TW201924556A - Conforming membrane for manufacturing footwear, press and method of manufacturing an article of footwear using a conforming membrane - Google Patents

Abstract

A low-pressure operation conforming membrane for manufacturing an article of footwear includes a perimeter portion having a thickness in a range of 1 to 15 millimeters forming an outer perimeter of the conforming membrane. The conforming membrane also includes a transition portion having a thickness in a range of 1 to 4 millimeters between a first surface and a second surface with the transition portion extending interior to the outer perimeter. The conforming membrane also includes a conforming portion extending from the transition portion in a direction of the second surface and forming a receiving cavity, the conforming portion having a thickness in a range of 1 to 4 millimeters. The perimeter portion, the transition portion, and the conforming portion are a unitary construction comprising a common material composition.

Description

製鞋用之共形膜Conformal film for shoes

本發明是有關於一種用於接合兩個製品的壓膜（press membrane）。The present invention is directed to a press membrane for joining two articles.

傳統上，可藉由將鞋底部與有楦鞋幫部（lasted upper portion）進行黏合而製造鞋製品。對壓力、溫度及/或時間進行調整以達成鞋底與有楦鞋幫之間的結合。壓力的施加可藉由壓力機（press）達成，當黏合劑或其他接合材料將鞋底與有楦鞋幫結合時，所述壓力機有效輔助在鞋底與有楦鞋幫之間供應壓縮力。Traditionally, footwear has been manufactured by bonding the sole of the shoe to a lasted upper portion. The pressure, temperature and/or time are adjusted to achieve a bond between the sole and the covered upper. The application of pressure can be achieved by a press that effectively assists in the supply of compressive forces between the sole and the smashed upper when the adhesive or other joining material combines the sole with the smashed upper.

本文中的態樣設想一種共形膜，用於輔助接合第一製品與第二製品。所述共形膜包括周邊部，所述周邊部具有處於1毫米至15毫米（「mm」）範圍內的厚度並形成所述共形膜的外周邊。所述共形膜亦包括過渡部，所述過渡部在第一表面與第二表面之間具有處於1毫米至4毫米範圍內的厚度。所述過渡部向所述周邊部所形成的所述外周邊內部延伸。所述共形膜亦包括共形部，所述共形部沿所述第二表面的方向自所述過渡部向上延伸並形成接收腔。所述共形部具有處於1毫米至4毫米範圍內的厚度。所述周邊部、所述過渡部以及所述共形部為包含共同的材料組成的一元化構造。The aspects herein contemplate a conformal film for assisting in joining a first article to a second article. The conformal film includes a perimeter portion having a thickness in the range of 1 mm to 15 mm ("mm") and forming an outer perimeter of the conformal film. The conformal film also includes a transition portion having a thickness in the range of 1 mm to 4 mm between the first surface and the second surface. The transition portion extends toward the inside of the outer periphery formed by the peripheral portion. The conformal film also includes a conforming portion that extends upwardly from the transition portion in a direction of the second surface and forms a receiving cavity. The conformal portion has a thickness in the range of 1 mm to 4 mm. The peripheral portion, the transition portion, and the conformal portion are a unified structure including a common material composition.

提供本發明內容是為了教導而非為了限制以下全面詳細地提供的方法及系統的範圍。The Summary is provided to teach and not to limit the scope of the methods and systems that are provided in full detail.

傳統上藉由接合不同部分而實行例如運動鞋等鞋的製造。舉例而言，鞋幫是鞋製品的圍繞穿戴者的足延伸以將鞋製品固定至穿戴者的一部分。鞋幫可由各種材料形成，例如皮革、膜、紡織品、印刷材料等。在一些實例中，鞋幫是鞋的包括固定結構（例如，鞋帶的系帶孔）、允許穿戴者的足進行穿脫的腳踝開口、以及其他結構的一部分。鞋幫的形狀部分地在與其他部分進行接合時確定。在一些製造情況下，將考伯樂鞋楦（cobblers last）（亦被稱為「鞋楦」）嵌入鞋幫中（或鞋幫圍繞鞋楦形成）使得鞋幫獲得鞋楦的形狀。當鞋幫被放置在鞋楦上或以其他方式圍繞鞋楦形成時，這個組合常被稱為「有楦鞋幫」。有楦鞋幫是具有鞋楦的鞋幫，所述鞋楦用以在製造製程期間向鞋幫提供支撐及尺寸引導。隨著額外的部分/組件與有楦鞋幫接合，鞋幫的形狀變得更加穩固使得一旦鞋楦被移除，鞋幫的尺寸形狀得以保持或至少受到鞋楦的影響。The manufacture of shoes such as sports shoes has traditionally been practiced by joining different parts. For example, the upper is an extension of the article of footwear surrounding the wearer to secure the article of footwear to a portion of the wearer. The upper may be formed from a variety of materials such as leather, film, textiles, printed materials, and the like. In some examples, the upper is part of the shoe that includes a fixed structure (eg, a lace hole of the lace), an ankle opening that allows the wearer's foot to be worn and removed, and other structures. The shape of the upper is determined in part when engaging with other parts. In some manufacturing situations, a cobblers last (also referred to as a "shoe last") is embedded in the upper (or the upper is formed around the last) such that the upper obtains the shape of the last. This combination is often referred to as a "smashed upper" when the upper is placed on the last or otherwise formed around the last. A sturdy upper is an upper having a last for providing support and dimensional guidance to the upper during the manufacturing process. As the additional portion/assembly engages the smashed upper, the shape of the upper becomes more stable so that once the last is removed, the size of the upper is maintained or at least affected by the last.

鞋製品的另一個常見組件是鞋底。在一些實例中，鞋底可被稱為「底部單元」。鞋底可為多個組件（例如，外底、中底及/或內底）的集合。亦可倂入額外的組件，例如相結合以形成鞋底的緩衝元件（例如，彈簧）、穩定元件（例如，扭杆）等。傳統上鞋底是在鞋幫與下伏地面之間延伸且鞋的穿戴者在上面移動的部分。Another common component of footwear is the sole. In some instances, the sole may be referred to as a "bottom unit." The sole can be a collection of multiple components (eg, an outsole, a midsole, and/or an insole). Additional components may also be incorporated, such as cushioning elements (eg, springs), stabilizing elements (eg, torsion bars), etc. that combine to form a sole. Traditionally the sole is the portion that extends between the upper and the underlying ground and the wearer of the shoe moves over it.

鞋底可由各種材料形成。舉例而言，鞋底可由皮革、氈製品、紡織品及/或聚合物系材料（例如，天然的或合成的）形成。鞋底的不同部分可由不同材料形成。舉例而言，外底（例如，地面接觸部分）可由橡膠（例如，合成的或天然的）形成，且中底部可由發泡聚合物（例如，乙烯-醋酸乙烯酯（EVA）、聚胺基甲酸酯（PU））形成。如以下將論述，共形膜可適於輔助將鞋幫與由發泡材料（例如，EVA或PU）構成的鞋底進行接合。其他發泡材料包括但不限於低密度聚乙烯、聚醯亞胺泡沫、聚丙烯泡沫、聚苯乙烯泡沫、聚氯乙烯泡沫、矽酮泡沫等。The sole can be formed from a variety of materials. For example, the sole may be formed from leather, felt, textile, and/or polymeric materials (eg, natural or synthetic). Different portions of the sole may be formed from different materials. For example, the outsole (eg, the ground contacting portion) may be formed of rubber (eg, synthetic or natural), and the middle bottom may be a foamed polymer (eg, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), polyamine armor) The acid ester (PU) is formed. As will be discussed below, the conformal film can be adapted to assist in engaging the upper with a sole constructed of a foamed material (eg, EVA or PU). Other foaming materials include, but are not limited to, low density polyethylene, polyimide foam, polypropylene foam, polystyrene foam, polyvinyl chloride foam, fluorenone foam, and the like.

傳統上鞋幫與鞋底相接合。在一些實例中，鞋幫與鞋底經由縫製操作相接合。在另一實例中，鞋幫與鞋底經由結合製程相接合。接合製程可利用焊接、熔融及/或黏合劑接合而實現。在示例性態樣中，黏合劑材料（例如，液體、糊劑、膜）被施加至鞋幫的鞋底接觸表面及/或鞋底的鞋幫接觸表面中的至少一者。黏合劑可為活性的或活化的以促成鞋幫與鞋底之間的接合（例如，機械結合及/或化學結合）。可藉由施加壓力（例如，施加穿過鞋幫到達鞋底的力及/或施加穿過鞋底到達鞋幫的力）而增強所述接合。除壓力以外，設想亦可將熱能（例如，熱）施加至鞋幫及/或鞋底以輔助接合鞋幫與鞋底。此外，設想提供向鞋幫及/或鞋底施加熱能及/或壓力的一段規定的時間期間會輔助達成鞋幫與鞋底之間的接合。如以下將論述，共形膜有效地在預期位置提供足夠的壓力以輔助接合鞋幫與鞋底，例如藉由使用黏合劑或其他結合材料。Traditionally the upper is joined to the sole. In some examples, the upper and the sole are engaged via a sewing operation. In another example, the upper and the sole are joined via a bonding process. The bonding process can be accomplished by soldering, melting, and/or bonding of the adhesive. In an exemplary aspect, a binder material (eg, liquid, paste, film) is applied to at least one of a sole contact surface of the upper and/or an upper contact surface of the sole. The adhesive can be active or activated to promote bonding (eg, mechanical bonding and/or chemical bonding) between the upper and the sole. The engagement may be enhanced by applying pressure (eg, applying a force through the upper to the sole and/or applying a force through the sole to the upper). In addition to pressure, it is contemplated that thermal energy (eg, heat) can be applied to the upper and/or sole to assist in engaging the upper and the sole. In addition, it is contemplated that providing a period of time during which thermal energy and/or pressure is applied to the upper and/or sole may assist in achieving engagement between the upper and the sole. As will be discussed below, the conformal film effectively provides sufficient pressure at the desired location to assist in engaging the upper and the sole, such as by the use of adhesives or other bonding materials.

然而，在一些傳統接合技術中，在用於接合可壓縮鞋底元件（例如，EVA、PU或其他發泡聚合物系材料）與有楦鞋幫時，在接合製程期間壓力的施加會導致可壓縮鞋底產生永久性的非預期的形變且因此使可壓縮鞋底在接合至鞋幫時以非預期的形狀產生形變。換言之，傳統壓力機缺少本文中所提供的可共形膜可導致鞋底部的形變，其中在鞋幫與發生形變的鞋底接合之後至少部分地保持所述形變。如先前所指出，鞋製品的構造可依賴於多重材料及多個部分的連續分層及接合以在接合發生之後一旦移除鞋楦仍保持著由鞋楦所界定的鞋幫的形狀。然而，若有楦鞋幫與因傳統壓力機而發生形變的鞋底接合，則在接合鞋底與鞋幫之後一旦移除鞋楦，鞋底便可能（完全地或部分地）返回鞋底的原始的未發生形變的形狀。鞋底在與鞋幫接合之後返回形變前形狀的此種返回可導致鞋幫相對於由鞋楦界定的鞋幫的形狀發生形變。因此，向鞋底施加壓力以輔助接合鞋底與鞋幫的傳統壓力機可能在擠壓操作期間引入鞋底的形變，此在擠壓操作之後導致鞋底及/或鞋幫的非預期的形變。However, in some conventional joining techniques, when used to join a compressible sole element (eg, EVA, PU or other foamed polymer-based material) with a smashed upper, the application of pressure during the joining process results in a compressible sole A permanent undesired deformation is created and thus the compressible sole is deformed in an unintended shape when joined to the upper. In other words, conventional presses lacking the conformable film provided herein can result in deformation of the sole, wherein the deformation is at least partially maintained after the upper is engaged with the deformed sole. As previously indicated, the construction of the article of footwear may rely on the continuous delamination and engagement of multiple materials and portions to maintain the shape of the upper defined by the last after removal of the last. However, if a smashed upper is engaged with a sole that is deformed by a conventional press, once the last is removed after engaging the sole and the upper, the sole may return (completely or partially) back to the original undeformed of the sole. shape. Such return of the sole back to the pre-deformed shape after engagement with the upper may cause the upper to deform relative to the shape of the upper defined by the last. Thus, conventional presses that apply pressure to the sole to assist in engaging the sole with the upper may introduce deformation of the sole during the squeezing operation, which may result in undesired deformation of the sole and/or upper after the squeezing operation.

