Removable Shoe Spat with Adjustable Straps for Ankle Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing athletic support equipment, such as ankle taping, is time-consuming to apply, lacks adjustable tightness, and does not provide aesthetically pleasing support, while obscuring shoe logos and team colors.
Innovation Solution
A removable spat with a boot portion and sleeve that includes releasable straps for adjustable compression and customization, allowing for quick application and removal, while maintaining support and visibility of shoe designs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional ankle taping is used to provide support, then ankle and foot support is achieved, but it requires significant time to apply and cannot be adjusted once applied
Solution Approach 1:
The spat is divided into multiple functional segments including a boot portion, a sleeve portion, and multiple independent straps (first strap, second strap, third strap). Each segment can be independently adjusted and fastened, allowing for modular application that reduces overall application time while maintaining comprehensive ankle support.
Solution Approach 2:
The spat incorporates adjustable straps with releasable fasteners that allow dynamic adjustment of tightness and support levels. The sleeve portion can be folded to different positions (first sleeve position and second sleeve position) to dynamically adapt to different support requirements and application preferences.
2Reliability
If traditional ankle taping is used to provide support, then ankle support is achieved, but the tightness is not adjustable once applied
Solution Approach 1:
The spat incorporates adjustable straps with releasable fasteners that allow dynamic adjustment of tightness and support levels. The sleeve portion can be folded to different positions (first sleeve position and second sleeve position) to dynamically adapt to different support requirements and application preferences.
Solution Approach 2:
The spat allows for parameter changes in tightness and support through its adjustable strap system. The first strap can be adjusted laterally across the back opening, the second strap around the top of the boot portion, and the third strap vertically over the back opening, enabling precise control over compression and support parameters.
3Reliability
If traditional ankle taping is used to provide support, then ankle support is achieved, but it does not provide an aesthetically pleasing look and obscures logos and team colors on the shoe
Solution Approach 1:
The spat is divided into multiple functional segments including a boot portion, a sleeve portion, and multiple independent straps (first strap, second strap, third strap). Each segment can be independently adjusted and fastened, allowing for modular application that reduces overall application time while maintaining comprehensive ankle support.
Solution Approach 2:
The sleeve portion can be folded to different positions to reveal or cover different surfaces. When folded to the second sleeve position, it allows logos and team colors on the shoe to remain visible, providing aesthetic appeal while maintaining support functionality.
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AI summary
A removable spat may be used with a shoe having a sole and an upper. The spat includes a boot portion having a back opening and a front end, and a sleeve connected to the boot portion. The back opening of the boot portion is adapted to receive the shoe therein. The sleeve has a fixed end connected to the front end of the boot portion and a free end opposite the fixed end. The sleeve extends freely from the front end to define a first sleeve position, and the sleeve is foldable over the boot portion to define a second sleeve position.