METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CUSHIONING ELEMENTS FOR SPORTSWEAR
DE602014092970T2Active Publication Date: 2026-04-15ADIDAS AG
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Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ADIDAS AG
- Filing Date
- 2014-01-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-15
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing manufacturing methods for cushioning elements in sports apparel require multiple steps and molds, limiting the ability to influence characteristics and are inefficient.
Method used
A method involving loading a mold with randomly arranged particles of expanded material using a stream of liquid or steam, followed by pressure, heat, or steam treatment to bond and distribute the particles evenly, allowing for chemical bonding without adhesives and enabling customization of characteristics.
Benefits of technology
This method simplifies the manufacturing process, reduces flaws, and allows for automated production of cushioning elements with customizable characteristics, such as stiffness and stability, by eliminating the need for additional molds and steps.
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