US20090289439A1 - Shock absorbing and energy return system for board sports - Google Patents
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A skiing mechanism comprises an elongated board, a first plate and a second spring plate, comprised of two separate & fastened material(s), one continuous material, or one spring plate integrated with board at manufacture. The first spring plate includes an angled section with a first predetermined cant directed toward the tip of the board. This angled section is separated from the board by a first distance. Furthermore, the second spring includes a section angled according to a second predetermined cant directed toward the tail of the board. This section of the second spring plate is separated from the board by a second distance.
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- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/055,892 filed on 23, May 2008.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to the field of sporting equipment. More particularly, the present invention relates to a binding attached to a ski mechanism that allows for increased vertical jumping capability, reduced impact on the rider, and overall performance enhancement.
- 2. Description of Related Art
- Snowboards, wakeboards and similar devices are being used with increasing popularity. A snowboard is a single-ski mechanism that is typically longer than a skateboard, designed for riding on snow. A wakeboard is a single-ski mechanism of similar size for riding on water. Currently, most snowboards & wakeboards (“boards”) are provided with a pair of bindings that are attached diagonally across the top surface of the board. Before riding, a boot (for snowboards) or bare foot (for wakeboards) of the rider is placed within each binding and held in a fixed position. Unlike snow skis, snowboards & wakeboards do not have automatic release capability. The reason is that a rider needs to laterally transfer or to longitudinally transfer his or her center of gravity in order to change directions of the snowboard. This allows the snowboard to carve through the snow instead of sliding over it, without fear of an inadvertent release.
- During use, the board yields substantial forces on the bindings as a rider performs turns, lands jumps and the like. These forces reverberate to the rider, which can cause an uncomfortable experience. For example, some riders may experience pain in the feet, ankles, knees, hip joints & lower back.
- To provide a more comfortable experience, in prior designs, pads of resilient material have been placed between the bindings and the board. These pads provide some shock absorbing “give” in the binding when the rider performs turns or jumps. However, it is not uncommon for these pads to become dislodged during the activity. In the event that a pad becomes dislodged and the rider is unaware of this mechanical failure, the rider may experience loss of control during a run due to the current, flexible state of the binding. This could cause the rider to loose control during the run and suffer a severe injury. Other designs (Ref's. 1,2,3,4) have incorporated shock-absorbing features into a binding, or have incorporated extra curved surfaces into the board itself (Ref's. 5,6) to absorb shocks. These designs require the rider to purchase an entirely new binding system (Ref's. 1,2,3,4) or new board (Ref's. 5,6) thus increasing the cost.
- It is desirable to produce a lightweight binding interface that not only provides a smoother, all-around riding experience, but also increases the performance characteristics of the system, without increasing the rider's risk of injury. It is also desirable to produce a design, which accomplishes the above goals without necessarily requiring the rider to replace existing equipment.
- Briefly, one embodiment of the present invention comprises a snow or waterskiing mechanism comprising an elongated board, a first plate and a second cantilevered spring plate. The first plate includes a first section attached to the board and a second section angled from the first section according to a first predetermined cant and directed toward the tip of the board. The second section of the spring plate is separated from the board by a first angle. Furthermore, the second spring includes a first section attached to the board and a second section angled from the first section according to a second predetermined cant and directed toward the tail of the board. The second section of the second spring plate is separated from the board by a second distance.
- The features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the present invention in which:
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FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a wire frame illustrative embodiment of a snowboard featuring binding mounting inserts, grouped in two sets of four. -
FIG. 2 is an illustrative embodiment of a 2-piece spring plate being mounted to a snowboard. -
FIG. 3 is an illustrative embodiment of a 2-piece spring plate after being mounted on a snowboard. -
FIG. 4 is an illustrative embodiment of a snowboard featuring a pair of 2-piece spring plates. -
FIG. 5 is an illustrative embodiment of a typical binding in the process of being mounted to one of the 2-piece spring plates shown inFIG. 4 . -
FIG. 6 is an illustrative embodiment of a pair of bindings mounted to the 2-piece spring plates, which are mounted to a typical snowboard. -
FIGS. 7A , &B, 7C, 7D an 7E are an illustrative embodiment of five views of a 1-piece spring plate. -
FIGS. 8A , 8B and 8C are illustrative embodiments of a disc which attaches the binding ofFIG. 6 to the spring plate. -
FIG. 9 is a detailed illustrative embodiment of the disc and binding base enabling angular adjustability of a typical binding. -
FIG. 10 is an illustrative embodiment of a snowboard with integrated spring plates and attached bindings, shown in 4 views. - The present invention relates to a skiing mechanism that provides improved jumping and cushioning effects on the rider. It is contemplated that the “skiing mechanism” includes a snowboard, water ski or any other surface-riding device. Herein, a snowboard implementation of the skiing mechanism is described. The exemplary implementation should be broadly construed as illustrative in nature in order to represent the spirit of the invention.