應理解，不同的鞋底材料可更易於發生非預期的永久性的形變。因此，傳統的壓力機可針對一些鞋材料組合產生可接受的結果。然而，隨著材料進步及更大數量的材料（例如，發泡聚合物）的應用被用於形成鞋製品的組件中，壓力機的進步使得該些材料能夠整合為鞋製品。舉例而言，當使用傳統壓力機接合鞋底與有楦鞋幫時，由某些材料形成的鞋底產生不盡人意的結合（例如，結合間隙）。當來自傳統壓力機的擠壓施加擠壓在鞋楦達規定時間（例如，30秒、25秒）以上時，材料會發生形變且導致不充分的結合。此外，可施加減小的力以補償傳統壓力機的非共形本質。然而，力（或時間）的減小可導致不充分的接合（例如，不完全的結合）。另外，由於與本文中所提供的共形膜的態樣所實現的環繞方式相反，傳統的壓力機可能因經由壓力機線性地施加力而使一或多個部分（例如，發泡鞋底部分）發生外觀上的形變。It should be understood that different sole materials may be more susceptible to undesired permanent deformation. Thus, conventional presses can produce acceptable results for some combinations of shoe materials. However, as materials have advanced and applications of larger quantities of materials (eg, foamed polymers) have been used to form components for footwear, advances in presses have enabled such materials to be integrated into footwear. For example, when a conventional press is used to join a sole to a shackled upper, the sole formed by certain materials creates an undesired combination (eg, a joint gap). When the extrusion from a conventional press is applied to press the shoe last for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds, 25 seconds), the material may be deformed and cause insufficient bonding. In addition, a reduced force can be applied to compensate for the non-conformal nature of conventional presses. However, a reduction in force (or time) can result in insufficient bonding (eg, incomplete bonding). In addition, conventional presses may have one or more portions (eg, a foamed sole portion) due to the linear application of force through the press, as opposed to the manner of wrapping achieved by the conformal film provided herein. A change in appearance occurs.

因此，本文中所提供的態樣是有關於一種用於輔助接合第一製品與第二製品的共形膜。共形膜是適形於有楦鞋幫以及鞋底從而以垂直於多個表面（例如，鞋底地面接觸表面、鞋底側壁、鞋幫內側、鞋幫外側、鞋幫跟端、鞋幫、套頭）的壓縮力包封有楦鞋幫以及鞋底的膜。由共形膜提供的多方向性的壓縮力固定用於結合/接合製程的鞋底及有楦鞋幫，而不會使發泡材料（例如，鞋底部）發生形變。此與傳統壓力機相反，傳統壓力機無法充分地共形圍繞有楦鞋幫以及鞋底且/或依賴於更高的壓力來促成壓料的共形。與由共形膜提供的多方向性壓縮力相反，傳統壓力機以更線性地方式穿過鞋底集中壓力。此外，可具有「共形」膜的傳統壓力機僅在較結合本文中的態樣提供的壓力顯著更高的壓力下可「共形」。Accordingly, the aspects provided herein are directed to a conformal film for assisting in joining a first article to a second article. The conformal film is conformable to the smashed upper and the sole so as to be encapsulated with a compressive force perpendicular to a plurality of surfaces (eg, sole ground contact surface, sole side wall, upper inner side, upper outer side, upper heel end, upper, and hood)楦 uppers and the film of the sole. The multi-directional compressive force provided by the conformal film secures the sole and the licked upper for the bonding/joining process without deforming the foamed material (eg, the sole). This is in contrast to conventional presses, which are not sufficiently conformal around the shackled upper and the sole and/or rely on higher pressures to promote conformality of the press. In contrast to the multi-directional compressive forces provided by the conformal film, conventional presses concentrate the pressure through the sole in a more linear manner. In addition, conventional presses that can have a "conformal" film can be "conformal" only at significantly higher pressures than those provided by the aspects herein.

所述共形膜包括周邊部，所述周邊部具有處於1毫米至15毫米（「mm」）範圍內的厚度並形成所述共形膜的外周邊。在一些態樣中，所述周邊部在另一實例中具有處於5毫米至15毫米、8毫米至12毫米的範圍內、或約10毫米的厚度。所述共形膜亦包括過渡部，所述過渡部具有在第一表面與第二表面之間處於1毫米至4毫米範圍內的厚度。所述過渡部向所述周邊部所形成的所述外周邊內部延伸。所述共形膜亦包括共形部，所述共形部沿所述第二表面的方向自所述過渡部延伸並形成接收腔。所述共形部具有處於1毫米至4毫米範圍內的厚度。所述周邊部、所述共形部以及所述過渡部可具有相同的厚度或不同的厚度。所述共形部與所述過渡部可具有相同的厚度或不同的厚度。所述周邊部、所述過渡部以及所述共形部為包含共同材料組成的一元化構造。The conformal film includes a perimeter portion having a thickness in the range of 1 mm to 15 mm ("mm") and forming an outer perimeter of the conformal film. In some aspects, the peripheral portion has a thickness in the range of 5 mm to 15 mm, 8 mm to 12 mm, or about 10 mm in another example. The conformal film also includes a transition having a thickness in the range of 1 mm to 4 mm between the first surface and the second surface. The transition portion extends toward the inside of the outer periphery formed by the peripheral portion. The conformal film also includes a conforming portion that extends from the transition portion in a direction of the second surface and forms a receiving cavity. The conformal portion has a thickness in the range of 1 mm to 4 mm. The peripheral portion, the conformal portion, and the transition portion may have the same thickness or different thicknesses. The conformal portion and the transition portion may have the same thickness or different thicknesses. The peripheral portion, the transition portion, and the conformal portion are a unified structure including a common material composition.

此外，設想以製造鞋製品來實作共形膜，使得利用了用於接合鞋底部與鞋幫的共形膜而製造鞋製品的方法包括將鞋幫定位於固定元件（例如，擠壓支撐件）上。所述方法包括將所述共形膜封蓋在位於所述固定元件上的所述鞋幫以及所述鞋底部上。在此實例中，所述共形膜的第一表面接觸所述鞋底部及所述鞋幫。所述共形膜可為在之前的段落中闡述的共形膜或本文中所提供的任意衍生物。所述方法繼續進行以下步驟：在預定時間期間（例如，大於25秒、大於30秒、大於35秒）之後減小壓力差。在示例性態樣中，所述壓力差可處於0.5巴至3.9巴（即，50千帕至390千帕）的範圍內。Furthermore, it is contemplated that the manufacture of an article of footwear to implement a conformal film such that the method of making an article of footwear utilizing a conformal film for engaging a sole and an upper includes positioning the upper on a stationary element (eg, a squeeze support) . The method includes capping the conformal film on the upper and the sole on the fixation element. In this example, the first surface of the conformal film contacts the sole and the upper. The conformal film can be a conformal film as set forth in the preceding paragraph or any derivative provided herein. The method continues with the step of reducing the pressure differential after a predetermined time period (eg, greater than 25 seconds, greater than 30 seconds, greater than 35 seconds). In an exemplary aspect, the pressure differential can range from 0.5 bar to 3.9 bar (ie, 50 kPa to 390 kPa).

共形膜以及設想的使用方法提供一種工具，從而相對於傳統壓力機（例如，膜壓力機）以鞋幫及/或鞋底的形變更小的方式來接合鞋幫與鞋底。在一些實例中，共形膜的特性（例如，厚度以及材料組成）使得膜能夠圍繞鞋底部以及鞋幫部適形，以在較低壓力下接合鞋幫部與鞋底部期間跨越多個表面（例如，套頭、鞋後跟支撐架（heel counter）、鞋幫內側、鞋幫外側、跨越鞋底至鞋幫的過渡（例如，咬線（biteline））、鞋底的側壁）施加壓力（以及在一些實例中施加熱）。此與較厚或不同的材料組成的傳統壓膜形成對比，所述傳統壓膜在較高的壓力（例如，4巴或大於4巴）下施加穿過鞋底及/或鞋幫線性延伸（與自多個方向圍繞相反）的更為線性的力，從而在擠壓操作期間導致鞋底及/或鞋幫的形變。The conformal film and the contemplated method of use provide a tool to engage the upper and the sole in a manner that changes the shape of the upper and/or the sole relative to a conventional press (eg, a film press). In some examples, the properties of the conformal film (eg, thickness and material composition) enable the film to conform around the sole and the upper to bridge the plurality of surfaces during engagement of the upper and the sole at lower pressures (eg, The heel counter, the heel counter, the inside of the upper, the outside of the upper, the transition from the sole to the upper (eg, a biteline, the sidewall of the sole) exerts pressure (and in some instances applies heat). This is in contrast to conventional laminations of thicker or different material that are applied across the sole and/or upper at a higher pressure (eg, 4 bar or greater than 4 bar) (and from A more linear force that surrounds the opposite direction in multiple directions, thereby causing deformation of the sole and/or upper during the squeezing operation.

大體參照圖式且具體參照圖1，圖1繪示根據本文中的態樣，將有楦的鞋幫252以及鞋底250固定至固定元件102的壓力機100。注意的是，壓力機100適於在鞋幫與鞋底被接合的同時保持鞋幫與鞋底的相對位置。舉例而言，可將黏合劑施加（例如，噴塗、刷塗、滾塗、敷塗、印刷）至鞋底、鞋幫或鞋底及鞋幫的組合。此外，設想鞋幫252及/或鞋底250可由在壓力及/或熱下可與其他組件接合的一或多種材料（例如，熱熔黏合劑、可熔聚合物）來形成。鞋底250以及鞋幫252然後具有由容納在膜容器116（例如，蓋子）中的共形膜200所施加的壓力。由於膜容器116被定位於鞋底250以及鞋幫252上方，因此所述組件的組合被至少部分地接收在共形膜200的接收腔238中。接收腔是自共形膜200的平面構型刻意形變（例如，模製或以其他方式形成）使得待形成的鞋的多個表面（例如，內側、外側、趾端254處的套頭、跟端256的鞋後跟支撐架、咬線）在擠壓操作期間被共形膜200接觸。膜容器116可藉由膜固定件114（例如，可釋放的閉鎖機構）以閉合、操作性的設置方式固定至壓力機100。膜固定件114有效將膜容器116以及相關聯的共形膜200保持在相對於將被施加壓力的鞋製品的位置中。Referring generally to the drawings and in particular to FIG. 1, FIG. 1 illustrates a press 100 for securing a rolled upper 252 and sole 250 to a stationary member 102 in accordance with aspects herein. It is noted that the press 100 is adapted to maintain the relative position of the upper and the sole while the upper and the sole are engaged. For example, the adhesive can be applied (eg, sprayed, brushed, rolled, applied, printed) to the sole, upper or combination of soles and uppers. In addition, it is contemplated that upper 252 and/or sole 250 may be formed from one or more materials (eg, hot melt adhesives, fusible polymers) that may be joined to other components under pressure and/or heat. The sole 250 and the upper 252 then have the pressure applied by the conformal film 200 contained in the film container 116 (eg, the lid). Since the membrane container 116 is positioned over the sole 250 and the upper 252, the combination of components is at least partially received in the receiving cavity 238 of the conformal film 200. The receiving cavity is deliberately deformed (eg, molded or otherwise formed) from the planar configuration of the conformal film 200 such that the plurality of surfaces of the shoe to be formed (eg, the hem, the heel at the medial, lateral, toe ends 254) The 256 heel support frame, bite line) is contacted by the conformal film 200 during the squeezing operation. The membrane container 116 can be secured to the press 100 in a closed, operative manner by a membrane mount 114 (eg, a releasable latching mechanism). The film holder 114 effectively holds the film container 116 and associated conformal film 200 in a position relative to the article of footwear to which the pressure is to be applied.

