发明名称 |
Holding assembly for articles |
摘要 |
A holding assembly for articles can be used with a flexible manufacturing system to hold an article in place. The holding assembly can be used with a printing system to print onto the article. The holding assembly can expand to fit the article. The holding assembly can include a moldable surface that can be provided with a temporarily fixed geometry through the use of a vacuum. The holding assembly can help provide a flattened outer surface for the article to facilitate printing. |
申请公布号 |
US9402445(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2016.08.02 |
申请号 |
US201313868130 |
申请日期 |
2013.04.23 |
申请人 |
NIKE, Inc. |
发明人 |
Miller Todd W.;Chamblin Mike A.;Troyke Eli R. |
分类号 |
A43D3/04;A43D8/22;A43D95/14;B41J3/407;B41M5/00;A43D3/02;A43B3/00 |
主分类号 |
A43D3/04 |
代理机构 |
Plumsea Law Group, LLC |
代理人 |
Plumsea Law Group, LLC |
主权项 |
1. A holding assembly configured to hold an article of footwear, comprising:
a base portion; a last portion attached to the base portion, the last portion further comprising: a first side portion, the first side portion including an outer surface that is moldable; a second side portion; a bladder member disposed between the first side portion and the second side portion, wherein the bladder member is inflatable; wherein the first side portion includes a frame portion, a flexible membrane and a plurality of bead members and wherein the plurality of bead members are sealed in an interior chamber bounded by the frame portion and the flexible membrane; and wherein expanding the bladder member causes the second side portion to extend away from the first side portion. |
地址 |
Beaverton OR US |