EP0793983B1 - Binding device for fastening a boot - Google Patents

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EP0793983B1
EP0793983B1 EP97103387A EP97103387A EP0793983B1 EP 0793983 B1 EP0793983 B1 EP 0793983B1 EP 97103387 A EP97103387 A EP 97103387A EP 97103387 A EP97103387 A EP 97103387A EP 0793983 B1 EP0793983 B1 EP 0793983B1
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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
    • A63C10/00—Snowboard bindings
    • A63C10/24—Calf or heel supports, e.g. adjustable high back or heel loops
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C10/00—Snowboard bindings
    • A63C10/02—Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders
    • A63C10/04—Shoe holders for passing over the shoe
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C10/00—Snowboard bindings
    • A63C10/02—Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders
    • A63C10/04—Shoe holders for passing over the shoe
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  • the invention relates to a binding device, in particular for a snowboard, consisting of a binding base plate, attached rear spoiler and at least two the shoe against the base plate holding locks.
  • Snowboard bindings for soft shoes usually have a base plate that is screwed to the snowboard and on the usually two to three closures for clamping the Shoes are articulated.
  • the closures are alpine Ski boot buckles known lever buckles, Toothed belt ratchets, Velcro fasteners or also Cable buckles.
  • To the snowboarder for transmission the taxpayers are to be given a good grip these closures with sufficient large adjustment ranges equipped with different shoe sizes take into account different sizes and volumes.
  • the present invention is based on the object a binding device of the above embodiment to create which further improved Power transmission when there is full contact between the shoe and pressure transfer plate achieved and a convenient Entry and exit opening offers.
  • This is supposed to Binding device in particular for sports equipment and especially for snowboards, inline, ice or roller skates, Snowshoes or firn gliders can be used.
  • the invention suggested that the saddle-shaped Pressure transfer plate in the forefoot toe area with the base plate by a joint arrangement with Shoe center plane essentially orthogonal joint axis is articulated.
  • the instep close Tractive force generating means with one for abutment on the shoe molded pressure transfer plate cooperate which one in relation to the instep area shoe material has increased rigidity and the Transfer of pressure from the instep close Tractive force generators on the shoe on one Pressure transmission area on both sides of the traction line expands.
  • the Pressure transfer plate adapted to the instep area and, if desired, also in adaptation to the adjoining ankle-shin area or / and the subsequent forefoot-toe area saddle-shaped be trained. In this way, one can if desired up to the shin area and the toe area of the shoe, large areas Pressure transmission plate can be obtained, the one uniform pressure transmission with low surface pressure on the shoe.
  • the pressure transfer plate cooperating Tractive force generating means in the forefoot toe area and / or lengthways in the ankle and lower leg area for generating tensile force corresponding additional traction lines can be a perfect one The shoe is clamped in the binding device become.
  • the near the instep or / and include additional tensile force generating means over the Pressure transmission plate traction cord means, wherein there is also the possibility that the near the instep or / and the additional tensile force generating means Granting tension on the pressure transmission plate attack this near the edge.
  • the pressure transfer plate by one to Middle plane of the shoe essentially orthogonal and Instep line essentially tangential virtual Bending axis reversible and preferably elastic is bendable.
  • This bending deformability can be achieved in that in the pressure transmission plate on the way between the ankle-splint area and the Forefoot-toe area at least one Flexibility increase zone is provided, which preferably runs essentially parallel to the instep line.
  • the instep area it can be an advantage if the Pressure transfer plate compressible to some extent there and is elongatable. In the case of relatively strong submission / reserve movements the shoe wearer can thereby make a clear Increased comfort can be achieved.
  • the Pressure transfer plate on the way between the ankle-shin area and the fore-toe area at least provide a length compensation zone, which preferably runs essentially parallel to the instep line.
  • a length compensation zone which preferably runs essentially parallel to the instep line.
  • the at least one length compensation zone is also expedient along the vertex line offset from the Arrange traction lines.
  • the pressure transmission plate can with at least one structure to facilitate deformation, which transversely to one in the middle of the shoe from the ankle-shin area to the forefoot toe area Crest line extends.
  • the easing of deformation The structure can be weakened by the material Pressure transfer plate or / and by changing the material the pressure transmission plate and / or by preformed Folding or ribbing should be formed. Such a fold or Ribbing of the pressure transmission plate is advantageous be designed so that the risk of crushing the underlying shoe material when the Pressure transfer plate does not exist.
  • a variable adaptability of the binding device or Binding assembly to different shoe sizes and Shoe shapes can be achieved in that the instep near the instep Tractive force generating means and / or the additional Tractive force generator on the binding base plate are pivotally anchored.
  • the pressure transmission plate can be a loose part, which inserted under drawstrings or straps and fixed in position by them becomes. However, it is more convenient and if the pressure transfer plate is permanently attached to the Binding base plate is connected. To make it easy to get here Get out of a shoe in or out of the binding assembly to enable it is proposed that the Pressure transfer plate in the forefoot toe area by one joint axis near toe articulated and translational to this Articulated axis movably coupled to the binding base plate is. For this purpose, the pressure transfer plate in the Forefoot-toe area through there on the binding base plate attached additional tensile force means attached be, by relaxing this additional Tractive force generating means the translational mobility the pressure transmission plate is made possible.
  • the pressure transmission plate can at least in the forefoot toe area Sideways adjustable across the center of the shoe his. This is another individual Possibility to adapt to different shoe shapes and given sizes.
  • the lateral adjustability of the Pressure transfer plate can be done in a simple manner achieved that the pressure transmission plate in Forefoot-toe area on both sides of the middle of the shoe arranged, oppositely variable in length Tractive force generation means across the shoe center plane is adjustable.
  • the pressure transfer plate can also in Be adjustable in the longitudinal direction of the binding base plate. there can the longitudinal adjustability of the pressure transmission plate the pivotability of the near the instep Tractive force generating means and / or additional Tractive force generating means across to the shoe center plane running swivel axes opposite the binding base plate based. Alternatively or additionally, the Longitudinal adjustment also on a translatory Adjustment of the anchoring points near the instep Tractive force generating means and / or additional Tractive force generating means in the longitudinal direction of the Binding base plate based. Due to the longitudinal adjustability the pressure transmission plate opposite the binding base plate can be further customized to different Types of shoes can be made.
  • One configuration is used for the rear shoe support preferred, in the manner of a heel area or / and covering the Achilles tendon area of the shoe Spoilers is trained.
  • the shoe can also at least support the rear shoe on part of its length by side guide means of Binding base plate to be guided laterally.
  • Pressure transfer plate in terms of their shape or / and their position or / and their stiffness or / and their Coupling to the binding base plate or Back shoe support is designed such that it has a targeted, in particular substantial contribution to Template / reserve resistance for the ankle and lower leg area supplies. This post the pressure transfer plate to submission / reserve resistance is then particularly from Meaning if the rear shoe support only one comparatively small contribution to this template / reserve resistance can contribute.
  • the snowboard binding shown in Figure 1 includes one Binding assembly with a saddle-shaped tongue trained pressure transmission plate 1, one Binding base plate 2, a rear shoe support in the form a rear spoiler 3, a closure 4 in the forefoot toe area, a closure 5 in the instep area and one the lower tibia near the ankle Closure 6.
  • a shoe 19 is fixed in the binding assembly clamped. He lies with his sole on the Binding base plate 2 and with its Achilles tendon area on Rear spoiler 3. By on the binding base plate 2 molded side flanges 30, it is laterally in the Binding assembly performed.
  • the tongue 1 is from Instep area almost vertically upwards into the ankle-shin area of the shoe 19 pulled up and extends forward to the forefoot-toe area of the shoe 19. It lies flat on the one made of soft material Shoe and has a greater stiffness than that Shoe material. It is preferred, but not necessarily formed in one piece and can be made of Plastic, for example polyurethane.
  • the tongue 1 has a corrugation with three undulating Ribs 7, which in the direction of the shoe center plane M falling apex line S (see Figure 3) from the instep area starting towards the conveyor foot toe area consecutive.
  • they make it easier one with a presentation movement of the snowboard rider occurring bending movement of the approximately vertical Shin section of the tongue 1 relative to that on the The back of the shoes overlaid, approximately horizontal Forefoot section of the tongue 1 to a to the shoe center plane in essentially orthogonal and to the instep line R im essential tangential bending axis B (see Figure 3).
  • the Tongue 1 is designed so that this bending movement is elastic is reversible, so that with a reference movement of the Snowboard rider due to the bending elasticity of the Tongue 1 a restoring force on the shin area of the Snowboard rider works.
  • the ribs allow 7 a length compensation of the tongue 1 in the direction of Vertex line S, so that parallel to the tongue 1 in the direction the apex line S acting on the tongue 1 pull or A certain compression or elongation of the thrust forces Tongue 1 is possible. This can be particularly the case with strong ones Snowboard rider submission and return movements, such as for example, they occur during freestyle use, be beneficial to the convenience and comfort of the Increase bond.
  • the ribs 7 are distributed along the apex line S in this way arranged that the instep close 5 in one limited between two successive ribs 7 Wellental 8 runs.
  • the closure 5 on both sides adjacent ribs 7 it is approximately form-fitting resulted in what was essentially a non-slip Positioning the tongue 1 leads.
  • the other closures 4 and 6 in such To lay troughs 8, although in the illustrated Embodiments the closures 4 and 6 in the direction of Vertex line S laterally outside the ribs 7 over the Shoe 19 run.
  • the toe near closure 4 comprises two separate Timing belt parts 9 and 10, which on both sides of the Shoe center plane M at its lower end 12 with the Binding base plate 2 by screws 13 about a pivot axis A1 (see Figure 3) are pivotally connected.
  • On the tongue 1 are bridge-shaped elevations 11 through which the Belt parts 9 and 10 run through.
  • Teen Timing belt parts 9 and 10 is a toothed slide 32 (of which only one is shown in the figures), which on the Tongue 1 are attached and with the tooth surface of the associated Toothed belt part 9 or 10 are engaged.
  • Finger actuation allows the toothed slide 32 from the Tooth surface of the associated toothed belt part 9 or 10 excavated and the closure 4 loosened or tensioned.
  • the instep close closure 5 is also means Screw connections 14 about a swivel axis A2 (see FIG 3) rotatable or pivotable with the binding base plate 2 connected. It includes one on one side of the Attach the binding base plate 2 in the heel area Toothed belt 34 and a ratchet lever 16, which on a on the opposite side of the binding base plate 2 holding straps 36 also articulated in the heel region is attached.
  • the one carried out with the ratchet lever 16 Retaining strap 36 is so long that it over the shoe 19 and the Tongue 1 runs away and the ratchet lever 16 in one Figure 2 designated 15 lateral outer area of the Shoe 19 is engaged with the toothed belt 34.
  • the way formed timing belt ratchet lever mechanism can be completely solved, so that only the closure 4 held tongue 1 forward about the pivot axis A1 can be swung out, as can be clearly seen in FIG.
  • the upper closure 6 can to get in and out of To allow shoe 19 can also be completely resolved. He is designed as a Velcro fastener and includes one with a Velcro material 17 executed closure tape 38, which is firm is held on the rear spoiler 3. For this it is through a A pair of slots in the upper middle region 18 of the rear spoiler 3 threaded through, as can be seen in Figure 2.
  • Figure 2 shows the tongue 1 in an open position, in which is tilted forward by about 45 °.
  • the Fasteners 5 and 6 are fully open, the close closure 4 acts as a hinge for the tongue 1.
  • the dash-dotted shoe 19 is in the process of or slip into the binding, with his heel area 20 can easily swing past the rear spoiler 3.
  • the toe 21 forms a momentary pivot point for the shoe.
  • the saddle-shaped tongue 1 is for adjustment in the toe area the closure that can be adjusted on both sides or only on one side 4 connected, opposite the binding base plate 2 additionally inside and outside in different holes 22 in Longitudinal direction L of the binding base plate 2 (see Figure 3) is longitudinally adjustable. If desired, the Rear spoiler 3 longitudinally adjustable compared to the Binding base plate 2.
  • the handling or mode of operation of the snowboard binding is as follows: The snowboard rider slips into the one in FIG. 2 shown open binding with the toe as far forward that the heel 20 easily on the rear spoiler 3 can swing past down.
  • the tongue 1 is like this unfolded far forward that her instep and shin area the slipping shoe 19 is not a hindrance conflict.
  • the closures 4, 5, 6 are closed or tensioned one after the other starting from the top, so that a full, non-positive contact of the tongue 1 on the entire Forefoot, toe and shin area of shoe 19 reached becomes.
  • the toe near closure 4 can be on both sides its position varies relative to the shoe center plane M. to individual anatomical conditions correspond.
  • the snowboard rider wants to go uphill with a drag lift to free his rear foot from the binding, it is enough to near the instep and close to the shin 5 and 6 solve, which makes a quick return after the Lift ride without readjusting the toe closure 4 is possible.
  • Figure 4 shows a binding that that of Figures 1 to 3 essentially corresponds. It differs in essential only in that the tongue 1 and the rear spoiler 3 shorter in the ankle and lower leg area than in the previous embodiment.
  • the tongue 1 extends now insignificantly beyond the instep area in the ankle-shin area, which is why the previous embodiment provided Velcro 6 in the ankle-shin area is omitted.
  • the handling this with only two closures, namely closures 5 and 6, binding is accordingly easier and more quickly. Given her in the ankle-shin area less stability, it is particularly suitable for such Applications where great mobility of the foot is desired.
  • a bond with a Closure device described which a shoe soft upper material and with flexible sole in the area of the Forefoot, the instep and the lower shin overlaps.
  • the Locking device is part of a snowboard soft binding. But it is just as suitable for inline, ice and Roller skates as well as for snow shoes and firn gliders.