關於壓力，設想壓力可藉由壓力機100以一或多種方式施加至鞋底250以及鞋幫252。舉例而言，固定元件102可例如藉由氣缸、線性致動器等有效地施加線性力。此線性力經由鞋楦120（如在圖3中最佳可見）轉移至鞋幫252以及鞋底250，接觸鞋幫252及/或鞋底250的共形膜200在此遇到對所述線性力的阻力。此外或作為另一選擇，設想固定元件102有效調整鞋幫252以及鞋底250在接收腔238中的位置。舉例而言，固定元件102可基於預期壓力、組件大小、組件形狀等升高或降低（參照所繪示的圖1的壓力機100的垂直位置）鞋組件。固定元件102在一些態樣中可為靜止的以及不可移動的。With regard to pressure, it is contemplated that pressure can be applied to sole 250 and upper 252 by press 100 in one or more ways. For example, the fixation element 102 can effectively apply a linear force, such as by a cylinder, linear actuator, or the like. This linear force is transferred to the upper 252 and the sole 250 via the last 120 (as best seen in FIG. 3), where the conformal film 200 contacting the upper 252 and/or the sole 250 encounters resistance to the linear force. Additionally or alternatively, it is contemplated that the fixation element 102 effectively adjusts the position of the upper 252 and the sole 250 in the receiving cavity 238. For example, the fixation element 102 can be raised or lowered (refer to the illustrated vertical position of the press 100 of FIG. 1) based on the desired pressure, component size, component shape, and the like. The fixation element 102 can be stationary and immovable in some aspects.

壓力可作為替代地或另外地藉由共形膜200的加壓而由壓力機100產生。在亦繪示於圖3中的示例性態樣中，可將相對於環境壓力的正壓力引入由膜容器116以及共形膜200圍成的體積中。增大的壓力在共形膜200的相對表面上形成壓力差。由於共形膜200在壓力差下發生形變，因此所述壓力差使得共形膜200圍繞鞋幫252以及鞋底250適形。正是此形變使得共形膜200包繞鞋幫252以及鞋底250的一些部分，從而產生在接合操作期間將鞋幫252以及鞋底250保持在固定的相對位置中的壓力。依據壓力差，可對鞋幫252以及鞋底250施加足夠的壓力以輔助接合（例如，經由黏合劑固化結合）該些組件。示例性壓力差包括相對於環境壓力為0.5巴至高達3.9巴。在示例性態樣中，高於3.9巴時，在一定數目的擠壓循環之後共形膜可能發生機械失靈或被擠壓的製品可能在擠壓操作期間非預期地、永久性地發生形變。盡管設想高於0.5巴且低於3.9巴的壓力差，但本文中的態樣在所提供範圍內的壓力差實施以減小被擠壓的製品的非預期的形變。傳統壓力機的低度共形的膜可以4巴或高於4巴的壓力差運作以適形並遵從被擠壓的製品。此增大的壓力可使得傳統壓膜適形，但其可損壞被擠壓的製品（例如鞋製品的一部分）或以其他方式使所述被擠壓的製品具有非預期的形變。因此，相較於傳統壓膜，本文中所提供的共形膜的實作在較低的壓力差下運作以達成膜與被擠壓的製品的共形。在額外的態樣中，壓力差以大氣壓力表示而處於1至3巴、1至2巴、1至1.5巴、1至1.3巴、1至1.2巴、1.1至1.4巴及/或1.25至1.35巴的範圍內。基於待被結合的材料、擠壓時間、膜的共形度等選擇各種壓力差條件而提供靈活性。因此，基於本文中設想的因素，可應用各種壓力差範圍以達成鞋組件的結合，同時使鞋組件的非預期的永久性的形變最小化。The pressure may alternatively or additionally be generated by the press 100 by the pressurization of the conformal film 200. In the exemplary aspect also illustrated in FIG. 3, a positive pressure relative to ambient pressure can be introduced into the volume enclosed by membrane reservoir 116 and conformal membrane 200. The increased pressure creates a pressure differential across the opposing surfaces of the conformal film 200. Since the conformal film 200 deforms under a pressure differential, the pressure differential causes the conformal film 200 to conform around the upper 252 and the sole 250. It is this deformation that causes the conformal film 200 to wrap around the upper 252 and portions of the sole 250, thereby creating a pressure to hold the upper 252 and the sole 250 in a fixed relative position during the engaging operation. Depending on the pressure differential, sufficient pressure can be applied to the upper 252 and the sole 250 to assist in engaging (eg, bonding through the adhesive) the components. Exemplary pressure differentials include from 0.5 bar up to 3.9 bar relative to ambient pressure. In an exemplary aspect, above 3.9 bar, the conformal film may undergo mechanical failure after a certain number of extrusion cycles or the extruded article may deform undesirably and permanently during the extrusion operation. Although a pressure differential of more than 0.5 bar and less than 3.9 bar is contemplated, the pressure differentials within the ranges provided herein are implemented to reduce unintended deformation of the extruded article. The low conformal film of a conventional press can operate at a pressure differential of 4 bar or above to conform and conform to the extruded article. This increased pressure may conform to conventional laminations, but it may damage the extruded article (e.g., a portion of an article of footwear) or otherwise cause the extruded article to have undesired deformation. Thus, the implementation of the conformal film provided herein operates at a lower pressure differential to achieve conformality of the film to the extruded article compared to conventional lamination. In an additional aspect, the pressure difference is expressed as atmospheric pressure at 1 to 3 bar, 1 to 2 bar, 1 to 1.5 bar, 1 to 1.3 bar, 1 to 1.2 bar, 1.1 to 1.4 bar and/or 1.25 to 1.35. Within the scope of Pakistan. Flexibility is provided by selecting various pressure differential conditions based on the materials to be bonded, the extrusion time, the conformality of the film, and the like. Thus, based on the factors envisioned herein, various ranges of pressure differentials can be applied to achieve a combination of shoe components while minimizing unintended permanent deformation of the shoe assembly.

圖2繪示根據本文中的態樣，具有處於閉合且固定的設置下的膜容器116的壓力機100。所述閉合設置是使得壓力機100能夠在接合操作期間有效地施加壓力至鞋組件的構型。亦繪示壓力機100的輸入機構。繪示時間控制110、壓力控制112以及溫度控制118。所述輸入機構使得使用者能夠調整同名參數（例如，時間、溫度、壓力）。然而，設想在示例性態樣中省略或更改輸入機構中的一或多者。舉例而言，電腦指令可自控制器被傳遞至壓力機，所述控制器控制應用至特定（或一般）組件的時間、壓力及/或時間。此外，設想在一些實例中時間、溫度或壓力中的一或多者可不被調整。2 illustrates a press 100 having a membrane container 116 in a closed and fixed arrangement, according to aspects herein. The closed arrangement is such that the press 100 is capable of effectively applying pressure to the configuration of the footwear assembly during the engaging operation. The input mechanism of the press 100 is also shown. Time control 110, pressure control 112, and temperature control 118 are depicted. The input mechanism enables the user to adjust parameters of the same name (eg, time, temperature, pressure). However, it is contemplated to omit or modify one or more of the input mechanisms in an exemplary aspect. For example, computer instructions can be passed from the controller to a press that controls the time, pressure, and/or time of application to a particular (or general) component. Moreover, it is contemplated that in some instances one or more of time, temperature, or pressure may not be adjusted.

圖3繪示根據本文中的態樣，沿圖2的切割線3-3截取的剖視圖。提供了腳趾至腳後跟（toe-to-heel）立體圖，以示出將鞋楦120保持在一定位置中的固定元件102，所述位置使得鞋幫252以及鞋幫250能夠被共形膜200接觸。圖3繪示在促使共形膜200適形於有楦鞋幫252以及鞋底250的壓力差期間的共形膜200。壓力源106提供示例性的壓力源以形成壓力差。壓力源可將可壓縮的或不可壓縮的材料（例如，氣體或液體）自外部源（例如，槽、幫浦以及壓縮機）提供至膜室104中。膜室104由膜容器116以及共形膜200包圍及形成。膜室104有效地接收加壓材料（例如，加壓氣體）並提供一定體積用於使加壓材料環繞共形膜200的來自共形膜200內的一些部分並對所述一些部分施加力。可利用一或多個機構（例如，調節器等）對壓力進行控制。不同於在4巴以及高於4巴下運作的傳統壓膜，本文中的態樣設想在較低的壓力（例如，0.5巴至3.9巴）下運作，因此對壓力的傳統宏觀層面的控制可導致被擠壓的製品的非預期的永久性的形變，乃因宏觀層面的控制（例如，具有1巴或大於1巴的公差的類比調節器）針對壓力的操作具有大的容差。此大的容差將導致在本文中所提供的共形膜處具有更大的壓力差，從而導致被擠壓的製品產生非預期的永久性的形變。因此，在示例性態樣中，對壓力差為4巴或大於4巴的壓力的此種宏觀層面的控制無法有效地控制具有0.5巴至3.9巴範圍的壓力差。此外，在示例性態樣中，對壓力差為4巴或大於4巴的壓力的此種宏觀層面的控制無法有效地控制具有1巴至2巴範圍的壓力差。因此，本文中的態樣設想將壓力控制機構升級至微觀層面的控制（例如，具有0.9巴或小於0.9巴公差的數位調節器），所述微觀層面的控制能夠相較於傳統壓力機的壓力機構將壓力差保持在更嚴格的容差範圍內。增大壓力容差的控制可提供共形膜的更佳的耐用性（例如，加壓潛力的減小）並容許在本文中所提供的較低的壓力下進行更一致的運作。換言之，在本文中的示例性態樣中，由於本文中的態樣設想在比標准壓力機更低的較低壓力差下運作，因此對壓力差的更大控制會增益來自共形膜壓力機的結果。3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 3-3 of FIG. 2, in accordance with aspects herein. A toe-to-heel perspective view is provided to illustrate the fixation element 102 holding the last 120 in a position that enables the upper 252 and the upper 250 to be contacted by the conformal film 200. 3 illustrates the conformal film 200 during a pressure differential that causes the conformal film 200 to conform to the licked upper 252 and the sole 250. Pressure source 106 provides an exemplary source of pressure to create a pressure differential. The pressure source can provide a compressible or incompressible material (eg, a gas or liquid) from an external source (eg, a tank, a pump, and a compressor) into the membrane chamber 104. The membrane chamber 104 is surrounded and formed by the membrane container 116 and the conformal membrane 200. The membrane chamber 104 is operative to receive a pressurized material (eg, a pressurized gas) and provides a volume for surrounding the pressurized material from portions of the conformal film 200 from within the conformal film 200 and applying a force to the portions. Pressure can be controlled using one or more mechanisms (eg, regulators, etc.). Unlike traditional laminations operating at 4 bar and above 4 bar, the aspects in this paper are envisaged to operate at lower pressures (eg, 0.5 to 3.9 bar), so the traditional macroscopic control of pressure can be Unexpected permanent deformation of the extruded article results from macroscopic control (e.g., an analog regulator having a tolerance of 1 bar or greater than 1 bar) with large tolerances for pressure operation. This large tolerance will result in a greater pressure differential at the conformal film provided herein, resulting in an undesired permanent deformation of the extruded article. Thus, in an exemplary aspect, such macroscopic level control of pressures having a pressure differential of 4 bar or greater than 4 bar cannot effectively control a pressure differential having a range of 0.5 to 3.9 bar. Moreover, in an exemplary aspect, such macroscopic level control of pressures having a pressure differential of 4 bar or greater than 4 bar cannot effectively control a pressure differential having a range of 1 bar to 2 bar. Therefore, the context herein contemplates upgrading the pressure control mechanism to microscopic level control (eg, a digital regulator with a tolerance of 0.9 bar or less) that can be compared to the pressure of a conventional press. The agency keeps the pressure differential within tighter tolerances. Controlling the increase in pressure tolerance can provide better durability of the conformal film (e.g., reduction in pressurization potential) and allow for more consistent operation at the lower pressures provided herein. In other words, in the exemplary aspect herein, since the aspect herein is supposed to operate at a lower pressure differential than the standard press, greater control over the pressure differential will be derived from the conformal film press. the result of.

