Automatic lacing system

Abstract

An article of footwear with an automatic lacing system is disclosed. The automatic lacing system provides a set of straps that can be automatically opened and closed to switch between a loosened and tightened position of the upper. The article further includes an automatic ankle cinching system that is configured to automatically adjust an ankle portion of the upper.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An automatic lacing system for an article of footwear, comprising:
 a sole including a cavity;   a motor disposed in the cavity;   the motor including a driveshaft;   the driveshaft including at least one gear;   at least one belt engaged with the at least one gear at an intermediate portion of the belt;   a yoke member connected to the at least one belt at an attachment portion of the at least one belt;   a plurality of straps attached to the yoke member, the plurality of straps being configured to adjust an upper of the article of footwear; and   wherein the straps can be automatically moved between a closed position and a loosened position by activating the motor.