EP0086983B1 - Cross-country ski - Google Patents

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EP0086983B1
EP0086983B1 EP83100716A EP83100716A EP0086983B1 EP 0086983 B1 EP0086983 B1 EP 0086983B1 EP 83100716 A EP83100716 A EP 83100716A EP 83100716 A EP83100716 A EP 83100716A EP 0086983 B1 EP0086983 B1 EP 0086983B1
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Oswald Pichler
Werner Feichtlbauer
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63CSKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
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  • the invention relates to a cross-country ski, the hardness of which can be changed in the central region by a tensioning device acting on one or more tensioning straps acting on the lower flange of the ski body and provided with a tensioning button, wherein the tensioning straps consist of a material of high tensile strength.
  • a ski with these features is known from FR-A-929 897.
  • the straps are guided in grooves arranged on the underside of the ski body and extending in the longitudinal direction of the ski.
  • no measures are provided to prevent a strap from breaking, which would result in the device for adjusting the hardness of the skis becoming unusable. The effort to replace torn straps would be disproportionate. During the guarantee period, the ski manufacturer would have to take back such a damaged ski and declare it as waste.
  • the present invention begins. This is because the task is to create a cross-country ski of the type mentioned, in which the tensioning straps transmit the applied tensioning force essentially loss-free to the end connections of the tensioning straps in the ski body and, above all, that the tensioning straps are avoided by applying excessive tensioning forces tear in the ski body.
  • FIG. 1 schematically shows a cross-country ski 10 with a ski binding 16 arranged on the top surface and a tensioning device 20 to be described in more detail for adjusting the hardness of the ski.
  • the voltage distribution in the so-called secondary voltage zone is very important for a cross-country ski, since this zone is the impression area which e.g. Climbing aids such as scales or skins are assigned.
  • the secondary voltage zone is marked with “S” in FIG. 1.
  • the balance point of the ski 10 is identified by the reference number 18.
  • the ski binding 16 is also mounted in this area, as is generally customary.
  • the tensioning device 20 comprises two tension straps 22 extending parallel to one another in the longitudinal direction of the ski in plan view of the ski 10, the free ends of which are fastened, preferably glued, to the front and rear section of the secondary tension zone on the underside of the ski body. Furthermore, the tensioning device 20 comprises a tensioning bracket 30 (see also FIG. 2), with a support surface for the two tensioning straps 22 which is curved in the longitudinal direction of the ski, a tensioning bolt 32 which is mounted upright in the ski body 12, the lower end of which is rotatably mounted in the tensioning bracket 30 and the upper end thereof End is provided with an external thread 41, which interacts with an internal thread 42 of a tensioning button 34 which is supported on the ski top surface via an intermediate disk 36.
  • the tensioning straps 22 are guided in plastic tubes 44 on the underside of the ski body or between the ski body 12 and the tread 14 to move freely in the longitudinal direction of the ski.
  • the plastic hoses 44 ensure an unimpeded movement of the tensioning straps 22 and a transmission of the tensioning force to the fastening points of the tensioning straps 22 on the underside of the ski body or on the lower flange of the same.
  • the tubes 44 which are preferably made of low-friction polyethylene, are advantageously embedded in corresponding longitudinal grooves on the underside of the ski body 12 or on the side of the tread 14 facing the ski body 12.
  • the clamping bolt 32 screws into the clamping button 34, whereby the clamping block 30 is subjected to an upward force and the clamping straps 22 are subjected to a clamping force, bolts 26 and 28 extending transversely to the longitudinal direction of the ski and approximately parallel to the top surface of the ski, as an abutment for the clamping straps 22 serve.
  • the bolts 26, 28 are preferably mounted in a plastic or light metal housing 60 inserted in the recess 58 of the ski body 12, which is provided with a flat cover 62 on the underside or on the side facing the tread 14, so that an uninterrupted lower belt surface is guaranteed, on which the tread 14 rests or is glued.
  • the bearing housing is inserted in a lower recess 58 of the ski body 12.
  • the tensioning button 34 also has an integrally formed pointer 38 which follows the movement of the tensioning button 34 and indicates the position of the tensioning button 34 from the tension-free zero position on a marking 40 on the ski top surface.
  • the tensioning straps 22 can be subjected to deformation of the lower flange in the area of the secondary tension zone "S", e.g. counteract progressively.
  • a compression spring (not shown in FIG. 2), preferably a helical compression spring, is also provided, which tries to force the tensioning bolt into the ski body .
  • the clamping bolt 21 and the clamping bracket 30 can always be moved upward against the pressure of an elastic element by corresponding rotation of the clamping knob 34.