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FIG. 1 , an isometric view of an illustrative embodiment of a snowboard is shown. Snowboard 100 includes anelongated board 110 made of wood, metal and/or coated with fiberglass, plastic or any other waterproof material.Board 110 typically includes four, six, eight (or more) metallic machine-threaded mounting inserts, which in this embodiment are grouped in twosets mounting inserts - As shown,
mounting inserts board 110 equidistant from its tip 140 andtail 150. However, for different conditions and riding preferences, it is contemplated that other mounting inserts may be placed at different locations ofboard 110 with optional caps fastened to the unused mounting inserts. This would mitigate water collection and damage to the unused mounting inserts. Alternatively, a manufacturer may produce boards without inserts to allow the rider to select the placement of mountinginsert patterns - Referring to
FIG. 2 , a detailed view of a wire frame illustrative embodiment of a 2-piece spring plate 200 is shown. Designed for attachment to one of the sets of mounting inserts (e.g., inserts 120 ofFIG. 1 ),spring plate 200 is made of a lightweight, climate resistant material. For example,spring plate 200 may be made of a carbon fiber composite (e.g., graphite), titanium or any other material with similar strength, fatigue resistance, thickness and memory properties as described below. The memory property is sufficient so thatcantilevered spring plate 200 returns to its unloaded position during its useful life, even after experiencing repeated downward acting impact, bending and torsion loads. - As further shown, the 2-piece
design spring plate 200 comprisesfirst section 210 andsecond section 220. To accommodate the above-mentioned forces, asecond section 220 is appropriately sized. Of course, the thickness, material and even the sections ofspring plate 200 themselves may be varied, depending on the normal weight of the rider, the desired response and the desired cost. For example, more aggressive riders might want a stiffer (thicker) configuration for a given weight. -
Spring plate 210 includes at least a first and second set ofholes angled sections matching mounting inserts board 110 to snugly retain a plurality of fasteners (e.g., machine-threaded screws, etc.). Thesefasteners 235 would be attached toinserts first section 210 securely to atop surface 115 ofboard 110 ofFIG. 1 .Inserts 240 may be tapped with machine threads to accommodate fasteners that attach a binding tosecond section 220 as shown below.Holes 290 are located on secondsection spring plate 220 and aligned with threadedholes 280 infirst section 250 to provide a secure interface betweenspring plate 220 andplate 210. - Referring to
FIG. 3 , a detailed view of an illustrative embodiment of the mounted 2-piece spring plate 200 toboard 110 is shown.First section 210 is constructed to receive fasteners 235 (hidden in this view) through countersunkholes 230 that are pre-drilled at manufacture or produced after manufacture. In this embodiment, holes 230 are arranged into a pre-installed “4×4” hole pattern for alignment withinserts board 110 inFIG. 1 . Herein,fasteners 235 are 4×¼-20 (SI) or 4×M6 (metric) machine-threaded inserts arranged in a square formation approximately 4 centimeters (1.575 inches) apart from neighboring inserts.Fasteners 285 pass throughholes 290 ofsection 220 and thread intoholes 280 insection 250 offirst section 210, providing a rigid structure with respect tosnowboard 110. - Referring back to
FIG. 2 ,second section 220 ofspring plate 200 includes inserts 240 (e.g., a group of ¼-20, 6 mm Metric or similar machine-threaded metal inserts to which any standard binding can be attached).Second section 220 ofspring plate 200 is constructed with acant angle 250 whenfirst section 210 ofspring plate 200 is flush againsttop surface 115 ofboard 110.Cant 250 normally ranges from five (5) degrees to fifteen (15) degrees fromtop surface 115 ofsnowboard 110. As shown,cant 250 is approximately ten (10) degrees. The cant associated with a spring plate attached to theother insert board 110 may be identical to cant 250 ofspring plate 200 or vary slightly therefrom. As an option, a flexible, waterproof material may be applied between a bottom side ofsecond section 220 ofspring plate 200 andtop surface 115 ofboard 110. This material would prevent snow and other foreign objects from getting lodged undersecond section 220. - Referring to
FIG. 4 , a trimetric view of twospring plates top surface 115 ofsnowboard 110. During a typical snowboarding run, the weight from a rider would cause the relative angle ofsecond section 220 ofspring plate second section 220 andfirst section 210 to be almost negligible. - Referring to
FIG. 5 , an isometric view of an illustrative embodiment ofsnowboard 100 with aspring plate 200 mounted to top 115 ofboard 110. In particular,fasteners 540 are inserted throughholes 535 ofdisc 530, by which bindingbase 510 is fastened to top surface ofspring plate 200 by means ofinserts 240. -
Second section 220 ofspring plate 200 is designed to accommodate all existing types of bindings, including traditional “racing” and “based” style bindings, as well as the more modern “step-in” designs. - Referring to
