EP0797936A1 - Haltevorrichtung eines Schuhes auf einem Brett mit einem schwenkbaren rückwärtigen Stützelement - Google Patents

Haltevorrichtung eines Schuhes auf einem Brett mit einem schwenkbaren rückwärtigen Stützelement Download PDF

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EP0797936A1
EP0797936A1 EP97103802A EP97103802A EP0797936A1 EP 0797936 A1 EP0797936 A1 EP 0797936A1 EP 97103802 A EP97103802 A EP 97103802A EP 97103802 A EP97103802 A EP 97103802A EP 0797936 A1 EP0797936 A1 EP 0797936A1
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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

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  • the present invention relates to a device for retaining a boot on a gliding board. It relates more specifically to the field of snowboarding.
  • the feet of the user are held integral with a board in a substantially transverse position relative to the longitudinal direction of the board.
  • the boots Unlike alpine skiing, the boots must retain a certain flexibility for reasons of comfort and also of handling of the board. Indeed, the turns are taken by tilting the body towards the front side called 'front side' or towards the rear side called 'back side'. These mass transfers are accompanied by bending movements of the legs forward and / or to the side.
  • the leg is in rear support on a rigid part which must transmit this force on the board. It is a part of the binding which performs this role of rear support.
  • the user takes very lying body positions relative to the board. For this, he must be able to flex his legs to the side, that is to say in the longitudinal axis of the board.
  • snowboard binding which fulfills the function of retaining a flexible boot while allowing rear support and facilitates support in lateral bending is given in patent DE-C2-36 22 746.
  • This document discloses a so-called binding "shell” comprising a sole part for receiving the shoe which extends rearwardly by a heel retaining part and on which is articulated a rear support element or rear spoiler.
  • the articulation is directed along a median longitudinal axis of the shoe to allow tilting on the side of the back support element when the surfer flexes laterally.
  • the Italian document MI92A / 01238 presents a retaining device very similar with the difference that the articulation is produced by a rod mounted on a ball joint; the rear support being made by lateral traction straps.
  • one of the aims of the invention is to provide a better compromise between support for the fixation in lateral flexion and preservation of the minimum sensations of control and support on the board.
  • a another object is to promote the return to normal position of the rear support element after significant bending to help the surfer quickly recover his equilibrium position.
  • a device for retaining a snowboard boot comprising a base on which is intended to rest the sole of the boot, a raised portion of heel support extending the base towards the top at the rear of the device, and a back support element which extends the heel support portion upwards and is articulated on the heel support portion along an axis contained substantially in the median vertical plane of the 'base.
  • This device comprises an elastic return means which elastically opposes the inclination of the back support element on at least one of the lateral sides of the device by rotation about said axis during the tilting of the shoe.
  • the surfer retains sensations of progressive lateral support and feels more confident in the handling of his board.
  • he does not lose the possibility of being able to flex his legs to the side freely in order to be able to perform tricks or jumps.
  • the elastic return means elastically opposes the inclination of the back support element, both on the internal lateral side and on the external lateral side of the device.
  • the elastic return means can also be made for the elastic return means to elastically oppose the inclination of the back support element on only one of the lateral sides of the device. This can be the case if one wishes to favor the return to position only on one side.
  • the return means can be associated with one or more stop means intended to limit the elastic stroke or else to prevent it from having its effect on one side for example.
  • a stop means is located on the side opposite to the side subjected to the elastic force of the elastic return means; said stop means for imitating or preventing tilting on said opposite side of the back support member.
  • Figure 1 is a rear perspective view of the inventive retainer.
  • Figure 2 is an exploded view illustrating the basic operating principle of the invention.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a detail of the invention when the device is in the rest position.
  • Figure 4 illustrates the same detail as that of Figure 3 when the device is subjected to lateral tilting.
  • Figure 5 is a view similar to that of Figure 3 according to a variant.
  • Figure 6 is a view similar to that of Figure 3 according to another variant.
  • Figures 1 and 2 show a retaining device according to the invention having tightening straps for immobilizing a shoe with flexible upper.
  • the device comprises a base 1 in the form of a plate for receiving the sole of a shoe. It breaks down into a peripheral part 10 and a fixed central disc 11 connected to the board by screws 110. The angular adjustment of the part 10 is made possible by loosening the screws and lifting the disc 11.