  • the recess 58 can be filled with an elastic foam.
  • FIGS. 3 and 4 a further embodiment of the cross-country ski designed according to the invention is shown schematically, only the part having the tensioning device being shown. Parts that have already been described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 are provided with the same reference numbers in FIGS. 3 and 4. With regard to the function and meaning of these parts, reference is therefore also made to the corresponding description of FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • the tensioning device 20 integrated approximately in the region of the balance point of the ski in the ski body 12 comprises two tensioning rollers 46, 48, which are each rotatably mounted about an axis extending transversely to the longitudinal direction of the ski and parallel to the top surface of the ski.
  • the tensioning means 24 are thus in the embodiment according to FIGS. 3 and 4 horizontal tensioning rollers, while in the embodiment according to FIGS. 1 and 2 an upright tensioning bolt 32 and tensioning bracket 30 serve as support for the tensioning straps 22.
  • the tensioning rollers 46, 48 are rotatably mounted in the housing 60, the pivot bearings being identified by the reference numbers 54, 56 (FIG. 4).
  • the front tensioning roller 46 is assigned a front tensioning strap 22 'and the rear tensioning roller 48 a rear tensioning strap 22 ".
  • the two tensioning rollers 46, 48 can be actuated independently of one another in the embodiment according to FIGS. 3 and 4, so that the tensioning straps 22' and 22 "can be wound onto the tensioning rollers 46 or 48 to different degrees and the prestressing in the front secondary tension zone and rear secondary tension zone can thus be changed individually.
  • the two tensioning rollers 46, 48 can also be coupled to one another in a geared manner, so that only one tensioning roller needs to be actuated in order to also rotate the other tensioning roller in the same way. In this way, a symmetrical change in the bias in the secondary voltage zone is ensured.
  • the two tensioning rollers 46 and 48 are accessible from the outside on a side cheek of the ski body 12, in each case via square holes 50, 52, into which corresponding actuating tools can be inserted.
  • square holes 50, 52 instead of square holes, hexagonal holes can also be provided for corresponding socket wrenches.
  • the free ends of the tensioning straps 22 ′ and 22 ′′ which can be tensioned independently of one another, are of course again fastened in the region of the end sections of the secondary tension zone to the lower flange of the ski body, preferably glued on.
  • the embodiment according to FIGS. 3 and 4 has the advantage that the tensioning device 20 can be anchored in the ski body 12 in a completely weight-neutral manner, since no actuating means protrude from the ski top surface, each of which requires an arrangement in front of the ski binding 16.
  • each tensioning roller 46 and 48 are rotatably supported in a manner known per se. Furthermore, each tensioning roller is assigned an overload safety device which takes effect before the tension limit of the tensioning belts 11 'or 22 "is reached.
  • the rotational position of the tensioning rollers 46, 48 can be read from corresponding markings 64, 66 on the side cheek of the ski, on which the two tensioning rollers 46, 48 are guided outwards. 4, these markings can be angle scales, the rotational position of the tensioning rollers 46, 48 being indicated by pointers 68, 70.
  • the two tensioning rollers 46, 48 are each provided with overload protection devices in order to prevent the tensioning straps 22 ', 22 "from being overstretched.
  • the tensioning device 20 is of course also provided with an overload safety device, which is formed, for example, by a predetermined breaking point outside the ski body 12.
  • an overload safety device which is formed, for example, by a predetermined breaking point outside the ski body 12.
  • the clamping bolt 32 can be made of a very resistant stainless steel, while the clamping button 34 is made of a relatively soft plastic, so that when the clamping button 34 is overturned, only its internal thread 42 breaks out or destroys becomes. This damage can be easily remedied by renewing the tension button 34.
  • Another possibility is to secure an internally threaded sleeve in the clamping knob 34 by means of a radially acting ball catch of a known type. After a predetermined torque has been exceeded, the ball catch then yields, so that the clamping knob 34 can be turned further without the excessive torque being transmitted to the internal thread sleeve which interacts with the clamping bolts 32.
  • the last-mentioned overload protection is also suitable for the embodiment according to FIGS. 3 and 4 in order to prevent the two tensioning rollers 46 and 48 from being overtightened and thus to prevent the tensioning straps 22 ′, 22 ′′ from breaking.
  • the threads 41, 42 according to FIG. 2 have a relatively low inclination. In this way, self-locking of the tensioning device 20 is ensured. An additional locking is no longer necessary.
  • the tensioning devices described are each arranged in an extremely low-deformation - practically deformation-free - area of the ski, so that the overall flexibility of the ski is in no way impaired thereby.