在圖3中亦繪示可選的加熱源108。加熱源108可為電阻式加熱元件、紅外加熱元件、電感加熱元件等。作為另一選擇，在一些態樣中，設想加壓材料可在膜室104外部被加熱並在相對於環境條件更高（或降低）的溫度下被引入。可使用熱來活化、熔融或固化一或多種材料（例如，結合材料）。舉例而言，可將形變溫度（例如，熔融溫度）低於膜、鞋幫以及鞋底的低熔點黏合劑置於鞋幫與鞋底之間。在使共形膜200圍繞鞋底以及鞋幫的一些部分適形之前或之後，可產生或施加熱以活化低熔點黏合劑。然後可在保持來自共形膜200的壓力的同時減小熱能，直至所述低熔點黏合劑（或任意結合材料）在各組件之間具有充分的結合性。設想加熱源108在本文中設想的態樣中是可選的且可被省略。An optional heating source 108 is also shown in FIG. The heating source 108 can be a resistive heating element, an infrared heating element, an inductive heating element, or the like. Alternatively, in some aspects, it is contemplated that the pressurized material can be heated outside of the membrane chamber 104 and introduced at a higher (or lower) temperature relative to environmental conditions. Heat can be used to activate, melt or cure one or more materials (eg, bonding materials). For example, a low melting point binder having a deformation temperature (eg, melting temperature) below the film, upper, and sole can be placed between the upper and the sole. Heat may be generated or applied to activate the low melting point binder before or after conforming the conformal film 200 around the sole and portions of the upper. The thermal energy can then be reduced while maintaining the pressure from the conformal film 200 until the low melting point binder (or any bonding material) has sufficient bonding between the components. It is contemplated that the heat source 108 is optional in the aspects contemplated herein and may be omitted.

圖3介紹共形膜200的三個區。以下將在圖4至圖8中更詳細地論述周邊部214、過渡部224以及共形部234。如在圖3中所繪示，共形膜200在多個表面上自多個方向包圍並環繞鞋幫252以及鞋底250的一些部分。正是與多個表面及組件的此種共形使得共形膜200能夠有效地結合鞋幫252與鞋底250。Figure 3 illustrates three zones of conformal film 200. The peripheral portion 214, the transition portion 224, and the conforming portion 234 will be discussed in greater detail below in FIGS. 4-8. As depicted in FIG. 3, the conformal film 200 surrounds and surrounds the upper 252 and portions of the sole 250 from a plurality of surfaces on a plurality of surfaces. It is this conformality with the plurality of surfaces and components that enables the conformal film 200 to effectively bond the upper 252 to the sole 250.

如先前所提供，傳統壓力機的低度共形（或非共形）膜相反地在擠壓操作期間使鞋底250永久性地發生形變（例如，壓縮泡沫材料），乃因其無法充分地適形且因此向鞋底施加更集中及單向的壓力。導致不可接受的被擠壓部分的永久性形變亦可起因於傳統壓膜在較高的壓力（例如，4巴及高於4巴）下運作以達成傳統壓膜與被擠壓的組件的一定程度的共形。在傳統壓力機上使用較高壓力差補償低度共形膜材料，此轉變成被施加至被擠壓的製品的潛在破壞力。若對所述製程施加熱能以活化或固化結合材料，則此非預期的形變可被進一步誇大。此增大的熱能可導致形成鞋底的材料（例如，PU、EVA）變得更加順從，且因此在來自壓力機的一定壓力下更易於發生不期望的形變。因此，藉由自多個方向環繞待被接合的組件的各種表面的順從膜，壓力機的壓力跨越更大的表面面積在更多的方向角度上施加，從而使得在傳統膜下可能非預期地發生形變的相同材料能夠有效地與共形膜200接合。As previously provided, the low conformal (or non-conformal) film of a conventional press reversely deforms the sole 250 permanently (e.g., compresses the foam) during the extrusion operation because it is not adequately adapted The shape and therefore the more concentrated and unidirectional pressure is applied to the sole. The permanent deformation of the uncompressed extruded part can also result from the operation of conventional lamination at higher pressures (for example, 4 bar and above 4 bar) to achieve a certain degree of conventional lamination and extruded components. The degree of conformality. The use of higher pressure differentials to compensate for low conformal film materials on conventional presses translates into potential destructive forces applied to the extruded article. This undesired deformation can be further exaggerated if thermal energy is applied to the process to activate or cure the bonding material. This increased thermal energy can cause the material forming the sole (eg, PU, EVA) to become more compliant, and thus more susceptible to undesired deformation under certain pressure from the press. Thus, by compliant membranes that surround the various surfaces of the components to be joined from multiple directions, the pressure of the press is applied across more surface areas over more directional angles, making it possible to unexpectedly under conventional membranes. The same material that is deformed can be effectively joined to the conformal film 200.

圖4繪示根據本文中的態樣，共形膜200的立體圖。出於參考目的，大致示出縱向方向206以及橫向方向210。如所設想，與鞋製品相結合地使用共形膜，所述共形膜具有接收腔，所述接收腔形成為與意圖接收鞋製品部分相似的形狀。此通常且預期的形變放置於一定壓力差之下，限制了折痕或其他膜偏差以形成與下伏鞋組件的柔順的共形。換言之，在一些實例中，接收腔與其在一定壓力差下預期適形的製品具有類似的形狀。接收腔形狀與鞋製品之間的此種協調使得膜與待被接合的組件在一定壓力差下具有更一致的共形。4 is a perspective view of a conformal film 200 in accordance with aspects herein. The longitudinal direction 206 and the lateral direction 210 are generally shown for reference purposes. As contemplated, a conformal film is used in conjunction with an article of footwear having a receiving cavity formed into a shape similar to that intended to receive an article of footwear. This general and expected deformation is placed below a certain pressure differential, limiting creases or other film deviations to form a conformal conformity with the underlying shoe assembly. In other words, in some examples, the receiving cavity has a similar shape to the article that it is expected to conform to under certain pressure differentials. This coordination between the shape of the receiving cavity and the article of footwear results in a more consistent conformality of the film with the component to be joined under a certain pressure differential.

在圖4中繪示了共形膜200的周邊部214、過渡部224以及共形部234。另外，外周邊222被繪示為形成共形膜200的最外部。亦繪示共形膜第二表面204。共形膜第二表面204與共形膜第一表面202相對，如在圖8中最佳可見。A peripheral portion 214, a transition portion 224, and a conforming portion 234 of the conformal film 200 are illustrated in FIG. Additionally, outer perimeter 222 is depicted as forming the outermost portion of conformal film 200. A conformal film second surface 204 is also illustrated. The conformal film second surface 204 is opposite the conformal film first surface 202, as best seen in FIG.

圖5繪示根據本文中的態樣，共形膜200的側視圖。示出z方向236。z方向236是共形部234自過渡部224延伸的方向。圖6繪示根據本文中的態樣，共形膜200的前視圖。FIG. 5 illustrates a side view of conformal film 200 in accordance with aspects herein. The z direction 236 is shown. The z direction 236 is the direction in which the conformal portion 234 extends from the transition portion 224. FIG. 6 depicts a front view of conformal film 200 in accordance with aspects herein.

圖7繪示根據本文中的態樣，圖4至圖6所示的共形膜200的平面圖。在圖7中繪示了若干示例性位置元件。舉例而言，沿縱向方向206繪示了接收腔第一半段240以及接收腔第二半段244。另外，繪示了一系列箭頭指示符232來示出在共形膜200的平面圖平面中相對於外周邊222的「內部」方向。FIG. 7 illustrates a plan view of the conformal film 200 illustrated in FIGS. 4-6 in accordance with aspects herein. Several exemplary positional elements are depicted in FIG. For example, the first half of the receiving cavity 240 and the second half of the receiving cavity 244 are depicted in the longitudinal direction 206. Additionally, a series of arrow indicators 232 are shown to illustrate the "inner" direction relative to the outer perimeter 222 in the plan view plane of the conformal film 200.

共形部234包括接收腔238。接收腔第一半段240具有最大寬度242，且接收腔第二半段244具有示例性寬度246。接收腔部分的寬度是在橫向方向210上量測的。在此實例中，由於接收腔被成形為適形於鞋製品，因此接收腔第一半段240的最大寬度242大於接收腔第二半段244的任意寬度（例如，寬度246）。設想接收腔可依待被共形膜壓縮的製品而具有任意形狀。The conforming portion 234 includes a receiving cavity 238. The first half section 240 of the receiving cavity has a maximum width 242 and the second half 244 of the receiving cavity has an exemplary width 246. The width of the receiving cavity portion is measured in the transverse direction 210. In this example, since the receiving cavity is shaped to conform to the article of footwear, the maximum width 242 of the first half section 240 of the receiving cavity is greater than any width (eg, width 246) of the second half 244 of the receiving cavity. It is contemplated that the receiving cavity can have any shape depending on the article to be compressed by the conformal film.

共形膜200具有在縱向方向206上自外周邊222量測的長度208。共形膜200具有在橫向方向210上自外周邊222量測的寬度212。在示例性態樣中，設想長度208處於400毫米至500毫米的範圍內。在示例性態樣中，設想長度208處於425毫米至475毫米的範圍內。在示例性態樣中，設想長度208處於450毫米至465毫米的範圍內。在示例性態樣中，設想寬度212處於200毫米至300毫米的範圍內。在示例性態樣中，設想寬度212處於210毫米至250毫米的範圍內。在示例性態樣中，設想寬度212處於220毫米至240毫米的範圍內。鑑於所提供的示例性範圍，設想外周邊222可界定0.08平方米至0.15平方米的平面表面積。此面積使得充分的共形膜材料能夠適形於待被壓縮的組件，同時最小化與共形膜200相關聯的材料及重量。長度及寬度可取決於待由共形膜200壓縮的製品的風格、大小或類型。The conformal film 200 has a length 208 that is measured from the outer perimeter 222 in the longitudinal direction 206. The conformal film 200 has a width 212 that is measured from the outer perimeter 222 in the lateral direction 210. In an exemplary aspect, it is contemplated that the length 208 is in the range of 400 mm to 500 mm. In an exemplary aspect, it is contemplated that the length 208 is in the range of 425 mm to 475 mm. In an exemplary aspect, it is contemplated that the length 208 is in the range of 450 mm to 465 mm. In an exemplary aspect, it is contemplated that the width 212 is in the range of 200 mm to 300 mm. In an exemplary aspect, it is contemplated that the width 212 is in the range of 210 mm to 250 mm. In an exemplary aspect, it is contemplated that the width 212 is in the range of 220 mm to 240 mm. In view of the exemplary scope provided, it is contemplated that the outer perimeter 222 can define a planar surface area of from 0.08 square meters to 0.15 square meters. This area enables sufficient conformal film material to conform to the components to be compressed while minimizing the material and weight associated with conformal film 200. The length and width may depend on the style, size or type of article to be compressed by the conformal film 200.

另外，共形部234具有最大長度209。在示例性態樣中，設想長度209處於350毫米至450毫米的範圍內。在示例性態樣中，設想長度209處於375毫米至425毫米的範圍內。在示例性態樣中，設想長度209處於395毫米至415毫米的範圍內。在示例性態樣中，設想最大寬度242處於150毫米至250毫米的範圍內。在示例性態樣中，設想最大寬度242處於175毫米至225毫米的範圍內。在示例性態樣中，設想最大寬度242處於190毫米至210毫米的範圍內。在示例性態樣中選擇接收腔的長度209以及寬度242以提供充分大小的接收腔供組件接收於其中，同時限制過多的共形膜材料。舉例而言，接收腔238的長度及寬度可較待被接收於其中的組件的類似量測值大1%至10%以達成輕易的嵌入及取出，而在膜適形於下伏組件時不會引入非預期的形變。Additionally, conformal portion 234 has a maximum length 209. In an exemplary aspect, it is contemplated that the length 209 is in the range of 350 mm to 450 mm. In an exemplary aspect, it is contemplated that the length 209 is in the range of 375 mm to 425 mm. In an exemplary aspect, it is contemplated that the length 209 is in the range of 395 mm to 415 mm. In an exemplary aspect, it is contemplated that the maximum width 242 is in the range of 150 mm to 250 mm. In an exemplary aspect, it is contemplated that the maximum width 242 is in the range of 175 mm to 225 mm. In an exemplary aspect, it is contemplated that the maximum width 242 is in the range of 190 mm to 210 mm. The length 209 of the receiving cavity and the width 242 are selected in an exemplary aspect to provide a sufficient size receiving cavity for the component to receive therein while limiting excess conformal film material. For example, the length and width of the receiving cavity 238 can be 1% to 10% larger than a similar measurement of the component to be received therein for easy embedding and removal, while the film does not conform to the underlying component. Unexpected deformation will be introduced.

