EP0599041B1 - Interface between ski and bindings - Google Patents

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EP0599041B1
EP0599041B1 EP93116591A EP93116591A EP0599041B1 EP 0599041 B1 EP0599041 B1 EP 0599041B1 EP 93116591 A EP93116591 A EP 93116591A EP 93116591 A EP93116591 A EP 93116591A EP 0599041 B1 EP0599041 B1 EP 0599041B1
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  • the invention relates to an interface device between a ski and front and rear binding elements which are intended to retain a boot bearing on the ski.
  • a shoe is retained in abutment on the ski generally by a front binding element and a rear element, which each retain an end piece of the shoe sole.
  • the binding elements are assembled directly on the upper surface of the ski.
  • the boot and the binding elements exert an influence on the flexibility of the ski beam, and on its behavior on snow.
  • the behavior of skiing on snow is also different depending on the type of skiing, slalom, downhill, giant slalom, etc., and depending on the skier's size.
  • the behavior of a ski is assessed in different skiing phases, and in particular in the phases of initiating a turn and driving a ski.
  • an interface device which tends to reduce the influence of the binding elements and of the boot, so that the ski has a regular curve in flexion, as close as possible of its curvature in the naked state.
  • Such a device gives good results, but it does not give a pressure distribution of the ski on the snow which is optimal in the different ski phases, that is to say in the trigger phase and in the driving phase. In addition, the pressure distribution is not progressive as a function of the flexion of the ski.
  • One of the aims of the invention is to provide an interface device between a ski and binding elements, which makes it possible to improve the pressure distribution of the ski on the snow, in particular to improve the behavior of the ski in the different phases of turning and driving.
  • Another object of the invention is to propose an interface device which reacts in an evolutionary manner as a function of the flexion of the ski.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide an interface device which provides damping of the flexions of the ski in a vertical and longitudinal plane.
  • the interface device is located between a ski and front and rear binding elements which are intended to retain the ends of a boot, the binding elements being located in a central zone of the ski which is called the skate, and each comprising a base by which they are connected to the ski.
  • Figure 1 shows schematically, in side view and in section through different planes, a ski in its skate area, equipped with the interface device and fixing element, according to a first non-limiting implementation of the invention .
  • Figure 2 shows in perspective the device of Figure 1 without the fixing elements.
  • Figure 1 shows the middle part of a ski 1, which is usually called the skate.
  • a boot 2 is retained in abutment on the ski 1 by a front binding element 3 and a rear binding element 4.
  • the front fastening element 3 has a jaw 5 for retaining the front end of the shoe.
  • the jaw 5 is carried by a body 7, which is connected to the ski via a base 8.
  • the base 8 is extended towards the rear by a plate of support 9 on which the shoe sole rests in its front zone.
  • the rear binding element 4 has a jaw 10 for retaining the rear end of the boot, which is carried by a body 11.
  • the body 11 is itself connected to the ski by means of a base 12.
  • the base 12 has in its front part a support plate 13 on which the rear end of the shoe sole rests. In known manner, the body can slide along the base 12, towards the rear against the return force of a spring called a recoil spring.
  • the fastening elements 3 and 4 are connected to the ski 1 via an interface device 14 which will now be described in more detail.
  • the interface device 14 mainly comprises an elongated plate 15 which extends between the binding elements and the ski, in the area of the ski skid.
  • the plate is rigid, it is made of any suitable material, for example aluminum or composite material.
  • the plate 15 is raised relative to the upper surface of the ski over most of its length. In its rear part, it has a lowered end 16 which touches the upper surface of the ski.
  • the plate 15 is assembled to the ski at its end 16 behind the rear binding element 4, by a connecting means which allows free sliding of the end of the plate relative to the upper surface of the ski according to a longitudinal direction.
  • a stop hinders the sliding movement of the plate with respect to the ski beyond a determined amplitude of movement, which corresponds to a determined flexion of the ski.
  • the plate 15 has at its end 16 two oblong holes 17 which are oriented in the longitudinal direction defined by the ski.
  • the holes 17 are crossed by screws 18, which are carried by a cover 19.
  • the cover is preferably equipped with barrels 20 which pass through the oblong holes 17, and which have a height slightly greater than the thickness of the end 16 of the plate, so as to leave a slight play in a vertical direction.
  • an anti-friction plate is located between the end 16 of the plate and the upper surface of the ski, so as to facilitate the sliding movement at this level.
  • the screws 18 and the barrels 20, cooperating with the front edges 17a of the oblong orifices 17 constitute a stop which limits the relative movement of sliding of the plate towards the rear during ski flexions.
  • the screws and barrels 20 are in the central part of the oblong holes.
