EP0072766A1 - Boot-binding combination for use in cross-country skiing - Google Patents

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EP0072766A1
EP0072766A1 EP82420117A EP82420117A EP0072766A1 EP 0072766 A1 EP0072766 A1 EP 0072766A1 EP 82420117 A EP82420117 A EP 82420117A EP 82420117 A EP82420117 A EP 82420117A EP 0072766 A1 EP0072766 A1 EP 0072766A1
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Roderick A. Cooper
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    • A63C9/20—Non-self-releasing bindings with special sole edge holders instead of toe-straps
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  • the invention relates to a boot-binding assembly for skiing, in particular cross-country skiing.
  • the invention relates more particularly to a cross-country ski boot comprising at its end a part intended to engage in the binding.
  • Devices of the kind in question are known and are described, for example, in US patents 2,991,086, 2,994,543, 3,603,606, 4,004,823, 4,082,312, 4,129,319, 4,146,247, 4, 1 84,696, 4,219,216, or even in patents. French 824,863, 2,304,368 and 2,447,731.
  • fasteners made in this way present problems due to wear, wrong foot engagement or many other well known causes.
  • Other types of fastening include visible helical springs which can unfortunately be quickly hindered by snow and ice, which makes the fastening operation always difficult. In this way, current fasteners have many drawbacks.
  • the invention overcomes these drawbacks. It relates to a shoe binding assembly which is relatively simple, easy to maneuver and a. excellent behavior when skiing.
  • this means capable of coming to bear on the rear face of the rocking lever consists of the nose proper of the tip of the sole (FIG. 10), which makes it possible to reduce the overflow of the branch transverse to the tip of the shoe and therefore facilitate walking and use.
  • the branch of. connection of the T arranged between the toe of the shoe and the transverse branch comprises a boss or a protuberance (FIG. 9) which, during the front fall comes to bear on the rear face of the rocker lever, which pushes it towards the before and then releases the transverse branch.
  • this means intended to come to bear on the rear face of the rocker lever consists of the very structure of the T-shaped connecting piece fixed to the front of the shoe.
  • the length of this longitudinal vertical branch of the T-shaped piece, fixed to the front of the shoe is of a length greater than the distance between this transverse slot and this rear face of the rocker lever.
  • the horizontal flat upper or the tip of the sole of the shoe has a boss, directed upwards, which will bear on said rear support face of the rocker lever.
  • This boss is preferably adjustable in height, which allows the trigger point to be adjusted precisely according to the morphology of the skier.
  • the boot-binding assembly according to the invention generally referenced (1) is intended to fix the end of a cross-country ski boot (2) on a ski (4).
  • the end (2) of the shoe (3) is equipped with a generally T-shaped part, referenced (5), extending forward.
  • This part (5) comprises a flat metal branch (6) which defines the stem of the T as well as a transverse branch (7) which defines the arms of the T.
  • the branch (7) is mounted firmly in a loop (8 ) at the outer end of the branch (6).
  • the internal portion (9) (see FIG. 3) of the upper (6) is molded in the sole (10) of the ski boot (3).
  • the binding (1) comprises a body (11) of generally rectangular shape which has a T-shaped groove (12) arranged in the vicinity of the side located near the shoe intended to receive the T-shaped part (5).
  • a recess (13) is provided behind the slot (12) to receive a screw (14) intended to fix the body (11) on the ski (4).
  • the screws (15) also serve to fix the body (11) to the ski (4).
  • This body (11) is made of rigid and hard plastic.
  • a rectangular metal plate (16) is interposed between the body (11) and the ski (4). This plate (16) extends from the front to the rear of the body (11). The rear end of this plate (16) is fixed to the ski (4) by screws (17).
  • a steel leaf spring (18) is sandwiched between the body (11) and this plate (16).
  • This spring (18) has a general L shape and is bent upwards in the rest position with a curvature allowing it to match the front face (20) of the body (11).
  • a handling member (21) also made of rigid plastic, is provided at the end of the arm (19) of the spring (18) to approach or distance it from the front face (20) of the body (11).
  • This manipulation member (21) has a general V shape with a large head (22) defining an arm and a notch (23) disposed between the arms (22) and (24).
  • a groove (25) is provided at the rear of the head (22) to receive: the end of the vertical arm (19) of the spring (18).
  • a lever (26) defined by a rectangular metal plate is also fixed in the groove (25). This lever (26) is sandwiched between the arm (19) of the spring (18) and the front end (20) of the body (11).
  • the handling member (21) and the lever (26) extend over the entire width of the body (11).
  • a pair of pins (27) which are formed by the branches of a U-shaped rod (28) are slidably mounted in the body (11) so that their movement, sliding allows either to engage or disengage ( Figure 1) or maintain ( Figures 2 and 3) the part attached to the end of the shoe, in other words, allows to move from the retained position to the release position.
  • the base (29) of this rod (28) is arranged opposite the lever (26) and the arm (19) of the spring (18), the pins (27) extending through the spring, the lever and the body.
  • the free ends of the pins (27) are arranged above the branches of the T-shaped groove (12) in the vicinity of the end of this groove.
  • pressure is applied, for example using the tip of a ski pole, to the handling member (21) and more precisely to the rear of the notch ( 23).
  • the pressure exerted forces the lever (26) to pivot around its rear stop by pushing the manipulation member (21) and the arm (19) of the spring (18) away from the face (20) of the body ( 11). This movement.
  • the manipulation member (21) of the lever (26) and the spring (18) forces the pins (27) to withdraw from the extended position ( Figures 2 and 3) to the retracted position ( Figure 1).
  • the lever (26) is essentially intended to easily band the spring (18) to communicate a movement intended to move the branch (19) of the spring (18) from the front face (20) of the body (11). If it is obvious that such a spring is useful, it is not essential and can therefore possibly be deleted.
  • the binding in question is of the so-called semi-automatic type, since to do this it is sufficient for the skier to simply press the rod (7) of the part (5) against the pins ( 27) to open the binding.
  • the free ends of the pins (27) are rounded or even better bevelled.
  • the pins are then forced backwards by pushing the spring (28) thus allowing the rod (7) to be fully introduced into the groove (12).
  • the spring (18) returns to its initial position and thus keeps the part (7-5) in the retaining position ( Figures 2 and 3). fixing, it suffices to exert, as already said, downward pressure on the manipulation member (21).
  • This rocker lever (31) has on the front a hole (32) intended to receive the tip of the ski pole (40) in order to allow putting on and taking off.
  • a U-shaped sliding element (27) slides in the body (11) in a horizontal plane passing through two horizontal channels (42) formed for this purpose in the body (11) and the ends of its two branches (28) , which are bevelled (41), open into the slot (34) just in the middle of this slot.
  • the plane where these ends (38) open is located relative to the bottom of the transverse slot (34) at a height equal to the diameter of the axis (7) so as to allow the rotation of this axis (7) in the slot transverse (34).
  • connection portion (29) of the two branches (28) of the sliding U is engaged in a transverse slot (37) formed for this purpose on the rear face of the rocker lever (31).
  • This transverse slot (37) is located in the lever (31) just in front of the slot (39) where the vertical branch (19) of the spring (18) is inserted.
  • the rear face (33) of the rocker is disposed substantially perpendicular to the rear face of the transverse slot (34) formed in the body (11).
  • the length of the branch (6) of the T-shaped piece attached to the front of the shoe (3) has a length greater than the distance between the middle of the distance between the underside of the branch (28) and the bottom of the slot (34) and the rear face (43) furthest back from the rocker (31).
  • the length of the branch (6), calculated from the tip of the shoe to the middle of the axis of the transverse branch (7) is 30 millimeters, while the distance between the rear face of the rocker lever and the middle of the transverse slot formed in the body fixed on the shoe relative to the plane where the branches of the sliding member open is equal to 25 millimeters.
  • the beveled end (41) of the branches (28) does not substantially exceed the middle of the axis (7), in order to facilitate the penetration of the shoe into the binding while reducing the shearing forces and reducing the travel of the U-shaped sliding fork (27) during heaving.
  • Figure 8 shows in summary perspective view the elements used for the implementation of the invention, it being clearly specified that the horizontal branch (18) of the spring (20) engaged in the rocking lever (31) is fixed on the ski (4) by fixing screws (15) not shown passing through the body (11).
  • the tip (43) of the sole (10) is slightly inclined 45 ° downwards and on this inclined portion (43) is engaged a screw (44) whose threaded end (45) can be adjusted in height in the thread (46).
  • this screw (44) which will come to bear on the rear face (33) of the rocker lever (31).
  • the shoe-binding assembly according to the invention is simple, economical, easy to handle, not very sensitive to snow and ice. It also does not require any particular effort to be maneuver since the putting on and taking off is done semi-automatically.
  • the rotation of the ski boot is therefore about a pivot axis perfectly centered and maintained throughout the practice of skiing. This axis is precise and is geometric.
  • This rotation on the one hand does not induce any unnecessary effort, and on the other hand does not hurt the toes.
  • the assembly due to its design ensures perfect support of the feet in the longitudinal axis of the ski, and this, without using special guides such as notch or ridge, placed on the ski and under the sole.
  • the improved version makes it possible to carry out a bottom fixing with safety,, during front falls, which we did not know how to do until then.
  • this shoe-binding assembly is particularly advantageous for the practice of cross-country skiing.

