Ski Boot Sensor Cable Routing to Reduce Foot Pressure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ski sports equipment lacks comprehensive solutions for enhancing comfort and performance analysis during ski sports, particularly in terms of balance and pressure distribution, leading to suboptimal user experience and limited data evaluation capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A sports boot with integrated pressure-sensitive sensors and a digital training system that includes a radio communications interface for wireless data transmission, allowing for real-time balance analysis and feedback, while minimizing pressure points through strategic cable routing and a modular design for improved comfort and production efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If pressure-sensitive sensors and cable connections are integrated into the sole arrangement, then balance and pressure distribution analysis capability is improved, but risk of creating pressure points on the user's foot increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by routing cable connections through the heel portion and sole center region where the foot arch is disposed, avoiding high-pressure zones. The sensors are strategically positioned to collect balance data while cable cross-sections and heights are optimized to prevent pressure points on pressure-sensitive areas of the foot.
Solution Approach 2:
The sole center region acts as an intermediary zone where cable connections converge before running to the upper boot portion. This intermediary routing path distributes cable loads away from direct foot contact areas, reducing pressure point formation while maintaining sensor connectivity for balance analysis.
2Measurement precision
If multiple sensors and electronic components are integrated into the sports boot, then performance analysis capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the sensor system into distinct functional zones: pressure-sensitive sensors in the sole arrangement for balance detection, a radio communications interface for wireless transmission, and a structured cable routing system through the heel and sole center. This segmentation organizes complexity into manageable modules while maintaining integrated performance analysis capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The sports boot integrates multiple functions into a single system: pressure-sensitive sensors detect balance and pressure distribution, the radio communications interface transmits data wirelessly, and the cable routing structure serves both electrical connectivity and mechanical support functions. This multi-functionality reduces overall system complexity by consolidating features.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If cable connections are routed through the heel portion and sole center, then pressure points are minimized, but cable run length and manufacturing complexity may increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates cable routing channels and structural features directly into the sole arrangement and heel portion during manufacturing. By pre-planning cable paths through the heel and sole center in the boot's construction phase, the design simplifies subsequent assembly while maintaining pressure point reduction benefits.
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 sports boot enhances user comfort and performance by providing precise balance and weight distribution analysis, reducing pressure points, and enabling efficient data evaluation, thus improving the overall ski sports experience with economic and robust design.
Implementation Method 1
at least one pressure-sensitive sensor (9a-d) for the electric and/or electronic detection of mechanical pressures or forces in or on the sports boot (1)
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a sports boot for the pursuit of ski sport. The sports boot comprises a sensor arrangement (29) having several pressure-sensitive sensors (9a-d) in a distributed layout which are respectively connected or can be connected via cable connections (17a-d) to an electronic signal processing device. At least one first sensor (9a) is positioned in a forefoot portion (31) of the sole arrangement (30) of the sports boot and at least one second sensor (9b) is positioned in a heel portion (32) of the sole arrangement (30). A first cable connection (17a) between the at least one first sensor (9a) and the electronic signal processing device and a second cable connection (17b) between the at least one second sensor (9b) and the electronic signal processing device are respectively starting from the at least one first sensor (9a) and from the at least one second sensor (9b) and each run in the direction towards a sole center region (34) of the sole arrangement (30). The first and second cable connection (17a, 17b) then run out from the sole center region (34) via the heel portion (35) in the direction towards the upper boot portion (28) in which the signal processing device is positioned or can be positioned.