  • the base 12 of the rear fixing element 4 is integrally mounted on the plate 15, at a mounting area 15b which is arranged for this purpose.
  • a layer of elastically compressible material 22 is interposed between the plate and the upper surface of the ski. This layer extends at least under the base 12 of the rear fixing element 4, and in the example illustrated it extends forward towards the front fixing element. This layer absorbs the vertical stresses which pass between the area of the rear end of the shoe.
  • the material which constitutes the layer 22 has damping characteristics of the viscoelastic type.
  • the plate 15 extends forwards beyond the front fixing element 3.
  • the fixing element 3 is connected to the ski by means of a wedge 21 which is integrally connected skiing, and on which the fastening element 3 is assembled by means of its base 8.
  • the wedge 21 is integrally connected to the ski by any suitable means and for example by screws. It has two main parts, a support part for the base 8 of the front fixing element, and a support and guide part for the plate 15.
  • the support part is constituted by two lateral studs 23 and 24 on which the base 8 of the fixing element rests.
  • the height of the studs 23 and 24 is slightly greater than the thickness of the plate 15 at this level, so as to allow free sliding of the plate between the studs.
  • the length of the studs is sufficient to support both the base 8 of the fastening element, and the support plate 9 on which the shoe rests.
  • the studs 23 and 24 pass through the thickness of the plate at the openings 25 and 26 which have a length greater than the length of the studs.
  • the wedge 21 has a base 28 which provides support for the plate 15 in a vertical downward direction. In addition, the plate is guided laterally between the studs 23 and 24.
  • the support of the front end of the boot on the ski is a direct support.
  • This support is direct for all the stresses that the front end of the boot exerts on the ski, which are oriented downwards, in particular the purely vertical stresses, and the stresses which correspond to a rolling movement of the shoe with respect to skiing. There is thus a good transmission of the steering forces that the boot transmits to the ski.
  • the plate 15 In its front part, the plate 15 is connected to the ski by an elastically deformable connection means in the longitudinal direction which is defined by the ski.
  • the front end 30 of the plate 15 is kept raised relative to the upper surface of the ski. It overhangs a support 31, which is integral with the upper surface of the ski, and which advantageously consists of the front part of the wedge 21.
  • Glue can also be added between the studs 23 and 24.
  • the glue which is used here has the particularity of 'have adhesive qualities, on the one hand, and elastic deformation qualities in particular for a stress which is exerted during shearing.
  • the layer 33 behaves like a damper oriented longitudinally.
  • the material has viscoelastic properties. Good results have been obtained with a layer of such an adhesive, the thickness of which is close to 2 millimeters.
  • a stop hinders the relative movement of the front end of the plate 30 relative to its support 31, for a longitudinal movement oriented towards the rear of the ski.
  • this stop is constituted by the front face 23a, 24a of the studs 23 and 24 which cooperates with the front edge 25a, 26a of the openings 25 and 26.
  • the interface device works in two stages. At first, for a weak ski flexion the rear end of the plate 15 moves rearward relative to the screws 18. If the flexion increases and has a large amplitude, the screws 18 come into abutment on the front 17a of the oblong holes 17, then it is the front of the plate which moves forward with respect to the wedge 21, against the force of resistance which the layer 33 opposes to it. When the bending ceases, the ends of the plate are brought back to their initial position.
  • the interface device exhibits two different behaviors as a function of the flexion of the ski, depending on whether or not the screws 18 are in abutment against the ends 17a of the oblong holes 17.
  • the transfer from one to the other behavior can be made gradual by placing in the oblong holes blocks of elastically compressible material which act as shock absorbers, or by any other suitable means. Also, by the position of the screws 18 or the barrels 20 relative to the end 17a of the oblong holes 17, it is possible to control the amplitude of the ski at which the transition from one to the other behavior takes place. For example, one could use different covers 19, with cannons 20 of oblong shape and of different lengths, or insert shims in the oblongs 17.
  • the boot retains direct support on the ski in a vertical direction downwards at the level of the support plate 9.
  • the plate finds direct support against a stop which is integral with the ski. This stop is constituted at the front by the front face of the studs 23 and 24 and the front edge 25a, 26a of the openings 25, 26, then at the rear by the assembly screws 18, and the front ends 17a of the holes oblongs 17. In deflection, the plate moves in its rear part with respect to the screws 18. On the other hand, the front end of the plate does not stress the shear layer 33 because it is in abutment against the studs 23, 24.
  • the plate 15 has at least one oblong orifice 35 that passes through a shoulder washer 36.
  • a screw 37 secures the shoulder washer 36 relative to the ski. This assembly allows movement of the plate in a longitudinal direction. On the other hand, it prevents the central part from rising relative to the upper surface of the ski and prevents lateral movement of the plate.