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1. Combined ski boot and binding for cross-country skiing, of the semiautomatic slip-on type, comprising : - a boot (3) whose front end (2) has a T-shaped part (5) of which the axial bar extends longitudinally towards the front of the boot ; - a body (11) fixed to the ski (4) and provided with a T-shaped slot (12) the transverse part of which is perpendicular to the axis of the ski and which is intended to receive the transverse bar (7) of the T-shaped part (5) placed at the front of the boot (3) ; - a pin (27, 28, 29) sliding in the body (11) and intended to retain or to release the T-shaped part fixed at the front of the boot (3) in the corresponding T-shaped slot (12) in the body ; - a spring (18, 19) connected to the body (11) and intended to push the pin (27) back to its position closing the slot (12) ; characterised : - in that the T-shaped slot (12) in the body (11) is directed in depth in the vertical direction and leads out both onto the upper face of the body (11) and axially to the foot of the T facing the end (2) of the boot (3) for the passage of the longitudinal bar (6) of the T-shaped part (5) and for its free vertical pivoting about the horizontal axis of its crossbar (7) ; - in that the pin (27) is displaced parallel to the axis of the ski (4) across the transverse part of the slot (12) ; - in that the spring (19) is connected to an operating member (21, 31) effecting the longitudinal sliding of the pin (27) from the retaining position to the position liberating the T-shaped part (5) against the action of the spring ; - and in that the pin (27) is provided with means effecting its automatic withdrawal to the open position of the transverse slot in the body (11) under pressure from the crossbar (7) of the T-shaped part (5).

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L'invention concerne un ensemble chaussure-fixation pour la pratique du ski, notamment du ski de fond.The invention relates to a boot-binding assembly for skiing, in particular cross-country skiing.

L'invention concerne plus particulièrement une chaussure de ski de fond comportant à son extrémité une pièce destinée à s'engager dans la fixation. Les dispositifs du genre en question sont connus et sont décrits par exemple dans les brevets américains 2,991,086, 2,994,543, 3,603,606, 4,004,823, 4,082,312, 4,129,319, 4,146,247, 4,184,696, 4,219,216, ou même dans les brevets . français 824,863, 2,304,368 et 2,447,731.The invention relates more particularly to a cross-country ski boot comprising at its end a part intended to engage in the binding. Devices of the kind in question are known and are described, for example, in US patents 2,991,086, 2,994,543, 3,603,606, 4,004,823, 4,082,312, 4,129,319, 4,146,247, 4, 1 84,696, 4,219,216, or even in patents. French 824,863, 2,304,368 and 2,447,731.

La plupart de ces dispositifs sont compliqués et comportent un nombre appréciable de pièces. Aussi., les fixations réalisées de la sorte présentent des problèmes dûs à l'usure, à l'engagement du pied de façon erroné ou à de nombreuses autres causes bien connues. D'autres types de fixation comportent des ressorts helicoidaux apparents qui peuvent ainsi malheureusement être rapidement entravés par la neige et par la glace,ce qui rend la manoeuvre de la fixation toujours difficile. De la sorte, les fixations actuelles présentent de nombreux inconvénients.Most of these devices are complicated and have a significant number of parts. Also, fasteners made in this way present problems due to wear, wrong foot engagement or many other well known causes. Other types of fastening include visible helical springs which can unfortunately be quickly hindered by snow and ice, which makes the fastening operation always difficult. In this way, current fasteners have many drawbacks.

L'invention pallie ces inconvénients. Elle concerne un ensemble chaussure fixation qui soit relativement simple, facile à manoeuvrer et a. un excellent comportement lors de la pratique du ski.The invention overcomes these drawbacks. It relates to a shoe binding assembly which is relatively simple, easy to maneuver and a. excellent behavior when skiing.

Cet ensemble chaussure fixation pour la pratique du ski se caractérise en qu'il comprend :

  • - une chaussure dont l'extrémité présente à l'avant 3 une pièce en forme de T;
  • - un corps fixé au ski dans lequel est ménagé une fente en forme de T destinée à recevoir la branche transversale du T placée à l'avant de la chaussure;
  • - une goupille coulissable dans ledit corps,destinée 5 à maintenir ou à libérer la branche transversale du T fixée à l'avant de la chaussure dans la fente du T correspondant du corps; ,
  • - un ressort connecté au corps destiné à faire coulisser la goupille coulissable;
  • - un organe de manipulation connecté au ressort pour permettre le coulissement de la goupille de la position de retenue à la position de libération de la pièce en forme de T.
This ski boot binding set is characterized in that it includes:
  • - A shoe whose end has at the front 3 a T-shaped piece;
  • - A body fixed to the ski in which is formed a T-shaped slot intended to receive the transverse branch of the T placed at the front of the boot;
  • - A sliding pin in said body, intended to hold or release the transverse branch of the T fixed to the front of the shoe in the slot of the corresponding T of the body; ,
  • - a spring connected to the body intended to make the sliding pin slide;
  • - a manipulation member connected to the spring to allow the sliding of the pin from the retaining position to the release position of the T-shaped part.

Avantageusement, en pratique,ce dispositif comprend aussi :

  • - un levier inséré entre le ressort et le corps destiné à faciliter le mouvement de la goupille;
  • - le corps est rectangulaire et la fente en forme de T est située au voisinage de l'un de ses côtés et plus précisemment du côté situé vers la chaussure, le ressort étant alors dirigé vers l'extérieur et vers le haut à partir du côté opposé.
Advantageously, in practice, this device also includes:
  • - a lever inserted between the spring and the body intended to facilitate the movement of the pin;
  • - the body is rectangular and the T-shaped slot is located in the vicinity of one of its sides and more precisely on the side located towards the shoe, the spring then being directed outwards and upwards from the side opposite.