圖8繪示根據本文中的態樣，沿圖4的共形膜200的切割線8-8的橫截面。周邊部214具有周邊部第一表面218以及周邊部第二表面220，在所述兩者之間界定有厚度216。過渡部224具有過渡部第一表面228以及過渡部第二表面230，且在所述兩者之間界定有厚度226。共形部234具有共形部第一表面235以及共形部第二表面237，且在所述兩者之間界定有厚度248。Figure 8 illustrates a cross section along the cutting line 8-8 of the conformal film 200 of Figure 4, according to aspects herein. The peripheral portion 214 has a peripheral first surface 218 and a peripheral second surface 220 with a thickness 216 defined therebetween. The transition portion 224 has a transition portion first surface 228 and a transition portion second surface 230 with a thickness 226 defined therebetween. The conforming portion 234 has a conforming portion first surface 235 and a conforming portion second surface 237 with a thickness 248 defined therebetween.

共形部234、過渡部224以及周邊部214的厚度影響共形膜200在一定壓力差下適形於製品的能力。歷史壓力機中的歷史膜可在各種部分中具有更大的厚度。傳統上可能已實作更大的厚度以使得形成傳統膜的材料在工業應用期間能夠具有更長的壽命。然而，共形膜200可在不同的條件（例如，溫度、壓力、時間）下運作以自不同材料接合及/或形成更順從的部件，因此可具有較傳統膜更薄（例如，更小）的厚度。在一些實例中，隨著共形膜的一部分的厚度減小，共形膜可變得更加順從且能夠適形於下伏製品。然而，若厚度減小太多，則共形膜可在實際工業應用時經受疲勞及失靈。因此，在示例性態樣中，設想各種厚度的範圍以在達成充分的使用壽命的同時向共形膜200提供充分的順從性。The thickness of conformal portion 234, transition portion 224, and peripheral portion 214 affects the ability of conformal film 200 to conform to the article under certain pressure differentials. Historical films in historical presses can have greater thickness in various parts. It has traditionally been possible to achieve greater thicknesses so that materials forming conventional films can have a longer life during industrial applications. However, the conformal film 200 can operate under different conditions (eg, temperature, pressure, time) to bond from different materials and/or form more compliant components, and thus can be thinner (eg, smaller) than conventional films. thickness of. In some examples, as the thickness of a portion of the conformal film decreases, the conformal film can become more compliant and conformable to the underlying article. However, if the thickness is reduced too much, the conformal film can withstand fatigue and failure in practical industrial applications. Thus, in an exemplary aspect, ranges of various thicknesses are contemplated to provide sufficient compliance to the conformal film 200 while achieving a sufficient useful life.

根據本文中的態樣，設想周邊部厚度216處於1毫米至15毫米的範圍內。根據本文中的態樣，設想周邊部厚度216處於5毫米至15毫米的範圍內。根據本文中的態樣，設想周邊部厚度216處於8毫米至12毫米的範圍內。根據本文中的態樣，設想周邊部厚度216為約10毫米。根據本文中的態樣，設想過渡部厚度226處於1毫米至4毫米的範圍內。根據本文中的態樣，設想過渡部厚度226為約2毫米。根據本文中的態樣，設想共形部厚度248處於1毫米至4毫米的範圍內。根據本文中的態樣，設想共形部厚度248為約2毫米。在示例性態樣中，周邊部厚度216、過渡部厚度226以及共形部厚度248可相同。在示例性態樣中，周邊部厚度216、過渡部厚度226及/或共形部厚度248可不同。According to the aspects herein, it is contemplated that the peripheral portion thickness 216 is in the range of 1 mm to 15 mm. According to the aspects herein, it is contemplated that the peripheral thickness 216 is in the range of 5 mm to 15 mm. According to the aspects herein, it is contemplated that the peripheral thickness 216 is in the range of 8 mm to 12 mm. According to the aspects herein, it is contemplated that the peripheral portion thickness 216 is about 10 mm. According to the aspects herein, it is contemplated that the transition thickness 226 is in the range of 1 mm to 4 mm. According to the aspects herein, it is contemplated that the transition thickness 226 is about 2 millimeters. According to the aspects herein, it is contemplated that the conformal portion thickness 248 is in the range of 1 mm to 4 mm. According to the aspects herein, it is contemplated that the conformal portion thickness 248 is about 2 millimeters. In an exemplary aspect, the perimeter thickness 216, the transition thickness 226, and the conformal thickness 248 can be the same. In an exemplary aspect, the perimeter thickness 216, the transition thickness 226, and/or the conformal thickness 248 can be different.

在示例性態樣中，設想共形部234以及過渡部224具有類似的厚度。此共同的厚度可使得過渡部224在處於壓力差期間類似地遵從共形部234，藉此防止在共形部234中具有更大伸長率的區域。在一些實例中，過渡部224完全界接或包圍共形部234。換言之，過渡部224提供在周邊部214與共形部234之間在z方向上延伸的功能性過渡。藉由圍繞共形部234，過渡部224使得共形部234即使在共形部234的最外側部分處仍能夠適形於被接收的製品。In an exemplary aspect, it is contemplated that the conformal portion 234 and the transition portion 224 have similar thicknesses. This common thickness may cause the transition portion 224 to similarly conform to the conformal portion 234 during the pressure differential, thereby preventing regions of greater elongation in the conforming portion 234. In some examples, transition 224 completely borders or encloses conformal portion 234. In other words, the transition portion 224 provides a functional transition extending between the perimeter portion 214 and the conforming portion 234 in the z-direction. By surrounding the conforming portion 234, the transition portion 224 enables the conforming portion 234 to conform to the article being received even at the outermost portion of the conforming portion 234.

在示例性態樣中，周邊部厚度216可大於過渡厚度226以增加壽命、使用壽命以及壓縮能量圍繞被接收的製品的集中度。由於共形膜的厚度影響功能特性（例如，伸長率），因此共形膜200在具有較小厚度的位置（即，較薄的區）處更易於因壓力差而發生形變。因此，藉由減小共形膜200在接收腔238處且接近待被接收的製品的厚度，共形膜200相較於在具有較大厚度的周邊部214處更圍繞所接收的製品適形。在示例性態樣中，由於周邊部214具有較大的厚度從而導致具有較小的共形性，因此周邊部214在壓力差循環期間更不易於因重複的共形而發生疲勞失靈。In an exemplary aspect, the perimeter thickness 216 can be greater than the transition thickness 226 to increase life, service life, and concentration of compression energy around the article being received. Since the thickness of the conformal film affects functional characteristics (for example, elongation), the conformal film 200 is more susceptible to deformation due to a pressure difference at a position having a smaller thickness (i.e., a thinner region). Thus, by reducing the thickness of the conformal film 200 at the receiving cavity 238 and near the article to be received, the conformal film 200 conforms more to the received article than at the peripheral portion 214 having a greater thickness. . In an exemplary aspect, the perimeter portion 214 is less prone to fatigue failure due to repeated conformalities during the pressure differential cycle due to the greater thickness of the perimeter portion 214 resulting in less conformality.

圖8繪示共形部234自過渡部224的延伸高度258。根據本文中的態樣，高度258處於70毫米至110毫米的範圍內。根據本文中的態樣，高度258處於80毫米至100毫米的範圍內。根據本文中的態樣，高度258為約90毫米（例如，處於10%內）。傳統膜可具有顯著小於共形膜200的高度。在該些實例中，較小的高度抑制膜圍繞製品的多個表面，且因此在傳統膜的方向性壓縮之下易於發生形變的材料（例如，鞋底的發泡聚合物）可發生形變。具有較傳統膜更大的高度的共形膜200相反被允許環繞鞋底部以及鞋幫的至少一部分，從而以一元化的壓力而非方向性的壓力（例如，自膜線性朝向固定元件）包封製品。FIG. 8 illustrates the extended height 258 of the conforming portion 234 from the transition portion 224. According to the aspects herein, the height 258 is in the range of 70 mm to 110 mm. According to the aspects herein, the height 258 is in the range of 80 mm to 100 mm. According to the aspects herein, the height 258 is about 90 mm (eg, within 10%). Conventional films can have a height that is significantly less than the conformal film 200. In such examples, the smaller height-suppressing film surrounds multiple surfaces of the article, and thus materials that are susceptible to deformation under directional compression of conventional films (eg, foamed polymers of the sole) can be deformed. The conformal film 200 having a greater height than conventional films is instead allowed to wrap around the sole and at least a portion of the upper to encapsulate the article with a uniform pressure rather than a directional pressure (eg, from the film linearly toward the fixation element).

在示例性態樣中，周邊部第一表面218以及周邊部第二表面220被定位於過渡部第二表面230上方。此外，由於共形部234延伸（例如，在圖8中向上延伸），因此在示例性態樣中設想周邊部第一表面218以及周邊部第二表面220被定位於過渡部第二表面230的同一側。周邊部214與過渡部224之間的此種偏置使得共形膜200圍繞所接收的製品在相對於外周邊222的內方向上具有更大的共形性。換言之，在示例性態樣中，隨著施加壓力差，周邊部214與過渡部224的垂直放置中的偏置使得能夠進行垂直放置針對水平共形的轉移。In an exemplary aspect, the perimeter first surface 218 and the perimeter second surface 220 are positioned above the transition second surface 230. Moreover, since the conforming portion 234 extends (eg, upwardly in FIG. 8), it is contemplated in the exemplary aspect that the peripheral portion first surface 218 and the peripheral portion second surface 220 are positioned at the transition portion second surface 230. The same side. Such a bias between the perimeter portion 214 and the transition portion 224 causes the conformal film 200 to have greater conformality in the inner direction relative to the outer perimeter 222 about the received article. In other words, in an exemplary aspect, as the pressure differential is applied, the offset in the vertical placement of the perimeter portion 214 and the transition portion 224 enables vertical placement of the transition for horizontal conformality.

共形膜200是由共形材料形成的。在一個態樣中，共形膜是由包含橡膠（例如，天然橡膠）、二氧化矽（即，矽石）以及碳化鈣的材料組成形成的。在所述組成中可包括額外的材料。在示例性態樣中，共形膜200的材料組成是由按重量計75%至85%的橡膠以及按重量計5%至15%的二氧化矽構成的。在示例性態樣中，共形膜200的材料組成是由按重量計5%至15%的碳化鈣以及按重量計5%至15%的二氧化矽構成的。在示例性態樣中，共形膜200的材料組成是由按重量計8%至12%的可分散矽石構成的。在示例性態樣中，共形膜200的材料組成是由按體積計75%至85%的橡膠以及按體積計5%至15%的二氧化矽構成的。在示例性態樣中，共形膜200的材料組成是由按體積計5%至15%的碳化鈣以及按體積計5%至15%的二氧化矽構成的。在示例性態樣中，共形膜200的材料組成是由按體積計8%至12%的可分散矽石構成的。在示例性態樣中，組成的百分比是在組合之前確定的。The conformal film 200 is formed from a conformal material. In one aspect, the conformal film is formed from a material comprising rubber (eg, natural rubber), cerium oxide (ie, vermiculite), and calcium carbide. Additional materials may be included in the composition. In an exemplary aspect, the conformal film 200 has a material composition of 75% to 85% by weight of rubber and 5% to 15% by weight of cerium oxide. In an exemplary aspect, the conformal film 200 has a material composition of 5% to 15% by weight of calcium carbide and 5% to 15% by weight of cerium oxide. In an exemplary aspect, the material composition of conformal film 200 is comprised of 8% to 12% by weight of dispersible vermiculite. In an exemplary aspect, the conformal film 200 has a material composition of 75% to 85% by volume of rubber and 5% to 15% by volume of cerium oxide. In an exemplary aspect, the conformal film 200 has a material composition of 5% to 15% by volume of calcium carbide and 5% to 15% by volume of cerium oxide. In an exemplary aspect, the material composition of conformal film 200 is comprised of 8% to 12% by volume of dispersible vermiculite. In an exemplary aspect, the percentage of composition is determined prior to combining.