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The entire front face of the boot (19) is covered in saddle fashion by a flexible tongue (1) joined in the toe area to the baseplate (3) of the binding so as to pivot at right angles to the longitudinal axis, and where it saddles the front part of the boot the tongue forms toroidally convex corrugations (7) to form troughs (8) in which the binding fasteners can slidably adjust and be tensioned. The tip area of the tongue can be hinged to the baseplate via two individually adjustable toothed-belt ratchets (9,10) which slide through the two bridges (11) on the top of the toe part of the tongue. The corrugated part of the tongue may be made of softer plastics than the remaining tongue. The fastener (4,5) ratchets operate on a step-by-step overtaking principle. The slide fastener band (6) around the shin may be non-detachably joined to the rear spoiler (3), and be divided similar to the fastener (4) and can be pulled tight to the rear via side slots in the tongue (1).

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Bindungseinrichtung, insbesondere für ein Snowboard, bestehend aus einer Bindungsgrundplatte, daran befestigtem Heckspoiler und mindestens zwei den Schuh gegen die Grundplatte festhaltenden Verstellverschlüssen.The invention relates to a binding device, in particular for a snowboard, consisting of a binding base plate, attached rear spoiler and at least two the shoe against the base plate holding locks.

Snowboard-Bindungen für Soft-Schuhe besitzen in der Regel eine Grundplatte, die mit dem Snowboard verschraubt wird und an der meist zwei bis drei Verschlüsse zur Einspannung des Schuhs angelenkt sind. Die Verschlüsse sind von alpinen Skischuhschnallen her bekannte Hebelschnallen, Zahnriemenratschen, Klettbandverschlüsse oder auch Kabelschnallen. Um dem Snowboardfahrer einen zur Übertragung der Steuerkräfte entsprechend guten Halt zu verschaffen, sind diese Verschlüsse mit ausreichen großen Verstellwegen ausgestattet, die den unterschiedlichen Schuhgrößen mit unterschiedlichem Umfang und Volumen Rechnung tragen. Es sind beispielsweise solche Soft-Snowboardbindungen für Freestyle-Einsatz mit einem gepolsterten Ristriemen und niedrigem Heckspoiler bekannt oder auch solche für technische Disziplinen mit drei Verschlüssen mit hohem Heckspoiler und breit gepolsterter Ristschnalle. Alle Hersteller sind bemüht, die seitlichen und vorwärtsgerichteten Bewegungen durch gute Polsterungen sowei abzufedern, daß eine schmerzfreie Druckübertragung bei gleichzeitig gutem Fuß-Schuh-Kontakt ermöglicht wird.Snowboard bindings for soft shoes usually have a base plate that is screwed to the snowboard and on the usually two to three closures for clamping the Shoes are articulated. The closures are alpine Ski boot buckles known lever buckles, Toothed belt ratchets, Velcro fasteners or also Cable buckles. To the snowboarder for transmission the taxpayers are to be given a good grip these closures with sufficient large adjustment ranges equipped with different shoe sizes take into account different sizes and volumes. There are such as soft snowboard bindings for freestyle use with a padded instep strap and low Known rear spoiler or also for technical Disciplines with three fasteners with high rear spoiler and wide padded instep buckle. All manufacturers endeavor to the lateral and forward movements by good Cushions and cushioning that are painless Pressure transmission with good foot-shoe contact is made possible.

Diese Bemühungen sind in den meisten Bindungsvarianten jedoch nur annähernd erfolgreich, weil die Zwischenräume zwischen den Verschlüssen die Bewegungen zwar ermöglichen, eine Druckverteilung bei zunehmender Vorlage aber eher eine zangenartige Quetschbewegung im Ristbereich verursacht. Das progressive Biegeverhalten einer solchen Snowboard-Softbindung ist damit eher von der inneren Reibung der Komponenten unter- oder gegeneinander abhängig und deshalb oft unkontrollierbar und kann zu vorzeitiger Ermüdung und Fahrfehlern führen.However, these efforts are common in most binding variants only approximately successful because the gaps between the closures allow the movements, one Pressure distribution with increasing presentation but rather one pinch-like squeezing movement in the instep area. The progressive bending behavior of such a snowboard soft binding is more from the internal friction of the Components dependent on or against each other and therefore often uncontrollable and can be too early Fatigue and driving errors.

Daneben sind auch alpine Skischuhe, Tourenskischuhe und hartschalige Snowboardschuhe bekannt, welche zur Erleichterung der Beugebewegung in der Längsmittelebene des Schuhs und zur kontrollierten Kraftübertragung eine wellenförmige Rippenstruktur im Vorfuß-Rist-Schienbeinbereich aufweisen (siehe beispielsweise (US-PS 3,988,842 und veröffentlichte internationale Patentanmeldung WO 81/00507).There are also alpine ski boots, touring boots and hard-shell snowboard boots known for Facilitation of flexion movement in the median longitudinal plane of the shoe and for controlled power transmission wavy rib structure in the forefoot-instep-shin area have (see for example (US-PS 3,988,842 and published international Patent application WO 81/00507).

