Plurality of bladders with hexagonal configuration for footwear and other applications

摘要

A fluid-filled structure, such as a bladder (40), is disclosed. The bladder has a first surface (41) and an opposite second surface (42) that are peripherally joined (43) to define various edges (51-56). The bladder encloses a fluid between the first surface and the second surface. Both surfaces are peripherally joined to define an edge (43) of the bladder.
A bond (44) spaced inward from the edge defines a channel between the bond and the edge. An inflation area (45) is provided in fluid communication with the channel and provides a zone for inserting the fluid into the bladder, said area being sealed to seal the fluid within said bladder.