Abstract

The invention relates to an interface device between a ski (1) and bindings (binding elements) (3, 4) which are intended to hold the ends of a boot on a ski. The device comprises a longitudinal plate (15) which extends over the ski in the underfoot zone. One end of the plate (15) is connected to the ski by a link (17, 18, 19) which permits free sliding of the said end with respect to the ski. A stop blocks this sliding movement beyond a specific flexing of the ski. The other end of the plate is connected to the ski by a link (30, 33, 31) which can deform upon stretching in an elastic manner in a longitudinal direction. This link consists of a layer of adhesive (33) which has both adhesive qualities and stretching qualities. <IMAGE>

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L'invention concerne un dispositif interface entre un ski et des éléments de fixation avant et arrière qui sont destinés à retenir une chaussure en appui sur le ski.The invention relates to an interface device between a ski and front and rear binding elements which are intended to retain a boot bearing on the ski.

Une chaussure est retenue en appui sur le ski généralement par un élément de fixation avant et un élément arrière, qui retiennent chacun un embout de la semelle de chaussure. De façon usuelle, les éléments de fixation sont assemblés directement sur la surface supérieure du ski.A shoe is retained in abutment on the ski generally by a front binding element and a rear element, which each retain an end piece of the shoe sole. Usually, the binding elements are assembled directly on the upper surface of the ski.

On sait par ailleurs que la chaussure et les éléments de fixation exercent une influence sur la flexibilité de la poutre du ski, et sur son comportement sur la neige. Le comportement du ski sur la neige est en outre différent selon le type de ski pratiqué, slalom, descente, slalom géant, etc..., et selon le gabarit du skieur. En outre, on sait que le comportement d'un ski s'apprécie dans différentes phases de ski, et notamment dans les phases de déclenchement de virage et de conduite de ski.It is also known that the boot and the binding elements exert an influence on the flexibility of the ski beam, and on its behavior on snow. The behavior of skiing on snow is also different depending on the type of skiing, slalom, downhill, giant slalom, etc., and depending on the skier's size. In addition, it is known that the behavior of a ski is assessed in different skiing phases, and in particular in the phases of initiating a turn and driving a ski.

On a recherché différents types d'interface qui sont placés entre les éléments de fixation et le ski, de façon à modifier l'influence qu'exercent les éléments de fixation et la chaussure sur la poutre qui constitue le ski.We have sought different types of interface which are placed between the binding elements and the ski, so as to modify the influence exerted by the binding elements and the boot on the beam which constitutes the ski.

Par exemple, on connait d'après la demande de brevet WO 82/03182 un dispositif interface qui tend à réduire l'influence des éléments de fixation et de la chaussure, de façon que le ski présente en flexion une courbe régulière, aussi proche que possible de sa courbure à l'état nu.For example, according to patent application WO 82/03182, an interface device is known which tends to reduce the influence of the binding elements and of the boot, so that the ski has a regular curve in flexion, as close as possible of its curvature in the naked state.

On connait également d'autres dispositifs interface qui jouent un rôle plus actif sur le comportement du ski. Un tel dispositif est connu d'après la demande de brevet n° WO 83/03360. Ce dispositif comprend une plaque sur laquelle sont montés les éléments de fixation. Sous la plaque se trouve un matériau élastiquement compressible. Une extrémité de la plaque est assemblée de façon solidaire au ski, et l'autre extrémité peut coulisser librement contre la force de rappel élastique de petits blocs de matériau compressible.Other interface devices are also known which play a more active role in the behavior of the ski. Such a device is known from patent application No. WO 83/03360. This device comprises a plate on which the fixing elements are mounted. Under the plate is an elastically compressible material. One end of the plate is assembled integrally with the ski, and the other end can slide freely against the elastic return force of small blocks of compressible material.

Un tel dispositif donne de bon résultats, mais il ne donne pas une répartition de pression du ski sur la neige qui est optimale dans les différentes phases de ski, c'est-à-dire en phase de déclenchement et en phase de conduite. En outre, la répartition de pression n'est pas évolutive en fonction de la flexion du ski.Such a device gives good results, but it does not give a pressure distribution of the ski on the snow which is optimal in the different ski phases, that is to say in the trigger phase and in the driving phase. In addition, the pressure distribution is not progressive as a function of the flexion of the ski.

Un autre dispositif interface est connu d'après la demande de brevet EP 409 749. Dans ce dispositif, la plaque peut osciller de façon élastique selon une direction longitudinale par rapport au ski. Ce dispositif donne de bon résultats également, mais son inconvénient est que selon une direction longitudinale, la plaque n'est pas reliée au ski par un appui direct, mais par des appuis élastiquement compressibles. Il y a donc un flottement longitudinal de la chaussure par rapport au ski. L'action de ce dispositif n'est pas, non plus, évolutive en fonction de la flexion du ski.Another interface device is known from patent application EP 409 749. In this device, the plate can oscillate resiliently in a longitudinal direction relative to the ski. This device also gives good results, but its drawback is that in a longitudinal direction, the plate is not connected to the ski by a direct support, but by elastically compressible supports. There is therefore a longitudinal fluctuation of the boot relative to the ski. The action of this device is not, either, evolving according to the flexion of the ski.

Un des buts de l'invention est de proposer un dispositif interface entre un ski et des éléments de fixation, qui permet d'améliorer la répartition de pression du ski sur la neige, en particulier pour améliorer le comportement du ski dans les différentes phases de déclenchement de virage et de conduite.One of the aims of the invention is to provide an interface device between a ski and binding elements, which makes it possible to improve the pressure distribution of the ski on the snow, in particular to improve the behavior of the ski in the different phases of turning and driving.

Un autre but de l'invention est de proposer un dispositif interface qui réagit de façon évolutive en fonction de la flexion du ski.Another object of the invention is to propose an interface device which reacts in an evolutionary manner as a function of the flexion of the ski.

Un autre but de la présente invention est de proposer un dispositif interface qui assure un amortissement des flexions du ski dans un plan vertical et longitudinal.Another object of the present invention is to provide an interface device which provides damping of the flexions of the ski in a vertical and longitudinal plane.