Dans une forme de réalisation avantageuse, cet ensemble présente une fonction de sécurité, c'est-à-dire possibilité d'ouverture lors des chutes avant. Cela évite les risques classiques de foulure et de cassure, notamment des orteils. Pour ce faire :

  • - la face arrière de l'organe de manipulation, dénommé aussi levier basculeur, est située sensiblement à l'aplomb de la fente transversale de la pièce fixée sur le ski.
  • - la pointe de la chaussure comporte un moyen apte à venir s'appuyer sur la face arrière du levier basculeur de manière à ce que lors d'une chute vers l'avant, ce moyen vienne pousser le basculeur vers l'avant et ainsi dégager la goupille coulissable qui bloque la branche verticale transversale.
In an advantageous embodiment, this assembly has a safety function, that is to say the possibility of opening during front falls. This avoids the classic risks of sprains and breaks, especially of the toes. To do this :
  • - The rear face of the handling member, also called rocking lever, is located substantially in line with the transverse slot of the part fixed to the ski.
  • - the toe of the shoe includes a means capable of coming to bear on the rear face of the rocker lever so that when falling forwards, this means comes to push the rocker forward and thus release the sliding pin which blocks the vertical transverse branch.

Dans la suite de la description, organe de manipulation et levier basculeur sont équivalents.In the following description, the handling member and rocker lever are equivalent.

Dans une première forme de réalisation, ce moyen apte à venir s'appuyer sur la face arrière du levier basculeur est constitué par le nez proprement dit de la pointe de la semelle (figure 10), ce qui permet de réduire le débordement de la branche transversale par rapport à la pointe de la chaussure et donc de faciliter la marche et l'utilisation.In a first embodiment, this means capable of coming to bear on the rear face of the rocking lever consists of the nose proper of the tip of the sole (FIG. 10), which makes it possible to reduce the overflow of the branch transverse to the tip of the shoe and therefore facilitate walking and use.

Dans une secondeforme de réalisation, la branche de . liaison du T disposée entre la pointe de la chaussure et la branche transversale comporte un bossage ou une protubérance (figure 9) qui, lors de la chute avant vient prendre appui sur la face arrière du levier-basculeur, ce qui le pousse vers l'avant et dégage alors la branche transversale.In a second embodiment, the branch of. connection of the T arranged between the toe of the shoe and the transverse branch comprises a boss or a protuberance (FIG. 9) which, during the front fall comes to bear on the rear face of the rocker lever, which pushes it towards the before and then releases the transverse branch.

Dans une troisième. forme de réalisation préférée, ce moyen destiné à venir s'appuyer sur la face arrière du levier-basculeur est constitué par la structure même de la pièce de liaison en forme de T fixée à l'avant de la chaussure. Pour ce faire, la longueur de cette branche verticale longitudinale de la pièce en forme de T, fixée à l'avant de la chaussure, est d'une longueur supérieure à la distance comprise entre cette fente transversale et cette face arrière du levier-basculeur.In a third. preferred embodiment, this means intended to come to bear on the rear face of the rocker lever consists of the very structure of the T-shaped connecting piece fixed to the front of the shoe. To do this, the length of this longitudinal vertical branch of the T-shaped piece, fixed to the front of the shoe, is of a length greater than the distance between this transverse slot and this rear face of the rocker lever. .

En pratique :

  • - le corps fixé au ski présente une fente longitudinale dirigée vers l'avant à partir de la fente en T et dans laquelle viendra se loger le basculeur, de manière à permettre le mouvement de ce basculeur vers l'avant ;
  • - l'organe coulissable a la forme d'un U horizontal ;
    • . dont l'extrémité des branches débouche dans la fente transversale et forme butée pour la branche transversale de la pièce en forme de T fixée à l'avant de la chaussure,
    • . et dont la portion horizontale est engagée ) dans une fente transversale ménagée à cet effet sous la face inférieure du basculeur disposé en avant de l'endroit où le ressort est engagé dans ledit basculeur ;
  • - les extrémités des branches du U coulissable 5 sont biseautées sur leurs faces supérieures et au repos, sont situées sensiblement au milieu de la fente transversale ménagée dans le corps fixé sur le ski.
In practice :
  • - The body fixed to the ski has a longitudinal slot directed forward from the T-slot and in which will be housed the rocker, so as to allow the movement of this rocker forward;
  • - the sliding member has the shape of a horizontal U;
    • . the end of the branches of which opens into the transverse slot and forms an abutment for the transverse branch of the T-shaped part fixed to the front of the shoe,
    • . and the horizontal portion of which is engaged) in a transverse slot made for this purpose under the underside of the rocker arranged in front of the place where the spring is engaged in said rocker;
  • - The ends of the branches of the sliding U 5 are bevelled on their upper faces and at rest, are located substantially in the middle of the transverse slot formed in the body fixed on the ski.

Dans une forme de réalisation pratique, cet ensemble chaussure-fixation de ski de fond de sécurité se caractérise en ce qu'il comprend :

  • - une chaussure dont la pointe comporte une pièce placée à l'avant ayant la forme d'un T, constituée par une tige plate horizontale insérée à l'avant de la semelle de la chaussure et par un axe transversal fixé à l'avant de cette tige plate horizontale ;
  • - un corps fixé sur le ski dans lequel sont ménagées :
    • . vers l'arrière, une première fente en forme de T destinée à recevoir la pièce en forme de . T placée à l'avant de la chaussure, la largeur de la fente transversale de cette fente en T étant sensiblement égale à celle de l'axe transversal fixé à l'avant de la chaussure,
    • . vers l'avant, une seconde fente longitudinale débouchant dans ladite fente transversale ;
  • - un organe en forme de U coulissable horizontalement dans le corps et dont'les extrémités des branches débouchent dans la fente transversale à un niveau par rapport au fond de cette fente égal au diamètre de l'axe transversal horizontal fixé à l'avant de la chaussure ;
  • - un levier-basculeur apte à se mouvoir dans la seconde fente longitudinale taillée dans la pièce fixée sur le ski, dont la face arrière est située sensiblement à l'aplomb du milieu de la fente transversale, qui présente sur sa face inférieure une fente transversale destinée à recevoir la branche horizontale de liaison de ) l'organe coulissable en forme de U ;
  • - une lame de ressort en forme de L fixée au ski sous le corps et dont la partie verticale est insérée dans le levier-basculeur entre la fente transversale et la face arrière ;
  • 5 - la longeur de la tige plate horizontale qui dépasse de la chaussure étant supérieure à la distance comprise entre le milieu de la fente transversale taillée dans le corps fixé sur le ski et la face arrière d'appui de cette branche sur le làvier-basculeur, lors d'un pivotement vers l'avant de la chaussure autour de la branche transversale formant axe de pivotement.
In a practical embodiment, this safety cross-country ski boot-binding assembly is characterized in that it comprises:
  • - a shoe whose tip comprises a part placed at the front having the shape of a T, constituted by a horizontal flat rod inserted at the front of the sole of the shoe and by a transverse axis fixed at the front of this horizontal flat rod;
  • - a body fixed on the ski in which are provided:
    • . towards the rear, a first T-shaped slot intended to receive the shaped part. T placed at the front of the shoe, the width of the transverse slot of this T-shaped slot being substantially equal to that of the transverse axis fixed to the front of the shoe,
    • . forward, a second longitudinal slot opening into said transverse slot;
  • - a U-shaped member that can slide horizontally in the body and the ends of the branches of which open into the transverse slot at a level relative to the bottom of this slot equal to the diameter of the horizontal transverse axis fixed at the front of the shoe;
  • - A rocker lever capable of moving in the second longitudinal slot cut in the part fixed to the ski, the rear face of which is located substantially perpendicular to the middle of the transverse slot, which has a transverse slot on its underside intended to receive the horizontal connecting branch of) the U-shaped sliding member;
  • - an L-shaped leaf spring fixed to the ski under the body and the vertical part of which is inserted into the rocker lever between the transverse slot and the rear face;
  • 5 - the length of the horizontal flat rod protruding from the boot being greater than the distance between the middle of the cut transverse slot in the body fixed on the ski and the rear face of support of this branch on the lever-rocker, during a pivoting towards the front of the boot around the transverse branch forming a pivot axis.

