel counter of the upper.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The heel support provided by this utility model facilitates putting on and taking off shoes and provides sturdy support. It can be installed inside the heel counter of the shoe or on the outer side. The support helps to support and position the heel counter of the shoe, preventing it from being flattened by the heel of the foot and protecting the heel counter of the shoe. Attached Figure Description

[0011] 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 these drawings without creative effort.

[0012] Figure 1 This is a side view of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rear structure of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0016] The following are the labels in the attached diagram: 1 for the lower support, 2 for the upper support, and 3 for the groove. Detailed Implementation

[0017] 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.

[0018] For reference as follows Figures 1-4 The present invention will be described as follows: Example: A heel support and shoe that facilitates putting on and taking off and provides sturdy support includes an integrally molded support body. The support body includes a lower support part 1 and an upper support part 2, with the upper end of the lower support part 1 connected to the lower end of the upper support part 2.

[0019] The lower support section 1 has forward-curved ends at both ends, conforming to the natural curve of the foot. When you wear shoes, the lower support section tightly wraps around the heel, providing stable support. The left and right sides of the lower support section 1 are also forward-curved. This design increases the contact area with the foot, more effectively distributing pressure from the body. During walking or exercise, the body weight is evenly distributed on the lower support section, avoiding discomfort caused by excessive localized pressure. In the left-right direction, the width of the lower support section 1 gradually increases from bottom to top. This gradual structural design further enhances the stability of the support. The increasing width and thickness towards the top provides a solid foundation for the entire support component.

[0020] Both the top and bottom ends of the upper support part 2 are curved backward. The left and right sides of the upper support part 2 are curved forward, echoing the lower support part, further optimizing the fit to the foot. This design not only better adapts to the shape of the foot but also provides additional lateral support during exercise, preventing the foot from wobbling or twisting inside the shoe. In the left-right direction, the width of the upper support part 2 gradually decreases from the middle to the top and bottom ends, forming a unique streamlined structure. This structural design not only conforms to ergonomic principles, better conforming to the shape of the heel, but also reduces the overall weight of the support component while ensuring support effectiveness. The width of the lower end of the upper support part 2 is equal to the width of the upper end of the lower support part 1.

[0021] The support structure itself is rigid. This allows it to maintain a stable shape when faced with various external forces. Compared to traditional flexible material supports, rigid supports have stronger resistance to deformation and can withstand greater pressure without easily bending or breaking.

[0022] A groove 3 is provided along the edge of the rear side of the support body. Although the support body adopts a rigid structure as a whole to provide strong support, appropriate flexibility can better adapt to the dynamic changes of the foot during actual use. The presence of the groove 3 allows the rear side of the support body to have a certain degree of flexibility while maintaining a certain rigidity.

[0023] Groove 3 also offers significant advantages in terms of ease of installation. When installing the support component onto the heel counter, groove 3 serves as a crucial positioning and securing point. By using auxiliary installation components (such as glue, clips, etc.) in conjunction with groove 3, the support component can be more precisely fixed in its designated position on the heel counter, preventing offset and misalignment during installation.

[0024] A shoe includes a sole and an upper, wherein the aforementioned support member is provided on the inner or outer surface of the heel counter of the upper.

[0025] The support component can be installed either inside or on the outer side of the heel counter, depending on the specific needs. When installed inside the heel counter, the support component fits snugly against the shoe's lining, acting like a custom-made "internal skeleton" to provide solid support to the heel counter from within. During installation, the support component is typically secured to its position on the heel counter using adhesive or stitching.

[0026] If the support is installed on the outer side of the heel counter, it acts like a decorative piece, not only adding a unique look to the shoe but also effectively protecting the heel counter from the outside.

[0027] In daily life, we often encounter the problem of shoes getting flattened by being stepped on, which not only affects the appearance of the shoes but also reduces wearing comfort. This shoe with an innovative support component effectively solves this problem. When wearing such shoes, the support component provides strong support at the heel counter.

[0028] Support components effectively prevent the heel counter from being flattened by the heel, maintaining its shape and structural integrity. This not only extends the shoe's lifespan but also ensures a consistently comfortable wearing experience, eliminating worries about heel counter deformation.

[0029] The support body is made of modified rigid plastic, lightweight metal alloy, or fiber-reinforced composite material.

[0030] Modified rigid plastics: Commonly used ones include reinforced polypropylene (PP + glass fiber), polyamide (PA, commonly known as nylon) or acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS). These materials improve rigidity by adding fillers such as glass fiber, which can meet the structural strength requirements of the support components. At the same time, they have a low density and will not significantly increase the weight of the shoes.

[0031] Lightweight metal alloys: such as 6061 or 7075 series aluminum alloys. These alloys have a density of only about 1 / 3 that of steel, but have excellent rigidity and resistance to deformation. They can maintain their supporting shape for a long time and avoid structural failure caused by frequent disassembly and reassembly.

[0032] Fiber-reinforced composite materials, such as glass fiber reinforced resin or carbon fiber reinforced resin, have rigidity comparable to metals, are lighter, and have good fatigue resistance and weather resistance, making them adaptable to different temperature and humidity environments.

[0033] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. 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. A heel support member that facilitates putting on and taking off and provides sturdy support, comprising an integrally molded support body, characterized in that: The support body includes a lower support portion and an upper support portion, with the upper end of the lower support portion connected to the lower end of the upper support portion; Both the upper and lower ends of the lower support are bent forward, and both the left and right sides of the lower support are bent forward; in the left and right direction, the width of the lower support gradually increases from bottom to top. Both ends of the upper support are bent backward, and both sides of the upper support are bent forward. In the left and right direction, the width of the upper support gradually decreases from the middle to the upper and lower ends. The width of the lower end of the upper support is equal to the width of the upper end of the lower support.

2. The heel support member according to claim 1, which facilitates putting on and taking off and provides sturdy support, is characterized in that: The support body is a rigid structure.

3. A heel support member for easy on / off and robust support as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The support body has a groove along its edge on the rear side surface.

4. A heel support member for easy on / off and firm support as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The support body is made of modified rigid plastic, lightweight metal alloy, or fiber-reinforced composite material.

5. A shoe, comprising a sole and an upper, characterized in that: The shoe upper has a support member as described in any one of claims 1-4 on the inner or outer surface of the heel counter.

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