发明名称 |
FLEXIBLE SHANK FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR |
摘要 |
<p>A directionally flexible shank for an article of footwear is disclosed, which provides support to the bottom of a user's foot while providing flexibility for foot movements in one or more particular directions. The directionally flexible shank may also support the arch of the foot. The directionally flexible shank may include a plurality of articulatable segments that can easily rotate with respect to each other in a first direction and thereby permit the directionally flexible shank to flex away from the foot, while limiting articulation in an opposite direction. The articulatable segments are connected to each other via hinge structures, which may include living hinges formed of a thermoplastic material. The hinge structures may also be formed from a flexible sheet attached to a bottom portion of the directionally flexible shank. Methods are also disclosed for manufacturing the directionally flexible shank.</p> |
申请公布号 |
EP1954154(B1) |
申请公布日期 |
2015.09.09 |
申请号 |
EP20060837425 |
申请日期 |
2006.11.13 |
申请人 |
NIKE INNOVATE C.V. |
发明人 |
MESCHTER, JAMES;WOLF-HOCHDOERFFER, SUSANNE;DENNISON, EMILY, BETH |
分类号 |
A43B13/14;A43B5/12;A43B7/14;A43B23/22 |
主分类号 |
A43B13/14 |
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