EP0091530A1 - Safety ski binding - Google Patents

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EP0091530A1
EP0091530A1 EP82420099A EP82420099A EP0091530A1 EP 0091530 A1 EP0091530 A1 EP 0091530A1 EP 82420099 A EP82420099 A EP 82420099A EP 82420099 A EP82420099 A EP 82420099A EP 0091530 A1 EP0091530 A1 EP 0091530A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C9/00—Ski bindings
    • A63C9/08—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings
    • A63C9/086—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings using parts which are fixed on the shoe of the user and are releasable from the ski binding
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C9/00—Ski bindings
    • A63C9/08—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings
    • A63C9/081—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings with swivel sole-plate
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C9/00—Ski bindings
    • A63C9/08—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings
    • A63C9/085—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings with sole hold-downs, e.g. swingable
    • A63C9/08535—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings with sole hold-downs, e.g. swingable with a mobile body or base or single jaw
    • A63C9/08542—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings with sole hold-downs, e.g. swingable with a mobile body or base or single jaw pivoting about a transversal axis
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C9/00—Ski bindings
    • A63C9/08—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings
    • A63C9/085—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings with sole hold-downs, e.g. swingable
    • A63C9/08557—Details of the release mechanism
    • A63C9/08564—Details of the release mechanism using cam or slide surface
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C9/00—Ski bindings
    • A63C9/08—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings
    • A63C9/085—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings with sole hold-downs, e.g. swingable
    • A63C9/08557—Details of the release mechanism
    • A63C9/08578—Details of the release mechanism using a plurality of biasing elements
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C9/00—Ski bindings
    • A63C9/20—Non-self-releasing bindings with special sole edge holders instead of toe-straps

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  • the present invention relates to a device for attaching a boot to a ski and more particularly a safety binding intended for the practice of cross-country skiing.
  • the binding is arranged mobile in rotation on the ski around a true vertical axis of articulation or around a virtual axis, materialized by a projecting profile cooperating with a hollow profile.
  • the pivot axis is either placed under the front end of the shoe, as in FIG. 1 of the drawings, or well in front of the latter, as in FIG. 2. Although representing progress, this particular position of the pivot is not correct and even has serious drawbacks.
  • the present invention aims to remedy the drawbacks described above by placing the pivot axis at the level of the plantar support.
  • the pivot axis at the level of the plantar support.
  • FIG. 1 to 3 we recognize, in top view, a ski 1 with the outer contour of a shoe 2 in which is sketched a foot 3 and the support area 4 of this foot 3 in the shoe 2.
  • This support zone represented by its outer contour, shown in gray and corresponding to the position of the boot 2 flat on the ski 1 (heel not lifted), is that in which the significant forces are exerted between the foot 3 of the skier and shoe 2.
  • the resulting lateral force F is exerted in the region of the plantar support as represented.
  • this force F is completely normal, and presenting no danger to the skier, any triggering of the safety binding (not shown) binding the boot 2 to the ski 1, due to the presence of this effort F is untimely and should therefore be avoided.
  • FIG. 1 belongs to a state of the art, for example that which corresponds to the application DE-A-2907365 and to the utility model DE GM 7723934 and in which the fixing (not shown) between the shoe 2 and the ski 1 is articulated in rotation in the plane of the ski 1 around a vertical pivot axis 5 located just in front of the toe 3, or approximately under the front end of the boot 2.
  • a distance 1 separates this pivot axis 5 of the point of application of the resulting lateral force F and a torsional moment F1 is therefore exerted on the fastening.
  • this fastening is normally maintained in the centered position by a locking system, triggerable as soon as the torsional moment which is exerted on it exceeds a certain threshold.
  • FIG. 2 which illustrates for example the state of the art represented by the patent application FR 8100358 is even more critical.
  • the conditions are the same as above with the exception of point 5 which is well in front of the anterior end of shoe 2.
  • the torsional moment FI being much greater than that of the previous case, the disadvantages which we have just see are therefore amplified in their effects.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates the principle of the invention which, by locating the vertical pivot axis 5 in the plantar support area 4 of the skier's foot 3, and more precisely at the point of application of the resulting force F, or in its immediate vicinity, cancels or at least makes the torsional moment F negligible, by the disappearance of the lever arm 1.
  • the lateral force F generated by the duck walk will have no influence on the triggering of the associated safety binding, whatever its type as regards the means of attachment of the shoe as well as those of locking and triggering in torsion.
  • FIGs 4 and 5 show a practical embodiment of the invention corresponding to that which is described with reference to Figures 8 to 11 of French patent application 8206434 of 04.04.1982 and whose priority is claimed for this application .
  • the binding of the boot 2 to the ski 1 is of the type described in application FR No. 2,447,731 and it is therefore unnecessary to return to it.
  • the skeleton of the foot 3 is represented with the metatarsals 6 and the phalangins 7 under which the plantar support zone 4 develops.
  • the vertical result of this support is represented by the arrow P (FIG. 5).
  • the pivot 5 connecting the plate 8 to the ski 1, as in the priority request mentioned, is placed in the axis of the ski 1 in the plantar support zone 4.
  • the pivot 5 will preferably be placed at the intersection of the axis 9 of this articulation and the longitudinal axis of the ski 1.
  • FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate in an analogous manner an exemplary embodiment of the invention in relation to a safety attachment of the type described in the utility model DE-GM-7723934 and the description of which here would therefore be superfluous, for this close that the pivot 5 is arranged according to the present invention and no longer under the front of the shoe as in Figure 1.
  • the same elements bear in Figures 6 and 7 the same references as in the previous case.
  • the pivot 5 is arranged in the part common to the plantar support zones 4 ′ and 4 "corresponding respectively to a shoe of small size 2 'and a shoe of large size 2 ", and according to a preferred embodiment halfway between the axes of metatarsophalangeal articulation 9' and 9".
  • the position of the pivot can be adjustable within a certain range along the longitudinal axis of the ski, for example by a device with screw, which does not pose any particular additional problem to those skilled in the art.