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1. A cross-country ski, the hardness of which in the middle zone is variable by means of a tensioning device (20) acting on one or more tensioning bands (22; 22', 22") engaging the bottom flange of the ski body (12), the said tensioning device having a tensioning knob (34) and the tensioning bands consisting of a material having high tensile strength, characterised in that the tensioning bands (22; 22', 22") extend inside flexible tubes (44) of low-friction plastics, more particularly polyethylene, and an overload prevention means is provided in the tensioning knob (34) and comes into operation before the tearing limit of the or each tensioning band (22; 22', 22") is reached.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Langlaufski, dessen Härte im Mittelbereich durch eine auf ein oder mehrere am Untergurt des Skikörpers angreifende Spannbänder einwirkende, mit einem Spannknopf versehene Spannvorrichtung veränderbar ist, wobei die Spannbänder aus einem Werkstoff hoher Zugfestigkeit bestehen.The invention relates to a cross-country ski, the hardness of which can be changed in the central region by a tensioning device acting on one or more tensioning straps acting on the lower flange of the ski body and provided with a tensioning button, wherein the tensioning straps consist of a material of high tensile strength.

Ein Ski mit diesen Merkmalen ist aus der FR-A-929 897 bekannt. Dort sind die Spannbänder in an der Unterseite des Skikörpers angeordneten und in Skilängsrichtung verlaufenden Nuten geführt. Besondere Vorkehrungen für eine reibungsarme Bewegung der Spannbänder und damit Kraftübertragung von der Spannvorrichtung auf den Ski sind nicht vorgesehen. Ferner sind keine Massnahmen vorgesehen, die einen Spannbänderbruch verhindern, der zur Folge hätte, dass die Einrichtung zur Einstellung der Härte der Skis unbrauchbar würde. Der Aufwand für die Erneuerung gerissener Spannbänder wäre unverhältnismässig gross. Während der Garantiezeit müsste der Skihersteller einen derart beschädigten Ski zurücknehmen und zum Ausschuss erklären.A ski with these features is known from FR-A-929 897. There, the straps are guided in grooves arranged on the underside of the ski body and extending in the longitudinal direction of the ski. There are no special provisions for low-friction movement of the tensioning straps and thus power transmission from the tensioning device to the ski. Furthermore, no measures are provided to prevent a strap from breaking, which would result in the device for adjusting the hardness of the skis becoming unusable. The effort to replace torn straps would be disproportionate. During the guarantee period, the ski manufacturer would have to take back such a damaged ski and declare it as waste.

An dieser Stelle setzt nun die vorliegende Erfindung ein. Dieser liegt nämlich die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Langlaufski der genannten Art zu schaffen, bei dem die Spannbänder die aufgebrachte Spannkraft im wesentlichen verlustfrei an die endseitigen Anschlüsse der Spannbänder im Skikörper übertragen und bei dem vor allem vermieden ist, dass durch Aufbringen zu hoher Spannkräfte die Spannbänder im Skikörper reissen.At this point, the present invention begins. This is because the task is to create a cross-country ski of the type mentioned, in which the tensioning straps transmit the applied tensioning force essentially loss-free to the end connections of the tensioning straps in the ski body and, above all, that the tensioning straps are avoided by applying excessive tensioning forces tear in the ski body.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale des Patentanspruchs 1 gelöst, wobei von besonderer Bedeutung die am Spannknopf vorgesehene Überlastsicherung ist, die vor Erreichen der Reissgrenze des bzw. der Spannbänder wirksam wird. Diese Massnahme ist im Hinblick auf die Gewährleistungshaftung des Skiherstellers besonders wichtig. Die Überlastsicherung ist erfindungsgemäss von aussen her zugänglich. Sollbruch an der Überlastsicherung kann sehr schnell und ohne grossen Aufwand beseitigt werden.This object is achieved by the characterizing features of patent claim 1, the overload protection provided on the tensioning button, which takes effect before the tear limit of the tensioning strap or straps is reached, being of particular importance. This measure is particularly important with regard to the warranty liability of the ski manufacturer. According to the invention, the overload protection device is accessible from the outside. Breakage in the overload protection can be removed very quickly and without great effort.

Bevorzugte konstruktive Ausführungsformen der Überlastsicherung sind in den Ansprüchen 2 bis 4 beschrieben.Preferred constructive embodiments of the overload protection are described in claims 2 to 4.

Es sei noch darauf hingewiesen, dass es aus der DE-A-2 736 908 an sich bekannt ist, Flachbänder, an deren freien Enden Massekörper angeordnet sind, im Skikörper innerhalb von schlauchartigen Hohlprofilen zu führen. Im übrigen ist die bekannte Konstruktion mit der Erfindung nicht vergleichbar.It should also be pointed out that it is known per se from DE-A-2 736 908 to guide flat strips, on the free ends of which mass bodies are arranged, in the ski body within tubular hollow profiles. For the rest, the known construction is not comparable to the invention.

Nachstehend wird ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung anhand der beigefügten Zeichnung näher erläutert.An exemplary embodiment of the invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the attached drawing.

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  • Fig. 1 einen Langlaufski mit einer in der Sekundärspannungszone desselben wirksamen Spannvorrichtung in Seitenansicht,
  • Fig. 2 in Ausschnitt II in Fig. 1 in vergrössertem Massstab und Schnitt,
  • Fig. 3 eine zweite Ausführungsform einer Spannvorrichtung in einer Darstellung entsprechend Fig. 2, und
  • Fig. 4 den in Fig. 3 dargestellten Bereich des Skis in Seitenansicht.
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  • 1 is a side view of a cross-country ski with an effective tensioning device in the secondary tension zone thereof,
  • 2 in detail II in Fig. 1 on an enlarged scale and section,
  • Fig. 3 shows a second embodiment of a clamping device in a representation corresponding to Fig. 2, and
  • Fig. 4 shows the area of the ski shown in Fig. 3 in side view.