  • the peripheral part 10 is bordered on each side by lateral flanks 12, 13 which extend upwards to help the lateral holding of the shoe in the device.
  • the sides are connected by a tightening strap 80 of the forefoot.
  • Each strand of the strap 80 is fixed by a connecting means 800 preferably removable such as a screw / nut through a hole belonging to a series of longitudinally spaced holes 14 to allow adjustment of position as a function of the size shoe.
  • the lateral flanks are interconnected by a heel support portion 2 in the form of an arch.
  • the connection of this portion with the sides can be done along a transverse hinge axis 9 so that the portion can pivot around this axis in the event of forward bending of the lower leg.
  • the support portion 2 is limited in rear inclination on each side thanks to the flange 21 which bears on a complementary flange 120 of the sidewall.
  • a first articulation position is provided at the link 121.
  • a second offset position can be envisaged at 122. The latter can also be used to block the rotation of the portion 2 around the axis 9 by means of a pawn, a screw or a rivet for example.
  • a back support element 3 extends the heel support portion upwards and is articulated on the heel support portion along an axis 90 contained substantially in the vertical median plane P of the base. It is understood that also forms part of the framework of the invention, the case where the axis 90 makes an angle of a few degrees relative to the vertical median plane P; on the order of about 0 to 25 degrees.
  • the back support element 3 has a curved rear portion 31 for wrapping part of the calf and the lower lateral legs 32, 33 which extend said rear portion forward and which are connected together by a means of tightening the instep 8.
  • the advantage of having the strap connected directly to the dorsal element is to ensure a tightening of the instep which is relatively constant whatever the position of lateral inclination taken by the element when bending the leg.
  • an elastic return means 4 elastically opposes the inclination of the back support element 3 along the axis 90 on the lateral sides of the device during the tilting of the shoe.
  • the portion 2 comprises an upper part 22 which rises upwards and which is provided on its external face with a housing 20.
  • the back support element 3 comprises on its internal face a projection portion 30.
  • the projection portion 30 has a substantially cylindrical part 300 crossed in its center by a hole 302 for the passage of a means d hinge 6 of axis 90.
  • the portion 30 takes position in the housing 20; the cylindrical part 300 fitting against a hollow arcuate portion of complementary shape 23.
  • the housing is provided with a hole 24 coaxial with the hole 302 for the passage of the articulation means 6.
  • the cylindrical part 300 of the projection portion is extended radially by a pin part 301 which takes position between two elastic elements 40, 41 housed in the housing 20.
  • These elements are elastically compressible pads made of elastomer preferably.
  • the mounting of the back support element 3 on the part 22 is therefore done by fitting the projection portion 30 projecting into the housing 20.
  • An external washer 60 is disposed against the external surface of the element 3 and a means of the screw / nut type 6 ensures the connection of the parts to each other.
  • other connecting means can be envisaged such as a rivet for example.
  • Figures 3 and 4 show the operation of the device according to the invention.
  • the back support element is in the normal position, that is to say not inclined.
  • the back support element is inclined relative to the heel portion 2 so that the elastic element 40 is stressed in compression in the housing by the lug portion 301 of the projection portion 30.
  • the elastic elements 40, 41 are elastomeric pads of identical hardness.
  • Figure 5 shows a variant where the pads 40, 41 are of different hardness.
  • the pad 40 located on the internal side (INT) has a lower hardness than the pad 41 located on the external side (EXT) of the device.
  • internal side is meant the side located on the inner side of the leg when mounting the device on the board.
  • the outer side is the side located on the side outside the leg.
  • a stop means 6 located on the side opposite to the side subjected to the elastic force of the elastic return means 4; said stop means serving to limit or prevent tilting on said opposite side of the back support element 3.
  • the stop means 6 is located on the external side (EXT) and the elastomeric pad on the internal side (INT).
  • the external support is more solid than in the case of an elastic element to facilitate the recovery of the board or even to serve as support in the production of certain figures for example.
EP97103802A 1996-03-29 1997-03-07 Haltevorrichtung eines Schuhes auf einem Brett mit einem schwenkbaren rückwärtigen Stützelement Expired - Lifetime EP0797936B1 (de)

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FR9604147A FR2746604B1 (fr) 1996-03-29 1996-03-29 Dispositif de retenue d'une chaussure sur une planche avec element d'appui dorsal articule
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