Abstract

Binding assembly for a cross country ski boot, having a safety device comprising a hooking arrangement in which the forward end of the boot is retained, and lateral retaining, complementary engaging portions on the ski and in the sole of the boot. The hooking and lateral retaining devices are rigidly affixed to each other without intervening gap, and are releasable at least laterally about at least one rotational axis against the effect of a torsional retainer, whatever the elevation of the boot heel from the ski.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif de fixation d'une chaussure à un ski et plus particulièrement une fixation de sécurité destinée à la pratique du ski de fond.The present invention relates to a device for attaching a boot to a ski and more particularly a safety binding intended for the practice of cross-country skiing.

On connaît de très nombreux dispositifs destinés à maintenir l'extrémité avant de la chaussure sur le ski tout en autorisant au moins la levée du talon pendant la phase de la marche. Le seul mouvement possible de la chaussure est alors cette levée du talon pour permettre la marche. Pour assurer un bon guidage du ski dans la trace lors de la marche, le maintien avant de la chaussure doit être suffisamment rigide. Plus le maintien dans le sens latéral du pied par rapport au ski est élevé, plus la conduite du ski est précise, mais cela n'est pas sans inconvénients. Il y a en effet de gros risques pour la jambe du skieur qui ne possède pas nécessairement un niveau sportif et technique très élevé pour pratiquer avec le maximum d'aisance et de sécurité et qui peut se trouver dans des positions où le mouvement en torsion par rapport au ski, du pied, est absolument nécessaire pour éviter une fracture.Many devices are known for holding the front end of the boot on the ski while at least allowing the heel to be lifted during the walking phase. The only possible movement of the shoe is then this lifting of the heel to allow walking. To ensure proper guidance of the ski in the track during walking, the front support of the boot must be sufficiently rigid. The higher the support in the lateral direction of the foot relative to the ski, the more precise the handling of the ski is, but this is not without drawbacks. There are indeed big risks for the skier's leg which does not necessarily have a very high sporting and technical level to practice with maximum ease and security and which can be in positions where the movement in torsion by ski, foot, is absolutely necessary to avoid a fracture.