FIG. 6 , an isometric view of the illustrative embodiment of traditional “based”bindings second section 220 of a spring plate (e.g., spring plate 200). Binding 500 is equipped with abase 510, ahighback 520 and adisc 530, but for clarity does not include standard straps for securing a foot of the rider. It is anticipated that in some configurations,bindings second section 220 during manufacture. - Referring to
FIG. 7 , it is anticipated that the spring plate may alternatively be comprised of one continuous section, which performs in a similar manner as two fastened sections. Consideration for access toholes 840 is provided by rotatinginserts 830 by a set angle, (45 degrees in this embodiment) about the center ofsection 810 with respect to the 2-piece design, and providing thruholes 820. A binding would be mounted to top surface ofsection 810 in the same manner as described above. - Referring to
FIGS. 8A , 8B, and 8C, in most manufacturers designs, there is usually a male/female interlocking pattern 536 placed on the outside edge oftop side 534 ofdisc 530. The repeatedpattern 536 allows for incremental rotation of binding 500 relative to board 110. With the describedfasteners 540 ofFIG. 5 passing throughholes 535 and partially tightened, binding 500 can be centered and rotated to a comfortable position, at least ranging up to 25 degrees in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise rotation. The pattern gives a range of options to suit the rider's desired stance angle. This pattern typically comprises approximately sixty (60) pre-manufactured ridges. These ridges or teeth typically radiate from the center ofdisc 530 and are prevented from passing through bindingbase 510 by contact of 45-degree walls 537, meeting at a generally 45-degree angle with mating walls 511 ofFIG. 9 . - When tightened, these teeth or ridges interlock with offset mirror image grooves pre-manufactured into the centered aperture of
base 510, thereby fixatingbase 510 of binding 500 tosecond section 220 ofspring plate 200 at the prescribed stance angle. However, other interfaces, such as (i) small squares along the edge ofdisc 530 which are less thick thanbase 510, and (ii) mating sets spaced equidistant along the center aperture, could be manufactured and fastened with the same method. The size of this interface dictates the incremental rotational precision. - Designs using sixty ridges would provide adjustability in six (6) degree increments, while designs with 180 ridges would provide two (2) degree increments. By rotating
base 510 before placingdisc 530 thereon, the rider is able to adjust his or her stance angle, within the limits of their bindings. As shown, once the desired angle has been obtained,fasteners 540 are inserted throughholes 535 ofdisc 530 anddisc 530 is lowered intobase 510 of binding 500. Then,fasteners 540 are attached toinserts 240 of top face ofspring plate 200. Thus, binding 500 is hard-mounted tosecond section 220 ofspring plate 200. - Referring to
FIGS. 8A , 8B, 9C andFIG. 9 , customarily base 510 is as thick asdisc 530, and is configured with acentered aperture 517 of binding 500 angled in a generally conical form so that the size of theaperture 517 inbase 510 is the same asface 537 indisc 530 as shown inFIGS. 8A-8C . Likewise, a bottom side ofdisc 530 features (i) a bottom edge-to-edge diameter 533 corresponding in size to bottom diameter of the aperture and (ii) a top edge-to-edge diameter 538 slightly larger than bottom edge-to-edge diameter 533 and corresponding to the top diameter of bindingbase 518.Disc 530 is typically manufactured with radial teeth orridges 536 sized for insertion intocorresponding grooves 512 along sides of the aperture ofbase 510. - While certain exemplary embodiments have been described and shown in the accompanying drawings,
FIGS. 8A , 8BB, 8C &FIG. 9 , it is to be understood that such embodiments are merely illustrative of and not restrictive on the broad invention, and that this invention not be limited to the specific constructions and arrangements shown and described, since various other modifications may occur to those ordinarily skilled in the art. - Referring to
FIG. 10 , it is contemplated that thespring plate 220 fromFIG. 2 could also be integrated into the snowboard at manufacture, negating the need for thesecond section 210 fromFIG. 2 . Bindings would be attached in a similar manner to that discussed above and inFIG. 5 . -
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1. A skiing mechanism comprising:
an elongated board having a tip and a tail; and
a first spring plate coupled to the board, the first spring plate including a first section attached to the board and a second section angled from the first section according to a first predetermined cant and directed toward the tip of the board, the second section is separated from the board by a first distance; and
a second spring plate coupled to the board, the second spring including a first section attached to the board and a second section angled from the first section according to a second predetermined cant and directed toward the tail of the board, the second section is separated from the board by a second distance.