Aus der WO 95/35136 ist eine Bindungseinrichtung zum Einspannen eines Schuhs zur Verwendung bei Sportgeräten - nämlich Rollschuhen - bekannt, welche ausgeführt ist mit

  • a) einer zur Aufnahme der Schuhsohle ausgebildeten Bindungsgrundplatte,
  • b) einer Rückschuhabstützung zum Zusammenwirken mit einem Rückschuhbereich des Schuhs,
  • c) Festlegemitteln, welche - zumindest mit dem Vorderfuß-Zehen-Bereich und dem Ristbeuge-Bereich des Schuhs zusammenwirkend - der Festlegung des Schuhs in der Bindungseinrichtung mit Sohlenanlage an der Bindungsgrundplatte und
    Rückschuhbereichsanlage an der Rückschuhabstützung dienen, wobei diese Festlegemittel ristbeugenahe Zugkrafterzeugungsmittel umfassen, um zumindest im Ristbeuge-Bereich des Schuhs eine Zugkraftwirkung längs einer über den Schuh hinweglaufenden Zugkraftlinie mit resultierender Andrückwirkung auf den Schuh zu erzeugen,
    und wobei die ristbeugenahen Zugkrafterzeugungsmittel auf eine zur Anlage am Schuh geformte, vom Vorderfuß-Zehen-Bereich bis mindestens zum Ristbeugebereich sich erstreckende, biegeelastische Druckübertragungsplatte einwirken.
    • From WO 95/35136 a binding device for clamping a shoe for use in sports equipment - namely roller skates - is known, which is executed with
  • a) a binding base plate designed to receive the sole of the shoe,
  • b) a rear shoe support for interacting with a rear shoe area of the shoe,
  • c) fixing means, which - at least interacting with the forefoot toe area and the instep area of the shoe - the fixing of the shoe in the binding device with sole contact on the binding base plate and
    Serve rear shoe area system on the rear shoe support, these fixing means comprise instep-generating tensile force means, in order to generate a tensile force effect at least in the instep area of the shoe along a tensile force line running over the shoe with resulting pressure effect on the shoe,
    and wherein the traction force generating means close to the instep bend act on a flexurally elastic pressure transmission plate which is shaped to bear against the shoe and extends from the forefoot toe region to at least the instep region.

    • Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Bindungseinrichtung der vorstehenden Ausführungsart zu schaffen, welche eine weiter verbesserte Kraftübertragung bei ganzflächigem Kontakt zwischen Schuh und Druckübertragungsplatte erreicht und eine bequeme Ein- und Ausstiegsöffnung bietet. Dabei soll diese Bindungseinrichtung wiederum insbesondere für Sportgeräte und speziell für Snowboards, Inline, Eis- oder Roller-Skates, Schneeschuh oder Firn-Gleiter, anwendbar sein.The present invention is based on the object a binding device of the above embodiment to create which further improved Power transmission when there is full contact between the shoe and pressure transfer plate achieved and a convenient Entry and exit opening offers. This is supposed to Binding device in particular for sports equipment and especially for snowboards, inline, ice or roller skates, Snowshoes or firn gliders can be used.

    Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß vorgeschlagen, daß die sattelförmig ausgebildete Druckübertragungsplatte im Vorderfuß-Zehen-Bereich mit der Grundplatte durch eine Gelenkanordnung mit zur Schuhmittelebene im wesentlichen orthogonaler Gelenkachse gelenkig verbunden ist.To solve this problem, the invention suggested that the saddle-shaped Pressure transfer plate in the forefoot toe area with the base plate by a joint arrangement with Shoe center plane essentially orthogonal joint axis is articulated.

    Weitere Merkmale der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen.Further features of the invention result from the Dependent claims.

    Durch eine den gesamten Frontbereich des Schuhs sattelförmig übergreifende, biegeelastische Zunge oder Druckübertragungsplatte, die an ihrem Vorderende im Zehenberich mit der Bindungsgrundplatte schwenkbar verbunden ist, kann eine ideale Kraftübertragung bei ganzflächigem Kontakt zwischen Schuh und Zunge erreicht werden. Dabei ist durch die um eine horizontale Achse, rechtwinklig zur Bindungs-Längsmitte, schwenkbare Zunge eine bequeme Ein- und Ausstiegsöffnung geschaffen. Die Zunge kann dabei quer zur Sattelfläche torusabschnittähnlich in Wellen ausgeformt sein, in deren Tälern Spannverschlüsse gleitend laufen, um eine individuelle anpassung an die Ristkontur zu ermöglichen, wobei die Pressung entsprechend dem Komfortbedürfnis frei wählbar ist.Through the entire front area of the shoe saddle-shaped overlapping, flexible tongue or Pressure transmission plate, which at its front end in the Toe area swiveling with the binding base plate connected, can provide an ideal power transmission all-over contact between shoe and tongue become. Here is by a horizontal axis, perpendicular to the middle of the binding, swiveling tongue created a convenient entry and exit opening. The The tongue can cross the saddle surface be shaped like a toroidal section in waves, in the Valleys slide sliding to one to allow individual adaptation to the instep contour, the pressing is free according to the need for comfort is selectable.

    Durch Einspannen eines Weichschuhs in die erfindungsgemäße Bindungseinrichtung kann der Weichschuh stabilisiert werden.By clamping a soft shoe in the Binding device according to the invention can the soft shoe be stabilized.

    Es wird empfohlen, dass die ristbeugenahen Zugkrafterzeugungsmittel mit einer zur Anlage am Schuh geformten Druckübertragungsplatte zusammenwirken, welche eine im Verhältnis zum Schuhmaterial des Ristbeuge-Bereichs vergrößerte Steifigkeit besitzt und die Übertragung des Drucks von den ristbeugenahen Zugkrafterzeugungsmitteln auf den Schuh auf einen Druckübertragungsbereich beidseits der Zugkraftlinie ausdehnt.It is recommended that the instep close Tractive force generating means with one for abutment on the shoe molded pressure transfer plate cooperate which one in relation to the instep area shoe material has increased rigidity and the Transfer of pressure from the instep close Tractive force generators on the shoe on one Pressure transmission area on both sides of the traction line expands.

    Bei einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung kann die Druckübertragungsplatte in Anpassung an den Ristbeuge-Bereich sowie gewünschtenfalls auch in Anpassung an den anschließenden Knöchel-Schienbein-Bereich oder/und den anschließenden Vorderfuß-Zehen-Bereich sattelförmig ausgebildet sein. Auf diese Weise kann eine sich gewünschtenfalls bis in den Schienbein-Bereich und den Zehen-Bereich des Schuhs erstreckende, großflächige Druckübertragungsplatte erhalten werden, die eine gleichmäßige Druckübertragung bei geringer Flächenpressung auf den Schuh ermöglicht. Durch zusätzliche, ebenfalls mit der Druckübertragungsplatte zusammenwirkende Zugkrafterzeugungsmittel im Vorderfuß-Zehen-Bereich oder/und im Knöchel-Unterschenkel-Bereich zur Zugkrafterzeugung längs entsprechender zusätzlicher Zugkraftlinien kann eine perfekte Einspannung des Schuhs in der Bindungseinrichtung erreicht werden. Bevorzugt umfassen die ristbeugenahen oder/und die zusätzlichen Zugkrafterzeugungsmittel dabei über die Druckübertragungsplatte hinweglaufende Zugstrangmittel, wobei ebenso die Möglichkeit besteht, daß die ristbeugenahen oder/und die zusätzlichen Zugkrafterzeugungsmittel zur Erteilung einer Zugspannung auf die Druckübertragungsplatte an dieser randnah angreifen.In a preferred embodiment, the Pressure transfer plate adapted to the instep area and, if desired, also in adaptation to the adjoining ankle-shin area or / and the subsequent forefoot-toe area saddle-shaped be trained. In this way, one can if desired up to the shin area and the toe area of the shoe, large areas Pressure transmission plate can be obtained, the one uniform pressure transmission with low surface pressure on the shoe. By additional, also with the pressure transfer plate cooperating Tractive force generating means in the forefoot toe area and / or lengthways in the ankle and lower leg area for generating tensile force corresponding additional traction lines can be a perfect one The shoe is clamped in the binding device become. Preferably, the near the instep or / and include additional tensile force generating means over the Pressure transmission plate traction cord means, wherein there is also the possibility that the near the instep or / and the additional tensile force generating means Granting tension on the pressure transmission plate attack this near the edge.