Avantageusement, la tige plate horizontale ou la pointe de la semelle de la chaussure présente un bossage, dirigé vers le haut, qui prendra appui sur ladite face arrière d'appui du levier-basculeur. Ce bossage est de préférence réglable en hauteur, ce qui permet d'ajuster le point de déclenchement avec précision en fonction de la morphologie du skieur.Advantageously, the horizontal flat upper or the tip of the sole of the shoe has a boss, directed upwards, which will bear on said rear support face of the rocker lever. This boss is preferably adjustable in height, which allows the trigger point to be adjusted precisely according to the morphology of the skier.

La manière dont l'invention peut être réalisée et les avantages qui en découlent ressortiront mieux des exemples de réalisation qui suivent, donnés à titre indicatif et non limitatif, à l'appui des figures annexées.The manner in which the invention can be implemented and the advantages which result therefrom will emerge more clearly from the following exemplary embodiments, given by way of non-limiting example, in support of the appended figures.

  • La figure 1 est une vue perspective d'une telle fixation adaptée à une chaussure de ski de fond en position libérée, c'est-à-dire en position ouverte.Figure 1 is a perspective view of such a binding adapted to a cross-country ski boot in the released position, that is to say in the open position.
  • La figure 2 est une vue de dessus partielle de cet ensemble chaussure fixation dans lequel la chaussure est en position de retenue, et la figure 3 est une vue en coupe.Figure 2 is a partial top view of this shoe attachment assembly in which the shoe is in the retaining position, and Figure 3 is a sectional view.
  • Les figures 4 et 8 montrent un ensemble chaussure-fixation de sécurité en vue perspective sommaire.Figures 4 and 8 show a safety shoe-binding assembly in summary perspective view.
  • La figure 5 est une vue de dessus de cet ensemble.Figure 5 is a top view of this assembly.
  • La figure 6 est une vue en coupe, la chaussure étant en position horizontale ; la figure 7 est une vue en coupe dans laquelle la chaussure est en position verticale par rapport au ski (le skieur est sur le point de ) tomber).Figure 6 is a sectional view, the shoe being in a horizontal position; Figure 7 is a sectional view in which the boot is in a vertical position relative to the ski (the skier is about to) fall).
  • La figure 9 montre une variante dans laquelle la pointe de la semelle comporte un bossage d'appui réglable en hauteur.Figure 9 shows a variant in which the tip of the sole has a support boss adjustable in height.
  • La figure 10 montre une autre forme de réalisation 5 dans laquelle c'est la pointe même de la semelle qui vient prendre appui sur la face arrière du levier-basculeur.FIG. 10 shows another embodiment 5 in which it is the very tip of the sole which comes to bear on the rear face of the rocker lever.

En se référant aux figures, l'ensemble chaussure-fixation selon l'invention référencé d'une manière géné- raie (1) est destiné à fixer l'extrémité d'une chaussure (2) de ski de fond (3) sur un ski (4). A cet effet, l'extrémité (2) de la chaussure (3) est équipée d'une pièce de forme générale en T., référencée (5), s'étendant vers l'avant. Cette pièce (5) comporte une branche plate métallique (6) qui définit la tige du T ainsi qu'une branche transversale (7) qui définit les bras du T. La branche (7) est montée de manière ferme dans une boucle (8) à l'extrémité extérieure de la branche (6). La portion interne (9) (voir figure 3) de la tige (6) est moulée dans la semelle (10) de la chaussure de ski (3).Referring to the figures, the boot-binding assembly according to the invention generally referenced (1) is intended to fix the end of a cross-country ski boot (2) on a ski (4). For this purpose, the end (2) of the shoe (3) is equipped with a generally T-shaped part, referenced (5), extending forward. This part (5) comprises a flat metal branch (6) which defines the stem of the T as well as a transverse branch (7) which defines the arms of the T. The branch (7) is mounted firmly in a loop (8 ) at the outer end of the branch (6). The internal portion (9) (see FIG. 3) of the upper (6) is molded in the sole (10) of the ski boot (3).

La fixation (1) comporte un corps (11) de forme générale rectangulaire qui présente une rainure en forme de T (12) disposée au voisinage du côté situé près de la chaussure destiné à recevoir la pièce en forme de T (5). Un recoin (13) est prévu derrière la fente (12) pour recevoir une vis (14) destinée à fixer le corps (11) sur le ski (4). Les vis (15) servent également à fixer le corps (11) sur le ski (4). Ce corps (11) est en matière plastique rigide et dure. Une plaque métallique rectangulaire (16) est interposée entre le corps (11) et le ski (4). Cette plaque (16) s'étend depuis l'avant jusqu'à l'arrière du corps (11). L'extrémité arrière de cette plaque (16) est fixée au ski (4) par des vis (17).The binding (1) comprises a body (11) of generally rectangular shape which has a T-shaped groove (12) arranged in the vicinity of the side located near the shoe intended to receive the T-shaped part (5). A recess (13) is provided behind the slot (12) to receive a screw (14) intended to fix the body (11) on the ski (4). The screws (15) also serve to fix the body (11) to the ski (4). This body (11) is made of rigid and hard plastic. A rectangular metal plate (16) is interposed between the body (11) and the ski (4). This plate (16) extends from the front to the rear of the body (11). The rear end of this plate (16) is fixed to the ski (4) by screws (17).

Une lame de ressort en acier (18) est prise en sandwich entre le corps (11) et cette plaque (16). Ce ressort (18) a une forme générale en L et est recourbé vers le haut en position de repos avec une courbure lui permettant d'épouser la face avant (20) du corps (11). Un organe de manipulation (21) également en matière plastique rigide, est prévu à l'extrémité du bras (19) du ressort (18) pour approcher ou éloigner-celui-ci de la face avant (20) du corps (11). Cet organe de manipulation (21) a une forme générale en V avec une large tête (22) définissant un bras et une -entaille (23) disposée entré les bras (22) et (24). Une rainure (25) est prévue à l'arrière de la tête (22) pour recevoir: l'extrémité du bras vertical (19) du ressort (18).A steel leaf spring (18) is sandwiched between the body (11) and this plate (16). This spring (18) has a general L shape and is bent upwards in the rest position with a curvature allowing it to match the front face (20) of the body (11). A handling member (21) also made of rigid plastic, is provided at the end of the arm (19) of the spring (18) to approach or distance it from the front face (20) of the body (11). This manipulation member (21) has a general V shape with a large head (22) defining an arm and a notch (23) disposed between the arms (22) and (24). A groove (25) is provided at the rear of the head (22) to receive: the end of the vertical arm (19) of the spring (18).