In Fig. 1 ist schematisch ein Langlaufski 10 mit einer auf der Deckfläche angeordneten Skibindung 16 und einer noch näher zu beschreibenden Spannvorrichtung 20 zur Einstellung der Härte des Skis schematisch dargestellt. Wie bereits eingangs ausgeführt worden ist, ist bei einem Langlaufski die Spannungsverteilung in der sog. Sekundärspannungszone ganz wesentlich, da es sich bei dieser Zone um den Abdruckbereich handelt, dem z.B. Steighilfen, wie Schuppen oder Felle, zugeordnet sind. Die Sekundärspannungszone ist in Fig. 1 mit «S» gekennzeichnet. Hinsichtlich der Definition der Sekundärspannungszone wird auf die obigen Darlegungen verwiesen.1 schematically shows a cross-country ski 10 with a ski binding 16 arranged on the top surface and a tensioning device 20 to be described in more detail for adjusting the hardness of the ski. As has already been mentioned at the beginning, the voltage distribution in the so-called secondary voltage zone is very important for a cross-country ski, since this zone is the impression area which e.g. Climbing aids such as scales or skins are assigned. The secondary voltage zone is marked with “S” in FIG. 1. With regard to the definition of the secondary voltage zone, reference is made to the above statements.

Der Balancepunkt des Skis 10 ist mit der Bezugsziffer 18 gekennzeichnet. In diesem Bereich ist auch die Skibindung 16 - wie allgemein üblich - montiert.The balance point of the ski 10 is identified by the reference number 18. The ski binding 16 is also mounted in this area, as is generally customary.

Die Spannvorrichtung 20 umfasst zwei in Draufsicht auf den Ski 10 in Skilängsrichtung sich parallel zueinander erstreckende, jeweils durchgehende Spannbänder 22, deren freie Enden jeweils am vorderen und hinteren Abschnitt der Sekundärspannungszone an der Unterseite des Skikörpers befestigt, vorzugsweise angeklebt, sind. Ferner umfasst die Spannvorrichtung 20 einen Spannbock 30 (vgl. auch Fig. 2), mit einer in Skilängsrichtung gewölbten Auflagefläche für die beiden Spannbänder 22, einen im Skikörper 12 aufrecht gelagerten Spannbolzen 32, dessen unteres Ende im Spannbock 30 drehbar gelagert ist und dessen oberes Ende mit einem Aussengewinde 41 versehen ist, das mit einem Innengewinde 42 eines sich an der Skideckfläche über eine Zwischenscheibe 36 abstützenden Spannknopfes 34 zusammenwirkt. Die Spannbänder 22 sind, wie Fig. 2 erkennen lässt, in Kunststoffschläuchen 44 an der Unterseite des Skikörpers bzw. zwischen Skikörper 12 und Laufbelag 14 in Skilängsrichtung frei beweglich geführt. Die Kunststoffschläuche 44 gewährleisten eine ungehinderte Bewegung der Spannbänder 22 und eine Übertragung der Spannkraft auf die Befestigungsstellen der Spannbänder 22 an der Unterseite des Skikörpers bzw. am Untergurt desselben. Die Schläuche 44, die vorzugsweise aus reibungsarmem Polyäthylen bestehen, sind vorteilhafterweise in entsprechenden Längsnuten an der Unterseite des Skikörpers 12 oder an der dem Skikörper 12 zugewandten Seite des Laufbelages 14 zwangsfrei eingebettet.The tensioning device 20 comprises two tension straps 22 extending parallel to one another in the longitudinal direction of the ski in plan view of the ski 10, the free ends of which are fastened, preferably glued, to the front and rear section of the secondary tension zone on the underside of the ski body. Furthermore, the tensioning device 20 comprises a tensioning bracket 30 (see also FIG. 2), with a support surface for the two tensioning straps 22 which is curved in the longitudinal direction of the ski, a tensioning bolt 32 which is mounted upright in the ski body 12, the lower end of which is rotatably mounted in the tensioning bracket 30 and the upper end thereof End is provided with an external thread 41, which interacts with an internal thread 42 of a tensioning button 34 which is supported on the ski top surface via an intermediate disk 36. As can be seen in FIG. 2, the tensioning straps 22 are guided in plastic tubes 44 on the underside of the ski body or between the ski body 12 and the tread 14 to move freely in the longitudinal direction of the ski. The plastic hoses 44 ensure an unimpeded movement of the tensioning straps 22 and a transmission of the tensioning force to the fastening points of the tensioning straps 22 on the underside of the ski body or on the lower flange of the same. The tubes 44, which are preferably made of low-friction polyethylene, are advantageously embedded in corresponding longitudinal grooves on the underside of the ski body 12 or on the side of the tread 14 facing the ski body 12.

