GB2189679A - Ventilating mechanisms for shoes - Google Patents
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Abstract
A ventilating mechanism for a shoe comprises a pump located in the shoe and adapted to draw air into and expel air from by pressure applied by the foot. The pump has a pump chamber, a plurality of valved inlet ports for drawing air passing through the pump chamber, and a plurality of valved outlet ports for directing the air toward the toe portion inside of the shoe. <IMAGE>
Description
SPECIFICATION
Ventilating mechanisms for shoes
Background of the Invention
1. Field ofthe Invention
The present invention relates to a ventilating mechanism for a shoe which is adapted to eject odor within the shoe.
2. Description of the Prior Art The prior art method for ejecting odor inthe inside of a shoe includes providing two orthree relatively small vent holes formed in the central lower portion of the instep part. With such an arrangement, however, as the ventilation itself is not forced, ventilating effect is limited to the region adjacent the vent holes.
Furthermore, as dust, water orthe like on the road surface also enters the shoe through the vent holes, ill effects caused by dust, water orthe like from the outside of the shoe are more significantthan ventilat- ing effect to prevent stuffiness. Thus, such prior art arrangement does actually more harm than good, and it can be concluded that after all, such arrangement is provided for mere form's sake only to pretend to have an anti-stuffy effect. However, installation of a forced ventilatorwouldcausedifficultyinwalking and, therefore, lacks practicability because of significantly large size and weight of such a ventilator itself incorporating a driving device.
Summary of the Invention
It is, accordingly, an object of the present invention to provide a ventilating mechanism for a shoe which will forcedly ventilate the shoe so that the interior of the shoe may be kept clean at all times.
It is another object ofthe present invention to provide a shoe ventilating mechanism which may be removable inserted into a shoe and which may readily be adapted to all types of shoes.
It is a furtherobject ofthe present invention to provide a shoe ventilating mechanism which is mounted within a shoe without increasing the overall size and weight ofthe shoe.
It is a still further object of the present invention to provide shoes which are comfortable to wear and which may prevent the wearerfrom being tired with walking.
According to the present invention, there is provided a ventilating mechanism for a shoe which comprises an insole element formed of a resilient plastic material and removably inserted into the shoe.
The insole element has a pump integrally formed therewith and adapted to draw airthereinto and expel airtherefrom by alternating pressure and release forces applied thereto by the foot of a wearer. The pump has a pump chamber, a plurality ofvalved inlet ports for drawing the air passing through the pump chamber, and a plurality of valve outlet ports for directing the airtoward the toe portion ofthe inside of the shoe.
In an alternative form ofthe invention,the shoe ventilating mechanism may be incorporated in a shoe.
With this type of ventilating mechanism, a pump may be integrallyformedwith the sole partofthe shoe, or it may be mounted on the instep partwithin the shoe.
When a wearer of shoes with the ventilating mechanism thus constructed walks, his body weight is applied on each shoe, or each shoe is deformed. As this occurs, the pump is actuated so that fresh air drawn from the inlet ports is sent through the outlet ports to the toe portion ofthe inside ofthe shoe, and air including odor in the inside ofthe shoe and especially in the toe portion is forced out by the fresh airfrom the pump to be ejected out of the shoe. Then, when the foot is raised, the shoe is released from the body weight or the deformation, and therefore fresh air is drawn from outside ofthe shoe into the pump.
When the body weight is again applied to the shoe or the shoe is again deformed, the ventilating action as described above is repeated, preventing the shoe from being stuffy and keeping the same clean at all times.
The present invention will become morefully apparent from the claims and the description as it proceeds in connection with the drawings.
Brief Description of the Drawings
FIG. lisa perspective view of an insole element according to a first embodiment ofthe present invention;
FIG. 2 is a sectional side view of the insole element of FIG. 1 ;
FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating the insole element being inserted into a shoe;
FIGS. 4 and 5 are sectional side views illustrating the combination ofthe insole element and the shoe of FIG.