L'extrémité d'un levier (26) défini par une plaque métallique rectangulaire est également fixée dans la rainure (25). Ce levier (26) est pris en sandwich entre le bras (19) du ressort (18) et l'extrémité avant (20) du corps (11). L'organe de manipulation (21) et le levier (26) s'étendent sur toute la largeur du corps (11). Une paire de goupilles (27) qui sont formées par les branches d'une tige en forme de U (28) sont montées coulissables dans le corps (11) de sorte que leur mouvement, de coulissement permet soit d'engager ou de dégager (figure 1) ou de maintenir (figures 2 et 3) la pièce fixée à l'extrémité de la chaussure, en d'autres termes, permet de passer de la position retenue à la position libération. La base (29) de cette tige (28) est disposée en face du levier (26) et du bras (19) du ressort (18) les goupilles (27) s'étendant à travers le ressort, le levier et le corps.The end of a lever (26) defined by a rectangular metal plate is also fixed in the groove (25). This lever (26) is sandwiched between the arm (19) of the spring (18) and the front end (20) of the body (11). The handling member (21) and the lever (26) extend over the entire width of the body (11). A pair of pins (27) which are formed by the branches of a U-shaped rod (28) are slidably mounted in the body (11) so that their movement, sliding allows either to engage or disengage ( Figure 1) or maintain (Figures 2 and 3) the part attached to the end of the shoe, in other words, allows to move from the retained position to the release position. The base (29) of this rod (28) is arranged opposite the lever (26) and the arm (19) of the spring (18), the pins (27) extending through the spring, the lever and the body.

Dans la position repos de la fixation, les extrémités libres des goupilles (27) sont disposées au-dessus des branches de la rainure en forme de T (12) au voisinage de l'extrémité de cette rainure. Lorsque l'on désire ouvrir la fixation, on applique une pression par exemple à l'aide de la pointe d'un bâton de ski, sur l'organe de manipulation (21) et plus précisemment à l'arrière de l'entaille (23). La pression exercée oblige le levier (26) à pivoter autour de son arrête arrière en poussant l'organe de manipulation (21) et le bras (19) du ressort (18) en l'éloignant de la face (20) du corps (11). Ce mouvement. de l'organe de manipulation (21) du levier (26) et du ressort (18) oblige les goupilles (27) à se retirer de la position allongée (figures 2 et 3) à la position rétractée (figure 1). Dans cette position rétractée, la tige (7) de la pièce en forme de T (5) peut être alors insérée dans la rainure (12). On relâche ensuite la pression sur l'organe de manipulation (21) et le ressort (18) ramène alors les goupilles (27) à la position fermée, de sorte que-la pièce fixée à l'extrémité de la chaussure se trouve en position de retenue (figures 2 et 3).In the rest position of the fastener, the free ends of the pins (27) are arranged above the branches of the T-shaped groove (12) in the vicinity of the end of this groove. When it is desired to open the binding, pressure is applied, for example using the tip of a ski pole, to the handling member (21) and more precisely to the rear of the notch ( 23). The pressure exerted forces the lever (26) to pivot around its rear stop by pushing the manipulation member (21) and the arm (19) of the spring (18) away from the face (20) of the body ( 11). This movement. the manipulation member (21) of the lever (26) and the spring (18) forces the pins (27) to withdraw from the extended position (Figures 2 and 3) to the retracted position (Figure 1). In this retracted position, the rod (7) of the T-shaped part (5) can then be inserted into the groove (12). The pressure is then released on the handling member (21) and the spring (18) then returns the pins (27) to the closed position, so that the part attached to the end of the shoe is in the retaining position (Figures 2 and 3).

Naturellement, la pièce fixée à l'extrémité de la chaussure est libérée en appliquant à nouveau une pression suffisante sur l'organe de manipulation (21) de manière à libérer les goupilles (27).Naturally, the part attached to the end of the shoe is released by again applying sufficient pressure to the handling member (21) so as to release the pins (27).

Le levier (26) est destiné essentiellement à bander facilement le ressort (18) pour lui communiquer un mouvement destiné à éloigner la branche (19) du ressort (18) de la face avant (20) du corps (11). S'il est évident qu'un tel ressort est utile, il n'est pas indispensable et pourra donc être éventuellement supprimé.The lever (26) is essentially intended to easily band the spring (18) to communicate a movement intended to move the branch (19) of the spring (18) from the front face (20) of the body (11). If it is obvious that such a spring is useful, it is not essential and can therefore possibly be deleted.

L'une des caractéristiques essentiellesde l'invention est que la fixation en question est du type dénommé à chaussage semi automatique, puisque pour ce faire il suffit simplement au skieur de presser la tige (7) de la pièce (5) contre les goupilles (27) pour ouvrir la fixation. A cet effet, les extrémités libres des goupilles (27) sont arrondies ou encore mieux biseautées. Lorsque la tige (7) est pressée contre ces goupilles (27) les goupilles sont alors forcées vers l'arrière en poussant le ressort (28) permettant ainsi d'introduire entièrement la tige (7) dans la rainure (12) . Dès que la tige (7) a passé sur les goupilles (27),le ressort (18) retourne à sa postion initiale et ainsi maintient la pièce (7-5) en position de retenue (figures 2 et 3).Pour libérer la fixation,il suffit d'exercer comme déjà dit, une pression vers le bas sur l'organe de manipulation (21).One of the essential characteristics of the invention is that the binding in question is of the so-called semi-automatic type, since to do this it is sufficient for the skier to simply press the rod (7) of the part (5) against the pins ( 27) to open the binding. For this purpose, the free ends of the pins (27) are rounded or even better bevelled. When the rod (7) is pressed against these pins (27) the pins are then forced backwards by pushing the spring (28) thus allowing the rod (7) to be fully introduced into the groove (12). As soon as the rod (7) has passed over the pins (27), the spring (18) returns to its initial position and thus keeps the part (7-5) in the retaining position (Figures 2 and 3). fixing, it suffices to exert, as already said, downward pressure on the manipulation member (21).

Un ensemble perfectionné chaussure-fixation de sécurité est illustré aux figures 4 à 10. Sur ces figures on conserve les mêmes références qu'aux figures 1 à 3 en les complétant ou les précisant toutefois par les caractéristiques ou références suivantes :

  • - (34) désigne une fente transversale destinée à recevoir l'axe (7) dont la largeur correspond au diamètre de celui-ci.; '
  • - le corps (11) est en matière plastique résistant au froid (polycarbonate, polyacétal, polyamide, 11) ;
  • - (30) trous dans l'insert, bouchés au moulage ;
  • - un levier-basculeur (31) fonctionnellement analogue à (21), se déplace vers l'avant dans une fente longitudinale large (38) taillée dans le corps (11), cette fente (38) dirigée vers l'avant débouchant vers l'arrière dans la fente transversale (34).
An improved safety shoe-binding assembly is illustrated in FIGS. 4 to 10. In these figures, the same references are kept as in FIGS. 1 to 3, supplementing or specifying them however with the following characteristics or references:
  • - (34) designates a transverse slot intended to receive the axis (7) whose width corresponds to the diameter thereof; ''
  • - The body (11) is made of cold-resistant plastic (polycarbonate, polyacetal, polyamide, 11);
  • - (30) holes in the insert, plugged during molding;
  • - a rocker lever (31) functionally analogous to (21), moves forward in a wide longitudinal slot (38) cut in the body (11), this slot (38) directed towards the front opening towards the rear in the transverse slot (34).

Ce levier-basculeur (31) présente sur l'avant un trou (32) destiné à recevoir la pointe du bâton de ski (40) afin de permettre le chaussage et le déchaussage. Un élément coulissable en forme de U (27) coulisse dans le corps (11) dans un plan horizontal en passant dans deux canaux horizontaux (42) ménagés à cet effet dans le corps (11) et les extrémités de ses deux branches (28), qui sont biseautées (41), débouchent dans la fente (34) juste au milieu de cette fente. Le plan où débouchent ces extrémités (38) est situé par rapport au fond de la fente transversale (34) à une hauteur égale au diamètre de l'axe (7) de manière à permettre la rotation de cet axe (7) dans la fente transversale (34).This rocker lever (31) has on the front a hole (32) intended to receive the tip of the ski pole (40) in order to allow putting on and taking off. A U-shaped sliding element (27) slides in the body (11) in a horizontal plane passing through two horizontal channels (42) formed for this purpose in the body (11) and the ends of its two branches (28) , which are bevelled (41), open into the slot (34) just in the middle of this slot. The plane where these ends (38) open is located relative to the bottom of the transverse slot (34) at a height equal to the diameter of the axis (7) so as to allow the rotation of this axis (7) in the slot transverse (34).

