摘要:
A cushioning component (40) for an article of footwear (10) is disclosed that includes a fluid-filled chamber (50) and a covering element (60) extending over a portion of the chamber. The chamber is devoid of internal connections, and the fluid within the chamber may be at a pressure that is substantially equal to an ambient pressure. The chamber defines a plurality of lobes (56a-56f), and the cushioning element includes a plurality of inserts (63) that extend between the lobes. The inserts are elongate structures that decrease the compressibility of peripheral portions of the cushioning component.
摘要:
Impact-attenuating elements, e.g., for use in footwear or other foot-receiving device products, may include: (a) a base member, such as a fluid-tight and/or other fluid-filled or fluid-containing enclosure element; (b) a support element integrally and contiguously formed in a surface of the base member; and/or (c) a spring device engaged with the support element. The support element and its corresponding spring device (if any) may include a non-planar surface (e.g., substantially parabolic shaped, cylindrically shaped, etc.) that extends in a direction into the base member and toward its opposite surface. The support element and its corresponding spring device (if any) also may include reinforcing structure(s), such as raised ribs extending along a surface of the support element and/or spring device.
摘要:
A cushioning component (40) for an article of footwear (10) is disclosed that includes a fluid-filled chamber (50) and a covering element (60) extending over a portion of the chamber. The chamber is devoid of internal connections, and the fluid within the chamber may be at a pressure that is substantially equal to an ambient pressure. The chamber defines a plurality of lobes (56a-56f), and the cushioning element includes a plurality of inserts (63) that extend between the lobes. The inserts are elongate structures that decrease the compressibility of peripheral portions of the cushioning component.