    Um die bei vielen sportlichen Aktivitäten, beispielsweise beim Freestyle-Fahren mit einem Snowboard, erwünschte Beweglichkeit im Knöchelbereich des Fußes auch bei in die Bindungseinrichtung eingespanntem Schuh zu ermöglichen, wird vorgeschlagen, daß die Druckübertragungsplatte um eine zur Schuhmittelebene im wesentlichen orthogonale und zur Ristbeugelinie im wesentlichen tangentiale virtuelle Biegeachse reversibel und vorzugsweise elastisch biegedeformierbar ist. Diese Biegedeformierbarkeit kann dadurch erreicht werden, daß in der Druckübertragungsplatte auf dem Weg zwischen dem Knöchel-Schienbei-Bereich und dem Vorderfuß-Zehen-Bereich mindestens eine Biegsamkeitserhöhungszone vorgesehen ist, welche vorzugsweise im wesentlichen parallel zur Ristbeugelinie verläuft. Zweckmäßigerweise wird man die mindestens eine Biegsamkeitserhöhungszone längs einer in die Schuhmittelebene fallenden Scheitellinie versetzt gegenüber den Zugkraftlinien anordnen.In order for many sporting activities, for example when freestyle riding with a snowboard, desired Mobility in the ankle area of the foot also in the To allow binding device clamped shoe proposed that the pressure transfer plate by one to Middle plane of the shoe essentially orthogonal and Instep line essentially tangential virtual Bending axis reversible and preferably elastic is bendable. This bending deformability can can be achieved in that in the pressure transmission plate on the way between the ankle-splint area and the Forefoot-toe area at least one Flexibility increase zone is provided, which preferably runs essentially parallel to the instep line. Appropriately, you will be the at least one Flexibility increase zone along one in the middle plane of the shoe falling apex line offset from the traction lines Arrange.

    Weiterhin kann in mindestens einem Zwischenbereich zwischen zwei durch zugehörige Zugkrafterzeugungsmittel definierten Zugkraftlinien die Druckübertragungsplatte zumindest im Bereich ihrer in die Schuhmittelebene fallenden Scheitellinie in Richtung dieser Scheitellinie reversibel und vorzugsweise elastisch längenveränderlich sein. Insbesondere im Ristbeuge-Bereich kann es nämlich von Vorteil sein, wenn die Druckübertragungsplatte dort in gewissem Maße komprimierbar und elongierbar ist. Bei relativ starken Vorlage/Rücklage-Bewegungen des Schuhträgers kann hierdurch eine deutliche Komfortsteigerung erzielt werden.Furthermore, in at least one intermediate area between two defined by associated tensile force generating means Traction lines at least in the pressure transmission plate Area of their crown line falling into the middle of the shoe reversible in the direction of this apex line and preferably be resiliently variable in length. Especially in the instep area it can be an advantage if the Pressure transfer plate compressible to some extent there and is elongatable. In the case of relatively strong submission / reserve movements the shoe wearer can thereby make a clear Increased comfort can be achieved.

    Zur Gewinnung der Längenveränderlichkeit kann man in der Druckübertragungsplatte auf den Weg zwischen dem Knöchel-Schienbein-Bereich und dem Vorderfluß-Zehen-Bereich mindestens eine Längenausgleichszone vorsehen, welche vorzugweise im wesentlichen parallel zur Ristbeugelinie verläuft. Analog zu den Biegsamkeitserhöhungszonen wird man auch die mindestens eine Längenausgleichszone zweckmäßigeweise längs der Scheitellinie versetzt gegenüber den Zugkraftlinien anordnen.To get the variability in length you can in the Pressure transfer plate on the way between the ankle-shin area and the fore-toe area at least provide a length compensation zone, which preferably runs essentially parallel to the instep line. One becomes analogous to the flexibility increase zones the at least one length compensation zone is also expedient along the vertex line offset from the Arrange traction lines.

    Es ist möglich, daß mindestens eine Biegsamkeitserhöhungszone und mindestens eine Längenausgleichszone von einer gemeinsamen deformationserleichternen Struktur gebildet sind.It is possible that at least one zone of flexibility increase and at least one length compensation zone of one common deformation-easier structure are formed.

    Die Druckübertragungsplatte kann mit mindestens einer deformationserleichternden Struktur versehen sein, welche sich quer zu einer in der Schuhmittelebene vom Knöchel-Schienbein-Bereich zum Vorderfuß-Zehen-Bereich verlaufenden Scheitellinie erstreckt. Die deformationserleichternde Struktur kann dabei durch Materialschwächung der Druckübertragungsplatte oder/und durch Materialveränderung der Druckübertragungsplatte oder/und durch vorgebildete Faltung oder Rippung gebildet sein. Eine solche Faltung oder Rippung der Druckübertragungsplatte wird vorteilhafterweise derart ausgestaltet sein, daß die Gefahr von Quetschungen des darunterliegenden Schuhmaterials bei Deformation der Druckübertragungsplatte nicht besteht.The pressure transmission plate can with at least one structure to facilitate deformation, which transversely to one in the middle of the shoe from the ankle-shin area to the forefoot toe area Crest line extends. The easing of deformation The structure can be weakened by the material Pressure transfer plate or / and by changing the material the pressure transmission plate and / or by preformed Folding or ribbing should be formed. Such a fold or Ribbing of the pressure transmission plate is advantageous be designed so that the risk of crushing the underlying shoe material when the Pressure transfer plate does not exist.

    Eine variable Anpaßbarkeit der Bindungseinrichtung oder Bindungsbaugruppe an unterschiedliche Schuhgrößen und Schuhformen kann dadurch erreicht werden, daß die ristbeugenahen Zugkrafterzeugungsmittel oder/und die zusätzlichen Zugkrafterzeugungsmittel an der Bindungsgrundplatte schwenkbar verankert sind.A variable adaptability of the binding device or Binding assembly to different shoe sizes and Shoe shapes can be achieved in that the instep near the instep Tractive force generating means and / or the additional Tractive force generator on the binding base plate are pivotally anchored.

    Die Druckübertragungsplatte kann ein Loseteil sein, welches unter Zugbänder oder -riemen eingelegt und durch diese lage- fixiert wird. Bequemer und verlustsicherer ist es jedoch, wenn die Druckübertragungsplatte dauerhaft mit der Bindungsgrundplatte verbunden ist. Um hier ein leichtes Einund Aussteigen eines Schuhs in bzw. aus der Bindungsbaugruppe zu ermöglichen, wird vorgeschlagen, daß die Druckübertragungsplatte im Vorderfuß-Zehen-Bereich um eine zehennahe Gelenkachse gelenkig und translatorisch zu dieser Gelenkachse beweglich an die Bindungsgrundplatte angekuppelt ist. Zu diesem Zweck kann die Druckübertragungsplatte im Vorderfuß-Zehen-Bereich durch dort an der Bindungsgrundplatte angebrachte zusätzliche Zugkrafterzeugungsmittel befestigt sein, wobei durch Entspannen dieser zusätzlichen Zugkrafterzeugungsmittel die translatorische Beweglichkeit der Druckübertragungsplatte ermöglicht wird.The pressure transmission plate can be a loose part, which inserted under drawstrings or straps and fixed in position by them becomes. However, it is more convenient and if the pressure transfer plate is permanently attached to the Binding base plate is connected. To make it easy to get here Get out of a shoe in or out of the binding assembly to enable it is proposed that the Pressure transfer plate in the forefoot toe area by one joint axis near toe articulated and translational to this Articulated axis movably coupled to the binding base plate is. For this purpose, the pressure transfer plate in the Forefoot-toe area through there on the binding base plate attached additional tensile force means attached be, by relaxing this additional Tractive force generating means the translational mobility the pressure transmission plate is made possible.

    Die Druckübertragungsplatte kann zumindest im Vorderfuß-Zehen-Bereich quer zur Schuhmittelebene seitenverstellbar sein. Hierdurch ist eine weitere individuelle Anpassungsmöglichkeit an unterschiedliche Schuhformen und - größen gegeben. Die Seitenverstellbarkeit der Druckübertragungsplatte kann in einfacher Weise dadurch erreicht werden, daß die Druckübertragungsplatte im Vorderfuß-Zehen-Bereich durch beidseits der Schuhmittelebene angeordnete, gegenläufig längenveränderliche Zugkrafterzeugungsmittel quer zur Schuhmittelebene verstellbar ist.The pressure transmission plate can at least in the forefoot toe area Sideways adjustable across the center of the shoe his. This is another individual Possibility to adapt to different shoe shapes and given sizes. The lateral adjustability of the Pressure transfer plate can be done in a simple manner achieved that the pressure transmission plate in Forefoot-toe area on both sides of the middle of the shoe arranged, oppositely variable in length Tractive force generation means across the shoe center plane is adjustable.

    Die Druckübertragungsplatte kann darüber hinaus auch in Längsrichtung der Bindungsgrundplatte verstellbar sein. Dabei kann die Längsverstellbarkeit der Druckübertragungsplatte auf der Verschwenkbarkeit der ristbeugenahen Zugkrafterzeugungsmittel oder/und zusätzlicher Zugkrafterzeugungsmittel um quer zur Schuhmittelebene verlaufende Schwenkachsen gegenüber der Bindungsgrundplatte beruhen. Alternativ oder zusätzlich kann die Längsverstellbarkeit auch auf einer translatorischen Verstellbarkeit der Verankerungsstellen der ristbeugenahen Zugkrafterzeugungsmittel oder/und zusätzlicher Zugkrafterzeugungsmittel in Längsrichtung der Bindungsgrundplatte beruhen. Durch die Längsverstellbarkeit der Druckübertragungsplatte gegenüber der Bindungsgrundplatte kann eine weitere individuelle Anpassung an unterschiedliche Schuhtypen vorgenommen werden.The pressure transfer plate can also in Be adjustable in the longitudinal direction of the binding base plate. there can the longitudinal adjustability of the pressure transmission plate the pivotability of the near the instep Tractive force generating means and / or additional Tractive force generating means across to the shoe center plane running swivel axes opposite the binding base plate based. Alternatively or additionally, the Longitudinal adjustment also on a translatory Adjustment of the anchoring points near the instep Tractive force generating means and / or additional Tractive force generating means in the longitudinal direction of the Binding base plate based. Due to the longitudinal adjustability the pressure transmission plate opposite the binding base plate can be further customized to different Types of shoes can be made.