Durch Drehen des Spannknopfes 34z.B. in Uhrzeigerrichtung schraubt sich der Spannbolzen 32 in den Spannknopf 34 hinein, wodurch der Spannbock 30 nach oben und die Spannbänder 22 mit einer Spannkraft beaufschlagt werden, wobei als Widerlager für die Spannbänder 22 sich quer zur Skilängsrichtung und etwa parallel zur Skideckfläche erstreckende Bolzen 26 und 28 dienen. Die Bolzen 26, 28 sind vorzugsweise in einem in der Ausnehmung 58 des Skikörpers 12 eingesetzten Kunststoff- oder Leichtmetallgehäuse 60 gelagert, das an der Unterseite bzw. an der dem Laufbelag 14 zugewandten Seite mit einer ebenen Abdeckung 62 versehen ist, so dass eine ununterbrochene Untergurtfläche gewährleistet ist, an der der Laufbelag 14 anliegt bzw. angeklebt ist.By turning the tension knob 34 e.g. in a clockwise direction, the clamping bolt 32 screws into the clamping button 34, whereby the clamping block 30 is subjected to an upward force and the clamping straps 22 are subjected to a clamping force, bolts 26 and 28 extending transversely to the longitudinal direction of the ski and approximately parallel to the top surface of the ski, as an abutment for the clamping straps 22 serve. The bolts 26, 28 are preferably mounted in a plastic or light metal housing 60 inserted in the recess 58 of the ski body 12, which is provided with a flat cover 62 on the underside or on the side facing the tread 14, so that an uninterrupted lower belt surface is guaranteed, on which the tread 14 rests or is glued.

Das Lagergehäuse ist in einer unteren Ausnehmung 58 des Skikörpers 12 eingesetzt.The bearing housing is inserted in a lower recess 58 of the ski body 12.

Bei entgegengesetzter Drehung des Spannknopfes 34 werden die Spannbänder 22 entlastet. Der Ski zeichnet sich dann durch seine konstruktionsbedingte Eigenspannung aus.When the tensioning knob 34 is turned in the opposite direction, the tensioning straps 22 are relieved. The ski is then characterized by its design-related inherent tension.

Die Spannvorrichtung gemäss Fig. 2 erlaubt eine stufenlose Verstellung der Biegesteifigkeit bzw. Härte des Skis. Bei reibungsarmer Auflagefläche des Spannbockes 30 erfolgt zwischen dem vorderen und hinteren Teil der Spannbänder 22 ein Zugkraftausgleich, so dass die Härteverstellung symmetrisch erfolgt in bezug auf den Angriffspunkt des Spannmittels bzw. Spannbockes 30.2 allows a stepless adjustment of the bending stiffness or hardness of the ski. In the case of a low-friction contact surface of the tensioning bracket 30, tensile force compensation takes place between the front and rear part of the tensioning straps 22, so that the hardness is adjusted symmetrically with respect to the point of application of the tensioning means or tensioning bracket 30.

Der Spannknopf 34 weist noch einen angeformten Zeiger 38 auf, der der Bewegung des Spannknopfes 34 folgt und an einer Markierung 40 auf der Skideckfläche die Stellung des Spannknopfes 34 von der spannungsfreien Null-Lage erkennen lässt.The tensioning button 34 also has an integrally formed pointer 38 which follows the movement of the tensioning button 34 and indicates the position of the tensioning button 34 from the tension-free zero position on a marking 40 on the ski top surface.

Es wäre auch denkbar, den Spannbolzen 32 durch den Spannknopf 34 hindurch nach oben herausragen zu lassen und mit Farbringen zu versehen. Je grösser die auf die Spannbänder 22 aufgebrachte Spannkraft ist, desto weiter würde dann der Spannbolzen 32 aus dem Spannknopf 34 herausragen. Die Reproduzierbarkeit der eingestellten Härte ist dann durch die erwähnten Farbringe gewährleistet.It would also be conceivable to let the clamping bolt 32 protrude upward through the clamping button 34 and to provide it with colored rings. The greater the tensioning force applied to the tensioning straps 22, the further the tensioning pin 32 would then protrude from the tensioning button 34. The reproducibility of the set hardness is then guaranteed by the color rings mentioned.

Die Spannbänder 22 können bei Belastung einer Untergurtverformung im Bereich der Sekundärspannungszone «S» z.B. progressiv entgegenwirken.The tensioning straps 22 can be subjected to deformation of the lower flange in the area of the secondary tension zone "S", e.g. counteract progressively.