D'autres buts et avantages de la présente invention apparaîtront au cours de la description qui va suivre, cette description étant toutefois donnée à titre indicatif, et non limitatif.Other objects and advantages of the present invention will appear during the description which follows, this description being however given by way of indication, and not limitation.

Le dispositif interface selon l'invention est situé entre un ski et des éléments de fixation avant et arrière qui sont destinés à retenir les extrémités d'une chaussure, les éléments de fixation étant situés dans une zone centrale du ski qui est appelée le patin, et comprenant chacun une embase par laquelle ils sont reliés au ski.The interface device according to the invention is located between a ski and front and rear binding elements which are intended to retain the ends of a boot, the binding elements being located in a central zone of the ski which is called the skate, and each comprising a base by which they are connected to the ski.

L'invention est définie dans les revendications indépendantes 1 et 8. Des formes de réalisations particulières sont données aux revendications dépendantes 2 à 7, 9 et 10.The invention is defined in independent claims 1 and 8. Particular embodiments are given in dependent claims 2 to 7, 9 and 10.

L'invention sera mieux comprise en se référant à la description ci-dessous, ainsi qu'aux dessins en annexe qui en font partie intégrante.The invention will be better understood by referring to the description below, as well as to the accompanying drawings which form an integral part thereof.

La figure 1 représente de façon schématique, en vue de côté et en coupe par différents plans, un ski dans sa zone du patin, équipé du dispositif interface et d'élément de fixation, selon une première mise en oeuvre non limitative de l'invention.Figure 1 shows schematically, in side view and in section through different planes, a ski in its skate area, equipped with the interface device and fixing element, according to a first non-limiting implementation of the invention .

La figure 2 représente en perspective le dispositif de la figure 1 sans les éléments de fixation.Figure 2 shows in perspective the device of Figure 1 without the fixing elements.

La figure 1 représente la partie médiane d'un ski 1, que l'on appelle usuellement le patin. Dans cette zone, une chaussure 2 est retenue en appui sur le ski 1 par un élément de fixation avant 3 et un élément de fixation arrière 4.Figure 1 shows the middle part of a ski 1, which is usually called the skate. In this zone, a boot 2 is retained in abutment on the ski 1 by a front binding element 3 and a rear binding element 4.

De façon connue, l'élément de fixation avant 3 présente une mâchoire 5 de retenue de l'extrémité avant de la chaussure. La mâchoire 5 est portée par un corps 7, qui est relié au ski par l'intermédiaire d'une embase 8. Ainsi que cela est visible dans la figure 1, l'embase 8 se prolonge vers l'arrière par une plaque d'appui 9 sur laquelle repose la semelle de chaussure dans sa zone avant.In known manner, the front fastening element 3 has a jaw 5 for retaining the front end of the shoe. The jaw 5 is carried by a body 7, which is connected to the ski via a base 8. As can be seen in FIG. 1, the base 8 is extended towards the rear by a plate of support 9 on which the shoe sole rests in its front zone.

De façon analogue, l'élément de fixation arrière 4 présente une mâchoire 10 de retenue de l'extrémité arrière de la chaussure, qui est portée par un corps 11. Le corps 11 est lui-même relié au ski par l'intermédiaire d'une embase 12. L'embase 12 présente dans sa partie avant une plaque d'appui 13 sur laquelle repose l'extrémité arrière de la semelle de chaussure. De façon connue, le corps peut coulisser le long de l'embase 12, vers l'arrière contre la force de rappel d'un ressort appelé ressort de recul.Similarly, the rear binding element 4 has a jaw 10 for retaining the rear end of the boot, which is carried by a body 11. The body 11 is itself connected to the ski by means of a base 12. The base 12 has in its front part a support plate 13 on which the rear end of the shoe sole rests. In known manner, the body can slide along the base 12, towards the rear against the return force of a spring called a recoil spring.

Les éléments de fixation 3 et 4 sont reliés au ski 1 par l'intermédiaire d'un dispositif interface 14 qui va maintenant décrit plus en détail.The fastening elements 3 and 4 are connected to the ski 1 via an interface device 14 which will now be described in more detail.

Le dispositif interface 14 comprend principalement une plaque longiligne 15 qui s'étend entre les éléments de fixation et le ski, dans la zone du patin du ski. La plaque est rigide, elle est réalisée en tout matériau approprié, par exemple en aluminium ou en matériau composite.The interface device 14 mainly comprises an elongated plate 15 which extends between the binding elements and the ski, in the area of the ski skid. The plate is rigid, it is made of any suitable material, for example aluminum or composite material.

Selon le mode de réalisation illustré, la plaque 15 est surélevée par rapport à la surface supérieure du ski sur la plus grande partie de sa longueur. Dans sa partie arrière, elle présente une extrémité abaissée 16, qui vient effleurer la surface supérieure du ski. La plaque 15 est assemblée au ski au niveau de son extrémité 16 en arrière de l'élément de fixation arrière 4, par un moyen de liaison qui autorise un coulissement libre de l'extrémité de la plaque par rapport à la surface supérieure du ski selon une direction longitudinale. Lors des flexions de ski, le coulissement de l'extrémité de la plaque par rapport au ski est orienté vers l'arrière du ski. Selon l'invention, une butée entrave le mouvement de coulissement de la plaque par rapport au ski au-delà d'une amplitude de mouvement déterminée, qui correspond à une flexion déterminée du ski.According to the illustrated embodiment, the plate 15 is raised relative to the upper surface of the ski over most of its length. In its rear part, it has a lowered end 16 which touches the upper surface of the ski. The plate 15 is assembled to the ski at its end 16 behind the rear binding element 4, by a connecting means which allows free sliding of the end of the plate relative to the upper surface of the ski according to a longitudinal direction. During ski flexions, the sliding of the end of the plate relative to the ski is oriented towards the rear of the ski. According to the invention, a stop hinders the sliding movement of the plate with respect to the ski beyond a determined amplitude of movement, which corresponds to a determined flexion of the ski.