    Für die Rückschuhabstützung wird eine Ausgestaltung bevorzugt, bei der sie nach Art eines den Fersenbereich oder/und den Achillessehnenbereich des Schuhs überdeckenden Spoilers ausgebildet ist. Neben seiner Abstützung an der Rückschuhabstützung kann der Schuh außerdem auch zumindest auf einem Teil seiner Länge durch Seitenführungsmittel der Bindungsgrundplatte seitlich geführt sein.One configuration is used for the rear shoe support preferred, in the manner of a heel area or / and covering the Achilles tendon area of the shoe Spoilers is trained. In addition to its support on the The shoe can also at least support the rear shoe on part of its length by side guide means of Binding base plate to be guided laterally.

    Während für die ristbeugenahen Zugkrafterzeugungsmittel und ggf. vorgesehene zusätzliche Zugkrafterzeugungsmittel im Vorderfuß-Zehen-Bereich Verschlußmechanismen mit Zahnbändern bevorzugt werden, wird für die zusätzlichen Zugkrafterzeugungsmittel im Knöchel-Unterschenkel-Bereich vorgeschlagen, daß sie ein vorzugsweise flaschenzugartig ausgebildetes Knöchelzugband, beispielsweise nach Art eines mit wenigen Handgriffen leicht lösbaren Klettverschlusses, umfasesn, welches zwischen der Druckübertragungsplatte und der vorzugsweise als Spoiler ausgebildeten Rückschuhabstützung wirksam ist.While for the instep traction generating means and any additional tensile force means provided in the Forefoot-toe area Locking mechanisms with tooth bands will be preferred for the additional Tractive force generator in the ankle and lower leg area suggested that they be a preferably pulley-like trained ankle tension band, for example in the manner of a Velcro fastener that can be easily removed in a few simple steps comprising between the pressure transfer plate and the preferably designed as a spoiler Rear shoe support is effective.

    Eine neben der Druckverteilung auf vergrößerte Flächenbereiche wesentliche Funktion der Druckübertragungsplatte kann ferner darin liegen, daß sie bei starker Vorlage des Unterschenkels dessen Rückkehr in eine annähernd aufrechte Ausgangsstellung nach Art einer Rückstellfeder unterstützt. Dies ist beispielsweise für Snowboard-Anfänger oder auch Untrainierte, mit einem schwachen Muskelapparat ausgestattete Sportler hilfreich, die Schwierigkeiten haben, in starker Vorlagestellung aus eigener Kraft wieder in die aufrechte Ausgangsstellung zurückzukehren. Es wird daher vorgeschlagen, daß die Druckübertragungsplatte hinsichtlich ihrer Form oder/und ihrer Lage oder/und ihrer Formsteifigkeit oder/und ihrer Ankupplung an die Bindungsgrundplatte bzw. die Rückschuhabstützung derart ausgebildet ist, daß sie einen gezielten, insbesondere wesentlichen Beitrag zum Vorlage/Rücklage-Widerstand für den Knöchel-Unterschenkel-Bereich liefert. Dieser Beitrag der Druckübertragungsplatte zum Vorlage/Rücklage-Widerstand ist insbesondere dann von Bedeutung, wenn die Rückschuhabstützung nur einen vergleichsweise geringen Beitrag zu diesem Vorlage/Rücklage-Widerstand beitragen kann.One in addition to the pressure distribution on enlarged Area areas essential function of Pressure transfer plate can also be that they strong presentation of the lower leg of its return to one approximately upright starting position like a Return spring supported. This is for example for Snowboard beginners or even untrained, with one weak musculoskeletal athletes helpful that Have trouble in strong template from your own Force back to the upright starting position to return. It is therefore proposed that the Pressure transfer plate in terms of their shape or / and their position or / and their stiffness or / and their Coupling to the binding base plate or Back shoe support is designed such that it has a targeted, in particular substantial contribution to Template / reserve resistance for the ankle and lower leg area supplies. This post the pressure transfer plate to submission / reserve resistance is then particularly from Meaning if the rear shoe support only one comparatively small contribution to this template / reserve resistance can contribute.

    Wesentliche Vorteile der erfindungsgemäßen Bindungseinrichtung sind eine durch die Druckübertragungsplatte herabgesetzte Flächenpressung auf den Schuh bei gleichzeitiger Erhaltung der notwendigen Beweglichkeit für den Fuß, die Schaffung eines elastischen Vorlagewiderstands speziell für den Fall, daß die Rückschuhabstützung nicht für einen ausreichenden Vorlagewiderstand sorgen kann, sowie die Anpassungsfähigkeit der Bindungseinrichtung an unterschiedliche Schuhgrößen und -formen festhalten.Significant advantages of the binding device according to the invention are one through that Pressure transfer plate reduced surface pressure on the Shoe while maintaining the necessary Agility for the foot, creating an elastic Template resistance especially in the event that the Back shoe support is not sufficient Template resistance can provide, as well as adaptability the binding device to different shoe sizes and - hold on to shapes.

    Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand der beigefügten Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Es stellen dar:

    Figur 1
    eine Snowboard-Bindung in Schrägansicht von vorne mit einem darin eingespannten Snowboard-Weichschuh,
    Figur 2
    Snowboard-Bindung der Figur 1 in einem geöffneten Zustand, der das Ein- und Aussteigen eines strichpunktiert angedeuteten Schuhs ermöglicht,
    Figur 3
    eine Ansicht identisch Figur 1 zur Erläuterung geometrischer Koordinaten des dort dargestellten Bindungs-Schuh-Systems und
    Figur 4
    eine weitere Ausführungsform einer Snowboard-Bindung mit darin eingespanntem Schuh in einer Ansicht ähnlich Figur 1.
    The invention is explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings. They represent:
    Figure 1
    a snowboard binding in an oblique view from the front with a snowboard soft shoe clamped therein,
    Figure 2
    Snowboard binding of Figure 1 in an open state, which allows the entry and exit of a dash-dotted shoe,
    Figure 3
    a view identical to Figure 1 for explaining geometric coordinates of the binding shoe system shown there and
    Figure 4
    a further embodiment of a snowboard binding with a shoe clamped therein in a view similar to Figure 1.

    Die in Figur 1 gezeigte Snowboard-Bindung umfaßt eine Bindungsbaugruppe mit einer als sattelförmige Zunge ausgebildeten Druckübertragungsplatte 1, einer Bindungsgrundplatte 2, einer Rückschuhabstützung in Form eines Heckspoilers 3, einem Verschluß 4 im Vorderfuß-Zehen-Bereich, einem Verschluß 5 im Ristbeuge-Bereich sowie einem den unteren Schienbeinbereich nahe des Knöchels umspannenden Verschluß 6. In der Bindungsbaugruppe ist ein Schuh 19 fest eingespannt. Er liegt mit seiner Sohle an der Bindungsgrundplatte 2 und mit seinem Achillessehnenbereich am Heckspoiler 3 an. Durch an der Bindungsgrundplatte 2 angeformte Seitenflansche 30 ist er seitlich in der Bindungsbaugruppe geführt. Die Zunge 1 ist vom Ristbeugebereich annähernd vertikal nach oben in den Knöchel-Schienbein-Bereich des Schuhs 19 hochgezogen und erstreckt sich nach vorne bis in den Vorderfuß-Zehen-Bereich des Schuhs 19. Sie liegt flächig auf dem aus Weichmaterial gefertigten Schuh auf und besitzt eine größere Steifigkeit als das Schuhmaterial. Sie ist vorzugsweise, jedoch nicht notwendigerweise einstückig ausgebildet und kann aus Kunststoff, beispielsweise Polyurethan, bestehen.The snowboard binding shown in Figure 1 includes one Binding assembly with a saddle-shaped tongue trained pressure transmission plate 1, one Binding base plate 2, a rear shoe support in the form a rear spoiler 3, a closure 4 in the forefoot toe area, a closure 5 in the instep area and one the lower tibia near the ankle Closure 6. A shoe 19 is fixed in the binding assembly clamped. He lies with his sole on the Binding base plate 2 and with its Achilles tendon area on Rear spoiler 3. By on the binding base plate 2 molded side flanges 30, it is laterally in the Binding assembly performed. The tongue 1 is from Instep area almost vertically upwards into the ankle-shin area of the shoe 19 pulled up and extends forward to the forefoot-toe area of the shoe 19. It lies flat on the one made of soft material Shoe and has a greater stiffness than that Shoe material. It is preferred, but not necessarily formed in one piece and can be made of Plastic, for example polyurethane.