La portion de raccordement (29) des deux branches (28) du U coulissable est engagée dans une fente transversale (37) ménagée à cet effet sur la face arrière du levier-basculeur (31).The connection portion (29) of the two branches (28) of the sliding U is engaged in a transverse slot (37) formed for this purpose on the rear face of the rocker lever (31).

Cette fente transversale (37) est située dans le levier (31) juste en avant de la fente (39) où est insérée la branche verticale (19) du ressort (18).This transverse slot (37) is located in the lever (31) just in front of the slot (39) where the vertical branch (19) of the spring (18) is inserted.

Au repos, la face arrière (33) du basculeur est disposée sensiblement à l'aplomb de la face arrière de la fente transversale (34) ménagée dans le corps (11). En outre, la longueur de la branche (6) de la pièce en forme de T fixée à l'avant de la chaussure (3), a une longueur supérieure à la distance comprise entre le milieu de la distance comprise entre la face inférieure de la branche (28) et le fond de la fente (34) et la face arrière (43) le plus en arrière du basculeur (31). A titre d'exemple, la longueur de la branche (6), calculée depuis la pointe de la chaussure jusqu'au milieu de l'axe de la branche transversale (7) est de 30 millimètres, alors que la distance comprise entre la face arrière du levier-basculeur et le milieu de la fente transversale ménagée dans le corps fixé sur la chaussure par rapport au plan où débouchent les branches de l'organe coulissable est égale à 25 millimètres.At rest, the rear face (33) of the rocker is disposed substantially perpendicular to the rear face of the transverse slot (34) formed in the body (11). In addition, the length of the branch (6) of the T-shaped piece attached to the front of the shoe (3), has a length greater than the distance between the middle of the distance between the underside of the branch (28) and the bottom of the slot (34) and the rear face (43) furthest back from the rocker (31). As example, the length of the branch (6), calculated from the tip of the shoe to the middle of the axis of the transverse branch (7) is 30 millimeters, while the distance between the rear face of the rocker lever and the middle of the transverse slot formed in the body fixed on the shoe relative to the plane where the branches of the sliding member open is equal to 25 millimeters.

Comme déjà dit, au repos, l'extrémité biseautée (41) des branches (28) ne dépasse sensiblement pas le milieu de l'axe (7) et ce, afin de faciliter la pénétration de la chaussure dans la fixation tout en diminuant les efforts de chaussage et en diminuant la course de la fourchette coulissable en forme de U (27) lors du déchaussage.As already said, at rest, the beveled end (41) of the branches (28) does not substantially exceed the middle of the axis (7), in order to facilitate the penetration of the shoe into the binding while reducing the shearing forces and reducing the travel of the U-shaped sliding fork (27) during heaving.

En pratique, il est souhaitable que lors des basculements vers l'avant, le contact entre la tige plate (6) et la face arrière (33) du basculeur (31) s'effectue non pas sur une ligne mais sur une surface.In practice, it is desirable that during tilting forwards, the contact between the flat rod (6) and the rear face (33) of the rocker (31) takes place not on a line but on a surface.

Lorsque le skieur désire chausser, il lui suffit d'engager l'axe transversal (7) dans la fente (34). Du fait du biseautage (41) des extrémités (28) de la fourchette (27) coulissable, sous le simple poids des pieds dans la chaussure (3), l'axe (7) appuie sur le biseau (41) et repousse la fourchette (27) vers l'avant, ce qui par la branche horizontale (29) insérée dans la fente transversale (37) entraîne le levier-basculeur (31) vers l'avant. Dès que l'axe (7) a atteint le fond de la fente transversale (34), cette fourchette coulissable dans un plan horizontal (27) revient sous l'effet de la lame de ressort (18), ce qui bloque ainsi la chaussure en position. Lors de la pratique du ski, cet axe (7) peut librement tourner dans cette fente (34) et ce, sans entraîner une dépense particulière d'énergie.When the skier wants to put on, he just has to engage the transverse axis (7) in the slot (34). Due to the beveling (41) of the ends (28) of the sliding fork (27), under the simple weight of the feet in the shoe (3), the axis (7) presses on the bevel (41) and pushes the fork (27) forwards, which by the horizontal branch (29) inserted in the transverse slot (37) drives the rocker lever (31) forwards. As soon as the axis (7) has reached the bottom of the transverse slot (34), this sliding fork in a horizontal plane (27) returns under the effect of the spring leaf (18), which thus blocks the shoe in position. When skiing, this axis (7) can freely rotate in this slot (34) without causing any particular expenditure of energy.

Lorsque 'le skieur désire déchausser, il lui suffit de mettre la pointe de son bâton (40) dans le trou (32) prévu à cet effet sur le basculeur (31), puis d'appuyer légèrement, ce qui entraîne le basculeur (31) dans la fente (37) donc l'axe (29) vers l'avant et par voie de conséquence, dégage les extrémités (28) des branches et libère ainsi l'axe de rotation (7).When 'the skier wants to take off his shoes, he just has to put the tip of his stick (40) in the hole (32) provided for this purpose on the rocker (31), then press lightly, which drives the rocker (31 ) in the slot (37) therefore the axis (29) forwards and consequently, releases the ends (28) of the branches and thus frees the axis of rotation (7).

En revanche, lors d'une chute avant (voir figure 7) la partie plate (6) vient toucher la face (33) arrière du basculeur (31), appuie sur cette face (33), pousse ainsi le levier (31) vers l'avant, ce qui entraîne dans un mouvement de coulissement horizontal la fourchette (27) vers l'avant et ce, jusqu'à dégager les extrémités (28), ce qui libère l'axe transversal (7). Ainsi, lors d'une chute avant prononcée, le skieur ne sera plus fermement attaché au ski ; cela évitera les accidents classiques, tels que notamment la foulure ou la cassure du gros orteil.On the other hand, during a front fall (see FIG. 7) the flat part (6) comes to touch the rear face (33) of the rocker (31), presses on this face (33), thus pushes the lever (31) towards the front, which causes the fork (27) to move forward in a horizontal sliding movement, until the ends (28) are released, which releases the transverse axis (7). Thus, during a pronounced forward fall, the skier will no longer be firmly attached to the ski; this will avoid classic accidents, such as in particular spraining or breaking of the big toe.

Comme déjà dit, la figure 8 montre en vue perspective sommaire les éléments utilisés pour la mise en oeuvre de l'invention, étant bien précisé que la branche horizontale (18) du ressort (20) engagée dans le levier basculeur (31) est fixée sur le ski (4) par des vis de fixation (15) non représentées traversant le corps (11).As already said, Figure 8 shows in summary perspective view the elements used for the implementation of the invention, it being clearly specified that the horizontal branch (18) of the spring (20) engaged in the rocking lever (31) is fixed on the ski (4) by fixing screws (15) not shown passing through the body (11).

Dans la forme de réalisation avantageusement montrée à la figure 9, la pointe (43) de la semelle (10) est légèrement inclinée à 45° vers le bas et sur cette portion inclinée (43) est engagée une vis (44) dont l'extrémité filetée (45) peut être réglée en hauteur dans le filetage (46). Ainsi, lors d'un basculement vers l'avant, c'est cette vis (44) qui viendra prendre appui sur la face arrière (33) du levier-basculeur (31).In the embodiment advantageously shown in Figure 9, the tip (43) of the sole (10) is slightly inclined 45 ° downwards and on this inclined portion (43) is engaged a screw (44) whose threaded end (45) can be adjusted in height in the thread (46). Thus, during a tilting forwards, it is this screw (44) which will come to bear on the rear face (33) of the rocker lever (31).

