Protective Shell for Nailed Boot with Cushion and Clamping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Studded athletic shoes' nails wear out quickly when used on surfaces other than tracks, leading to reduced performance and the need for specialized tools to change nails, which can cause discomfort and musculoskeletal issues due to altered walking patterns.
Innovation Solution
A protective shell with a cushioned sole and adjustable clamping device that fits over studded shoes, protecting the nails and allowing natural walking by distributing the pressure, adaptable to various nail configurations and shoe sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of moving object
If athletes wear studded shoes on non-track surfaces, then they can move between locations, but the studs wear out quickly and lose effectiveness
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a protective cover as an intermediary element between the studs and non-track surfaces. This cover protects the studs from direct contact with hard surfaces like concrete and tiles, preventing wear and maintaining stud effectiveness when athletes need to move between locations.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective cover is designed as a separate, removable component that can be attached to and removed from the studded shoes. This segmentation allows the studs to remain effective for track use while being protected during non-track activities, resolving the contradiction between mobility and stud preservation.
2Reliability
If athletes use specialized wrenches to change studs, then they can maintain stud sharpness, but they experience discomfort and musculoskeletal issues due to altered walking patterns
Solution Approach 1:
The protective cover serves a dual function: it protects the studs during non-track activities and can be easily removed or adjusted by the athlete themselves without requiring specialized tools or assistance. This self-service capability eliminates the need for wrenches and maintains walking comfort while preserving stud sharpness through protection rather than frequent adjustment.
3Reliability
If athletes adopt a penguin walk to protect studs, then they avoid damaging the nails, but they experience musculoskeletal strain and discomfort
Solution Approach 1:
The protective cover acts as a mediator that allows athletes to walk naturally on non-track surfaces without damaging the studs. Instead of altering their gait, athletes can wear the cover during activities like using restrooms or walking on concrete, thereby maintaining both walking naturalness and stud protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective cover is designed to be dynamically adaptable - it can be easily put on and taken off depending on the activity. This dynamic approach allows athletes to maintain natural walking patterns when needed while providing stud protection during vulnerable activities, eliminating the need for continuous altered gait patterns.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The shell effectively protects the nails from wear and tear on non-track surfaces, allowing athletes to walk comfortably without damaging their shoes, reducing the need for specialized tools and minimizing musculoskeletal strain.
Implementation Method 1
a cushion (130), positioned in the front part of the shell (100)
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AI summary
The invention relates to a protective shell (100) for a nailed boot (200) comprising a front portion and a rear portion, the front portion being able to be equipped with nails, the shell (100) comprising a sole (110) comprising a front portion (101) and a rear portion (102). The front portion (101) and the rear portion (102) of the shell (100) are configured to interact with the front portion and the rear portion of the nailed boot (200) respectively, and the shell (100) further comprises: a peripheral edge (120), secured to the sole (110), a peripheral device (160) for clamping by cable, integrated with the peripheral edge (120). The invention is essentially characterised in that it further comprises a cushion (130), positioned in the front portion of the shell (100).