    Durch Spannen der Verschlüsse 4, 5, 6 können Zugkräfte längs entsprechender, über den Schuh hinweglaufender Zugkraftlinien Z1, Z2 bzw. Z3 (siehe Figur 3) erzeugt werden, welche dazu führen, daß die Zunge 1 an den Schuh 19 angedrückt und dieser so in der Bindungsbaugruppe stabilisiert wird. Durch Entspannen der Verschlüsse 4, 5, 6 kann der Druck auf dem Schuh 19 gelöst und der Ausstieg des Schuhs 19 aus der Bindungsbaugruppe ermöglicht werden.By tensioning the closures 4, 5, 6 tensile forces can be longitudinal corresponding traction lines running across the shoe Z1, Z2 and Z3 (see Figure 3) are generated, which to do so lead that the tongue 1 pressed against the shoe 19 and this is stabilized in the binding assembly. By Relax the closures 4, 5, 6, the pressure on the Shoe 19 solved and the exit of the shoe 19 from the Binding assembly are made possible.

    Die Zunge 1 besitzt eine Rippung mit drei wellenförmigen Rippen 7, welche in Richtung einer in die Schuhmittelebene M fallenden Scheitellinie S (siehe Figur 3) vom Ristbeuge-Bereich ausgehend in Richtung zum Förderfuß-Zehen-Bereich aufeinanderfolgen. Die Rippen bilden deformationserleichternde Strukturen und erstrecken sich im wesentlichen parallel zu einer im Ristbeuge-Bereich liegenden Ristbeugelinie R (siehe Figur 3). Sie erleichtern einerseits eine bei einer Vorlagebewegung des Snowboard-Fahrers auftretende Biegebewegung des annähernd vertikalen Schienbeinabschnitts der Zunge 1 relativ zu dem auf dem Schuhrücken aufliegenden, angenähert horizontalen Vorderfußabschnitt der Zunge 1 um eine zu Schuhmittelebene im wesentlichen orthogonale und zur Ristbeugelinie R im wesentlichen tangentiale Biegeachse B (siehe Figur 3). Die Zunge 1 ist so ausgebildet, daß diese Biegebewegung elastisch reversibel ist, so daß bei einer Vorlagebewegung des Snowboard-Fahrers infolge Folge der Biegeelastizität der Zunge 1 eine Rückstellkraft auf den Schienbeinbereich des Snowboard-Fahrers wirkt. Andererseits ermöglichen die Rippen 7 einen Längenausgleich der Zunge 1 in Richtung der Scheitellinie S, so daß bei parallel zur Zunge 1 in Richtung der Scheitellinie S auf die Zunge 1 wirkenden Zug- oder Schubkräften eine gewisse Komprimierung oder Elongierung der Zunge 1 möglich ist. Dies kann insbesondere bei starken Vorlage- und Rücklagebewegungen des Snowboard-Fahrers, wie sie beispielsweise beim Freestyle-Einsatz vorkommen, vorteilhaft sein, um die Bequemlichkeit und den Komfort der Bindung zu erhöhen.The tongue 1 has a corrugation with three undulating Ribs 7, which in the direction of the shoe center plane M falling apex line S (see Figure 3) from the instep area starting towards the conveyor foot toe area consecutive. Form the ribs structures that facilitate deformation and extend in the essentially parallel to one in the instep area Instep line R (see Figure 3). On the one hand, they make it easier one with a presentation movement of the snowboard rider occurring bending movement of the approximately vertical Shin section of the tongue 1 relative to that on the The back of the shoes overlaid, approximately horizontal Forefoot section of the tongue 1 to a to the shoe center plane in essentially orthogonal and to the instep line R im essential tangential bending axis B (see Figure 3). The Tongue 1 is designed so that this bending movement is elastic is reversible, so that with a reference movement of the Snowboard rider due to the bending elasticity of the Tongue 1 a restoring force on the shin area of the Snowboard rider works. On the other hand, the ribs allow 7 a length compensation of the tongue 1 in the direction of Vertex line S, so that parallel to the tongue 1 in the direction the apex line S acting on the tongue 1 pull or A certain compression or elongation of the thrust forces Tongue 1 is possible. This can be particularly the case with strong ones Snowboard rider submission and return movements, such as for example, they occur during freestyle use, be beneficial to the convenience and comfort of the Increase bond.

    Die Rippen 7 sind längs der Scheitellinie S derart verteilt angeordnet, daß der ristbeugenahe Verschluß 5 in einem zwischen zwei aufeinanderfolgenden Rippen 7 begrenzten Wellental 8 verläuft. Durch die beidseits des Verschlusses 5 angrenzenden Rippen 7 wird er annähernd formschlüssig geführt, was zu einer im wesentlichen unverrutschbaren Positionierung der Zunge 1 führt. Selbstverständlich ist es denkbar, auch die übrigen Verschlüsse 4 und 6 in solche Wellentäler 8 zu legen, obwohl bei den dargestellten Ausführungsbeispielen die Verschlüsse 4 und 6 in Richtung der Scheitellinie S seitlich außerhalb der Rippen 7 über den Schuh 19 verlaufen.The ribs 7 are distributed along the apex line S in this way arranged that the instep close 5 in one limited between two successive ribs 7 Wellental 8 runs. Through the closure 5 on both sides adjacent ribs 7 it is approximately form-fitting resulted in what was essentially a non-slip Positioning the tongue 1 leads. Of course it is conceivable, the other closures 4 and 6 in such To lay troughs 8, although in the illustrated Embodiments the closures 4 and 6 in the direction of Vertex line S laterally outside the ribs 7 over the Shoe 19 run.

    Der zehennahe Verschluß 4 umfaßt zwei gesonderte Zahnriementeile 9 und 10, welche beidseits der Schuhmittelebene M jeweils an ihrem unteren Ende 12 mit der Bindungsgrundplatte 2 durch Schrauben 13 um eine Schwenkachse A1 (siehe Figur 3) schwenkbar verbunden sind. An der Zunge 1 sind brückenförmige Erhöhungen 11 ausgebildet, durch die die Zahnriementeile 9 und 10 hindurchlaufen. Jedem der Zahnriementeile 9 und 10 ist ein Zahnschieber 32 (von denen in den Figuren nur einer dargestellt ist), welche an der Zunge 1 befestigt sind und mit der Zahnfläche des zugehörigen Zahnriementeils 9 bzw. 10 in Eingriff stehen. Durch Fingerbetätigung können die Zahnschieber 32 aus der Zahnfläche des zugehörigen Zahnriementeils 9 bzw. 10 ausgehoben und der Verschluß 4 gelöst oder gespannt werden.The toe near closure 4 comprises two separate Timing belt parts 9 and 10, which on both sides of the Shoe center plane M at its lower end 12 with the Binding base plate 2 by screws 13 about a pivot axis A1 (see Figure 3) are pivotally connected. On the tongue 1 are bridge-shaped elevations 11 through which the Belt parts 9 and 10 run through. Anyone Timing belt parts 9 and 10 is a toothed slide 32 (of which only one is shown in the figures), which on the Tongue 1 are attached and with the tooth surface of the associated Toothed belt part 9 or 10 are engaged. By Finger actuation allows the toothed slide 32 from the Tooth surface of the associated toothed belt part 9 or 10 excavated and the closure 4 loosened or tensioned.

    Der ristbeugenahe Verschluß 5 ist ebenfalls mittels Schraubverbindungen 14 um eine Schwenkachse A2 (siehe Figur 3) dreh- bzw. schwenkbar mit der Bindungsgrundplatte 2 verbunden. Er umfaßt einen an einer Seite der Bindungsgrundplatte 2 in deren Fersenbereich angebrachten Zahnriemen 34 sowie einen Ratschenhebel 16, welcher an einem an der gegenüberliegenden Seite der Bindungsgrundplatte 2 ebenfalls in deren Fersenbereich angelenkten Halteriemen 36 befestigt ist. Der mit dem Ratschenhebel 16 ausgeführte Halteriemen 36 ist so lang, daß er über den Schuh 19 und die Zunge 1 hinwegläuft und der Ratschenhebel 16 in einem in Figur 2 mit 15 bezeichneten seitlichen Außenbereich des Schuhs 19 mit dem Zahnriemen 34 in Eingriff steht. Der so gebildete Zahnriemen-Ratschenhebel-Mechanismus kann vollständig gelöst werden, so daß die lediglich am Verschluß 4 gehaltene Zunge 1 nach vorne um die Schwenkachse A1 ausschwenkbar ist, wie in Figur 2 gut zu erkennen ist.The instep close closure 5 is also means Screw connections 14 about a swivel axis A2 (see FIG 3) rotatable or pivotable with the binding base plate 2 connected. It includes one on one side of the Attach the binding base plate 2 in the heel area Toothed belt 34 and a ratchet lever 16, which on a on the opposite side of the binding base plate 2 holding straps 36 also articulated in the heel region is attached. The one carried out with the ratchet lever 16 Retaining strap 36 is so long that it over the shoe 19 and the Tongue 1 runs away and the ratchet lever 16 in one Figure 2 designated 15 lateral outer area of the Shoe 19 is engaged with the toothed belt 34. The way formed timing belt ratchet lever mechanism can be completely solved, so that only the closure 4 held tongue 1 forward about the pivot axis A1 can be swung out, as can be clearly seen in FIG.