設想共形膜是在二或更多個部分之間延伸的一元化材料。舉例而言，設想共形部234與過渡部224是由同一材料形成的，使得形成所述部分的材料的組成是同質的。類似地，設想周邊部214、過渡部224以及共形部234是一元化的且由共同的材料形成。一元化的構造是具有均勻材料組成的單一實體。舉例而言，共形膜的二或更多個部分可同時生成。在實例中，可執行組合形成二或更多個部分的模製操作。在替代製造製程中，設想減小性地形成（例如，研磨）共同材料以形成共形膜。在此實例中，由減法形成的部分是一元化的，乃因所述部分皆開始於共同源材料而未進行後續接合。It is contemplated that a conformal film is a unitary material that extends between two or more portions. For example, it is contemplated that the conforming portion 234 and the transition portion 224 are formed from the same material such that the composition of the material forming the portion is homogenous. Similarly, it is contemplated that perimeter portion 214, transition portion 224, and conformal portion 234 are unitary and formed from a common material. A unified structure is a single entity with a uniform material composition. For example, two or more portions of the conformal film can be formed simultaneously. In an example, a molding operation that combines to form two or more portions can be performed. In an alternative manufacturing process, it is contemplated to form (eg, grind) the common material in a reduced manner to form a conformal film. In this example, the portion formed by subtraction is unified, since the portions all begin with a common source material without subsequent bonding.

共形膜200的功能特性可被量化以提供適於本文中的示例性態樣的共形膜範圍。舉例而言，根據本文中的態樣，至少位於共形部234中的共形膜200在ASKER C型硬度計上量測時可具有60至61阿斯克爾（Asker）C的硬度。根據本文中的態樣，至少位於共形部234中的共形膜200可具有處於84千克/立方公分（kg/cm³ ）至90千克/立方公分範圍內的最大拉伸強度。可利用例如ASTM D638-14等測試協定來測試最大拉伸強度。根據本文中的態樣，至少位於共形部234中的共形膜200可在直至被破壞之前具有至少540%的最大伸長率。所述最大伸長率可利用例如ASTM D-638測試協定等測試進行測試。The functional properties of the conformal film 200 can be quantified to provide a range of conformal films suitable for the exemplary aspects herein. For example, according to aspects herein, at least the conformal film 200 located in the conformal portion 234 can have a hardness of 60 to 61 Asker C when measured on an Asker C type durometer. According to aspects herein, at least the conformal film 200 located in the conformal portion 234 can have a maximum tensile strength in the range of 84 kilograms per cubic centimeter (kg/cm ³ ) to 90 kilograms per cubic centimeter. The maximum tensile strength can be tested using a test protocol such as ASTM D638-14. According to aspects herein, at least the conformal film 200 located in the conformal portion 234 can have a maximum elongation of at least 540% until it is destroyed. The maximum elongation can be tested using tests such as the ASTM D-638 test protocol.

在示例性態樣中，共形膜200的材料組成以及所得的功能特性提供適當的材料作為膜以接合二或更多個鞋部分，而不會使發泡聚合物組件（例如，EVA或PU中底元件）發生形變或損壞本文中所提供的用於共形膜200的材料組成可節約人力、成本及/或材料。舉例而言，在較傳統膜壓力機低的壓力下運作以達成膜與下伏被擠壓的製品的共形會減少後續介入以糾正被擠壓的材料的非預期的形變。另外，經由在較低壓力下運作的共形膜，藉由使用較低的壓力需求而達成了能量節約。另外，在示例性態樣中，以設想的材料組成在較低的壓力下運作共形膜使得能夠達成更薄的膜，所述更薄的膜減少用於形成膜的材料，此繼而減小材料成本。In an exemplary aspect, the material composition of the conformal film 200 and the resulting functional properties provide a suitable material as a film to join two or more shoe portions without a foamed polymer component (eg, EVA or PU) Deformation or Damage of the Midsole Element) The material composition provided herein for the conformal film 200 can save manpower, cost, and/or materials. For example, operating at a lower pressure than conventional film presses to achieve conformality of the film to the underlying extruded article reduces subsequent intervention to correct unintended deformation of the extruded material. In addition, energy savings are achieved by using lower pressure requirements via a conformal film operating at lower pressures. Additionally, in an exemplary aspect, operating the conformal film at a lower pressure with the envisioned material composition enables a thinner film that reduces the material used to form the film, which in turn reduces Material costs.

轉向參照圖9，圖9示出根據本文中的態樣，利用共形膜以接合鞋底部與鞋幫的製造鞋製品的方法900。在方塊902處，將鞋幫定位於固定元件上。所述鞋幫可為有楦鞋幫，其中鞋楦被固定至固定元件。在方塊904處，將共形膜（例如，本文中提供的共形膜200）封蓋在鞋幫以及鞋底部上。在此實例中，鞋幫與鞋底被定位成處於預期的相對的位置中。在接合所述兩個組件之前，可施加黏合劑或其他結合材料。Turning to FIG. 9, FIG. 9 illustrates a method 900 of fabricating an article of footwear utilizing a conformal film to engage a sole and an upper, in accordance with aspects herein. At block 902, the upper is positioned on the stationary element. The upper may be a smashed upper, wherein the last is secured to the fixed element. At block 904, a conformal film (eg, conformal film 200 provided herein) is capped over the upper and the sole. In this example, the upper and the sole are positioned in the desired relative position. Adhesives or other bonding materials may be applied prior to joining the two components.

在方塊906處，在共形膜的相對表面之間產生壓力差。舉例而言，可注入加壓流體（例如，氣體或液體）於膜腔中，其中共形膜較其他形成膜腔的材料而言更順從。因此，膜腔發生形變並圍繞有楦鞋幫及鞋底適形，從而產生壓縮力以固定鞋底與有楦鞋幫。在包括鞋底與鞋幫之間的接面在內的多個表面處對鞋幫及鞋底兩者施加壓縮力。此包封壓縮在接合操作期間將鞋底相對於鞋幫保持在所界定的位置中。At block 906, a pressure differential is created between opposing surfaces of the conformal film. For example, a pressurized fluid (eg, a gas or liquid) can be injected into the membrane cavity, wherein the conformal membrane is more compliant than other materials that form the membrane lumen. Thus, the membrane cavity deforms and conforms around the tendon upper and the sole, thereby creating a compressive force to secure the sole and the upper upper. A compressive force is applied to both the upper and the sole at a plurality of surfaces including the interface between the sole and the upper. This encapsulation compression maintains the sole in the defined position relative to the upper during the engaging operation.

在方塊908處，在預定時間期間之後，減小所述壓力差。此時間期間可為20秒、25秒、30秒、或適於允許鞋底與鞋幫的接合的任意時間。At block 908, the pressure differential is decreased after a predetermined period of time. This time period can be 20 seconds, 25 seconds, 30 seconds, or any time suitable to allow the sole to engage the upper.

被設想但未在圖9中示出的其他步驟包括但不限於施加熱能、提取熱能（例如，冷卻）以及調整時間、壓力及/或溫度。Other steps contemplated but not shown in Figure 9 include, but are not limited to, applying thermal energy, extracting thermal energy (e.g., cooling), and adjusting time, pressure, and/or temperature.

以下為在圖式中所提供的部件的非限制性示例性列表。
-壓力機—100
-固定元件—102
-膜室—104
-壓力源—106
-溫度源—108
-時間控制—110
-壓力控制—112
-膜固定件—114
-膜容器—116
-共形膜—200
-共形膜第一表面—202
-共形膜第二表面—204
-縱向方向—206
-縱向長度—208
-接收腔長度—209
-橫向方向—210
-橫向寬度—212
-周邊部—214
-周邊部厚度—216
-周邊部第一表面—218
-周邊部第二表面—220
-外周邊—222
-過渡部—224
-過渡部厚度—226
-過渡部第一表面—228
-過渡部第二表面—230
-內部方向—232
-共形部—234
-共形部第一表面—235
-Z方向—236
-共形部第二表面—237
-接收腔—238
-接收腔第一半段—240
-接收腔第一半段寬度—242
-接收腔第二半段—244
-接收器第二半段寬度—246
-共形部厚度—248
-鞋底—250
-鞋幫—252
-趾端—254
-跟端—256The following is a non-limiting, exemplary list of components provided in the drawings.
- Press - 100
- fixed component - 102
- membrane chamber - 104
- pressure source - 106
-temperature source -108
-Time Control - 110
- Pressure Control - 112
-Film holder -114
- Membrane container - 116
- conformal film - 200
- conformal film first surface - 202
- conformal film second surface - 204
- longitudinal direction - 206
- longitudinal length - 208
- receiving cavity length - 209
- lateral direction - 210
- lateral width - 212
- peripheral parts - 214
- peripheral thickness - 216
- the first surface of the perimeter - 218
- the second surface of the peripheral portion - 220
-Outer perimeter - 222
- Transition Department - 224
- transition thickness - 226
- transition first surface - 228
- transition second surface - 230
- internal direction - 232
- Conformal Department - 234
- the first surface of the conformal part - 235
-Z direction - 236
- Conformal second surface - 237
- receiving cavity - 238
- the first half of the receiving cavity - 240
- receiving chamber first half width - 242
- the second half of the receiving cavity - 244
- Receiver second half width - 246
- Conformal thickness - 248
- sole - 250
- Uppers - 252
- toe end - 254
- heel - 256

在不背離本揭露的精神及範圍的條件下，可作出對所繪示的各種組件以及未示出的各種組件的諸多不同排列。已以說明性而非限制性的目的闡述了本揭露的實施例。不背離本揭露的範圍的替代實施例將對熟習此項技術者而言變得顯而易見。在不背離本揭露的範圍的條件下，熟習此項技術者可開發出實作上述改進的替代手段。Many different arrangements of the various components shown, as well as the various components not shown, may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. The embodiments of the present disclosure have been set forth by way of illustration and not limitation. Alternative embodiments that do not depart from the scope of the disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art. Those skilled in the art can develop alternative means of making the above improvements without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

應理解，某些特徵及子組合具有實用性，可在不參照其他特徵及子組合的情況下被採用，且被設想處於申請專利範圍的範圍內。並非在各種圖式中列出的所有步驟皆需要以所述的特定次序實行。It is to be understood that certain features and sub-combinations may be employed and may be employed without reference to other features and sub-combinations. All of the steps that are not listed in the various figures are required to be performed in the specific order described.

結合以下列出的條款在本文中使用的術語「條款中的任一者」或所述術語的類似變型旨在被解釋成使得條款的特徵可以任意組合進行組合。舉例而言，示例性條款4可指示如條款1至3中任一者所述的方法/設備，其旨在被解釋成使得條款1及條款4的特徵可進行組合，條款2及條款4的元件可進行組合，條款3及條款4的元件可進行組合，條款1、條款2及條款4的元件可進行組合，條款2、條款3及條款4的元件可進行組合，條款1、條款2、條款3及條款4的元件可進行組合，及/或其他變型。此外，術語「條款中的任一者」或所述術語的類似變型旨在包括「條款中的任意一者」或此術語的其他變型，如由以上提供的實例中的一些實例所指示。此外，設想條款可被起草為本文中所請求保護的態樣。
示例性條款The term "any of the clauses" or similar variations of the terms used herein in connection with the terms listed below are intended to be interpreted such that the features of the clauses can be combined in any combination. For example, the exemplary clause 4 may indicate the method/apparatus as described in any one of clauses 1 to 3, which is intended to be interpreted such that the features of clauses 1 and 4 can be combined, clauses 2 and 4 Components can be combined, components of clauses 3 and 4 can be combined, components of clause 1, clause 2 and clause 4 can be combined, components of clause 2, clause 3 and clause 4 can be combined, clause 1, clause 2 The elements of clauses 3 and 4 may be combined, and/or other variations. Moreover, the term "any of the terms" or a similar variation of the terms is intended to include "any one of the terms" or other variations of the term, as indicated by some of the examples provided above. In addition, the envisaged terms can be drafted as claimed in this document.
Exemplary clause

1. 一種共形膜，用於輔助接合第一製品與第二製品，所述共形膜包括：周邊部，具有處於1毫米至15毫米範圍內的厚度，形成所述共形膜的外周邊；過渡部，具有在第一表面與第二表面之間處於1毫米至4毫米範圍內的厚度，其中所述過渡部向所述周邊部形成的所述外周邊內部延伸；以及共形部，沿所述第二表面的方向自所述過渡部延伸並形成接收腔，所述共形部具有處於1毫米至4毫米範圍內的厚度，其中所述周邊部、所述過渡部以及所述共形部為包含共同材料組成的一元化構造。A conformal film for assisting in joining a first article and a second article, the conformal film comprising: a peripheral portion having a thickness in the range of 1 mm to 15 mm to form an outer periphery of the conformal film a transition portion having a thickness in a range of 1 mm to 4 mm between the first surface and the second surface, wherein the transition portion extends toward the inside of the outer periphery formed by the peripheral portion; and a conformal portion, Extending from the transition portion along a direction of the second surface and forming a receiving cavity, the conformal portion having a thickness in a range of 1 mm to 4 mm, wherein the peripheral portion, the transition portion, and the total The shape is a unified structure containing a common material composition.