Dans la forme de réalisation montrée à la figure 10, c'est la pointe (43) qui pousse lors d'une chute avant, le levier-basculeur (31) en prenant appui sur la surface (33) .In the embodiment shown in Figure 10, it is the tip (43) which pushes during a forward fall, the rocker lever (31) bearing on the surface (33).

L'ensemble chaussure-fixation selon l'invention est simple, économique, facile à manipuler, peu sensible a la neige et à la glace. Il ne nécessite en outre aucun effort particulier pour être manoeuvrer puisque le chaussage et le déchau sage s'effectue de manière semi-automatique. Lors de la pratique du ski, la rotation de la chaussure de ski se fait donc autour d'un axe de pivotement parfaitement centré et maintenu tout au long de la pratique du ski. Cet axe est précis et est géométrique. En outre, lors de la pratique du ski, il n'y a pas de flexions de la semelle, puisque le pivotement, comme déjà dit, s'effectue autour d'un axe géométrique. Cette rotation, d'une part n'induit aucun effort inutile, et d'autre part ne blesse pas les orteils. Enfin, l'ensemble du fait de sa conception assure un maintien parfait des pieds dans l'axe longitudinal du ski, et ce, sans faire appel à des guides spéciaux tels que entaille ou arête, placés sur le ski et sous la semelle. Par ailleurs, la version perfectionnée permet de réaliser une fixation de fond avec sécurité, , lors des chutes avant, ce que l'on ne savait pas faire jusque là.The shoe-binding assembly according to the invention is simple, economical, easy to handle, not very sensitive to snow and ice. It also does not require any particular effort to be maneuver since the putting on and taking off is done semi-automatically. When skiing, the rotation of the ski boot is therefore about a pivot axis perfectly centered and maintained throughout the practice of skiing. This axis is precise and is geometric. In addition, when skiing, there is no bending of the sole, since the pivoting, as already said, takes place around a geometric axis. This rotation, on the one hand does not induce any unnecessary effort, and on the other hand does not hurt the toes. Finally, the assembly due to its design ensures perfect support of the feet in the longitudinal axis of the ski, and this, without using special guides such as notch or ridge, placed on the ski and under the sole. In addition, the improved version makes it possible to carry out a bottom fixing with safety,, during front falls, which we did not know how to do until then.

De la sorte, cet ensemble chaussure-fixation est particulièrement avantageux pour la pratique du ski de fond. )In this way, this shoe-binding assembly is particularly advantageous for the practice of cross-country skiing. )

