Article of footwear and charging system
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1. An article of footwear, the article of footwear comprising:
- an upper and a sole structure;
an automated tensioning system that is configured to adjust a tension level of the article of footwear from a first tension level to a second tension level, wherein the first tension level is greater than the second tension level;
a charging assembly, the charging assembly comprising an internal charging device and a housing;
a sensor, the sensor providing information to the automated tensioning system when the charging assembly is connected to an external charging device; and
the automated tensioning system being configured to loosen the article of footwear from the first tension level to the second tension level when the automated tensioning system receives information from the sensor indicating that the charging assembly is connected to the external charging device.
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Abstract
A charging system can include provisions for providing power to various systems or components associated with the article of footwear. A charging system may include a charging unit with one or more components configured for use with one or more articles of footwear, where the articles of footwear can include different sizes. The components can be magnetically joined to the article in some cases. Upon connection with a power source, the article may be configured to unlace automatically. In some cases, the charging system can be used to facilitate the transfer of power to components in an automated tensioning system.
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1. An article of footwear, the article of footwear comprising:
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an upper and a sole structure; an automated tensioning system that is configured to adjust a tension level of the article of footwear from a first tension level to a second tension level, wherein the first tension level is greater than the second tension level; a charging assembly, the charging assembly comprising an internal charging device and a housing; a sensor, the sensor providing information to the automated tensioning system when the charging assembly is connected to an external charging device; and the automated tensioning system being configured to loosen the article of footwear from the first tension level to the second tension level when the automated tensioning system receives information from the sensor indicating that the charging assembly is connected to the external charging device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of controlling an article of footwear including an upper, a sole structure, an interior cavity, an automated tensioning system, a battery, a charging assembly, and a sensor, the method comprising:
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receiving information from the sensor, the sensor being configured to detect a connection of the charging assembly with an external charging device; detecting if the charging assembly is connected to the external charging device; and automatically loosening the article of footwear through an operation of the automated tensioning system when the sensor determines that the charging assembly is connected to the external charging device. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A kit of parts, the kit of parts comprising:
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an article of footwear with an upper, a sole structure, an interior cavity, an automated tensioning system, a battery, a charging assembly, and a first sensor; an external charging device configured to connect with the charging assembly in order to charge the battery of the article of footwear; and the charging assembly including a ferromagnetic material, wherein the charging assembly is configured to magnetically couple with the external charging device; wherein the automated tensioning system is configured to adjust a tension level of the article of footwear from a first tension level to a second tension level when the first sensor detects a connection between the charging assembly and the external charging device, and wherein the first tension level is greater than the second tension level. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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