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré, la plaque 15 présente au niveau de son extrémité 16 deux orifices oblongs 17 qui sont orientés selon la direction longitudinale définie par le ski. Les orifices 17 sont traversés par des vis 18, qui sont portées par un capot 19. Le capot est de préférence équipé de canons 20 qui traversent les orifices oblongs 17, et qui présentent une hauteur légèrement supérieure à l'épaisseur de l'extrémité 16 de la plaque, de façon à laisser un léger jeu selon une direction verticale.In the illustrated embodiment, the plate 15 has at its end 16 two oblong holes 17 which are oriented in the longitudinal direction defined by the ski. The holes 17 are crossed by screws 18, which are carried by a cover 19. The cover is preferably equipped with barrels 20 which pass through the oblong holes 17, and which have a height slightly greater than the thickness of the end 16 of the plate, so as to leave a slight play in a vertical direction.

Eventuellement, une plaquette anti-frottement est située entre l'extrémité 16 de la plaque et la surface supérieure du ski, de façon à faciliter le mouvement de coulissement à ce niveau.Optionally, an anti-friction plate is located between the end 16 of the plate and the upper surface of the ski, so as to facilitate the sliding movement at this level.

Les vis 18 et les canons 20 en coopérant avec les bords avant 17a des orifices oblongs 17 constituent une butée qui limite le mouvement relatif de coulissement de la plaque vers l'arrière lors des flexions de ski. Au repos, de préférence, les vis et les canons 20 sont dans la partie centrale des trous oblongs.The screws 18 and the barrels 20, cooperating with the front edges 17a of the oblong orifices 17 constitute a stop which limits the relative movement of sliding of the plate towards the rear during ski flexions. At rest, preferably, the screws and barrels 20 are in the central part of the oblong holes.

Selon le mode de réalisation illustré, l'embase 12 de l'élément de fixation arrière 4 est monté de façon solidaire sur la plaque 15, au niveau d'une zone de montage 15b qui est aménagée à cet effet. De préférence, une couche de matériau élastiquement compressible 22 est intercalée entre la plaque et la surface supérieure du ski. Cette couche s'étend au moins sous l'embase 12 de l'élément de fixation arrière 4, et dans l'exemple illustré elle s'étend vers l'avant en direction de l'élément de fixation avant. Cette couche assure un amortissement des sollicitations verticales qui transitent entre la zone de l'extrémité arrière de la chaussure. De préférence, le matériau qui constitue la couche 22 présente des caractéristiques d'amortissement de type viscoélastique.According to the illustrated embodiment, the base 12 of the rear fixing element 4 is integrally mounted on the plate 15, at a mounting area 15b which is arranged for this purpose. Preferably, a layer of elastically compressible material 22 is interposed between the plate and the upper surface of the ski. This layer extends at least under the base 12 of the rear fixing element 4, and in the example illustrated it extends forward towards the front fixing element. This layer absorbs the vertical stresses which pass between the area of the rear end of the shoe. Preferably, the material which constitutes the layer 22 has damping characteristics of the viscoelastic type.

La plaque 15 s'étend vers l'avant au-delà de l'élément de fixation avant 3. En outre, l'élément de fixation 3 est relié au ski par l'intermédiaire d'une cale 21 qui est reliée de façon solidaire au ski, et sur laquelle l'élément de fixation 3 est assemblé par l'intermédiaire de son embase 8.The plate 15 extends forwards beyond the front fixing element 3. In addition, the fixing element 3 is connected to the ski by means of a wedge 21 which is integrally connected skiing, and on which the fastening element 3 is assembled by means of its base 8.

La cale 21 est reliée solidairement au ski par tout moyen approprié et par exemple par des vis. Elle présente deux parties principales, une partie de support de l'embase 8 de l'élément de fixation avant, et une partie d'appui et de guidage pour la plaque 15. Dans l'exemple illustré, la partie de support est constituée par deux plots latéraux 23 et 24 sur lesquels repose l'embase 8 de l'élément de fixation. La hauteur des plots 23 et 24 est légèrement supérieure à l'épaisseur de la plaque 15 à ce niveau, de façon à permettre un libre coulissement de la plaque entre les plots. En outre, de préférence, la longueur des plots est suffisante pour supporter à la fois l'embase 8 de l'élément de fixation, et la plaque d'appui 9 sur laquelle repose la chaussure.The wedge 21 is integrally connected to the ski by any suitable means and for example by screws. It has two main parts, a support part for the base 8 of the front fixing element, and a support and guide part for the plate 15. In the example illustrated, the support part is constituted by two lateral studs 23 and 24 on which the base 8 of the fixing element rests. The height of the studs 23 and 24 is slightly greater than the thickness of the plate 15 at this level, so as to allow free sliding of the plate between the studs. In addition, preferably, the length of the studs is sufficient to support both the base 8 of the fastening element, and the support plate 9 on which the shoe rests.

