IPC分类号：
A43B7/14 | A43C1/00 | A43B23/02 | A43C11/14 | A43C7/00 | A43B23/00 | A43B23/04 | A43B23/24 | A43C1/04 | A43C1/06 | A43C11/16 | B29C64/106 | B29C64/112 | B29C64/30 | B29D22/00 | B29L31/50 | B33Y10/00
国民经济行业分类号：
C1954 | C1953 | C1952 | C1951 | C2444 | C1761 | O8192 | C1959
当前申请(专利权)人：
NIKE INNOVATE C.V.
原始申请(专利权)人：
NIKE INNOVATE C.V.
当前申请(专利权)人地址：
One Bowerman Drive,Beaverton, OR 97005-6453,US
发明人：
GUEST, STEFAN E. | HOLMES, MATTHEW J. | STERMAN, YOAV
代理机构：
MÜLLER-BORÉ & PARTNER PATENTANWÄLTE PARTG MBB
摘要：
A tensioning system attached to a base layer, comprising: a first segmented tubular structure comprising a first tubular structure attached to the base layer and a second tubular structure attached to the base layer; wherein the first tubular structure includes a first tunnel and wherein the second tubular structure includes a second tunnel; wherein the first tubular structure is attached to the second tubular structure by a first connecting portion, the first tunnel being spaced apart from the second tunnel proximate the first connecting portion; a second segmented tubular structure comprising a third tubular structure attached to the base layer and a fourth tubular structure attached to the base layer; wherein the third tubular structure includes a third tunnel and wherein the fourth tubular structure includes a fourth tunnel; wherein the third tubular structure is attached to the fourth tubular structure by a second connecting portion, the third tunnel being spaced apart from the fourth tunnel proximate the second connecting portion; a tensile strand extending through the first tunnel, the second tunnel, the third tunnel, and the fourth tunnel; and wherein the first segmented tubular structure is spaced apart from the second segmented tubular structure.
技术问题语段：
The patent is about creating structures that can be used with footwear, apparel, and protective gear. These structures use tensile strands, like laces or cables, to tighten and secure the article to the foot or body. The technical problem being addressed is how to create a comfortable and secure fit for these articles of footwear, apparel, and protective gear.
技术功效语段：
The present invention relates to structures that can be used with articles of footwear, apparel, and protective gear. These structures are designed to be adjustable using tensile strands, such as laces or cables, to secure the article to the wearer's foot or footwear. The invention provides various embodiments of tubular structures that can be used as collapsible tunnels for protective gear, as well as nonlinear collapsible tunnel structures for added comfort and protection. The invention also includes methods for making these structures using three-dimensional printing technology. Overall, the invention provides a way to adjust and protect articles of footwear, apparel, and protective gear with customizable structures.
权利要求：
1. A tensioning system attached to a base layer, comprising: a first segmented tubular structure comprising a first tubular structure attached to the base layer and a second tubular structure attached to the base layer; wherein the first tubular structure includes a first tunnel and wherein the second tubular structure includes a second tunnel; wherein the first tubular structure is attached to the second tubular structure by a first connecting portion, the first tunnel being spaced apart from the second tunnel proximate the first connecting portion; a second segmented tubular structure comprising a third tubular structure attached to the base layer and a fourth tubular structure attached to the base layer; wherein the third tubular structure includes a third tunnel and wherein the fourth tubular structure includes a fourth tunnel; wherein the third tubular structure is attached to the fourth tubular structure by a second connecting portion, the third tunnel being spaced apart from the fourth tunnel proximate the second connecting portion; a tensile strand extending through the first tunnel, the second tunnel, the third tunnel, and the fourth tunnel; and wherein the first segmented tubular structure is spaced apart from the second segmented tubular structure.
2. The tensioning system and base layer according to claim 1, wherein: the first segmented tubular structure is spaced apart from the second segmented tubular structure by a first distance in a first configuration; wherein the first segmented tubular structure is spaced apart from the second segmented tubular structure by a second distance in a second configuration; wherein the second distance is less than the first distance; and wherein applying tension across the tensile strand places the first segmented tubular structure and the second segmented tubular structure in the second configuration.
3. The tensioning system and base layer according to claim 2, wherein the base layer has a geometry, and wherein the geometry of the base layer changes between the first configuration and the second configuration.
4. The tensioning system and base layer as in any of claims 1-3, wherein the first segmented tubular structure and the second segmented tubular structure are placed in contact with one another when tension greater than a predetermined tension is applied across the tensile strand.
5. The tensioning system and base layer as in any of claims 1-4, wherein: a third segmented tubular structure of the tensioning system includes a fifth tubular structure attached to the base layer, a sixth tubular structure attached to the base layer and a third connecting portion connecting the fifth tubular structure to the sixth tubular structure; wherein the fifth tubular structure includes a fifth tunnel and wherein the sixth tubular structure includes a sixth tunnel; and wherein the fifth tunnel is spaced apart from the sixth tunnel proximate the third connecting portion.
6. The tensioning system and base layer according to claim 5, wherein the tensile strand extends through the fifth tunnel and the sixth tunnel.
7. The tensioning system and base layer as in any of claims 1-6, wherein a linear axis extending through the first tunnel and the second tunnel of the first segmented tubular structure lies at an angle greater than zero relative to the linear axis extending through the third tunnel and the fourth tunnel of the second segmented tubular structure when the base layer is in a relaxed state.
8. The tensioning system and base layer as in any of claims 2-7, wherein: a first portion of the tensile strand extends between the first segmented tubular structure and the second segmented tubular structure; wherein a second portion of the tensile strand extends between the second segmented tubular structure and the third segmented tubular structure; and wherein the first portion and the second portion are orientated in different directions.