3 in use;
FIGS. 6 and 7 are sectional side views of a shoe ventilating mechanism according to a second embodiment, illustrating the invention in use;
FIGS. 8 and 9 are sectional side views of a shoe ventilating mechanism accordingto a third embodiment, illustrating the invention in use;
FIGS. 10 and 11 are sectional side views of a shoe ventilating mechanism according to a fourth embodiment, illustrating the invention in use;
FIGS. 12and 13 are sectional side views of a shoe ventilating mechanism according to a fifth embodiment, illustrating the invention in use;
FIGS. 14 and 15 are sectional side views of a shoe ventilating mechanism according to a sixth embodiment, illustrating the invention in use;;
FIGS. 16 and 17 are sectional side views of a shoe ventilating mechanism according to a seventh embodiment, illustrating the invention in use; and
FIGS. 18and 19 are perspectiveviews of a shoe ventilating mechanism according to an eighth embodiment, illustrating the invention in operation.
Detailed Description of Preferred Embodiments
Referring now to FIGS. 1 to 5, shown therein is a shoe ventilating mechanism constructed in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention.
As shown therein, the mechanism comprises an insole element 2 formed of a resilient plastic material and adapted to be laid on a sole part3 of a shoe 1. The insole element2 includes a pump4integrallyformed therewith and adapted to draw airthereinto and expel air therefrom by application and release ofthe body weight of a wearer with respect to the sole part 3 ofthe shoe 1 through the insole element 2. The pump 4has inlet ports 5formed atthe right and left sides ofthe heel portion ofthe insole element2 and outlet ports 6
formed atthe toe portion ofthe insole element 2. Inlet
valves 7 are disposed at the respective inlet ports 5
and are adapted to be opened only when air is drawn
in, and outlet valves 8 are disposed at the respective
outlet ports 6 and are adapted to be opened only when
air is discharged.The pump 4 includes a pump
chamber 9 which is divided by partitions 10 into a numberofsmallchambersorcells 11 communicating
with one another by means of vent holes 12, the
partitions 10 providing sufficient strength and
cushioning effectto the insole element 2. The insole
element 2 is also provided atthe right and left sides of
the heel portion with a pair of planar, upstanding air intakeextentions 13 having air intake ports 14for
permitting ease of introduction ofair into the inlet ports 5.
Now, the operation ofthe ventilating mechanism of the first embodiment is as follows. When a wearer of shoes 1 with the ventilating mechanism thus con structed walks, his body weight is applied onto the insole element2 in each shoe 1 and thence, air in the cells 11 ofthe pump 4fiows through the vent holes 12 in a single direction and is fed under pressure from the outlet ports 6 into the inside ofthe shoe 1. Thus, the air including odor in the shoe 1 is forced out by the fresh airfrom the pump 4to be ejected out ofthe shoe 1.
Then, when the foot is raised, the insole element2 is released from theweightandthence,fresh air outside ofthe insole element 2 is drawn, in a single direction, through the air intake ports 14 ofthe air intake extensions 13, passed through the inlet ports 5 into the pump 4. When the weight is again applied onto the insole element 2,the ventilating action as described above is repeated, preventing the shoe 1 from being stuffy and keeping the same clean at all times. It will be noted that the cells 11 in the pump chamber 9 provides cushioning effect, thereby making the shoe 1 remarkably comfortable to wear and preventing the wearer from being tired with walking. In addition, since the ventilating mechanism is arranged in the insole element2 separate from the shoe 1, it can readily be adapted to all types of shoes.Further, since no openings haveto beformedforventilation atthe right and left sides of the lower portion of the instep of the shoe, there is no fear of entrance of dust, water or the like from outside during ventilating action, and consequentlythe inside ofthe shoe 1 can be kept clean at all times.