Certains constructeurs ont alors pensé à faire déclencher en sécurité la fixation.Some manufacturers have therefore thought of triggering the binding securely.

Il peut y avoir libération pure et simple de la chaussure par rapport au ski, ou encore uniquement une possibilité de torsion de la chaussure par rapport au ski sans libération. On peut ainsi citer la demande de brevet allemand 29 07 365, le modèle d'utilité allemand 77 23 934, ainsi que la demande de brevet français 81 00 358.There may be outright release of the boot relative to the ski, or even only a possibility of torsion of the boot relative to the ski without release. We can thus cite the German patent application 29 07 365, the German utility model 77 23 934, as well as the French patent application 81 00 358.

Selon différents modes de réalisation, la fixation est disposée mobile en rotation sur le ski autour d'un véritable axe vertical d'articulation ou autour d'un axe virtuel, matérialisé par un profil en saillie coopérant avec un profil en creux. On constate que l'axe de pivotement est soit placé sous l'extrémité avant de la chaussure , comme à la figure 1 des dessins, soit bien en avant de celle-ci, comme à la figure 2. Bien que représentant un progrès, cette position particulière du pivot n'est pas correcte et présente même de graves inconvénients. En effet, pendant la pratique du ski et notamment lors de la phase de propulsion ou lors d'une marche en canard, voire même lors d'une descente, l'action de la chaussure développe au niveau de l'appui plantaire un effort qui, distant du pivot, fournit un moment de torsion qui peut provoquer la rotation et le déclenchement de la fixation alors que la jambe n'est pas en danger. Il y aura donc des déclenchements intempestifs et le skieur, pour améliorer la skiabilité, sera amené à augmenter la valeur du seuil de déclenchement des verrouillages. Mais il aura ainsi diminué sa sécurité jusqu'à même la rendre parfaitement inefficace dans les conditions où elle serait nécessaire.According to different embodiments, the binding is arranged mobile in rotation on the ski around a true vertical axis of articulation or around a virtual axis, materialized by a projecting profile cooperating with a hollow profile. It can be seen that the pivot axis is either placed under the front end of the shoe, as in FIG. 1 of the drawings, or well in front of the latter, as in FIG. 2. Although representing progress, this particular position of the pivot is not correct and even has serious drawbacks. Indeed, during skiing, especially during the propulsion phase or during a duck walk, or even during a descent, the action of the shoe develops at the level of the plantar support an effort which, distant from the pivot, provides a moment of torsion which can cause rotation and the release of the fixation while the leg is not in danger. There will therefore be untimely triggers and the skier, to improve skiability, will have to increase the value of the threshold for triggering interlocks. But it will thus have reduced its security to the point of even rendering it perfectly ineffective under the conditions where it would be necessary.

La présente invention vise à remédier aux inconvénients décrits ci-dessus en plaçant l'axe de pivotement au niveau de l'appui plantaire. Ainsi, lors de la pratique du ski, la force résultante exercée par la chaussure sur la fixation passera par l'axe de pivotement et, le moment de torsion étant nul ou négligeable, aucun déclenchement intempestif n'interviendra. Ce n'est que dans le cas d'une chute ou d'une torsion excessive que le déclenchement aura lieu, assurant ainsi la sécurité effective du skieur.The present invention aims to remedy the drawbacks described above by placing the pivot axis at the level of the plantar support. Thus, when skiing, the resulting force exerted by the boot on the binding will pass through the pivot axis and, the torsional moment being zero or negligible, no untimely triggering will occur. It is only in the event of a fall or excessive torsion that the release will take place, thus ensuring the effective safety of the skier.