2. 如條款1所述的共形膜，其中所述第一製品為發泡聚合物系製品。2. The conformal film of clause 1, wherein the first article is a foamed polymer based article.

3. 如條款2所述的共形膜，其中所述第一製品為鞋中底，且所述第二製品為鞋幫。3. The conformal film of clause 2, wherein the first article is a midsole and the second article is an upper.

4. 如條款1至3中任一者所述的共形膜，其中所述周邊部更包括第一表面及第二表面，所述周邊部第一表面以及所述周邊部第二表面兩者皆與所述共形部一樣定位於所述過渡第二表面的同一側上。4. The conformal film of any of clauses 1 to 3, wherein the peripheral portion further comprises a first surface and a second surface, the peripheral portion first surface and the peripheral portion second surface All are positioned on the same side of the transitional second surface as the conformal portion.

5. 如條款1至4中任一者所述的共形膜，其中所述周邊部具有處於8毫米至12毫米範圍內的厚度。5. The conformal film of any of clauses 1 to 4, wherein the peripheral portion has a thickness in the range of 8 mm to 12 mm.

6. 如條款1至5中任一者所述的共形膜，其中所述外周邊界定0.08平方米至0.15平方米的平面面積。6. The conformal film of any of clauses 1 to 5, wherein the outer perimeter defines a planar area of from 0.08 square meters to 0.15 square meters.

7. 如條款1至6中任一者所述的共形膜，其中所述外周邊具有處於400毫米至500毫米範圍內的縱向長度以及處於200毫米至300毫米範圍內的橫向長度。7. The conformal film of any of clauses 1 to 6, wherein the outer perimeter has a longitudinal length in the range of 400 mm to 500 mm and a lateral length in the range of 200 mm to 300 mm.

8. 如條款1至7中任一者所述的共形膜，其中所述過渡部與所述共形部完全界接，並接合所述共形部與所述周邊部。8. The conformal film of any of clauses 1 to 7, wherein the transition portion is fully interfaced with the conformal portion and engages the conformal portion and the peripheral portion.

9. 如條款1至8中任一者所述的共形膜，其中所述共形部具有處於60阿斯克爾（Asker）C至61 Asker C範圍內的硬度計硬度。9. The conformal film of any of clauses 1 to 8, wherein the conformal portion has a durometer hardness in the range of 60 Asker C to 61 Asker C.

10. 如條款1至9中任一者所述的共形膜，其中所述共形部具有處於84千克/立方公分至90千克/立方公分範圍內的拉伸強度。The conformal film of any one of clauses 1 to 9, wherein the conformal portion has a tensile strength in the range of from 84 kg/cm 3 to 90 kg/cm 3 .

11. 如條款1至10中任一者所述的共形膜，其中在所述共形部發生失靈之前，所述共形部具有為至少540%伸長率的伸長百分比。The conformal film of any one of clauses 1 to 10, wherein the conformal portion has an elongation percentage of at least 540% elongation before the conformal portion fails.

12. 如條款1至11中任一者所述的共形膜，其中所述過渡部及所述共形部具有相同的硬度計硬度、拉伸強度或伸長率。12. The conformal film of any of clauses 1 to 11, wherein the transition portion and the conformal portion have the same durometer hardness, tensile strength or elongation.

13. 如條款1至12中任一者所述的共形膜，其中所述共形部自所述過渡部第二表面延伸70毫米至110毫米的範圍。The conformal film of any one of clauses 1 to 12, wherein the conformal portion extends from the second surface of the transition portion in a range of 70 mm to 110 mm.

14. 如條款1至13中任一者所述的共形膜，其中所述共形部在距所述過渡部第二表面80毫米至100毫米的範圍內延伸。The conformal film of any one of clauses 1 to 13, wherein the conformal portion extends over a range of 80 mm to 100 mm from the second surface of the transition portion.

15. 如條款1至14中任一者所述的共形膜，其中所述接收腔在縱向方向上的第一半段處所具有的沿橫向方向的寬度大於在所述縱向方向上的第二半段處所具有的沿所述橫向方向的寬度。15. The conformal film of any of clauses 1 to 14, wherein the receiving cavity has a width in a lateral direction at a first half of the longitudinal direction that is greater than a second dimension in the longitudinal direction The width of the half section along the transverse direction.

16. 如條款1至15中任一者所述的共形膜，其中所述共形部具有2毫米的厚度。The conformal film of any of clauses 1 to 15, wherein the conformal portion has a thickness of 2 mm.

17. 如條款1至16中任一者所述的共形膜，其中所述材料組成包括天然橡膠、二氧化矽以及碳化鈣。The conformal film of any one of clauses 1 to 16, wherein the material composition comprises natural rubber, cerium oxide, and calcium carbide.

18. 如條款1至17中任一者所述的共形膜，其中所述材料組成是由按重量計75%至85%的橡膠以及5%至15%的二氧化矽構成。The conformal film of any one of clauses 1 to 17, wherein the material composition is composed of 75% to 85% by weight of rubber and 5% to 15% of cerium oxide.

19. 如條款1至18中任一者所述的共形膜，其中所述材料組成包括按重量計5%至15%的二氧化矽以及5%至15%的碳化鈣。The conformal film of any one of clauses 1 to 18, wherein the material composition comprises 5% to 15% by weight of cerium oxide and 5% to 15% of calcium carbide.

20. 如條款1至19中任一者所述的共形膜，其中所述材料組成包括按所述材料組成的重量計處於8%至12%範圍內的可分散矽石。The conformal film of any one of clauses 1 to 19, wherein the material composition comprises dispersible vermiculite ranging from 8% to 12% by weight of the material composition.

21. 一種壓力機，具有用於輔助接合第一製品與第二製品的共形膜，所述壓力機包括：共形膜，包括：（1）
周邊部，具有處於1毫米至15毫米範圍內的厚度，形成所述共形膜的外周邊；（2）過渡部，具有在第一表面與第二表面之間處於1毫米至4毫米範圍內的厚度，其中所述過渡部向所述周邊部形成的所述外周邊內部延伸；以及（3）共形部，沿所述第二表面的方向自所述過渡部延伸並形成接收腔，所述共形部具有處於1毫米至4毫米範圍內的厚度，其中所述周邊部、所述過渡部以及所述共形部為包含共同材料組成的一元化構造；以及壓力源，與所述壓力機流體耦合以將所述過渡第一表面與所述過渡第二表面之間的壓力差控制為0.5巴至3.9巴。21. A press having a conformal film for assisting in joining a first article to a second article, the press comprising: a conformal film comprising: (1)
a peripheral portion having a thickness in a range of 1 mm to 15 mm to form an outer periphery of the conformal film; (2) a transition portion having a range of 1 mm to 4 mm between the first surface and the second surface a thickness, wherein the transition portion extends toward the inner periphery of the outer peripheral portion formed by the peripheral portion; and (3) a conformal portion extending from the transition portion in a direction of the second surface and forming a receiving cavity, The conformal portion has a thickness in the range of 1 mm to 4 mm, wherein the peripheral portion, the transition portion, and the conformal portion are a unified structure including a common material composition; and a pressure source, and the press Fluid coupling to control the pressure difference between the transitional first surface and the transitional second surface to be between 0.5 and 3.9 bar.

22. 一種利用共形膜製造鞋製品的方法，所述共形膜用於接合鞋底部與鞋幫，所述方法包括：將所述鞋幫定位於固定元件上；將所述共形膜封蓋在位於所述固定元件上的所述鞋幫以及所述鞋底部上，其中所述共形膜的第一表面接觸所述鞋底部及所述鞋幫，所述共形膜包括：（1）周邊部，具有處於5毫米至15毫米範圍內的厚度，形成所述共形膜的外周邊；（2）過渡部，具有在第一表面與第二表面之間處於1毫米至4毫米範圍內的厚度，其中所述過渡部向由所述周邊部形成的所述外周邊內部延伸；以及（3）共形部，沿所述第二表面的方向自所述過渡部延伸並形成接收腔，所述共形部具有處於1毫米至4毫米範圍內的厚度，其中所述周邊部、所述過渡部以及所述共形部為包含共同材料組成的一元化構造；以及產生在所述共形膜的所述第一表面以及所述共形膜的相對第二表面上經受的壓力差，其中在所述共形膜的所述第二表面處的壓力是較所述第一表面處的壓力大的壓力；以及在預定時間期間之後，減小所述壓力差。22. A method of making an article of footwear using a conformal film for engaging a sole and an upper, the method comprising: positioning the upper on a fixation element; capping the conformal film Located on the upper of the fixing member and the sole of the shoe, wherein a first surface of the conformal film contacts the sole and the upper, the conformal film comprising: (1) a peripheral portion, Having a thickness in the range of 5 mm to 15 mm forming the outer periphery of the conformal film; (2) a transition having a thickness in the range of 1 mm to 4 mm between the first surface and the second surface, Wherein the transition portion extends toward the inner periphery of the outer periphery formed by the peripheral portion; and (3) a conformal portion extending from the transition portion in a direction of the second surface and forming a receiving cavity, the total The shape has a thickness in the range of 1 mm to 4 mm, wherein the peripheral portion, the transition portion, and the conformal portion are a unified structure comprising a common material composition; and the resulting in the conformal film First surface and the conformal film a pressure difference experienced on the second surface, wherein the pressure at the second surface of the conformal film is a pressure greater than the pressure at the first surface; and after a predetermined period of time, the reduction Said pressure difference.

23. 如條款22所述的方法，其中所述壓力差處於0.5巴至3.9巴的範圍內。23. The method of clause 22, wherein the pressure differential is in the range of 0.5 bar to 3.9 bar.

24. 如條款22至23中任一者所述的方法，其中所述預定時間期間至少為25秒。The method of any one of clauses 22 to 23, wherein the predetermined time period is at least 25 seconds.

3-3‧‧‧切割線3-3‧‧‧ cutting line

8-8‧‧‧切割線 8-8‧‧‧ cutting line

100‧‧‧壓力機 100‧‧‧ presses

102‧‧‧固定元件 102‧‧‧Fixed components

104‧‧‧膜室 104‧‧‧membrane room

106‧‧‧壓力源 106‧‧‧Pressure source

108‧‧‧加熱源 108‧‧‧heat source

110‧‧‧時間控制 110‧‧‧Time control

112‧‧‧壓力控制 112‧‧‧ Pressure control

114‧‧‧膜固定件 114‧‧‧Film holder

116‧‧‧膜容器 116‧‧‧membrane container

118‧‧‧溫度控制 118‧‧‧ Temperature control

120‧‧‧鞋楦 120‧‧‧ Shoes

200‧‧‧共形膜 200‧‧‧Conformal film

202‧‧‧共形膜第一表面 202‧‧‧Conformal film first surface

204‧‧‧共形膜第二表面 204‧‧‧Conformal film second surface

206‧‧‧縱向方向 206‧‧‧ longitudinal direction

208‧‧‧長度 208‧‧‧ length

209‧‧‧接收腔長度 209‧‧‧ receiving cavity length

210‧‧‧橫向方向 210‧‧‧ transverse direction

212‧‧‧寬度 212‧‧‧Width

214‧‧‧周邊部 214‧‧‧The surrounding department

216‧‧‧周邊部厚度 216‧‧‧ peripheral thickness

218‧‧‧周邊部第一表面 218‧‧‧The first surface of the perimeter

220‧‧‧周邊部第二表面 220‧‧‧second surface of the peripheral part

222‧‧‧外周邊 222‧‧‧ outer perimeter

224‧‧‧過渡部 224‧‧‧Transition Department

226‧‧‧過渡部厚度 226‧‧‧Transition thickness

228‧‧‧過渡部第一表面 228‧‧‧ first surface of the transition

230‧‧‧過渡部第二表面 230‧‧‧Transition second surface

232‧‧‧內部方向 232‧‧‧Internal direction

234‧‧‧共形部 234‧‧‧Common Department

235‧‧‧共形部第一表面 235‧‧‧ first surface of the conformal part

236‧‧‧z方向 236‧‧‧z direction

237‧‧‧共形部第二表面 237‧‧‧The second surface of the conformal part

238‧‧‧接收腔 238‧‧‧ receiving cavity

240‧‧‧接收腔第一半段 240‧‧‧First half of the receiving chamber

242‧‧‧最大寬度 242‧‧‧Maximum width

244‧‧‧接收腔第二半段 244‧‧‧The second half of the receiving chamber

246‧‧‧寬度 246‧‧‧Width

248‧‧‧共形部厚度 248‧‧‧Shaped part thickness

250‧‧‧鞋底 250‧‧‧ sole

252‧‧‧鞋幫 252‧‧‧sole

254‧‧‧趾端 254‧‧‧ toe

256‧‧‧跟端 256‧‧‧ with the end

258‧‧‧高度 258‧‧‧ Height

900‧‧‧方法 900‧‧‧ method

902、904、906、908‧‧‧方塊 902, 904, 906, 908‧‧‧ squares

在本文中參照附圖詳細闡述本發明，在附圖中：The invention is explained in detail herein with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

圖1繪示根據本文中的態樣，具有共形膜的壓力機。Figure 1 depicts a press having a conformal film in accordance with aspects herein.