Referring now to FIGS. 6 and 7 in which a second embodiment ofthe present invention is shown, a shoe 15 has an instep part16formed of sewed sheet material such as cloth and leather, and a sole part 17 formed of a resilient molded material such as rubber and synthetic resin. The shoe 15 is provided atthe sole part 17 with a pump 18 integ rally formed with the sole part 17 and adapted for drawing airthereinto and expelling airtherefrom by application and release of the body weight of a wearer with respect to the sole part 17. The pump 18 has inlet ports 19 atthe heel portion ofthe sole part 17 and outlet ports 20 atthetoe portion ofthe sole part 17.Inlet valves 21 are disposed at the respective inlet ports 19 and are adapted to be opened onlywhen air is drawin in, and outletvalves 22 are disposed at the respective outlet ports 20 and are adapted to be opened only when air is discharged. The
pump 18 incudes a pump chamber 23 which is
divided by partitions 24 into a number of small
chambers orcells 25 communicating with one another
by means of vent holes 26, the partisions 24 streng
thening the sole part 17 and providing cushioning
effect thereto. In this embodiment, the heel portion of
the instep part 16 has air intake means or channels 27
for permitting ease of introduction of air into the inlet
ports 19.
Now, the operation oftheventilating mechanism of the second embodiment is as follows. When a wearer
of shoes 15 with the ventilating mechanism thus
constructed walks, his body weight is applied onto
each ofthe shoes 15 and thence, air in the cells 25 of the pump 18 flows through the vent holes 26 in a single direction and is fed under pressurefrom the outlet ports 20 into the inside of the shoe 15. Thus, the air including odor in the shoe 15 is forced out bythe fresh airfrom the pump 18to be ejected out ofthe shoe 15. Then, when the foot is raised, the shoe 15 is released from the weight and thence, fresh air outside of the shoe 15 is drawn, in a single direction, through the channels 27 formed atthe heel portion of the instep part 16, passed through the inlet ports 19 into the pump 18.When the weight is again applied onto the shoe 15, the ventilating action as described above is repeated, preventing the shoe 15 from being stuffy and keeping the same clean at all times. It will be noted thatthe cells 25 in the pump chamber 23 provides cushioning effect, thereby making the shoe 15 remarkably comfortable to wear and preventing the wearer from being tired with walking. Additionally, in this embodiment, as the inlet ports 19 are formed in the inside ofthe shoe 15, there is no fear of entrance of dust, water orthe like from outside during ventilation, and consequently the inside ofthe shoe 15 can be kept clean at all times.
Referring now to FIGS. 8 and 9 in which athird embodiment of the present invention is shown, a shoe 28 has an instep part 29formed of sewed sheet material such as cloth and leather, and a sole part 30 formed of a resilient molded material such as rubber and synthetic resin. The shoe 28 is provided at the heel portion 30a ofthe sole part 30 with a pump 31 integ rally formed with the sole part 30 and adapted for drawing airthereinto and expelling air therefrom by application and releaseofthebodyweightwith respect to the heel portion 30a. The pump 31 has inlet ports 32 atthe rear end ofthe heel portion 30a and outlet ports 33 at the front end thereof. Inlet valves 34 are disposed at the respective inlet ports 32 and are adapted to be opened onlywhen air is drawn in, and outlet valves 35 are disposed atthe respective outlet ports 33 and are adapted to be opened onlywhen air is released. The shoe 30 is provided at the heel portion of the instep part29 air intake means or channels 36for permitting ease of introduction of air into the inlet ports 32, and furthermore, the shoe 30 includes a desired number of air exit passages 37 determined according tothediameterthereof,capacityofthe pump or other which extend through the sole part 30 except the heel portion 30a to supply the fresh airfrom the pump 31 tothetoeportion intheshoe 28.
