Article of footwear with an adaptive fluid system

摘要

An adaptive fluid system for an article of footwear is disclosed. The adaptive fluid system includes a fluid chamber that provides cushioning and shock absorption for a foot. The adaptive fluid system includes an adjustable pressure regulating valve that may be used to control the pressure of the fluid chamber. The adaptive fluid system includes a valve that prevents fluid from escaping from a fluid chamber during use.

主权项

1. An adaptive fluid system for an article of footwear, comprising:
a fluid chamber disposed in a portion of the article of footwear; an intake valve configured to receive fluid from an external pump; an adjustable pressure regulating valve disposed in the article of footwear, the adjustable pressure regulating valve having an adjustable maximum pressure setting; the adjustable pressure regulating valve in fluid communication with the intake valve; wherein a fluid inlet of the fluid chamber is in fluid communication with the adjustable pressure regulating valve and wherein the fluid inlet is disposed downstream of the adjustable pressure regulating valve; and wherein the adjustable pressure regulating valve is in fluid communication with an inlet of a flow valve and wherein the fluid chamber is in fluid communication with an outlet of the flow valve.