EP0812552A1 - Tightening device with serrated strap and ratchet lock - Google Patents

Tightening device with serrated strap and ratchet lock Download PDF

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EP0812552A1
EP0812552A1 EP97107851A EP97107851A EP0812552A1 EP 0812552 A1 EP0812552 A1 EP 0812552A1 EP 97107851 A EP97107851 A EP 97107851A EP 97107851 A EP97107851 A EP 97107851A EP 0812552 A1 EP0812552 A1 EP 0812552A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44B—BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE
    • A44B11/00—Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts
    • A44B11/02—Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts frictionally engaging surface of straps
    • A44B11/06—Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts frictionally engaging surface of straps with clamping devices
    • A44B11/12—Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts frictionally engaging surface of straps with clamping devices turnable clamp
    • A44B11/14—Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts frictionally engaging surface of straps with clamping devices turnable clamp with snap-action
    • 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
    • A63C10/06—Straps therefor, e.g. adjustable straps
    • 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
    • A63C10/24—Calf or heel supports, e.g. adjustable high back or heel loops
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/21—Strap tighteners
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/21—Strap tighteners
    • Y10T24/2183—Ski, boot, and shoe fasteners
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/40—Buckles
    • Y10T24/4002—Harness
    • Y10T24/4012—Clamping
    • Y10T24/4016—Pivoted part or lever
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/40—Buckles
    • Y10T24/4072—Pivoted lever

