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Cable tightening system for article of footwear

A technology for footwear and objects, applied in the direction of footwear, shoe uppers, applications, etc., which can solve the problems of not being able to provide fit, not providing a smooth surface for the instep cover, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2013-03-06
NIKE INNOVATE CV
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However, the instep cover does not provide a smooth surface
Also, the instep cover is elastic, which may not provide a tight enough fit

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[0039] When participating in some sports, it is desirable to have an article of footwear with a smooth instep area. For purposes of this discussion, the instep region may generally be considered the upper surface of the foot located between the ankle and the toes. One sport in which smoothing of the instep area is desired is football, such as figure 1 shown. Having a smooth instep area allows for more precise control of the ball when handling the ball because the surface features of the article of footwear do not interfere with ball control. For example, when a ball hits a shoelace, the ball may be unintentionally affected by the shape of the shoelace. An article of footwear may be provided that includes a smooth instep region. Various embodiments of the article of footwear are shown in Figure 1-24 middle. These embodiments illustrate an article of footwear that provides a smooth instep area by disposing a lacing system between the upper and the sole.

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Abstract

A tightening system for an article of footwear includes a cable disposed between an upper and a sole plate. The upper includes a flexible main body and an exoskeleton covering a portion of the flexible main body in an instep region. The cable is attached to the exoskeleton so that the exoskeleton is tightened to a wearer's foot when the cable length is effectively shortened and / or if the cable tension is increased. The instep region is devoid of the tightening system so that a smooth instep region is provided.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a lacing system for an article of footwear, and more particularly to a lacing system that includes a cable disposed between an upper and a sole to provide a smooth instep area. Background technique [0002] In some situations, it may be desirable to have an article of footwear with a smooth instep area. For example, some competitive sports may be enhanced if the article of footwear includes a smooth instep. Football players may find it easier to pass or control the ball when the instep area does not contain possible interfering elements such as laces or raised decorations. In other words, the article of footwear may be configured to provide an unobstructed kicking surface. [0003] Typically, however, an article of footwear includes an adjustment system in the instep area of ​​the article of footwear. For example, a lace used to control the access opening typically extends along the instep of the article of footwear ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A43C11/00A43C11/16A43C11/14
CPCA43C11/165A43C11/16A43C11/008A43C11/1493A43B23/0235A43B23/00
Inventor B.D.贝克J.赫德J.莫利纽克斯B.鲁伦
Owner NIKE INNOVATE CV
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