    Der obere Verschluß 6 kann, um das Ein- und Aussteigen des Schuhs 19 zu ermöglichen, ebenfalls ganz gelöst werden. Er ist als Klettverschluß ausgebildet und umfaßt ein mit einem Klettmaterial 17 ausgeführtes Verschlußband 38, welches fest am Heckspoiler 3 gehalten ist. Hierzu ist es durch ein Schlitzpaar im oberen Mittelbereich 18 des Heckspoilers 3 hindurchgefädelt, wie in Figur 2 zu erkennen ist.The upper closure 6 can to get in and out of To allow shoe 19 can also be completely resolved. He is designed as a Velcro fastener and includes one with a Velcro material 17 executed closure tape 38, which is firm is held on the rear spoiler 3. For this it is through a A pair of slots in the upper middle region 18 of the rear spoiler 3 threaded through, as can be seen in Figure 2.

    Figur 2 zeigt die Zunge 1 in einer Öffnungsstellung, in welcher sie um ungefähr 45° nach vorne geneigt ist. Die Verschlüsse 5 und 6 sind vollständig geöffnet, der spitzennahe Verschluß 4 wirkt als Scharnier für die Zunge 1. Der strichpunktiert dargestellte Schuh 19 ist im Begriff, aus bzw. in die Bindung zu schlüpfen, wobei sein Fersenbereich 20 mühelos am Heckspoiler 3 vorbeischwenken kann. Die Fußspitze 21 bildet dabei einen Momentan-Drehpunkt für den Schuh. Die sattelförmige Zunge 1 ist zur Anpassung im Zehen-Bereich mit dem beidseitig oder auch nur einseitig zustellbaren Verschluß 4 verbunden, der gegenüber der Bindungsgrundplatte 2 zusätzlich innen und außen in verschiedenen Bohrungen 22 in Längsrichtung L der Bindungsgrundplatte 2 (siehe Figur 3) längsverstellbar ist. Gewünschtenfalls kann auch der Heckspoiler 3 längsverstellbar gegenüber der Bindungsgrundplatte 2 sein.Figure 2 shows the tongue 1 in an open position, in which is tilted forward by about 45 °. The Fasteners 5 and 6 are fully open, the close closure 4 acts as a hinge for the tongue 1. The dash-dotted shoe 19 is in the process of or slip into the binding, with his heel area 20 can easily swing past the rear spoiler 3. The toe 21 forms a momentary pivot point for the shoe. The saddle-shaped tongue 1 is for adjustment in the toe area the closure that can be adjusted on both sides or only on one side 4 connected, opposite the binding base plate 2 additionally inside and outside in different holes 22 in Longitudinal direction L of the binding base plate 2 (see Figure 3) is longitudinally adjustable. If desired, the Rear spoiler 3 longitudinally adjustable compared to the Binding base plate 2.

    Die Handhabung bzw. Wirkungsweise der Snowboard-Bindung ist wie folgt: Der Snowboard-Fahrer schlüpft in die in Figur 2 dargestellte geöffnete Bindung mit der Schuhspitze so weit nach vorne, daß die Ferse 20 ohne weiteres am Heckspoiler 3 nach unten vorbeischwenken kann. Die Zunge 1 ist dabei so weit nach vorne aufgeklappt, daß ihr Rist- und Schienbei-Bereich dem einschlüpfenden Schuh 19 nicht hinderlich entgegenstehen.The handling or mode of operation of the snowboard binding is as follows: The snowboard rider slips into the one in FIG. 2 shown open binding with the toe as far forward that the heel 20 easily on the rear spoiler 3 can swing past down. The tongue 1 is like this unfolded far forward that her instep and shin area the slipping shoe 19 is not a hindrance conflict.

    Das Schließen oder Spannen der Verschlüsse 4, 5, 6 erfolgt nacheinander von der Spitze her beginnend, so daß ein sattes, kraftschlüssiges Anliegen der Zunge 1 auf der gesamten Vorderfuß-Zehen- und Schienbei-Partie des Schuhes 19 erreicht wird. Der zehennahe Verschluß 4 kann dabei beidseitig in seiner Position relativ zur Schuhmittelebene M variiert werden, um individuellen anatomischen Gegebenheiten zu entsprechen.The closures 4, 5, 6 are closed or tensioned one after the other starting from the top, so that a full, non-positive contact of the tongue 1 on the entire Forefoot, toe and shin area of shoe 19 reached becomes. The toe near closure 4 can be on both sides its position varies relative to the shoe center plane M. to individual anatomical conditions correspond.

    Will der Snowboard-Fahrer zur Bergfahrt mit einem Schlepplift seinen hinteren Fuß aus der Bindung befreien, genügt es, den ristbeugenahen und den schienbeinnahen Verschluß 5 und 6 zu lösen, wodurch ein schnelles Wiedereinsteigen nach der Liftfahrt ohne Neujustierung des zehennahen Verschlusses 4 ermöglicht ist.The snowboard rider wants to go uphill with a drag lift to free his rear foot from the binding, it is enough to near the instep and close to the shin 5 and 6 solve, which makes a quick return after the Lift ride without readjusting the toe closure 4 is possible.

    Figur 4 zeigt eine Bindung, die derjenigen der Figuren 1 bis 3 im wesentlichen entspricht. Sie unterscheidet sich im wesentlichen nur dadurch, daß die Zunge 1 und der Heckspoiler 3 im Knöchel-Unterschenkel-Bereich kürzer als beim vorangehenden Ausführungsbeispiel sind. Die Zunge 1 erstreckt sich nunmehr unwesentlich über den Ristbeuge-Bereich hinaus in den Knöchel-Schienbein-Bereich, weshalb der beim vorangehenden Ausführungsbeispiel vorgesehene Klettverschluß 6 im Knöchel-Schienbein-Bereich entfällt. Die Handhabung dieser mit nur zwei Verschlüssen, nämlich den Verschlüssen 5 und 6, ausgeführten Bindung ist dementsprechend einfacher und schneller. Angesichts ihrer im Knöchel-Schienbein-Bereich geringeren Stabilität eignet sie sich besonders für solche Anwendungen, bei denen eine große Beweglichkeit des Fußes erwünscht ist.Figure 4 shows a binding that that of Figures 1 to 3 essentially corresponds. It differs in essential only in that the tongue 1 and the rear spoiler 3 shorter in the ankle and lower leg area than in the previous embodiment. The tongue 1 extends now insignificantly beyond the instep area in the ankle-shin area, which is why the previous embodiment provided Velcro 6 in the ankle-shin area is omitted. The handling this with only two closures, namely closures 5 and 6, binding is accordingly easier and more quickly. Given her in the ankle-shin area less stability, it is particularly suitable for such Applications where great mobility of the foot is desired.

    Für die vordere und die hintere Bindung eines Snowboards können je nach Fahrkönnen und Komfortbedarf des Snowboard-Fahrers und Einsatzbereich des Snowboards Zungen unterschiedlichen Biegeverhaltens eingesetzt werden, beispielsweise indem für die Zungen Kunststoffe unterschiedlicher E-Module verwendet werden. Denkbar ist es auch, die Rippen 7 durch Herstellung der Zungen 1 im Verbundspritzverfahren (CH-Patent 669 498, US-Patent 4,793,077) mit unterschiedlicher Biegesteifigkeit auszuführen oder anstelle der Rippen 7 Durchbrüche vorzusehen, welche mit gleich großen Einsätzen aus Gummi oder anderen Elastomeren ausgefüllt werden. Schließlich läßt sich durch Erhöhen der Zugspannung der durch die Wellentäler 8 der Zunge 1 laufenden Verschlüsse 4, 5, 6 eine Veränderung des Biegeverhaltens erreichen, womit dem individuellen Komfortbedarf des Snowboard-Fahrers entsprochen werden kann. Das Aussteigen aus der Bindung erfolgt in umgekehrter Reihenfolge, wobei die als ganzes wegschwenkbare Zunge 1 für eine schnelle einfache Handhabung sorgt.For the front and rear binding of a snowboard depending on the skill level and comfort requirements of the snowboard rider and application of the snowboard tongues different bending behavior are used, for example by using plastics for the tongues different E-modules can be used. It is conceivable also, the ribs 7 by making the tongues 1 in Compound injection molding process (CH patent 669 498, US patent 4,793,077) with different bending stiffness or to provide 7 openings instead of the ribs, which with inserts of the same size made of rubber or other elastomers fill out. Finally, by increasing the Tension of the running through the troughs 8 of the tongue 1 Closures 4, 5, 6 change the bending behavior achieve what the individual comfort needs of the Snowboard rider can be met. Get out the binding takes place in reverse order, the as whole tongue 1 swiveling away for a quick easy Handling ensures.

    Zusammenfassend wird eine Bindung mit einer Verschlußeinrichtung beschrieben, welche einen Schuh aus weichem Obermaterial und mit flexibler Sohle im Bereich des Vorderfußes, der Ristbeuge und des unteren Schienbeins übergreift. Hierzu ist eine sattelförmige, gerippte Zunge im zehennahen Spitzenbereich einer Bindungsgrundplatte schwenkbar an dieser angelenkt und im Rist- und Schienbei-Bereich lösbar mit Schnallen an dieser gehalten. Die Verschlußeinrichtung ist Bestandteil einer Snowboard-Soft-Bindung. Sie ist aber genauso geeignet für Inline-, Eis- und Roller-Skates sowie für Schnee-Schuhe und Firn-Gleiter.In summary, a bond with a Closure device described, which a shoe soft upper material and with flexible sole in the area of the Forefoot, the instep and the lower shin overlaps. For this purpose, a saddle-shaped, ribbed tongue in the tip area of a binding base plate near the toe articulated to this and in the instep and shin area releasably held on this with buckles. The Locking device is part of a snowboard soft binding. But it is just as suitable for inline, ice and Roller skates as well as for snow shoes and firn gliders.