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1/ Ensemble chaussure-fixation pour la pratique du ski caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend : . une chaussure (3) dont l'extrémité (2) présente à l'avant une pièce (5) en forme de T ; . un corps (11) fixé au ski (4), dans lequel est ménagée une fente en forme de T (12),destinée à recevoir la branche transversale (7) de la pièce en forme de T (5)placé à l'avant la chaussure (3) ; . une goupille coulissable (27) dans ledit corps (11), destinée à retenir ou à libérer la pièce en T fixé à l'avant de la chaussure (3) dans la fente (12) en forme de T correspondant du corps (11) ; . un ressort (18-19) connecté au corps (11) destiné à faire coulisser la goupille (27) ; . un organe de manipulation (21-31) connecta au ressort (19) pour permettre le coulissement de la goupille (27) de la position de retenue à la postion de libération de la pièce en forme de T (5). 1 / Shoe-binding assembly for skiing, characterized in that it comprises: . a shoe (3), the end (2) of which has a T-shaped part (5) at the front; . a body (11) fixed to the ski (4), in which is formed a T-shaped slot (12), intended to receive the transverse branch (7) of the T-shaped part (5) placed at the front the shoe (3); . a sliding pin (27) in said body (11), intended to retain or release the T-piece attached to the front of the shoe (3) in the corresponding T-shaped slot (12) of the body (11) ; . a spring (18-19) connected to the body (11) for sliding the pin (27); . a handling member (21-31) connected to the spring (19) to allow the sliding of the pin (27) from the retaining position to the release position of the T-shaped part (5). 2/ Ensemble selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le corps (11) est rectangulaire et la fente (12) en forme de T est.située au voisinage du côté dirigé vers la chaussure (3), le ressort (18-19) étant en revanche dirigé vers l'extérieur (18) puis vers le haut (19) sur le côté opposé.2 / assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the body (11) is rectangular and the T-shaped slot (12) est.située near the side directed towards the shoe (3), the spring (18-19 ) being directed on the outside (18) then upwards (19) on the opposite side. 3/ Ensemble chaussure-fixation pour la pratique du ski caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend : . une chaussure (3) dont l'extrémité (2) présente à l'avant une pièce (5) en forme de T ; ) . un corps rectangulaire (11) fixé au ski (4) dans lequel est ménagée une fente (12) en forme de T, destinée à recevoir la branche transversale (7) de la pièce en forme de T (5) placé à l'avant de la chaussure (3); . une'goupille coulissable (27) dans ledit corps (11) 5 destinée à retenir ou à libérer,la branche transversale (7) de la pièce en T (5) fixé à l'avant de la chaussure (3) et ce, en traversant ladite fente (12) ; . une lame de ressort (18-19) connectée à l'autre extrémité (20) du corps (11) destinée à maintenir ladite goupille coulissable (27) en position de retenue par rapport à la pièce (5) en T ; . un organe de manipulation basculeur (21-31) connecté au ressort (18-19) pour actionner la goupille (27) de la position de retenue à la position de libération. 3 / Shoe-binding assembly for skiing, characterized in that it comprises: . a shoe (3), the end (2) of which has a T-shaped part (5) at the front; ). a rectangular body (11) fixed to the ski (4) in which a T-shaped slot (12) is formed, intended to receive the transverse branch (7) of the T-shaped part (5) placed at the front shoe (3); . a sliding pin (27) in said body (11) 5 intended to retain or release, the transverse branch (7) of the T-piece (5) fixed to the front of the shoe (3) and this, in passing through said slot (12); . a leaf spring (18-19) connected to the other end (20) of the body (11) intended to hold said sliding pin (27) in the retaining position relative to the T-piece (5); . a rocker manipulation member (21-31) connected to the spring (18-19) for actuating the pin (27) from the retaining position to the release position. 4/ Ensemble selon la revendication 3 caractérisé : - en ce que la lame de ressort (18-19) en forme de L s'étend vers l'extérieur (18) puis vers le haut (19) du côté (20) opposé du corps (11) ; - il comprend un levier (26) disposé entre la branche verticale (19) du ressort (18) et la face avant (20) du corps (11) ; - la goupille coulissable (27) est formée par une pièce en forme de U (27-28-29) dont les branches (27-28) forment goupille et dont la base (29) est disposée à l'extérieur et à l'arrière du ressort (19) et du levier (26), chaque branche (27-28) s'étendant de part et d'autre du ressort (19), du levier (26) et du corps (11). 4 / assembly according to claim 3 characterized: - in that the L-shaped leaf spring (18-19) extends outwards (18) then upwards (19) on the opposite side (20) of the body (11); - It comprises a lever (26) disposed between the vertical branch (19) of the spring (18) and the front face (20) of the body (11); - the sliding pin (27) is formed by a U-shaped piece (27-28-29) whose branches (27-28) form a pin and whose base (29) is arranged outside and rear of the spring (19) and the lever (26), each branch (27-28) extending on either side of the spring (19), the lever (26) and the body (11). 5/ Ensemble chaussure-fixation de ski de fond de sécurité caractérisé : - en ce que le corps (11) comporte une fente en forme de T (34-35) destinée à recevoir le T (5) placé à l'avant de la chaussure (3) ; - en ce que la face arrière (33) du basculeur (31) est située sensiblement à l'aplomb de la fente transversale (34) du corps (11) fixé sur le ski (4), destinée à recevoir la branche transversale (7) de la partie en forme de T fixée à l'avant de la chaussure (3). - et en ce que la pointe (2) de la chaussure (3) comporte un moyen apte à venir s'appuyer sur la face arrière (33) du levier basculeur (31) de manière à ce que, lors d'un basculement vers l'avant, ce'moyen vienne pousser ce levier basculeur (31) vers l'avant et ainsi dégager l'organe coulissable (27) qui bloque, dans le corps . (11), la branche verticale transversale (7) fixée à l'avant (2) de la chaussure (3). 5 / Safety cross-country ski boot-binding assembly characterized: - in that the body (11) has a T-shaped slot (34-35) intended to receive the T (5) placed at the front of the shoe (3); - in that the rear face (33) of the rocker (31) is located substantially perpendicular to the transverse slot (34) of the body (11) fixed on the ski (4), intended to receive the transverse branch (7 ) of the T-shaped part attached to the front of the shoe (3). - And in that the toe (2) of the shoe (3) comprises a means capable of coming to bear on the rear face (33) of the rocking lever (31) so that, during a tilting towards front, ce'moyen comes to push this rocking lever (31) forward and thus release the sliding member (27) which blocks, in the body. (11), the transverse vertical branch (7) fixed to the front (2) of the shoe (3). 6/ Ensemble chaussure-fixation selon revendication 5, caractérisée en ce que le moyen apte à venir s'appuyer sur la face arrière (33) du levier basculeur (31) est constitué par le nez (43) proprement dit de la pointe de la semelle (10).6 / shoe-binding assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that the means capable of coming to bear on the rear face (33) of the rocking lever (31) consists of the nose (43) proper of the tip of the sole (10). 7/ Ensemble chaussure-fixation selon revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que la longueur de la branche verticale de liaison (6) à la branche transversale (7) de la pièce en forme de T est fixée à l'avant de la chaussure (3) a une longueur supérieure à la distance comprise entre le milieu de la fente transversale (34) et la face d'appui arrière (33) de la branche (6) sur le levier basculeur (31),de sorte que lors d'un basculement vers l'avant, cette branche (6) vient prendre appui sur la face arrière (33) et pousser le levier basculeur vers l'avant pour ainsi dégager l'organe coulissable (27) qui bloque la branche verticale transversale (7).7 / shoe-binding assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that the length of the vertical connecting branch (6) to the transverse branch (7) of the T-shaped part is fixed to the front of the shoe (3 ) has a length greater than the distance between the middle of the transverse slot (34) and the rear bearing face (33) of the branch (6) on the rocker lever (31), so that during a tilting forward, this branch (6) comes to rest on the rear face (33) and push the rocking lever forward so as to release the sliding member (27) which blocks the transverse vertical branch (7). 8/ Ensemble chaussure-fixation selon l'une des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que les extrémités (28) des branches du U (27) de coulissement, sont biseautées (41-) sur leurs faces supérieures et sont au repos situées sensiblement au milieu de la fente transversale (34) ménagée dans le corps (11) fixée sur le ski (4).8 / shoe-binding assembly according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the ends (28) of the branches of the U (27) sliding, are bevelled (41-) on their upper faces and are at rest located substantially in the middle of the transverse slot (34) formed in the body (11) fixed on the ski (4). 9/ Ensemble chaussure-fixation de ski de fond de sécurité caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend : - une chaussure (3) dont la pointe (2) comporte une pièce (5) placée à l'avant ayant la forme d'un T, constituée par une tige plate horizontale (6) insérée (9) à l'avant de la semelle (10) de la chaussure (3) et par un axe tranversal (7) fixé à l'avant de cette tige plate horizontale (6) ; - un corps,(11) fixé sur le ski (4) dans lequel sont ménagés : . vers l'arrière une première fente en forme de T (34-35) destinée à recevoir la pièce (5) en forme de T placée à l'avant de la chaussure.(3), la'largeur de la fente transversale (34) de cette fente en forme de T étant égale au diamètre de l'axe transversal (7) fixé à à l'avant de la chaussure (3), . vers l'avant une seconde fente longitudinale (38) s'étendant vers l'avant du ski à partir de cette fente transversale (34) ; - un organe en forme de U (27) coulissable horizontalement dans le corps (11) et dont les extrémités des branches (28) débouchent dans la fente transversale (34) à un niveau par rapport au fond de cette fente (34) égal au diamètre de l'axe transversal horizontal (7) fixé à l'avant de la chaussure (3) ; - un levier basculeur (31) apte à se mouvoir dans la seconde fente longitudinale (38) taillée dans le corps (11) fixé sur le ski (4) et dont la face arrière (33) est située sensiblement à l'aplomb du milieu de la fente transversale (34) et qui présente sur sa face inférieure une fente transversale (37) destinée à recevoir la branche horizontale (29) de liaison de l'organe coulissable (27) en forme de U ; - une lame de ressort (18) en forme de L fixée au ski sous le corps (11) et dont la branche verticale (19) est insérée en (39) dans le levier basculeur (31) entre la fente transversale (37) et la face arrière d'appui (33) ; - la longueur de la tige (4) horizontale (6) qui dépasse de la chaussure (3) étant supérieure à la distance comprise entre le milieu de la fente transversale (34) taillée dans le corps (11) fixée sur le ski (4) et la face arrière d'appui (33) de cette branche (6) sur le levier basculeur (31) lors d'un pivotement vers l'avant de la chaussure (3) autour de la branche transversale (7) formant axe pivotant. 9 / Safety cross-country ski boot-binding assembly, characterized in that it comprises: - a shoe (3) whose tip (2) comprises a part (5) placed at the front having the shape of a T, constituted by a horizontal flat rod (6) inserted (9) at the front of the sole (10) of the shoe (3) and by a transverse axis (7) fixed to the front of this horizontal flat rod (6); - a body, (11) fixed on the ski (4) in which are provided: . backwards a first T-shaped slot (34-35) intended to receive the T-shaped part (5) placed at the front of the shoe re. (3), the width of the transverse slot (34) of this T-shaped slot being equal to the diameter of the transverse axis (7) fixed to the front of the shoe (3), . forward a second longitudinal slot (38) extending towards the front of the ski from this transverse slot (34); - A U-shaped member (27) sliding horizontally in the body (11) and the ends of the branches (28) of which open into the transverse slot (34) at a level relative to the bottom of this slot (34) equal to diameter of the horizontal transverse axis (7) fixed to the front of the shoe (3); - A rocker lever (31) able to move in the second longitudinal slot (38) cut in the body (11) fixed on the ski (4) and whose rear face (33) is located substantially in line with the middle of the transverse slot (34) and which has on its underside a transverse slot (37) intended to receive the horizontal branch (29) connecting the sliding member (27) in the shape of a U; - an L-shaped leaf spring (18) fixed to the ski under the body (11) and the vertical branch (19) of which is inserted at (39) in the rocking lever (31) between the transverse slot (37) and the rear support face (33); - The length of the horizontal rod (4) (6) which protrudes from the boot (3) being greater than the distance between the middle of the transverse slot (34) cut in the body (11) fixed on the ski (4 ) and the rear bearing face (33) of this branch (6) on the rocking lever (31) during a pivoting towards the front of the shoe (3) around the transverse branch (7) forming a pivoting axis .
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