US20080197158A1

US20080197158A1 - Structure mannequin model foot

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Publication number: US20080197158A1
Application number: US11/826,832
Authority: US
Inventors: Yueh-Mei Tu
Original assignee: G and FAR Co Ltd
Current assignee: G and FAR Co Ltd
Priority date: 2006-09-14
Filing date: 2007-07-18
Publication date: 2008-08-21
Also published as: JP3135985U; TWM308696U; GB2441845A; GB0714003D0; FR2905839A1

Abstract

An improved structure mannequin model foot comprised of a mannequin model calf and a foot piece designed to be separable into two physical entities, the foot piece and calf detachment capability enabling the assembling of different height and size heeled foot pieces to the calves of one single mannequin, thereby facilitating the wearing of different shoes on different foot pieces, to achieve, on the same single mannequin model, the objective of alternating the assembly of different foot pieces to display assorted footwear (such as low, medium, and high heel shoes as well as riding boots, etc.).

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1) Field of the Invention
The invention herein relates to a improved structure mannequin model foot, specifically a mannequin model foot structure in which the foot piece is easily changed to facilitate the wearing of different shoes.
2) Description of the Prior Art
Mannequin models are utilized for the displaying of apparel and footwear that are worn on them, which not only enables the exhibiting of apparel and footwear in a stationary, fully revealing presentation, but also provides for greater durability and economic advantage than live models because they are “motionless articles” capable of long-term placement in shops for the merchandising of apparel and footwear. Even though this is the case, since the prior art mannequin model support points are on both feet, which thereby keeps the mannequin model stationary, and because the support and vertical bracing means is totally reliant on placement against both feet, the two feet of the prior art mannequin model are permanently disposed and thus cannot be replaced or disassembled; as a result, since said mannequin model serves primarily as a means of displaying apparel and although capable of wearing a pair of shoes, the heel height is limited to only one style and size of footwear.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of this, the inventor of the invention herein addressed the long existent shortcomings at the two feet of said prior art mannequin model that culminated, based on a background of several decades of experience in production and manufacturing as well as the most economical and efficient research and design principles, in the design of the present invention, which utilizes an assembly/disassembly detachable design, the design enabling the separation of the calf and the foot piece of the mannequin model into two physical entities, the foot piece and calf detachment capability allowing the assembly of different height and size heel foot pieces to the calves of one single mannequin, thereby facilitating the wearing of different shoes on different foot pieces, to achieve, on the same single mannequin model, the objective of alternating the assembly of different foot pieces to display assorted footwear (such as low, medium, and high heel shoes as well as riding boots, etc.).
As such, the primary objective of the invention herein is to provide an improved structure mannequin model foot comprised of a mannequin model calf and a foot piece designed to be separable into two physical entities and, at the same time, a magnet and a polygonal guide hole or a polygonal stud is disposed in the crosscut surface of the calf, and a magnet and a polygonal stud or a polygonal guide hole is disposed in the facing crosscut surface of the foot piece, the mutual attraction between the magnets as well as the interfitting of the polygonal studs and guide holes enabling the foot piece to be easily assembled onto the calf of said mannequin model without coming apart or the easy disassembly of said foot piece from said mannequin model calf, thereby facilitating the wearing of different shoes on different foot pieces, to achieve, on the same single mannequin model, the objective of alternating the assembly of different said foot pieces to display different shoes (such as low, medium, and high heel shoes as well as riding boots, etc.); additionally, fastened to a suitable place at the back of the mannequin model is a height-adjustable support anchoring frame that braces and secures the entire mannequin model, thereby improving upon the shortcoming of prior mannequin models, the support anchoring points of which are attached to both feet, consequently precluding foot piece detachment such that the prior art is incapable of wearing different shoes having various heel heights.
To enable a further understanding of disclosed technology and structure of the present invention, the brief description of the drawings below are followed by the detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the invention herein.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an exploded drawing of the invention herein.

FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional drawing of the invention herein.

FIG. 3 is an isometric drawing of the invention when utilized for wearing flat sole shoes.

FIG. 4 is an isometric drawing of the invention when utilized for wearing high heel shoes.

FIG. 5 is an isometric drawing of the invention when utilized for wearing riding boots.

FIG. 6 is an isometric drawing of the support anchoring frame.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional drawing of the support anchoring frame of the invention herein that shows the adjustable height structure.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional drawing of the support anchoring frame of the invention herein that shows another arrangement of the adjustable height structure.