Damit bei der Ausführungsform gemäss den Fig. 1 und 2 bei entspannten Spannbänder 22 die dann relativ lose Spannvorrichtung 20 keine unerwünschten Klappergeräusche verursacht, ist noch eine in Fig. 2 nicht dargestellte Druckfeder, vorzugsweise Schraubendruckfeder, vorgesehen, die den Spannbolzen in den Skikörper hineinzudrängen versucht. Das heisst, Spannbolzen 21 und Spannbock 30 sind stets gegen den Druck eines elastischen Elements nach oben durch entsprechende Drehung des Spannknopfes 34 bewegbar. Zur Vermeidung von eventuell auftretenden Klappergeräuschen kann die Ausnehmung 58 mit einem elastischen Schaumstoff ausgefüllt sein.So that in the embodiment according to FIGS. 1 and 2, when the tensioning straps 22 are relaxed, the then relatively loose tensioning device 20 does not cause any undesirable rattling noises, a compression spring (not shown in FIG. 2), preferably a helical compression spring, is also provided, which tries to force the tensioning bolt into the ski body . This means that the clamping bolt 21 and the clamping bracket 30 can always be moved upward against the pressure of an elastic element by corresponding rotation of the clamping knob 34. To avoid rattling noises that may occur, the recess 58 can be filled with an elastic foam.

In den Fig. 3 und 4 ist eine weitere Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäss ausgebildeten Langlaufskis schematisch dargestellt, wobei nur der die Spannvorrichtung aufweisende Teil gezeigt ist. Teile, die bereits anhand der Fig. 1 und 2 beschrieben sind, sind in den Fig. 3 und 4 mit denselben Bezugsziffern versehen. Hinsichtlich der Funktion und Bedeutung dieser Teile wird daher auch auf die entsprechende Beschreibung der Fig. 1 und 2 verwiesen.3 and 4, a further embodiment of the cross-country ski designed according to the invention is shown schematically, only the part having the tensioning device being shown. Parts that have already been described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 are provided with the same reference numbers in FIGS. 3 and 4. With regard to the function and meaning of these parts, reference is therefore also made to the corresponding description of FIGS. 1 and 2.

Bei der Ausführungsform gemäss den Fig. 3 und 4 umfasst die etwa im Bereich des Balancepunktes des Skis im Skikörper 12 integrierte Spannvorrichtung 20 zwei Spannwalzen 46, 48, die jeweils um eine sich quer zur Skilängsrichtung und parallel zur Skideckfläche erstreckende Achse drehbar gelagert sind. Die Spannmittel 24 sind also bei der Ausführungsform gemäss den Fig. 3 und 4 horizontale Spannwalzen, während bei der Ausführungsform gemäss den Fig. 1 und 2 als Spannmittel ein aufrechter Spannbolzen 32 und Spannbock 30 für die Auflage der Spannbänder 22 dienen.In the embodiment according to FIGS. 3 and 4, the tensioning device 20 integrated approximately in the region of the balance point of the ski in the ski body 12 comprises two tensioning rollers 46, 48, which are each rotatably mounted about an axis extending transversely to the longitudinal direction of the ski and parallel to the top surface of the ski. The tensioning means 24 are thus in the embodiment according to FIGS. 3 and 4 horizontal tensioning rollers, while in the embodiment according to FIGS. 1 and 2 an upright tensioning bolt 32 and tensioning bracket 30 serve as support for the tensioning straps 22.

Die Spannwalzen 46, 48 sind in dem Gehäuse 60 drehbar gelagert, wobei die Drehlager mit den Bezugsziffern 54, 56 gekennzeichnet sind (Fig. 4). Der vorderen Spannwalze 46 ist ein vorderes Spannband 22' und der hinteren Spannwalze 48 ein hinteres Spannband 22" zugeordnet. Die beiden Spannwalzen 46, 48 sind bei der Ausführungsform gemäss den Fig. 3 und 4 unabhängig voneinander betätigbar, so dass die Spannbänder 22' und 22" unterschiedlich stark auf die Spannwalzen 46 bzw. 48 aufwikkelbar und damit die Vorspannung in der vorderen Sekundärspannungszone und hinteren Sekundärspannungszone individuell veränderbar sind. Die beiden Spannwalzen 46, 48 können auch getrieblich miteinander gekoppelt sein, so dass nur eine Spannwalze betätigt zu werden braucht, um auch die andere Spannwalze in gleicher Weise zu drehen. Auf diese Weise ist eine symmetrische Veränderung der Vorspannung in der Sekundärspannungszone sichergestellt.The tensioning rollers 46, 48 are rotatably mounted in the housing 60, the pivot bearings being identified by the reference numbers 54, 56 (FIG. 4). The front tensioning roller 46 is assigned a front tensioning strap 22 'and the rear tensioning roller 48 a rear tensioning strap 22 ". The two tensioning rollers 46, 48 can be actuated independently of one another in the embodiment according to FIGS. 3 and 4, so that the tensioning straps 22' and 22 "can be wound onto the tensioning rollers 46 or 48 to different degrees and the prestressing in the front secondary tension zone and rear secondary tension zone can thus be changed individually. The two tensioning rollers 46, 48 can also be coupled to one another in a geared manner, so that only one tensioning roller needs to be actuated in order to also rotate the other tensioning roller in the same way. In this way, a symmetrical change in the bias in the secondary voltage zone is ensured.