Les plots 23 et 24 traversent l'épaisseur de la plaque au niveau d'ouvertures 25 et 26 qui présentent une longueur supérieure à la longueur des plots.The studs 23 and 24 pass through the thickness of the plate at the openings 25 and 26 which have a length greater than the length of the studs.

Entre les plots 23 et 24, et en arrière de ceux-ci, la cale 21 présente un socle 28 qui fournit un appui à la plaque 15 selon une direction verticale vers le bas. En outre, la plaque est guidée latéralement entre les plots 23 et 24.Between the studs 23 and 24, and behind them, the wedge 21 has a base 28 which provides support for the plate 15 in a vertical downward direction. In addition, the plate is guided laterally between the studs 23 and 24.

De cette façon, l'appui de l'extrémité avant de chaussure sur le ski, selon une direction verticale, est un appui direct. Cet appui est direct pour toutes les sollicitations que l'extrémité avant de la chaussure exercent sur le ski, qui sont orientées vers le bas, en particulier les sollicitations purement verticales, et les sollicitations qui correspondent à un mouvement de roulis de la chaussure par rapport au ski. On a ainsi une bonne transmission des efforts de pilotage que la chaussure transmet au ski.In this way, the support of the front end of the boot on the ski, in a vertical direction, is a direct support. This support is direct for all the stresses that the front end of the boot exerts on the ski, which are oriented downwards, in particular the purely vertical stresses, and the stresses which correspond to a rolling movement of the shoe with respect to skiing. There is thus a good transmission of the steering forces that the boot transmits to the ski.

Dans sa partie avant, la plaque 15 est reliée au ski par un moyen de liaison élastiquement déformable selon la direction longitudinale qui est définie par le ski. Dans l'exemple illustré, l'extrémité avant 30 de la plaque 15 est maintenue surélevée par rapport à la surface supérieure du ski. Elle surplombe un support 31, qui est solidaire de la surface supérieure du ski, et qui est constitué avantageusement par la partie avant de la cale 21.In its front part, the plate 15 is connected to the ski by an elastically deformable connection means in the longitudinal direction which is defined by the ski. In the example illustrated, the front end 30 of the plate 15 is kept raised relative to the upper surface of the ski. It overhangs a support 31, which is integral with the upper surface of the ski, and which advantageously consists of the front part of the wedge 21.

Entre la surface inférieure de l'extrémité 30 de la plaque et la surface supérieure du support 31 se trouve une couche de colle 33. La colle peut également être ajoutée entre les plots 23 et 24. La colle qui est utilisée ici présente la particularité d'avoir des qualités adhésives, d'une part, et des qualités de déformation élastique notamment pour une sollicitation qui est exercée au cisaillement. En fait, la couche 33 se comporte comme un amortisseur orienté longitudinalement. De préférence, le matériau présente des propriétés viscoélastiques. On a obtenu de bons résultats avec une couche d'une telle colle dont l'épaisseur est voisine de 2 millimètres.Between the lower surface of the end 30 of the plate and the upper surface of the support 31 is a layer of glue 33. Glue can also be added between the studs 23 and 24. The glue which is used here has the particularity of 'have adhesive qualities, on the one hand, and elastic deformation qualities in particular for a stress which is exerted during shearing. In fact, the layer 33 behaves like a damper oriented longitudinally. Preferably, the material has viscoelastic properties. Good results have been obtained with a layer of such an adhesive, the thickness of which is close to 2 millimeters.

Ainsi, un mouvement relatif selon une direction longitudinale est possible entre l'extrémité 30 de la plaque et le support 31. Ce mouvement provoque l'étirement de la couche de colle 33 selon une direction longitudinale. La colle oppose une résistance à ce mouvement relatif de l'extrémité 30 par rapport au ski. Par réaction, la résistance que la colle oppose au mouvement relatif de la plaque engendre un moment qui est transmis à l'avant du ski et qui tend à faire plonger l'avant du ski vers la neige lorsque l'extrémité 30 avance. Ce moment est d'autant plus grand que l'extrémité 30 est plus élevée par rapport au ski à cause du support 31.Thus, a relative movement in a longitudinal direction is possible between the end 30 of the plate and the support 31. This movement causes the stretch of the adhesive layer 33 in a longitudinal direction. The glue opposes a resistance to this relative movement of the end 30 relative to the ski. By reaction, the resistance which the glue opposes to the relative movement of the plate generates a moment which is transmitted to the front of the ski and which tends to cause the front of the ski to plunge towards the snow when the end 30 advances. This moment is all the greater as the end 30 is higher relative to the ski because of the support 31.

