Automated footwear lacing systems, devices, and techniques
US11717055B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/3724
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Lacing engine systems, apparatus, and methods of operation are discussed. In an example, a lacing engine apparatus can include a housing, a drivetrain, and a lace take-up mechanism for retracting a length of lace cable upon activation. The drivetrain can include various reduction gears to reduce rotational speed out of the motor and power the lace take-up mechanism. The lace take-up mechanism can include structures such as a double-yoke, a radial pulley including an outer rotating disc and an inner stationary disc, a variable take-up spool, or a zip-strip mechanism.
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