L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lumière de la description qui suit et pour l'intelligence de laquelle on se référera aux dessins dont :

  • - les figures 1 et 2 illustrent, en vue de dessus, respectivement les inconvénients de l'état connu de la technique,
  • - la figure 3, selon le même mode de représentation, met en évidence la solution théorique selon l'invention,
  • - les figures 4 et 5 montrent respectivement en coupe longitudinale et vue de dessus un mode de réalisation pratique de l'invention,
  • - les figures 6 et 7 montrent de même un autre mode d'exécution, et
  • - la figure 8 montre la zone de localisation de l'axe de pivotement selon l'invention qu'il est avantageux d'adopter pour l'utiliser avec différentes pointures de chaussures.
The invention will be better understood in the light of the following description and for the understanding of which reference will be made to the drawings, in which:
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate, in plan view, respectively the drawbacks of the known state of the art,
  • FIG. 3, according to the same mode of representation, highlights the theoretical solution according to the invention,
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 show respectively in longitudinal section and top view a practical embodiment of the invention,
  • FIGS. 6 and 7 likewise show another embodiment, and
  • - Figure 8 shows the location of the pivot axis according to the invention which it is advantageous to adopt for use with different shoe sizes.

Aux figures 1 à 3, on reconnaît, en vue de dessus, un ski 1 avec le contour extérieur d'une chaussure 2 dans lequel est esquissé un pied 3 et la zone d'appui 4 de ce pied 3 dans la chaussure 2. Cette zone d'appui, représentée par son contour extérieur, figurée en grisé et correspondant à la position de la chaussure 2 à plat sur le ski 1 (talon non levé), est celle dans laquelle s'exercent les efforts significatifs entre le pied 3 du skieur et la chaussure 2. Dans le cas par exemple d'un mouvement de marche en canard et de situations similaires, l'effort latéral résultant F s'exerce dans la région de l'appui plantaire comme représenté. Comme il a été dit dans l'introduction, cet effort F est tout à fait normal, et ne présentant aucun danger pour le skieur, tout déclenchement de la fixation de sécurité (non représentée) liant la chaussure 2 au ski 1, dû à la présence de cet effort F est intempestif et devrait donc être évité.Figures 1 to 3, we recognize, in top view, a ski 1 with the outer contour of a shoe 2 in which is sketched a foot 3 and the support area 4 of this foot 3 in the shoe 2. This support zone, represented by its outer contour, shown in gray and corresponding to the position of the boot 2 flat on the ski 1 (heel not lifted), is that in which the significant forces are exerted between the foot 3 of the skier and shoe 2. In the case, for example, of a duck walking movement and similar situations, the resulting lateral force F is exerted in the region of the plantar support as represented. As was said in the introduction, this force F is completely normal, and presenting no danger to the skier, any triggering of the safety binding (not shown) binding the boot 2 to the ski 1, due to the presence of this effort F is untimely and should therefore be avoided.