De préférence, une butée entrave le mouvement relatif de l'extrémité avant de la plaque 30 par rapport à son support 31, pour un mouvement longitudinal orienté vers l'arrière du ski. Avantageusement, cette butée est constituée par la face avant 23a, 24a des plots 23 et 24 qui coopère avec le bord avant 25a, 26a des ouvertures 25 et 26. Ainsi, lorsque le ski est au repos, cette butée retient la plaque 15 qui aurait tendance à reculer sous l'action de la poussée que le ressort de recul exerce lors de la pratique du ski sur le corps de l'élément de fixation arrière.Preferably, a stop hinders the relative movement of the front end of the plate 30 relative to its support 31, for a longitudinal movement oriented towards the rear of the ski. Advantageously, this stop is constituted by the front face 23a, 24a of the studs 23 and 24 which cooperates with the front edge 25a, 26a of the openings 25 and 26. Thus, when the ski is at rest, this abutment retains the plate 15 which would tend to retreat under the action of the thrust that the recoil spring exerts during skiing on the body of the rear binding element.

D'après ce qui a été dit précédemment, on comprend que lors d'une flexion de ski dans le sens où le patin s'abaisse par rapport à l'une au moins des extrémités du ski, le dispositif interface travaille en deux temps. Dans un premier temps, pour une flexion de ski faible l'extrémité arrière de la plaque 15 se déplace vers l'arrière par rapport aux vis 18. Si la flexion augmente et présente une grande amplitude, les vis 18 viennent en butée sur l'avant 17a des trous oblongs 17, puis c'est l'avant de la plaque qui se déplace vers l'avant par rapport à la cale 21, contre la force de résistance que lui oppose la couche 33. Lorsque la flexion cesse, les extrémités de la plaque sont ramenées vers leur position initiale.From what has been said previously, it is understood that during a ski flexion in the direction where the skate lowers with respect to at least one of the ends of the ski, the interface device works in two stages. At first, for a weak ski flexion the rear end of the plate 15 moves rearward relative to the screws 18. If the flexion increases and has a large amplitude, the screws 18 come into abutment on the front 17a of the oblong holes 17, then it is the front of the plate which moves forward with respect to the wedge 21, against the force of resistance which the layer 33 opposes to it. When the bending ceases, the ends of the plate are brought back to their initial position.

Lors d'une flexion de ski, les éléments de fixation avant et arrière 3 et 4 ont tendance à se rapprocher, mais la semelle de chaussure s'oppose à ce mouvement. Le corps de l'élément de fixation recule contre la force de rappel du ressort de recul. Par réaction, la force de rappel du ressort de recul agit entre la plaque 15 et la cale 21.During ski flexion, the front and rear binding elements 3 and 4 tend to approach, but the sole of the boot opposes this movement. The body of the fastener moves back against the return force of the recoil spring. By reaction, the return force of the recoil spring acts between the plate 15 and the shim 21.

Ainsi, lorsque la flexion cesse, le ressort de recul repousse la plaque vers l'arrière jusqu'à ce qu'elle revienne en butée contre les plots 23 et 24, ce qui facilite son retour.Thus, when the flexion ceases, the recoil spring pushes the plate backwards until it comes into abutment against the studs 23 and 24, which facilitates its return.

Le dispositif interface présente deux comportements différents en fonction de la flexion du ski, selon que les vis 18 sont ou non en butée contre les extrémités 17a des trous oblongs 17.The interface device exhibits two different behaviors as a function of the flexion of the ski, depending on whether or not the screws 18 are in abutment against the ends 17a of the oblong holes 17.

Le transfert de l'un à l'autre comportement peut être rendu progressif en plaçant dans les trous oblongs des blocs de matériau élastiquement compressible qui font office d'amortisseur, ou par tout autre moyen approprié. Egalement, par la position des vis 18 ou des canons 20 relativement à l'extrémité 17a des trous oblongs 17, il est possible de contrôler l'amplitude du ski à laquelle se fait le passage de l'un à l'autre comportement. Par exemple, on pourrait utiliser différents capots 19, avec des canons 20 de forme oblongue et de différentes longueurs, ou insérer des cales dans les oblongs 17.The transfer from one to the other behavior can be made gradual by placing in the oblong holes blocks of elastically compressible material which act as shock absorbers, or by any other suitable means. Also, by the position of the screws 18 or the barrels 20 relative to the end 17a of the oblong holes 17, it is possible to control the amplitude of the ski at which the transition from one to the other behavior takes place. For example, one could use different covers 19, with cannons 20 of oblong shape and of different lengths, or insert shims in the oblongs 17.

Il faut remarquer qu'au cours d'une telle flexion, la chaussure conserve un appui direct sur le ski selon une direction verticale vers le bas au niveau de la plaque d'appui 9. En outre, selon une direction longitudinale et horizontale, la plaque trouve un appui direct contre une butée qui est solidaire du ski. Cette butée est constituée à l'avant par la face antérieure des plots 23 et 24 et le bord avant 25a, 26a des ouvertures 25, 26, puis à l'arrière par les vis d'assemblage 18, et les extrémités avant 17a des trous oblongs 17. En contreflexion, la plaque bouge dans sa partie arrière par rapport aux vis 18. Par contre, l'extrémité avant de la plaque ne sollicite pas au cisaillement la couche 33 car elle est en butée contre les plots 23, 24.It should be noted that during such bending, the boot retains direct support on the ski in a vertical direction downwards at the level of the support plate 9. In addition, in a longitudinal and horizontal direction, the plate finds direct support against a stop which is integral with the ski. This stop is constituted at the front by the front face of the studs 23 and 24 and the front edge 25a, 26a of the openings 25, 26, then at the rear by the assembly screws 18, and the front ends 17a of the holes oblongs 17. In deflection, the plate moves in its rear part with respect to the screws 18. On the other hand, the front end of the plate does not stress the shear layer 33 because it is in abutment against the studs 23, 24.

