Control device for an article of footwear
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1. A method of installing a control device in an article of footwear, comprising:
- associating the control device with an interior void of an upper within the article of footwear;
inserting an edge of a panel of the control device into a slot formed within a portion of the upper;
moving the panel through the slot such that the panel is disposed within a compartment formed in the upper, wherein moving the panel through the slot further comprises grasping a hole formed in the panel and guiding the panel through the compartment using a tensile element; and
aligning at least one button disposed on the panel with at least one aperture formed on the upper, the button operatively coupled to the control device.
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Abstract
An article of footwear or an article of apparel can include provisions for facilitating the installation of a control device. The control device can include a panel comprising a plurality of buttons that can provide manual control to a user. The control device can be installed in a compartment within the article after initial manufacture of the article of footwear. In some cases, the control device can be used to perform different functions in a motorized tensioning system.
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1. A method of installing a control device in an article of footwear, comprising:
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associating the control device with an interior void of an upper within the article of footwear; inserting an edge of a panel of the control device into a slot formed within a portion of the upper; moving the panel through the slot such that the panel is disposed within a compartment formed in the upper, wherein moving the panel through the slot further comprises grasping a hole formed in the panel and guiding the panel through the compartment using a tensile element; and aligning at least one button disposed on the panel with at least one aperture formed on the upper, the button operatively coupled to the control device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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