CPC A43C 11/165 (2013.01) [A43B 3/34 (2022.01); A43B 3/38 (2022.01); A43B 11/00 (2013.01); A43C 11/00 (2013.01); A43C 11/008 (2013.01); A61F 5/028 (2013.01); B65H 59/00 (2013.01); B65H 59/384 (2013.01); B65H 69/00 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. An article of footwear, comprising:
an upper portion including a lace to adjust fit of the upper portion against a foot, the lace adjustable between a plurality of preset positions based at least in part on manipulation of an effective length of the lace;
a lower portion including a mid-sole and an out-sole;
a power source, positioned in the lower portion;
a motorized tensioning system, coupled to the power source, including:
a lace spool to engage a loop of the lace to enable manipulation of the effective length of the lace through rotation of the lace spool;
a motor operatively coupled to the spool, wherein the motor is configured to rotate the spool; and
an electronic control unit, operatively coupled to the motorized tensioning system, configured to cause the motorized tensioning system to transition between and among the plurality of preset positions, the plurality of preset positions including a preset tightened state, a preset loosened state, and a plurality of predetermined discrete transitory states.
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