Customizable Shoe with Single Anchor for Accessory Harness
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional shoes with detachable components require complex attachment methods and do not function as standalone shoes until the constituent parts are affixed together, lacking a simple and effective way to customize shoe styles.
Innovation Solution
A customizable shoe design featuring a mule or slide type shoe with a single anchor on the outsole that can be removably secured to an accessory harness, providing additional support and style options through a simple engagement mechanism.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional detachable shoe components are used, then shoe customization is enabled, but the attachment structure becomes complex and requires multiple fasteners or anchoring mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The shoe is divided into a base shoe portion and a separate accessory portion that can be independently worn or combined. The anchor is integrated into the base shoe, while the accessory includes a separate opening for receiving the anchor, allowing modular customization without complex attachment mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The single anchor serves multiple functions: it provides structural reinforcement for the outsole and enables attachment of various different accessories (heel support, ankle support, decorative elements) through its universal engagement interface with accessory openings.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional detachable shoe components are used, then different shoe styles can be formed, but the individual components do not function as standalone shoes until affixed together
Solution Approach 1:
The shoe system is segmented into a base shoe portion that is fully functional as a standalone shoe, and an optional accessory portion. The base shoe includes the outsole with an integrated anchor that does not interfere with the shoe's standalone functionality, while the accessory can be added or removed based on user preference.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional anchoring mechanisms are used, then accessories can be attached to shoes, but the attachment requires structure disposed over a significant area of the constituent parts
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment function is extracted and concentrated into a single anchor point on the outsole, rather than distributing the attachment structure across a significant area. The accessory opening is positioned to receive this single anchor, minimizing the area required for attachment while maintaining secure connection.
Data Source
AI summary
A customizable combination shoe and accessory include: (a) a wearable mule or slide type shoe having: (i) a sole portion having an insole and an outsole, (ii) a vamp arranged at the insole, (iii) a heel affixed to the outsole, and (iv) a single anchor extending through the outsole; and (b) an accessory harness having: (i) a portion defining an opening, the opening being configured to engage the single anchor to removably secure the portion of the harness to the anchor at the outsole, and (ii) support portions, extending from the portion defining the opening, configured to engage portions of the foot of a wearer of the combination shoe and accessory to provide support to the engaged portions of the foot of the wearer.