Gemäss Fig. 4 sind an einer Seitenwange des Skikörpers 12 die beiden Spannwalzen 46 und 48 von aussen her zugänglich, und zwar jeweils über Vierkantlöcher 50, 52, in die entsprechende Betätigungswerkzeuge einsetzbar sind. Statt Vierkant-Löcher können auch Sechskant-Löcher für entsprechende Steckschlüssel vorgesehen sein.4, the two tensioning rollers 46 and 48 are accessible from the outside on a side cheek of the ski body 12, in each case via square holes 50, 52, into which corresponding actuating tools can be inserted. Instead of square holes, hexagonal holes can also be provided for corresponding socket wrenches.

Die freien Enden der unabhängig voneinander spannbaren Spannbänder 22' und 22" sind natürlich wieder im Bereich der Endabschnitte der Sekundärspannungszone am Untergurt des Skikörpers befestigt, vorzugsweise angeklebt.The free ends of the tensioning straps 22 ′ and 22 ″, which can be tensioned independently of one another, are of course again fastened in the region of the end sections of the secondary tension zone to the lower flange of the ski body, preferably glued on.

Die Ausführungsform gemäss den Fig. 3 und 4 hat den Vorteil, dass die Spannvorrichtung 20 vollkommen gewichtsneutrai im Skikörper 12 verankert werden kann, da keine Betätigungsmittel aus der Skideckfläche herausragen, die je eine Anordnung vor der Skibindung 16 bedingen.The embodiment according to FIGS. 3 and 4 has the advantage that the tensioning device 20 can be anchored in the ski body 12 in a completely weight-neutral manner, since no actuating means protrude from the ski top surface, each of which requires an arrangement in front of the ski binding 16.

Damit die gewünschte Vorspannung nach entsprechender Betätigung der beiden Spannwalzen 46 und 48 aufrechterhalten bleibt, sind diese in an sich bekannter Weise selbsthemmend drehgelagert. Ferner ist jeder Spannwalze eine Überlastsicherung zugeordnet, die vor Erreichen der Reissgrenze der Spannbänder 11' bzw. 22" wirksam wird.So that the desired pretension is maintained after corresponding actuation of the two tensioning rollers 46 and 48, they are rotatably supported in a manner known per se. Furthermore, each tensioning roller is assigned an overload safety device which takes effect before the tension limit of the tensioning belts 11 'or 22 "is reached.

Die Drehstellung der Spannwalzen 46, 48 ist an entsprechenden Markierungen 64, 66 an der Seitenwange des Skis ablesbar, an der die beiden Spannwalzen 46, 48 nach aussen geführt sind. Gemäss Fig. 4 können diese Markierungen Winkelskalen sein, wobei die Drehstellung der Spannwalzen 46, 48 durch Zeiger 68, 70 angezeigt wird.The rotational position of the tensioning rollers 46, 48 can be read from corresponding markings 64, 66 on the side cheek of the ski, on which the two tensioning rollers 46, 48 are guided outwards. 4, these markings can be angle scales, the rotational position of the tensioning rollers 46, 48 being indicated by pointers 68, 70.

Wie dargelegt, sind die beiden Spannwalzen 46, 48 jeweils mit Überlastsicherungen versehen, um eine Überdehnung der Spannbänder 22', 22" zu verhinderrn.As stated, the two tensioning rollers 46, 48 are each provided with overload protection devices in order to prevent the tensioning straps 22 ', 22 "from being overstretched.

In entsprechender Weise ist natürlich auch die Spannvorrichtung 20 gemäss den Fig. 1 und 2 mit einer Überlastsicherung versehen, wobei diese z.B. durch eine Sollbruchstelle ausserhalb des Skikörpers 12 gebildet wird. Zu diesem Zweck kann z.B. der Spannbolzen 32 aus einem sehr widerstandsfähigen rostfreien Stahl bestehen, während der Spannknopf 34 aus einem relativ weichen Kunststoff hergestellt ist, so dass bei Überdrehen des Spannknopfes 34 nur dessen Innengewinde 42 ausbricht bzw. zerstört wird. Dieser Schaden lässt sich durch Erneuerung des Spannknopfes 34 leicht beheben.In a corresponding manner, the tensioning device 20 according to FIGS. 1 and 2 is of course also provided with an overload safety device, which is formed, for example, by a predetermined breaking point outside the ski body 12. For this purpose, for example, the clamping bolt 32 can be made of a very resistant stainless steel, while the clamping button 34 is made of a relatively soft plastic, so that when the clamping button 34 is overturned, only its internal thread 42 breaks out or destroys becomes. This damage can be easily remedied by renewing the tension button 34.

Es ist auch denkbar, in den Spannknopf 34 eine Innengewindehülse einzusetzen, die bei Aufbringung eines zu starken Drehmomentes auf den Spannknopf 34 ausbricht, d.h. sich vom Spannknopf 34 löst. Dieses «Sicherheitsdrehmoment» kann durch entsprechend starke Klebverbindung oder Einschrumpfung der Gewindehülse in den Spannknopf 34 definiert werden.It is also conceivable to insert an internally threaded sleeve into the clamping button 34, which breaks out when too much torque is applied to the clamping button 34, i.e. detaches from the tension button 34. This “safety torque” can be defined by a correspondingly strong adhesive connection or shrinking of the threaded sleeve into the clamping button 34.