2. The skiing mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the board includes a first set of mounting inserts for the first spring plate and a second set of mounting inserts for the second spring plate.
3. The skiing mechanism of claim 2 , wherein the first section of the first spring plate includes a plurality of inserts and the second section of the first spring plate includes a boot or foot binding.
4. The skiing mechanism of claim 3 , wherein a plurality of fasteners are inserted through the plurality of inserts and attached to the first set of mounting inserts.
5. The skiing mechanism of claim 1 , wherein both of the first and second predetermined cants are typically less than twenty degrees.
6. The skiing mechanism of claim 1 further comprising a waterproof material inserted within the first distance between a bottom side of the second section of the first spring plate and a top surface of the board.
7. The skiing mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the first and second spring plates are made of a flexible material having substantial properties to return to its unloaded, steady-state position after additional forces applied to the spring plates are discontinued.
8. The skiing mechanism of claim 1 , wherein a nominal thickness of the first and second spring plates is sized to approximately one-quarter of an inch when the spring plates are made of a graphite composition and sized for an average weight rider.
9. A skiing mechanism comprising:
an elongated board having a first set of mounting inserts and a second set of mounting inserts approximately equidistant from the first set of mounting inserts and a tail of the board;
a first spring plate coupled to the board, the first spring plate including (i) a first section having a plurality of inserts corresponding to the first set of mounting inserts for attachment to the board, and (ii) a second section angled from the first section according to a first predetermined cant increasing in separation distance from the board; and
a second spring plate coupled to the board, the second spring including (i) a first section having a plurality of inserts corresponding to the second set of mounting inserts for attachment to the board and (ii) a second section angled from the first section according to a second predetermined cant and directed toward the tail of the board, the second section is separated from the board by an increasing distance.
10. The skiing mechanism of claim 9 , wherein the second section of the first spring plate includes a boot or foot binding.
11. The skiing mechanism of claim 10 , wherein the second section of the second spring plate includes a boot or foot binding.
12. The skiing mechanism of claim 10 , wherein a plurality of fasteners are inserted through the plurality of inserts and the first set of mounting inserts.
13. The skiing mechanism of claim 11 , wherein a plurality of fasteners are inserted through the plurality of inserts and the first set of mounting inserts.
14. The skiing mechanism of claim 9 , wherein both of the first and second predetermined cants are less than twenty degrees.
15. The skiing mechanism of claim 9 further comprising a waterproof material inserted within the first distance between a bottom side of the second section of the first spring plate and a top surface of the board.
16. The skiing mechanism of claim 9 , wherein the first and second spring plates are made of a flexible material having substantial properties to return to its unloaded, steady-state position after additional forces applied to the spring plates are discontinued.
17. Attached to a snowboard, a spring plate comprising:
a first section including a plurality of inserts corresponding to a first set of mounting inserts placed within the snowboard; and
a second section angled from the first section according to a predetermined cant increasing in separation distance from the snowboard, the second section including a boot binding.
18. The spring plate of claim 17 , wherein the predetermined cant is approximately 10 degrees.
19. The spring plate of claim 17 , wherein the first and second sections are made of a flexible material having substantial properties to return to its unloaded, steady-state position after additional forces applied to the spring plate are discontinued.
20. The spring plate of claim 17 further comprising a plurality of fasteners inserted through the plurality of inserts for attachment to the first set of mounting inserts.
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