Shoe Eyelet Structure with Plastic Protective Layer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing flexible substrate shoes are prone to deformation, affecting their lifetime and aesthetic appeal, while current designs either compromise on comfort or manufacturing complexity.
Innovation Solution
A shoe design featuring a flexible substrate with a plastic protective layer and shoe eyelet structures made of molded plastic, allowing for adjustable tightness and improved durability, combined with a PU massaging member for enhanced comfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a flexible substrate made of textile materials is used to ensure comfort, then wearing comfort is improved, but the material is easily deformed and the flexible substrate is loosened, which seriously affects the wearing lifetime of the shoes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a flexible textile substrate with a plastic protective layer to create a composite structure. The textile substrate provides flexibility and comfort, while the plastic protective layer prevents deformation and extends the shoe's lifetime, resolving the contradiction between comfort and durability.
2Ease of operation
If the flexible substrate is made of textile materials to ensure comfort, then wearing comfort is improved, but the shoes are significantly different from ordinary shoes, which is not in line with the public aesthetic
Solution Approach 1:
The plastic protective layer not only protects the flexible substrate but also provides an aesthetic appearance that aligns with ordinary shoe designs, while the underlying textile substrate maintains comfort. This composite approach resolves the contradiction between comfort and appearance.
3Adaptability or versatility
If shoe eyelet structures are added to allow shoe lace to run through for adjusting tightness, then the shoe becomes more functional and aesthetic, but the structure complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The shoe eyelet structures are integrated directly into the plastic protective layer during the molding process, combining the protective function and the eyelet function into a single component. This reduces overall structure complexity while maintaining adjustability and aesthetic appeal.
4Reliability
If a plastic protective layer is formed on the outer side of the flexible substrate to prevent deformation, then the lifetime is extended, but the breathability may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The plastic protective layer is designed with a porous or mesh structure that allows air circulation and breathability while still providing protection against deformation and external elements. This resolves the contradiction between durability and breathability.
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AI summary
Disclosed is a shoe with a shoe eyelet structure (400), the shoe comprising: a flexible substrate (100), a plastic protective layer (200) formed outside the flexible substrate (100), and a shoe sole (300) connected to the bottom of the flexible substrate (100). The flexible substrate (100) is a braided fabric or a textile fabric of an integral structure. Several shoe eyelet structures (400) are provided on an upper side between a shoe toe portion (110) and a shoe throat portion (120) of the flexible substrate (100). One end of the shoe eyelet structure (400) is fixedly connected to the flexible substrate (100), and the shoe eyelet structure (400) protrudes from the flexible substrate (100) and is suspended so as to be penetrated by a shoe lace (500) and adjust the degree of tightness of the flexible substrate (100). Such a shoe has relatively good coverage, is comfortable to wear, and is easy to manufacture.