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  • the invention relates to a toothed strap tightening device cooperating with a ratchet locking member. It relates more particularly to the tightening devices that can be fitted to snowboard bindings with straps, roller skates, inline skates, sports shoes with flexible or semi-rigid upper such as snowboard boots, hiking boots, or cross-country ski boots, etc.
  • the objective is to be able to tighten a strip or a shutter against a surface generally of curved shape, made of fabric or other flexible material; by means of a toothed strap which engages by engagement in a pawl secured to said strip or said flap.
  • the band or flap is loosened by actuating a lever which releases the toothed strap from the teeth of the pawl.
  • the torque exerted on the lever is oriented in the opposite direction to the end of the toothed strap which tends to favor the engagement of the toothed strap in the locking member rather than its quick and automatic release.
  • the object of the present invention is therefore to provide a satisfactory solution to the problems encountered by the systems of the prior art.
  • the torque exerted manually on the lever to disengage the toothed portions between them is directed in a direction which promotes the separation of the strip or flap relative to the toothed strap. It follows that the release of the device is faster and can be exerted with one hand by a simple action on the lever.
  • Figure 1 is a general perspective view of clamping devices of the prior art adapted on a shell attachment for the practice of snowboarding.
  • Figure 2 is a side sectional view of a device of a device according to the prior art.
  • Figure 3 is a view similar to the view of Figure 2 for a device according to the invention.
  • Figure 4 is a partial sectional view along a plane offset from that of Figure 3 for a device according to the invention.
  • the devices in question in the present application find their utility in the field of snowboard hull bindings of which a specimen is shown by way of example.
  • the fastener 1 comprises two separate clamping devices 10, 11; one of them 10 used to tighten the end of a shoe (not shown) and the other 11 used to tighten the part of the instep of the shoe.
  • the binding comprises a base 12 on which is intended to rest the sole of the shoe; and which extends on the sides and upwards by lateral edges 120, 121 and at the rear by a rigid arch 122.
  • a rear support element 13 is articulated on the edges 120, 121 and bears against the roll bar 122 to provide a rear support necessary for cornering on the rear edge of the board in particular.
  • the prior art device 10 which is illustrated by way of example and in detail in FIG. 2, comprises a strap part 2 provided with a toothed portion 20 and a band to be tightened 3 on which is mounted a locking member 4.
  • the part of strap 2 is fixedly attached to one of the lateral edges 120 of the binding, while the band 3 is fixedly attached to the opposite edge 121.
  • the strip generally comprises an inextensible and flexible part 30 made of plastic, fabric or leather and a padding part 31 made of fabric or foam to ensure comfort during tightening.
  • the strap part is made of semi-rigid plastic so as to have a certain flexural strength while being able to conform to the convex shape of the shoe.
  • the locking member 4 is provided with a base 42 fixed to the flap or the strip 3.
  • a pawl 41 is connected to the base by a hinge 43 and comprises a complementary toothed retaining portion 410 intended to cooperate with the portion toothed 20 of the strap part 2.
  • a torsion spring 44 keeps the toothed portions 20, 410 in contact with one another in the locked position.
  • the locking member comprises a lever 45 which can be actuated against the force exerted by the spring 44 for the disengagement of the toothed portions 20, 410.
  • the engagement of the toothed strap part 2 is done in the direction A indicated without manual action of the lever thanks in particular to the orientation of the teeth which allows a rotation of the pawl and a lifting of the portion of teeth 410.
  • the engagement of the strap is stopped in a given locking position and any return of the strap in the opposite direction to A becomes impossible without manual action of the pawl.
  • FIG. 2 therefore shows the manual disengagement operation which consists in acting on the lever 45 in the direction of rotation B indicated; which moves the toothed parts away from one another and allows the strap 2 to slide out of the locking member.
  • the torque exerted in the direction B indicated favors a bringing together and a covering of the padded band 3 and of the strap part 2.
  • Figures 3 and 4 show the solution which is proposed by the invention in an attempt to solve this problem while retaining the locking security of the device.
  • the strap part 2 engages through the locking member in a space 411 formed between the articulation 43 and the complementary toothed retaining portion 410 of the pawl 41; the complementary toothed retaining portion 410 lying relative to the articulation 43 on the side of engagement of the strap part 2 in the locking member 4 so that in the locked position, the tightening torque which exerted by the pawl 41 on the toothed portion 20 increases in proportion to the tensile force exerted on the strap 2 in the direction of disengagement of the locking member 4.
  • the action on the lever 45 is exerted in the direction of rotation C indicated, which in turn favors the distance of the padded strip 3 from the toothed strap 2.
  • the base is provided with a boss 420 at the entrance to the space 411 of the engaging side of the strap part.
  • the elastic return means 44 advantageously consists of a torsion spring 44 mounted on the axis of the articulation 43.
  • One of the arms of the spring is integral with the base 42 while the other arm is attached to the pawl 41.
  • the complementary retaining portion 410 of the pawl may include a variable number of teeth; the choice of two teeth as illustrated satisfies the compromise to be achieved between the assurance of sufficient attachment and ease of disengagement.
  • such a clamping device is particularly suitable for equipping a snowboard binding but is not only limited to this use. It is conceivable that such a device is used for tightening a sports shoe for example.
  • the element 3 to be clamped may be different from a padded strip. It may be a flap or flap, for example, of any surface that can cover a large part of the foot.

Abstract

The lock includes a base fixed on the element to be locked. There is a catch pivotably (43) connected to the base and having a toothed portion (410) complementary to the toothed portion (20) of the strap (2) and cooperating with it. There is a spring which biasses these two toothed portions together. There is also a lever (45) to disengage the meshing of the toothed portions, against the action of the spring, to unbind the fastening. The toothed portion of the strap passes through an aperture (411) in the catch between its pivot (43) and its toothed surface (410), which is positioned so that the locking force is increased in proportion to the effort applied by the strap.The band or flap to which the strap is attached has a boss (420) which guides the strap towards the aperture (411) in the catch.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif de serrage par sangle dentée coopérant avec un organe de verrouillage à cliquet. Elle se rapporte plus particulièrement aux dispositifs de serrage pouvant équiper les fixations de surf de neige à sangles, les patins à roulette, patins en ligne, les chaussures de sport à tige souple ou semi-rigide telles que les bottes de surf de neige, les chaussures de randonnées, ou les chaussures de ski de fond, etc.The invention relates to a toothed strap tightening device cooperating with a ratchet locking member. It relates more particularly to the tightening devices that can be fitted to snowboard bindings with straps, roller skates, inline skates, sports shoes with flexible or semi-rigid upper such as snowboard boots, hiking boots, or cross-country ski boots, etc.