Le cas de la figure 1 appartient à un état de la technique, par exemple celui qui correspond à la demande DE-A-2907365 et au modèle d'utilité DE GM 7723934 et dans lequel la fixation (non représentée) entre la chaussure 2 et le ski 1 est articulée en rotation dans le plan du ski 1 autour d'un axe de pivotement vertical 5 situé juste devant la pointe du pied 3, soit à peu près sous l'extrémité avant de la chaussure 2. Une distance 1 sépare cet axe de pivotement 5 du point d'application de l'effort latéral résultant F et un moment de torsion F1 s'exerce donc sur la fixation.Comme connu, cette fixation est normalement maintenue en position centrée par un système de verrouillage, déclenchable dès que le moment de torsion qui s'exerce sur lui dépasse un certain seuil. Dans la disposition représentée, lors d'une marche en canard un peu rapide, ou dans d'autres conditions tout à fait normales de pratique du ski, le moment de torsion FI peut aisément dépasser le seuil et provoquer un déclenchement intempestif (figuré en traits interrompus), ce qui amène souvent le skieur à "durcir", c'est-à-dire à élever le seuil de déclenchement de sa fixation pour éviter d'avoir à intervenir trop souvent. Comme déjà dit plus haut, en agissant ainsi, il rend sa fixation inefficace également pour les conditions dans lesquelles le déclenchement est nécessaire pour la sécurité du skieur.The case of FIG. 1 belongs to a state of the art, for example that which corresponds to the application DE-A-2907365 and to the utility model DE GM 7723934 and in which the fixing (not shown) between the shoe 2 and the ski 1 is articulated in rotation in the plane of the ski 1 around a vertical pivot axis 5 located just in front of the toe 3, or approximately under the front end of the boot 2. A distance 1 separates this pivot axis 5 of the point of application of the resulting lateral force F and a torsional moment F1 is therefore exerted on the fastening. As known, this fastening is normally maintained in the centered position by a locking system, triggerable as soon as the torsional moment which is exerted on it exceeds a certain threshold. In the arrangement shown, when walking in a slightly fast duck, or in other conditions quite normal for skiing, the torsional moment FI can easily exceed the threshold and cause an untimely triggering (shown in lines interrupted), which often leads the skier to "harden", that is to say to raise the trigger point of his binding to avoid having to intervene too often. As already said above, by doing so, it makes its fixation ineffective also for the conditions in which the trigger is necessary for the safety of the skier.

Le cas de la figure 2 qui illustre par exemple l'état de la technique représenté par la demande de brevet FR 8100358 est encore plus critique. Les conditions sont les mêmes que précédemment à l'exception du point 5 qui se trouve bien en avant de l'extrémité antérieure de la chaussure 2. Le moment de torsion FI étant bien supérieur à celui du cas précédent, les inconvénients que nous venons de voir sont donc amplifiés dans leurs effets.The case of FIG. 2 which illustrates for example the state of the art represented by the patent application FR 8100358 is even more critical. The conditions are the same as above with the exception of point 5 which is well in front of the anterior end of shoe 2. The torsional moment FI being much greater than that of the previous case, the disadvantages which we have just see are therefore amplified in their effects.

La figure 3 illustre le principe de l'invention qui, en localisant l'axe de pivotement vertical 5 dans la zone d'appui plantaire 4 du pied 3 du skieur, et plus précisément au point d'application de l'effort résultant F, ou à son voisinage immédiat, annule ou tout au moins rend négligeable le moment de torsion F, par la disparition du bras de levier 1. Ainsi dans les mêmes conditions que précédemment, l'effort latéral F engendré par la marche en canard n'aura aucune influence sur le déclenchement de la fixation de sécurité associée, et ce quel que soit son type en ce qui concerne les moyens d'accrochage de la chaussure ainsi que ceux de verrouillage et déclenchement en torsion.FIG. 3 illustrates the principle of the invention which, by locating the vertical pivot axis 5 in the plantar support area 4 of the skier's foot 3, and more precisely at the point of application of the resulting force F, or in its immediate vicinity, cancels or at least makes the torsional moment F negligible, by the disappearance of the lever arm 1. Thus under the same conditions as above, the lateral force F generated by the duck walk will have no influence on the triggering of the associated safety binding, whatever its type as regards the means of attachment of the shoe as well as those of locking and triggering in torsion.

