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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 21, 2024
Filed:
Oct. 14, 2020
Adidas Ag, Herzogenaurach, DE;
Bastian Gothe, Erlangen, DE;
Max Kurtz, Erlangen, DE;
Christoph Dyckmans, Nuremberg, DE;
Amir Fathi, Ho Chi Minh, VN;
Harald Sommer, Kreuzwertheim, DE;
Victor Romanov, Kreuzwertheim, DE;
Uwe Rothaug, Kreuzwertheim, DE;
adidas AG, Herzogenaurach, DE;
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a particle foam part, in particular a cushioning element for sportswear, such as a shoe sole, or a cushioning element, which has been produced by such a method, in particular a shoe sole. The method for manufacturing a cushioning element for sportswear such as a shoe sole, may comprise the steps of feeding foam particles into a mold cavity of a mold tool, and welding of the foam particles in the mold cavity while applying a predetermined pressure, wherein the foam particles comprise a fraction of at least 10% by weight of recycled, shredded foam particles (regenerated material) and the welding of the foam particles is effected by means of electromagnetic waves.