Eine andere Möglichkeit besteht darin, eine Innengewindehülse im Spannknopf 34 durch eine radial wirkende Kugelraste bekannter Bauart lagezusichern. Nach Überschreiten eines vorbestimmten Drehmomentes gibt dann die Kugelraste nach, so dass sich der Spannknopf 34 weiter drehen lässt, ohne dass das überhöhte Drehmoment auf die mit den Spannbolzen 32 zusammenwirkende Innengewindehülse übertragen wird.Another possibility is to secure an internally threaded sleeve in the clamping knob 34 by means of a radially acting ball catch of a known type. After a predetermined torque has been exceeded, the ball catch then yields, so that the clamping knob 34 can be turned further without the excessive torque being transmitted to the internal thread sleeve which interacts with the clamping bolts 32.

Die letztgenannte Überlastsicherung eignet sich auch für die Ausführungsform gemäss den Fig. 3 und 4, um ein Überdrehen der beiden Spannwalzen 46 und 48 und damit einen unerwünschten Bruch der Spannbänder 22', 22" zu verhindern.The last-mentioned overload protection is also suitable for the embodiment according to FIGS. 3 and 4 in order to prevent the two tensioning rollers 46 and 48 from being overtightened and thus to prevent the tensioning straps 22 ′, 22 ″ from breaking.

Die Gewinde 41,42 nach Fig. 2 weisen eine relativ geringe Neigung auf. Auf diese Weist ist eine Selbsthemmung der Spannvorrichtung 20 gewährleistet. Eine zusätzliche Arretierung ist nicht mehr erforderlich.The threads 41, 42 according to FIG. 2 have a relatively low inclination. In this way, self-locking of the tensioning device 20 is ensured. An additional locking is no longer necessary.

Es sei abschliessend noch darauf hingewiesen, dass die schriebenen Spannvorrichtungen jeweils in einem extrem verformungsarmen - praktisch verformungsfreien - Bereich des Skis angeordnet sind, so dass die Gesamtflexibilität des Skis dadurch in keiner Weise beeinträchtigt wird.In conclusion, it should be pointed out that the tensioning devices described are each arranged in an extremely low-deformation - practically deformation-free - area of the ski, so that the overall flexibility of the ski is in no way impaired thereby.

Es versteht sich von selbst, dass die nach aussen geführten Teile der Spannvorrichtung 20 feuchtigkeitsdicht im Skikörper gelagert sind.It goes without saying that the parts of the tensioning device 20 that are guided outward are stored in the ski body in a moisture-tight manner.

Claims (4)

1. A cross-country ski, the hardness of which in the middle zone is variable by means of a tensioning device (20) acting on one or more tensioning bands (22; 22', 22") engaging the bottom flange of the ski body (12), the said tensioning device having a tensioning knob (34) and the tensioning bands consisting of a material having high tensile strength, characterised in that the tensioning bands (22; 22', 22") extend inside flexible tubes (44) of low-friction plastics, more particularly polyethylene, and an overload prevention means is provided in the tensioning knob (34) and comes into operation before the tearing limit of the or each tensioning band (22; 22', 22") is reached.
2. A cross-country ski according to claim 1, characterised in that the overload prevention means is a detent device (e.g. a spring-biased ball or wedge detent) or frangible zone provided in the tensioning knob (34).
3. A cross-country ski according to claim 1, in which the tensioning device (20) comprises a tension block (30) which serves as a support for the tensioning band or bands and which has a tensioning bolt (32) which extends out of the ski body, that end of the bolt (32) which is on the inside of the ski body being mounted in the tension block (30) so as to be freely rotatable about its longitudinal axis while its other end has an external screwthread (41) co-operating with an internal screwthread in the tensioning knob (34), characterised in that the tensioning bolt (32) consists of stainless steel, aluminium or the like, while the tensioning knob (34) or at least a bush inserted, more particularly shrunk, therein and having the internal screwthread (42) consists of a relatively soft plastic so that only the internal screwthread (42) breaks away in the event of an overload.
4. A cross-country ski according to claim 1, in which the tensioning device (20) comprises a tension block (30) which serves as a support for the tensioning band or bands and which has a tensioning bolt (32) which extends out of the ski body, that end of the bolt (32) which is on the inside of the ski body being mounted in the tension block (30) so as to be freely rotatable about its longitudinal axis while its other end has an external screwthread (41) co-operating with an internal screwthread in the tensioning knob (34), characterised in that there is inserted in the tensioning knob (34) an internally screwthreaded bush which breaks away, i.e. becomes detached from the tensioning knob (34), in the event of a predetermined torque applied to the tensioning knob (34) being exceeded.
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