FIG. 9 is an isometric drawing of another assembly arrangement of the support anchoring frame of the invention herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the invention herein is comprised of a mannequin model calf 1 and a foot piece 2 designed to be separable into two physical entities, wherein a magnet 10 and a polygonal guide hole or a polygonal stud 11 is disposed in the crosscut surface of the calf 1, and a magnet 20 and a polygonal stud or a polygonal guide hole 21 is disposed in the facing crosscut surface of the foot piece 2, the interfitting of the polygonal guide hole or the polygonal stud 11 with the polygonal stud or the polygonal guide hole 21 as well as the mutual attraction between the magnets 10 and 20 enabling the foot piece 2 to be easily assembled onto the mannequin model calf 1 without coming apart and, furthermore, since the guide hole 11 and the stud 21 are designed as polygonal in shape, the foot piece 2 cannot rotate on the mannequin model calf 1, the interlocking assembly relationship between said foot piece 2 and the mannequin model calf 1 is staggered such that in the event of adverse situations, the entire assemblage remains perfect and intact as though it is of conventional one-piece unitary construction and, as such, feet of differing heel height may be assembled to facilitate the wearing of different type shoes of high or low height, thereby achieving a mannequin model for the worn display of different types of shoes of high or low height, as indicated in FIG. 3, FIG. 4, and FIG. 5; additionally, to sustain the overall weight of the mannequin model, a support anchoring frame 3 is disposed along its rear aspect, as indicated in FIG. 6, said support anchoring frame 3 consisting of narrow rod 30, one end of which is fastened to a suitable place at the back of the mannequin model, with the other end utilized as a brace attached to a bottom plate 31; said narrow rod 30 is designed as a two-section structure capable of extension and retraction, the outer rod 300 of which has on it a fixing screw 300 a that is loosened or tightened against an inner rod 301, as indicated in FIG. 7 or a pin 300 b is inserted into a passage through both the inner and outer rods 301 and 300, as indicated in FIG. 8, to thereby adjust for mannequin model height.
Referring to FIG. 9, as illustrated in the drawing, the mannequin model calf 1 and foot piece 2 assembly means, in addition to the previously disclosed structure, may be substituted for by the following structure, the design of which features a plurality of holes 12 and studs 22 disposed in the assembly surfaces of the calf 1 and foot piece 2, each having disposed as well a magnet 13 and 23, the ensleeving of the holes 12 onto the studs 22 as well as the mutual attraction between the magnets 13 and 23 simplifying the assembly of the mannequin model calf 1 and foot piece 2 into a unitary entity or its disassembly and, as such, achieving a mannequin model for the worn display of different types of shoes having high or low heel height.
As conveyed by the preceding sections, the improved structure mannequin model foot section of the invention herein is one that can be assembled and disassembled in an easy operation that is convenient, simple, and practical, and which utilizes the simplest technology to complete and, furthermore, ensure the achievement of a mannequin model capable of the worn display of different types of shoes having high or low heel height, the invention herein providing a structurally simple, low cost means having the capability of diversified shoe wearing and display, a definite improvement over conventional mannequin model foot sections, which can only wear one style of shoes or even have the shortcoming of being incapable of wearing any footwear at all; therefore, since the invention herein is progressive, of practical utility, and of unique novelty, the present invention is lawfully submitted to the patent bureau for review and the granting of the commensurate patent rights.

Claims

1. An improved structure mannequin model foot comprised of a mannequin model calf and a foot piece designed to be separable into two physical entities and, at the same time, a magnet and a minimum one or more guide holes or studs disposed in the crosscut surface of said calf, and a magnet and a minimum of one or more studs or guide holes is disposed in the facing crosscut surface of the foot piece, the mutual attraction between the two said magnets as well as the intermitting of said studs and said guide holes enabling the foot piece to be easily assembled onto the calf of said mannequin model without falling apart or the easy disassembly of the foot piece from the calf of the mannequin model, thereby facilitating the wearing of different shoes on different said foot pieces, to achieve, on the same single said mannequin model, the objective of alternating the assembly of different said foot pieces to display different shoes (such as low, medium, and high heel shoes as well as riding boots, etc.); additionally, fastened to a suitable place at the back of said mannequin model is a height-adjustable support anchoring frame that braces and secures the entire mannequin model, thereby improving upon the shortcoming of prior art mannequin models, the support anchoring points of which are attached to both feet, consequently precluding foot piece detachment such that the prior art is incapable of wearing different shoes having various heel heights.

2. An improved structure mannequin model foot as claimed in claim 1, wherein the calf is designed such that a minimum of one or more said guide holes or said studs are disposed in its crosscut surface and the foot piece is designed such that a minimum of one or more studs and guide holes are disposed in its facing crosscut surface, wherein the polygonal guide holes or polygonal studs may be substituted for the guide holes and said studs.

3. An improved structure mannequin model foot as claimed in claim 1, wherein said support anchoring frame is designed as a two-section structure capable of extension and retraction, the outer rod of which has on it a fixing screw is loosened or tightened against an inner rod or a pin is inserted into a passage through both the inner and outer rods to thereby adjust the height of said mannequin model, which is among the unique features of the present invention.