En outre, de préférence, dans sa partie médiane, la plaque 15 présente au moins un orifice oblong 35 que travers une rondelle épaulée 36. Une vis 37 assure la solidarisation de la rondelle épaulée 36 par rapport au ski. Cet assemblage permet un mouvement de la plaque selon une direction longitudinale. Par contre, il évite que la partie centrale s'élève par rapport à la surface supérieure du ski et empêche un mouvement latéral de la plaque.In addition, preferably, in its middle part, the plate 15 has at least one oblong orifice 35 that passes through a shoulder washer 36. A screw 37 secures the shoulder washer 36 relative to the ski. This assembly allows movement of the plate in a longitudinal direction. On the other hand, it prevents the central part from rising relative to the upper surface of the ski and prevents lateral movement of the plate.

Naturellement, la présente description n'est donnée qu'à titre indicatif, et l'on pourrait adopter d'autres mises en oeuvre de l'invention sans pour autant sortir du cadre de celle-ci.Naturally, the present description is given for information only, and other implementations of the invention could be adopted without departing from the scope thereof.

En particulier, il serait possible de monter le dispositif interface dans l'autre sens sur le ski, de façon que la liaison de la plaque au ski par libre coulissement se trouve dans la partie avant de la plaque, et la liaison de la plaque par un moyen élastiquement déformable se trouve dans sa partie arrière.In particular, it would be possible to mount the interface device in the other direction on the ski, so that the connection of the plate to the ski by free sliding is in the front part of the plate, and the connection of the plate by an elastically deformable means is located in its rear part.

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  1. Interface device between a ski (1) and front and rear binding elements (3, 4) which are intended to retain the ends of a boot,
    the device comprising a longilinear plate (15) each end of which is designed to be connected to the ski in front of and to the rear of the binding elements (3, 4),
    the plate (15) having toward one its ends a mounting zone for receiving in a solid manner a rear binding element (4),
    the front end (30) of the plate (15) being designed to be assembled to the ski by an elastic connection deformable in a longitudinal direction,
    the rear end (16) of the plate being designed to be connected to the ski by a connection (17, 18, 19) permitting free relative sliding of this second end with respect to the ski in a longitudinal direction,
    and an abutment (18, 17a) being provided in order to limit the movement of free sliding relative to the rear end of the plate in the direction of the rear end of the ski,
       characterized by the fact that it comprises a block (21) designed to be integrally connected to the ski, and that the block has a mounting zone designed to receive the front binding element.
  2. Device according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that a second abutment (23a, 25a, 24a, 26a) obstructs the relative movement of the front end (30) with respect to the ski in the direction of a relative distancing of the front end of the plate with respect to the front end of the ski.
  3. Device according to claim 2, characterized by the fact that the block (21) has at least one shoulder (23a, 24a) which cooperates with a corresponding shoulder (25a, 26a) of the plate to form the second abutment (23a, 25a, 24a, 26a).
  4. Device according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the front end (30) of the plate (15) is elevated with respect to the upper surface of the ski.
  5. Device according to claim 4, characterized by the fact that the front end (30) of the plate (15) is connected to the ski through the intermediary of a layer (33) of adhesive material which is elastically deformable in the longitudinal direction defined by the ski.
  6. Device according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the plate (15) has at its rear end (16) two oblong orifices (17) in a longitudinal direction which are traversed by a screw (18) arranged to be solidly engaged in the ski, and that, for each orifice, when the ski is at rest, the screw (18) is mounted in the central part of the oblong, and that one end (17a) of the oblong (17) constitutes the first abutment which limits the said relative movement of the rear end of the plate with respect to the ski.
  7. Device according to claim 6, characterized by the fact that a block of elastically compressible material is placed in each oblong hole (17).
  8. Interface device between a ski (1) and front and rear binding elements (4) which are designed to retain the ends of a boot,
    the device comprising a longilinear plate (15) each end of which is designed to be connected to the ski behind and in front of the binding elements (4),
    the plate (15) having toward one of its ends a mounting zone for receiving in a solid manner a front binding element,
    the rear end of the plate (15) being designed to be assembled to the ski by an elastically deformable connection in a longitudinal direction,
    the front end of the plate being designed to be connected to the ski by a connection permitting a free sliding relative to this second end with respect to the ski in a longitudinal direction,
    and an abutment provided for limiting the free sliding movement relative to the front end of the plate in the direction of the front end of the ski,
       characterized by the fact that it comprises a block designed to be connected solidly with the ski, and that the block has a mounting zone provided to receive the rear binding element.
  9. Assembly of binding elements intended to retain a boot on a ski, characterized by the fact that it has an interface device according to any one of the preceding claims.
  10. Ski intended for the practice of snow skiing, characterized by the fact that it has an interface device according to any one of claims 1 to 8.
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