Les figures 4 et 5 représentent un mode d'exécution pratique de l'invention correspondant à celui qui est décrit en référence aux figures 8 à 11 de la demande de brevet français 8206434 du 08.04.1982 et dont la priorité est revendiquée pour la présente demande. La fixation de la chaussure 2 au ski 1 est du type décrit dans la demande FR n° 2 447 731 et il n'est donc pas utile d'y revenir. Pour la compréhension, le squelette du pied 3 est figuré avec les métatarsiens 6 et les phalangines 7 sous lesquels se développe la zone d'appui plantaire 4. La résultante verticale de cet appui est figurée par la flèche P (figure 5). Le pivot 5 liant la plaque 8 au ski 1, comme dans la demande prioritaire évoquée, est placé dans l'axe du ski 1 dans la zone d'appui plantaire 4. Comme par ailleurs, il a été constaté que la résultante P s'exerce au niveau de l'articulation métatarso-phalangienne 9 entre le métatarse 6 et les phalangines 7, figurée par le trait interrompu 9, le pivot 5 sera de préférence disposé à l'intersection de l'axe 9 de cette articulation et de l'axe longitudinal du ski 1.Figures 4 and 5 show a practical embodiment of the invention corresponding to that which is described with reference to Figures 8 to 11 of French patent application 8206434 of 04.04.1982 and whose priority is claimed for this application . The binding of the boot 2 to the ski 1 is of the type described in application FR No. 2,447,731 and it is therefore unnecessary to return to it. For understanding, the skeleton of the foot 3 is represented with the metatarsals 6 and the phalangins 7 under which the plantar support zone 4 develops. The vertical result of this support is represented by the arrow P (FIG. 5). The pivot 5 connecting the plate 8 to the ski 1, as in the priority request mentioned, is placed in the axis of the ski 1 in the plantar support zone 4. As also, it has been observed that the resultant P s' exercises at the level of the metatarsophalangeal joint 9 between the metatarsus 6 and the phalangins 7, represented by the broken line 9, the pivot 5 will preferably be placed at the intersection of the axis 9 of this articulation and the longitudinal axis of the ski 1.

Les figures 6 et 7 illustrent de manière analogue un exemple d'exécution de l'invention en relation avec une fixation de sécurité du type exposé dans le modèle d'utilité DE-GM-7723934 et dont la description ici serait donc superflue, à ceci près que le pivot 5 est disposé selon la présente invention et non plus sous l'avant de la chaussure comme à la figure 1. Les mêmes éléments portent aux figures 6 et 7 les mêmes références que dans le cas précédent.FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate in an analogous manner an exemplary embodiment of the invention in relation to a safety attachment of the type described in the utility model DE-GM-7723934 and the description of which here would therefore be superfluous, for this close that the pivot 5 is arranged according to the present invention and no longer under the front of the shoe as in Figure 1. The same elements bear in Figures 6 and 7 the same references as in the previous case.

Les exemples de réalisation en combinaison avec d'autres fixations de sécurité pourraient être multipliés, l'invention pouvant être mise en oeuvre avec tout type de fixation connu.The exemplary embodiments in combination with other safety fasteners could be multiplied, the invention being able to be implemented with any known type of fastening.

L'axe de l'articulation métatarso-phalangienne 9 ayant évidemment une position variable par rapport au ski en fonction de la pointure du skieur, il a semblé judicieux de réaliser un dispositif unique convenant à toutes les pointures en acceptant que le pivot 5 puisse être légèrement décalé par rapport à l'axe de l'articulation 9 tout en restant cependant dans son voisinage immédiat pour que le bras de levier 1 (figures 1 et 2) à défaut d'être nul reste très faible, et que le moment de torsion Fl reste insuffisant pour provoquer un déclenchement intempestif dans les conditions normales de la pratique du ski évoquées plus haut. A cet effet, comme l'illustre la figure 8 dans le mode de représentation adopté pour les figures 1 à 3, le pivot 5 est disposé dans la partie commune aux zones d'appui plantaire 4' et 4" correspondant respectivement à une chaussure de petite pointure 2' et une chaussure de grande pointure 2", et selon un mode d'exécution préférentiel à mi-chemin entre les axes d'articulation métatarso-phalangienne 9' et 9". On voit ainsi que dans tous les cas, des résultats satisfaisants pourront être obtenus et que le skieur, quelle que soit sa pointure n'aura pas à durcir le verrouillage de sa fixation de sécurité au point de lui enlever toute son efficacité.The axis of the metatarsophalangeal joint 9 obviously having a variable position relative to the ski according to the size of the skier, it seemed judicious to produce a single device suitable for all sizes by accepting that the pivot 5 can be slightly offset from the axis of the joint 9 while remaining in its immediate vicinity so that the lever arm 1 (Figures 1 and 2) failing to be zero remains very low, and that the torque Fl remains insufficient to cause an internal trip pestive under the normal conditions of skiing mentioned above. To this end, as illustrated in FIG. 8 in the mode of representation adopted for FIGS. 1 to 3, the pivot 5 is arranged in the part common to the plantar support zones 4 ′ and 4 "corresponding respectively to a shoe of small size 2 'and a shoe of large size 2 ", and according to a preferred embodiment halfway between the axes of metatarsophalangeal articulation 9' and 9". It is thus seen that in all cases, Satisfactory results can be obtained and the skier, whatever his size, will not have to harden the locking of his safety binding to the point of removing all its effectiveness.