Now, the operation of the ventilating mechanism of this embodiment is asfollows. When a person wearing the shoes 28 with the ventilating mechanism thus constructed walks, his body weight is applied onto each ofthe shoes 28 and thence, air in the pump 31 is fed under pressure through the air exit passages 37 in a single direction into the toe portion in the shoe 28, and the air including odor in the shoe 28 is forced out bythe fresh airfrom the pump 31 to be ejected out ofthe shoe 28.Then, when thefoot is raised, the shoe 28 is released from the weight and thence, fresh air outside of the shoe 28 is drawn, in a single direction, through the channels 36 formed at the heel portion of the instep part29, passedthroughthe inlet ports32 into the pump 31.When the weight is again applied onto the shoe 28, the ventilating action as described above is repeated, preventing the shoe 28 from being stuffy and keeping the same clean at all times. In addition, as the pump 31 provides cushioning effect, the shoe 28 becomes remarkably comfortable to wear and prevents the wearerfrom being tired with walking.Further, in this embodiment, as the inlet ports 32 are formed in the inside ofthe shoe 28, there is no fear of entrance of dust, water or others from outside during ventilation by mea ns of the pump 31, and consequently the inside of the shoe 28 can be kept clean at all times.
FIGS. 10 and 11 showafourth embodimentofthe present invention. The construction, operation and effect of the fourth embodiment are substantially the same as those ofthethird embodiment except that a pump 40 similarto the pump 31 in the third embodiment is formed in the front portion of the sole part 39 of a shoe 38 including the toe portion and the surroundings thereof.
FIGS.12 and 13show afifth embodiment ofthe present invention. The construction, operation and effect ofthe fifth embodiment are substantiallythe same as those of the third embodiment except that a pump 43 similarto that of the third embodiment is formed atthe rear inside ofthe instep part 42 of a shoe 41 and is adapted to be actuated by varying attitude of the shoe 41 during walking.
FIGS. 14and 15showa sixth embodimentofthe present invention. The construction, operation and effect ofthe six embodiment are substantially the same as those of the third embodiment except that a pump 46 similarto that ofthethird embodiment is provided at the front central inside ofthe instep part 45 of a shoe 44 and is adapted to be actuated by varying attitude ofthe shoe 44 during walking.
FIGS. 16 and 17 show a seventh embodiment of the present invention. The construction, operation and effect of the seventh embodiment are substantially the same as those ofthe third embodiment except that a pump 49 similar to that of the third embodiment is provided in the vicinity ofthefronttoe portion of the instep part48 of a shoe47 and is adapted to be actuated by varying attitude of the shoe 47 during walking.
FIGS. 18 and 19showan eighth embodimentofthe present invention. The construction, operation and effect ofthe eighth embodiment are substantially the same as those ofthethird embodiment exceptthat pumps 52 similartothat ofthethird embodimentare provided at the sides ofthe sole part 51 of a shoe 50 and are adapted to be actuated by varying attitude of the shoe 50 during walking.
While the invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that modifications or variations may be easily made without departing from the scope of the present invention which is defined by the appended
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1. Ashoe having aventilating mechanism including an air passage opening at one end to the interior of the shoe near to the toe and opening atthe other end to the exteriorofthe shoe, the passage being at least partlyformed of resilient material which is repeatedly flexed as the wearer walks to change the size ofthe passage so as to pump airthrough the passage.
2. Ashoe accordingto claim 1 wherein the ventilating mechanism is in the sole.
3. A shoe according to claim 2 wherein the ventilating mechanism is in a separate insole.
4. A shoe according to claim 1 wherein the ventilating mechanism is partly in the upper.
5. A shoe according to any preceding claim including at least one one way valve in the passage.
6. Ashoe according to claim 5 wherein the valve is arrangedsuchthattheoutletofthe passage is the opening nearto the toe.
7. Aventilating mechanism for a shoe having an instep part and a sole part, said mechanism comprising an insole element formed of a resilient plastic material to be removably inserted into the shoe, said insole element having a pump integrally formed therewith and adapted to drawairthereinto and expel airtherefrom by alternating pressure and release forces applied thereto bythefoot of a wearer during walking, said pump having a pump chamber, a valved inlet portformed in a heel portion ofsaid insole element and operableto draw in the airto pass through said pump chamber, a valved outlet port formed in an uppertoe portion of said insole element, and operable to direct the airtoward the toe portion of the inside ofthe shoe, whereby as thewearerwalks, alternating suction and compression forces are caused in said pump chamber, thereby permitting one-waytransfer of air drawn through said inlet port to said outlet port.