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    1. Binding system, in particular for sports equipment such as snowboards, inline, ice or roller skates, snow boots or skis for icy snow, for fixing a boot (19), this binding system being designed with
      a) a binding base plate (2) designed to receive the boot sole,
      b) a rear boot support (3) for cooperating with a rear boot region (20) of the boot (19),
      c) fixing means (1, 4, 5, 6) which, while cooperating at least with the forefoot/toe region and the instep region of the boot (19), serve to fix the boot (19) in the binding system (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) with the sole resting on the binding base plate (2) and the rear boot region resting on the rear boot support (3), these fixing means (1, 4, 5, 6) comprising instep-proximal tensile force-generating means (5) in order to generate, at least in the instep region of the boot (19), a tensile force effect along a tensile force line extending over the boot (19) with a resulting contact pressure effect on the boot (19), the instep-proximal tensile force-generating means (5) acting on a flexible pressure-transmitting plate (1) shaped to rest on the boot (19) and extending from the forefoot/toe region at least up to the instep region (R),
      characterised in that the saddle-shaped pressure-transmitting plate (1) is articulated in the forefoot/toe region to the base plate (2) by a joint arrangement (13) with joint axis (A1) substantially orthogonal to the mid-plane (M) of the boot.
    2. Binding system according to claim 1, characterised in that the pressure-transmitting plate (1) has increased rigidity in relation to the boot material of the instep region (R).
    3. Binding system according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the pressure-transmitting plate (1) is designed so as to be saddle-shaped to conform with the instep region and, if desired, also to conform with the adjoining ankle/shin region and/or the adjoining forefoot/toe region.
    4. Binding system according to any of claims 1 to 3, characterised by additional tensile force-generating means (4, 6), also cooperating with the pressure-transmitting plate (1), in the forefoot/toe region and/or in the ankle/lower leg region to generate tensile force along corresponding additional tensile force lines.
    5. Binding system according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the instep-proximal and/or the additional tensile force-generating means (4, 5, 6) comprise tensile cord means extending over the pressure-transmitting plate.
    6. Binding system according to any of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the instep-proximal and/or the additional tensile force-generating means (4, 5, 6) act(s) near the edge of the pressure-transmitting plate (1) to impart a tensile stress thereto.
    7. Binding system according to any of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that the pressure-transmitting plate (1) can be reversed and preferably elastically deformed flexionally about a virtual flexional axis substantially orthogonal to the mid-plane (M) of the boot and substantially tangential to the instep line.
    8. Binding system according to claim 8, characterised in that at least one flexibility-increasing zone (7), extending substantially parallel to the instep line, is provided over the distance between the ankle/shin region or the instep region (R) and the forefoot/toe region to obtain the flexional deformability in the pressure-transmitting plate (1).
    9. Binding system according to claim 8, characterised in that the flexibility-increasing zone (7) is arranged along an apex line (S) falling in the mid-plane (M) of the boot and offset with respect to the tensile force line(s).
    10. Binding system according to any of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that the pressure-transmitting plate (1) is reversible and preferably elastically changeable in length, at least in the region of its apex line (S) falling in the mid-plane (M) of the boot, in the direction of this apex line, in at least one intermediate region (7) between two tensile force lines defined by associated tensile force-generating means (4, 5, 6).
    11. Binding system according to claim 10, characterised in that at least one length compensating zone (7), preferably extending substantially parallel to the instep line, is provided over the distance between the ankle/shin region or the instep region (R) and the forefoot/toe region to obtain the changeability in length in the pressure-transmitting plate (1).
    12. Binding system according to claim 11, characterised in that at least one length compensating zone (7) is arranged along the apex line (S) offset with respect to the tensile force line(s).
    13. Binding system according to claim 11 or 12, characterised in that at least one flexibility-increasing zone (7) and at least one length compensating zone (7) are formed from a common deformation-facilitating structure (7).
    14. Binding system according to any of claims 1 to 13, characterised in that the pressure-transmitting plate (1) is provided with at least one deformation-facilitating structure (7) extending transversely to an apex line running in the mid-plane (M) of the boot from the ankle/shin region or instep region (R) to the forefoot/toe region.
    15. Binding system according to claim 14, characterised in that the deformation-facilitating structure (7) is formed by weakening the material of the pressure-transmitting plate (1) and/or by changing the material of the pressure-transmitting plate (1) and/or by preformed folding or ribbing (7).
    16. Binding system according to any of claims 1 to 15, characterised in that the pressure-transmitting plate (1) is formed with at least two convex or toroidal section-like corrugations (7), the troughs (8) of which are at least partially occupied by tensile force-generating means (4, 5, 6) sliding therein.
    17. Binding system according to claim 16, characterised in that the pressure-transmitting plate (1) consists in the region of the corrugations (7) of a different, preferably more flexible, plastics material than the surrounding material.
    18. Binding system according to claim 16, characterised in that the corrugations (7) consist of separately produced elastic material inserted into cut-outs with interlocking fit at the same respective point of the pressure-transmitting plate (1).
    19. Binding system according to any of claims 1 to 18, characterised in that the instep-proximal tensile force-generating means (5) and/or the additional tensile force-generating means (4, 6) are pivotally anchored to the binding base plate (2).
    20. Binding system according to any of claims 1 to 19, characterised in that the pressure-transmitting plate (1) can be adjusted translationally relative to the binding base plate (2) in the forefoot/toe region.
    21. Binding system according to any of claims 1 to 20, characterised in that the pressure-transmitting plate (1) is articulated in the forefoot/toe region while imparting additional tensile force-generating means applied at the binding base plate (2).
    22. Binding system according to any of claims 1 to 21, characterised in that the pressure-transmitting plate (1) is laterally adjustable and/or changeable by contact pressure at least in the forefoot/toe region, transversely to the mid-plane (M) of the boot, in particular by toothed belt ratchets.
    23. Binding system according to any of claims 1 to 22, characterised in that the pressure-transmitting plate (1) is adjustable and/or changeable by contact pressure in the forefoot/toe region, transversely to the mid-plane (M) of the boot, by tensile force-generating means (9, 10), changeable in length in opposite directions, arranged on either side of the mid-plane (M) of the boot.
    24. Binding system according to any of claims 1 to 23, characterised in that the pressure-transmitting plate (1) has bridges (11) at its upper side through which the tensile force-generating means (9, 11) can slide.
    25. Binding system according to any of claims 1 to 24, characterised in that the pressure-transmitting plate (1) is adjustable in the longitudinal direction of the binding base plate (2).
    26. Binding system according to claim 25, characterised in that the longitudinal adjustability of the pressure-transmitting plate (1) is based on the pivotability of the instep-proximal tensile force-generating means (5) and/or additional tensile force-generating means (4, 6) about pivot axes extending transversely to the mid-plane (M) of the boot relative to the binding base plate (2).
    27. Binding system according to claim 25 or 26, characterised in that the longitudinal adjustability is based on a translational adjustability of the anchoring points of the instep-proximal tensile force-generating means (5) and/or additional tensile force-generating means (4, 6) in the longitudinal direction of the binding base plate (2).
    28. Binding system according to any of claims 1 to 27, characterised in that the rear boot support (3) is designed in the manner of a spoiler covering the heel region (20) and/or the Achilles tendon region of the boot (19).
    29. Binding system according to any of claims 1 to 28, characterised in that lateral guide means for the boot (19) are attached to the binding base plate (2), at least over part of its length.
    30. Binding system according to any of claims 4 to 29, characterised in that the additional tensile force-generating means (4, 6) comprise, in the ankle/lower leg region, a preferably block and tackle-like ankle strap (17) acting between the pressure-transmitting plate (1) and the rear boot support (3), preferably designed as a spoiler.
    31. Binding system according to any of claims 1 to 30, characterised in that the pressure-transmitting plate (1) is designed with regard to its shape and/or its position and/or its dimensional stability and/or its connection to the binding base plate (2) or the rear boot support (2) in such a way that it provides a targeted contribution to the forward/backward resistance of the binding system for the ankle/lower leg region.
    32. Binding system according to any of claims 1 to 31, characterised in that at least one of the tensile force-generating means is designed with at least one separable closure, in particular ratchet closure.
    33. Binding system according to any of claims 1 to 32, characterised in that a closure (4, 5) connecting the pressure-transmitting plate (1) to the base plate (2) is designed as a toothed ratchet/toothed belt system functioning in a self-hauling manner with stepped advance.
    34. Binding system according to any of claims 1 to 33, characterised in that a burr-type strap system (6) spanning the shin region is captively connected to the rear boot support (3).
    35. Binding system according to any of claims 1 to 34, characterised in that a burr-type strap system (6) spanning the shin region is divided and comprises two strap parts which are continuously tightened backwards again through lateral slots of the pressure-transmitting plate (1).
    36. Binding system according to any of claims 29 to 35, characterised in that at least one part of the tensile force-generating means (4, 5, 6) adjoins the lateral guide means.
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