Dans le même ordre d'idée, pour l'utilisation optimale de l'invention quelle que soit la pointure, la position du pivot peut être réglable dans une certaine plage le long de l'axe longitudinal du ski, par exemple par un dispositif à vis, ce qui ne pose pas de problème particulier supplémentaire à l'homme de métier.In the same vein, for the optimal use of the invention whatever the size, the position of the pivot can be adjustable within a certain range along the longitudinal axis of the ski, for example by a device with screw, which does not pose any particular additional problem to those skilled in the art.

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1 - Dispositif de liaison d'une chaussure (2) à un ski (1) pour la pratique du ski de fond, du type dans lequel la chaussure (2) est maintenue sur le ski (1) au moyen d'une fixation permettant la levée du talon, la fixation étant articulée en rotation dans le plan du ski (1) autour d'un axe de pivotement vertical (5) et maintenue en position centrée par un système de verrouillage déclenchable, caractérisé par le fait que l'axe de pivotement (5) est disposé sous la chaussure (2) dans la zone d'appui plantaire (4) du pied (3) du skieur.1 - Device for connecting a boot (2) to a ski (1) for the practice of cross-country skiing, of the type in which the boot (2) is held on the ski (1) by means of a fixing allowing the heel lift, the binding being articulated in rotation in the plane of the ski (1) around a vertical pivot axis (5) and maintained in the centered position by a triggerable locking system, characterized in that the axis pivot (5) is arranged under the boot (2) in the plantar support area (4) of the foot (3) of the skier. 2 - Dispositif de liaison selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que l'axe de pivotement (5) est disposé au niveau de l'articulation métatarso-phalangienne (9) du skieur.2 - Connecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that the pivot axis (5) is disposed at the metatarsophalangeal joint (9) of the skier. 3 - Dispositif de liaison selon la revendication 1 pour utilisation avec des pointures de chaussures (2) différentes, caractérisé par le fait que l'axe de pivotement (5) est disposé dans la partie commune aux zones d'appui plantaires (4', 4") correspondant respectivement à la plus petite (2') et à la plus grande (2") chaussure.3 - connecting device according to claim 1 for use with different shoe sizes (2), characterized in that the pivot axis (5) is arranged in the part common to the plantar support zones (4 ', 4 ") corresponding respectively to the smallest (2 ') and the largest (2") shoe. 4 - Dispositif de liaison selon la revendication 3, caractérisé par le fait que l'axe de pivotement (5) est disposé dans la zone située entre les axes (9', 9") des articulations métatarso-phalangiennes correspondant respectivement à la plus petite (2') et à la plus grande (2") chaussure.4 - Connecting device according to claim 3, characterized in that the pivot axis (5) is disposed in the area between the axes (9 ', 9 ") of the metatarsophalangeal joints corresponding respectively to the smallest (2 ') and the larger (2 ") shoe. 5 - Dispositif de liaison selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé par le fait que l'axe de pivotement (5) est règlable le long de l'axe longitudinal du ski (1).5 - Connecting device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the pivot axis (5) is adjustable along the longitudinal axis of the ski (1).
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