8. A mechanism according to claim 7 including a plurality of inlet ports and a plurality of outlet ports.
9. A mechanism according to claim 7 or 8 wherein the or each inlet port is formed in an upper heel portion of the insole element.
10. Theventilating mechanism as defined in claim 7,8 or 9 wherein said pump chamber is separated into a number of cells by partitions including vent holes.
11. The ventilating mechanism as defined in claim 7,8,9 or 10 wherein said sole element further has a pair of planar, upstanding air intake extensions integ rally formed therewith at the right and left sides of the heel portion thereofforfacilitating introduction of air into inlet ports.
12. Ashoe having an instep part formed of sheet material such as cloth and leather, and a sole part formed of resilient material such as rubber and synthetic resin, a mechanism for ventilating the shoe comprising at least one pump adapted to draw air thereinto and expel airtherefrom by alternating pressure and releaseforces applied thereto by repeated deformation ofthe shoe during walking, said pump having a pump chamber, avalved inlet port for drawing the air passing through said pump chamber, and avalved outlet portfordirecting said airtoward the toe portion of the inside of the shoe, whereby as a wearerwaiks, alternating suction and compression forces are caused in said pump chamber, thereby permitting one-waytransferofthe air drawn through said inlet port to said outlet port.
13. Ashoe according to claim 12wherein the pump is mounted on the shoe.
14. A shoe according to claim 12 or 13 further comprising at least one air exit passage formed within and extending through said sole partforairflow communication with the interior of the shoe through the toe portion of said sole part, said pump being mounted generally on the rear inside ofthe instep part with said outlet port connected in airflow communication with said airexft passage.
15. Ashoe according to claim 12,13 or 1 4wherein said pump is mounted generally on thefront central inside of said instep part of said shoe with said outlet port directed toward thetoe portion of said shoe.
16. Ashoe according to claim 12,13 or 14wherein said pump is mounted generally on thefronttoe portion of said instep part of said shoe with said outlet
port directed toward the toe portion of said shoe.
17. A shoe according to claim 12, 13 or 14 wherein said pump is mounted on the side portion ofsaid sole part of said shoe with said inlet port directed toward the toe portion of said shoe.
18. Ashoe accordingto claim 12whereinsaid pump is integrallyformed with the sole part ofthe shoe.
19. Ashoe accordingto claim 18 wherein there is a plurality of inlet and outlet ports with respective inlet and outlet valves.
20. A shoe according to claim 18 or 19 wherein said pump is formed over the entire length of said sole part of said shoe with said inlet ports located generally at the heel portion of said sole part and with said outlet ports located generally at the toe portion of said sole part.
21. A shoe according to claim 18, 19 or 20 further comprising air exit passages formed within and extending through said sole part exceptthe heel portionthereof, said pump beingformed generally within the heel portion of said sole part with said outlet
ports connected in airflow communication with said
air exit passages, respectively.
22. A shoe according to claim 18 or 19 wherein said pump isformed generally within the front half
part of said sole part of said shoe with said outlet ports
located at the inside toe portion of said sole part.
23. Ashoe having a ventiiating mechanism and constructed and arranged substantially as herein be fore described with referenceto and-as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
24. An insole elementfor a shoe, such element
being constructed and arranged substantially as herein before described with reference to and as illustrated in Figs.1 1 to 5 of the accompanying drawings.
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