圖2繪示根據本文中的態樣，處於閉合及固定構型中的圖1所示的壓力機。2 illustrates the press of FIG. 1 in a closed and fixed configuration in accordance with aspects herein.

圖3繪示根據本文中的態樣，沿圖2的切割線3-3截取的壓力機的剖視圖。3 is a cross-sectional view of the press taken along line 3-3 of FIG. 2, in accordance with aspects herein.

圖4繪示根據本文中的態樣，共形膜的立體圖。4 is a perspective view of a conformal film in accordance with aspects herein.

圖5繪示根據本文中的態樣，圖4所示的共形膜的側視圖。Figure 5 illustrates a side view of the conformal film of Figure 4, according to aspects herein.

圖6繪示根據本文中的態樣，圖4所示的共形膜的前視圖。6 is a front elevational view of the conformal film of FIG. 4, according to aspects herein.

圖7繪示根據本文中的態樣，圖4所示的共形膜的平面圖。Figure 7 is a plan view of the conformal film of Figure 4, according to aspects herein.

圖8繪示根據本文中的態樣，沿圖4的切割線8-8截取的共形膜的剖視圖。8 is a cross-sectional view of the conformal film taken along the cutting line 8-8 of FIG. 4, according to aspects herein.

圖9繪示根據本文中的態樣，示出以共形膜製造鞋製品的示例性方法的流程圖。9 is a flow chart showing an exemplary method of making an article of footwear from a conformal film, in accordance with aspects herein.

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一種共形膜，用於輔助接合第一製品與第二製品，所述共形膜包括： 周邊部，具有處於1毫米至15毫米範圍內的厚度，形成所述共形膜的外周邊； 過渡部，具有在第一表面與第二表面之間處於1毫米至4毫米範圍內的厚度，其中所述過渡部向所述周邊部形成的所述外周邊內部延伸；以及 共形部，沿所述第二表面的方向自所述過渡部延伸並形成接收腔，所述共形部具有處於1毫米至4毫米範圍內的厚度，其中所述周邊部、所述過渡部以及所述共形部為包含共同的材料組成的一元化構造。A conformal film for assisting in joining a first article to a second article, the conformal film comprising: a peripheral portion having a thickness in the range of 1 mm to 15 mm to form an outer periphery of the conformal film; a transition portion having a thickness in a range of 1 mm to 4 mm between the first surface and the second surface, wherein the transition portion extends toward the inside of the outer periphery formed by the peripheral portion; a conformal portion extending from the transition portion in a direction of the second surface and forming a receiving cavity, the conformal portion having a thickness in a range of 1 mm to 4 mm, wherein the peripheral portion, the transition portion And the conformal portion is a unified structure comprising a common material composition. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的共形膜，其中所述第一製品為發泡聚合物系製品。The conformal film of claim 1, wherein the first article is a foamed polymer based article. 如申請專利範圍第2項所述的共形膜，其中所述第一製品為鞋中底，且所述第二製品為鞋幫。The conformal film of claim 2, wherein the first article is a midsole and the second article is a shoe upper. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的共形膜，其中所述周邊部更包括第一表面及第二表面，所述周邊部第一表面以及所述周邊部第二表面兩者皆與所述共形部一樣定位於所述過渡第二表面的同一側上。The conformal film according to claim 1, wherein the peripheral portion further includes a first surface and a second surface, and the peripheral portion first surface and the peripheral portion second surface are both The conformal portion is positioned on the same side of the transitional second surface. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的共形膜，其中所述周邊部具有處於8毫米至12毫米範圍內的厚度。The conformal film of claim 1, wherein the peripheral portion has a thickness in the range of 8 mm to 12 mm. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的共形膜，其中所述外周邊界定0.08平方米至0.15平方米的平面面積。The conformal film of claim 1, wherein the outer periphery defines a planar area of from 0.08 square meters to 0.15 square meters. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的共形膜，其中所述外周邊具有處於400毫米至500毫米範圍內的縱向長度以及處於200毫米至300毫米範圍內的橫向長度。The conformal film of claim 1, wherein the outer periphery has a longitudinal length in the range of 400 mm to 500 mm and a lateral length in the range of 200 mm to 300 mm. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的共形膜，其中所述過渡部與所述共形部完全界接，並接合所述共形部與所述周邊部。The conformal film of claim 1, wherein the transition portion is completely in contact with the conformal portion and engages the conformal portion and the peripheral portion. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的共形膜，其中所述共形部具有處於60阿斯克爾（Asker）C至61 Asker C範圍內的硬度計硬度。The conformal film of claim 1, wherein the conformal portion has a durometer hardness in the range of 60 Asker C to 61 Asker C. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的共形膜，其中所述共形部具有處於84千克/立方公分（kg/cm³ ）至90千克/立方公分範圍內的拉伸強度。The conformal film of claim 1, wherein the conformal portion has a tensile strength in the range of 84 kg/cm ³ to 90 kg/cm 3 . 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的共形膜，其中在所述共形部失靈之前，所述共形部具有為至少540%伸長率的伸長百分比。The conformal film of claim 1, wherein the conformal portion has an elongation percentage of at least 540% elongation before the conformal portion fails. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的共形膜，其中所述過渡部及所述共形部具有相同的硬度計硬度、拉伸強度或伸長率。The conformal film of claim 1, wherein the transition portion and the conformal portion have the same durometer hardness, tensile strength or elongation. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的共形膜，其中所述共形部自所述過渡部第二表面延伸70毫米至110毫米的範圍。The conformal film of claim 1, wherein the conformal portion extends from the second surface of the transition portion by a range of 70 mm to 110 mm. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的共形膜，其中所述共形部自所述過渡部第二表面延伸80毫米至100毫米的範圍。The conformal film of claim 1, wherein the conformal portion extends from the second surface of the transition portion by a range of 80 mm to 100 mm. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的共形膜，其中所述接收腔在縱向方向上的第一半段所具有的沿橫向方向的寬度大於在所述縱向方向上的第二半段所具有的沿所述橫向方向的寬度。The conformal film of claim 1, wherein the first half of the receiving cavity in the longitudinal direction has a width in a lateral direction greater than a second half in the longitudinal direction The width along the lateral direction. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的共形膜，其中所述共形部具有2毫米的厚度。The conformal film of claim 1, wherein the conformal portion has a thickness of 2 mm. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的共形膜，其中所述材料組成包括天然橡膠、二氧化矽以及碳化鈣。The conformal film of claim 1, wherein the material composition comprises natural rubber, cerium oxide, and calcium carbide. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的共形膜，其中所述材料組成包括按重量計75%至85%的橡膠以及5%至15%的二氧化矽。The conformal film of claim 1, wherein the material composition comprises from 75% to 85% by weight of rubber and from 5% to 15% of cerium oxide. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的共形膜，其中所述材料組成包括按重量計5%至15%的二氧化矽以及5%至15%的碳化鈣。The conformal film of claim 1, wherein the material composition comprises 5% to 15% by weight of cerium oxide and 5% to 15% of calcium carbide. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述的共形膜，其中所述材料組成包括按所述材料組成的重量計處於8%至12%範圍內的可分散矽石。The conformal film of claim 1, wherein the material composition comprises dispersible vermiculite in the range of 8% to 12% by weight of the material composition. 一種壓力機，具有用於輔助接合第一製品與第二製品的共形膜，所述壓力機包括： 共形膜，包括： （1）周邊部，具有處於1毫米至15毫米範圍內的厚度，形成所述共形膜的外周邊； （2）過渡部，具有在第一表面與第二表面之間處於1毫米至4毫米範圍內的厚度，其中所述過渡部向所述周邊部所形成的所述外周邊內部延伸；以及 （3）共形部，沿所述第二表面的方向自所述過渡部延伸並形成接收腔，所述共形部具有處於1毫米至4毫米範圍內的厚度，其中所述周邊部、所述過渡部以及所述共形部為包含共同的材料組成的一元化構造；以及 壓力源，與所述壓力機流體耦合以將所述過渡第一表面與所述過渡第二表面之間的壓力差控制為0.5巴至3.9巴。A press having a conformal film for assisting in joining a first article to a second article, the press comprising: Conformal film, including: (1) a peripheral portion having a thickness in the range of 1 mm to 15 mm to form an outer periphery of the conformal film; (2) a transition portion having a thickness in a range of 1 mm to 4 mm between the first surface and the second surface, wherein the transition portion extends toward the inside of the outer periphery formed by the peripheral portion; (3) a conformal portion extending from the transition portion in a direction of the second surface and forming a receiving cavity, the conformal portion having a thickness in a range of 1 mm to 4 mm, wherein the peripheral portion The transition portion and the conformal portion are a unified structure comprising a common material composition; A pressure source fluidly coupled to the press to control a pressure differential between the transitional first surface and the transitional second surface to between 0.5 and 3.9 bar. 一種利用共形膜製造鞋製品的方法，所述共形膜用於接合鞋底部與鞋幫，所述方法包括： 將所述鞋幫定位於固定元件上； 將所述共形膜封蓋在位於所述固定元件上的所述鞋幫以及所述鞋底部上，其中所述共形膜的第一表面接觸所述鞋底部及所述鞋幫，所述共形膜包括： （1）周邊部，具有處於5毫米至15毫米範圍內的厚度，形成所述共形膜的外周邊； （2）過渡部，具有在第一表面與第二表面之間處於1毫米至4毫米範圍內的厚度，其中所述過渡部向所述周邊部所形成的所述外周邊內部延伸；以及 （3）共形部，沿所述第二表面的方向自所述過渡部延伸並形成接收腔，所述共形部具有處於1毫米至4毫米範圍內的厚度，其中所述周邊部、所述過渡部以及所述共形部為包含共同的材料組成的一元化構造；以及 產生在所述共形膜的所述第一表面以及所述共形膜的相對第二表面上所受到的壓力差，其中在所述共形膜的所述第二表面處的壓力是較所述第一表面處的壓力大的壓力；以及 在預定時間期間之後，減小所述壓力差。A method of making an article of footwear using a conformal film for engaging a sole and an upper, the method comprising: Positioning the upper on a fixed component; The conformal film is capped on the upper and the sole on the fixation element, wherein a first surface of the conformal film contacts the sole and the upper, the conformal The membrane includes: (1) a peripheral portion having a thickness in the range of 5 mm to 15 mm to form an outer periphery of the conformal film; (2) a transition portion having a thickness in a range of 1 mm to 4 mm between the first surface and the second surface, wherein the transition portion extends toward the inside of the outer periphery formed by the peripheral portion; (3) a conformal portion extending from the transition portion in a direction of the second surface and forming a receiving cavity, the conformal portion having a thickness in a range of 1 mm to 4 mm, wherein the peripheral portion The transition portion and the conformal portion are a unified structure comprising a common material composition; Generating a pressure differential across the first surface of the conformal film and the opposite second surface of the conformal film, wherein the pressure at the second surface of the conformal film is higher Depressing the pressure at the first surface; and The pressure difference is reduced after a predetermined period of time. 如申請專利範圍第22項所述的方法，其中所述壓力差處於0.5巴至3.9巴的範圍內。The method of claim 22, wherein the pressure difference is in the range of 0.5 bar to 3.9 bar. 如申請專利範圍第22項所述的方法，其中所述預定時間期間至少為25秒。The method of claim 22, wherein the predetermined time period is at least 25 seconds.