Dans les dispositifs du type énoncé, l'objectif est de pouvoir réaliser un serrage d'une bande ou d'un volet contre une surface généralement de forme courbe, en tissu ou autre matériau souple ; au moyen d'une sangle dentée qui s'engage par engrènement dans un cliquet solidaire de ladite bande ou dudit volet. Le desserrage de la bande ou du volet s'effectue par actionnement d'un levier qui libère la sangle dentée de la denture du cliquet.In devices of the stated type, the objective is to be able to tighten a strip or a shutter against a surface generally of curved shape, made of fabric or other flexible material; by means of a toothed strap which engages by engagement in a pawl secured to said strip or said flap. The band or flap is loosened by actuating a lever which releases the toothed strap from the teeth of the pawl.

Un inconvénient majeur des systèmes existants provient de ce qu'aucun n'apporte à la fois une sécurité de verrouillage suffisante et une libération rapide de la sangle en dehors de l'organe de verrouillage.A major drawback of existing systems stems from the fact that none provides both sufficient locking security and rapid release of the strap outside the locking member.

En général, le couple exercé sur le levier est orienté dans la direction opposée au bout de la sangle dentée ce qui a tendance à favoriser l'engagement de la sangle dentée dans l'organe de verrouillage plutôt que son dégagement rapide et automatique.In general, the torque exerted on the lever is oriented in the opposite direction to the end of the toothed strap which tends to favor the engagement of the toothed strap in the locking member rather than its quick and automatic release.

Or, dans le cas d'une fixation de surf de neige ayant pour objet de retenir une botte souple sur une planche de glisse, par exemple, il est important de pouvoir rendre le desserrage des sangles plus rapide car cette opération se répète souvent lors de la pratique du surf et dans des conditions quelquefois difficiles.However, in the case of a snowboard binding intended to retain a flexible boot on a gliding board, for example, it is important to be able to make the loosening of the straps faster because this operation is often repeated during surfing and in sometimes difficult conditions.

Le but de la présente invention est donc d'apporter une solution satisfaisante aux problèmes rencontrés par les systèmes de l'art antérieur.The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a satisfactory solution to the problems encountered by the systems of the prior art.

A cet effet, le dispositif de serrage de l'invention comprend une partie de sangle munie d'une portion dentée et d'un élément à serrer du type bande, volet ou rabat sur lequel est monté un organe de verrouillage comprenant :

  • une embase fixée sur l'élément à serrer ;
  • un cliquet relié à l'embase par une articulation et ayant au moins une portion dentée complémentaire de retenue destinée à coopérer avec la portion dentée de la partie de sangle ;
  • un moyen de rappel élastique qui maintient les portions dentées en contact l'une de l'autre en position de verrouillage et ;
  • un levier actionnable à l'encontre de la force exercée par le moyen de rappel élastique pour le désengagement des portions dentées. La partie de sangle s'engage au travers de l'organe de verrouillage ; plus précisément, dans un espace ménagé entre l'articulation et une portion dentée complémentaire de retenue du cliquet ; la portion dentée complémentaire de retenue du cliquet se situant par rapport à l'articulation du côté d'engagement de la partie de sangle dans l'organe de verrouillage.
To this end, the clamping device of the invention comprises a strap part provided with a toothed portion and with a clamping element of the strip, flap or flap type on which is mounted a locking member comprising:
  • a base fixed to the element to be clamped;
  • a pawl connected to the base by a hinge and having at least one complementary toothed retaining portion intended to cooperate with the toothed portion of the strap part;
  • an elastic return means which keeps the toothed portions in contact with each other in the locked position and;
  • a lever operable against the force exerted by the elastic return means for the disengagement of the toothed portions. The strap part engages through the locking member; more specifically, in a space provided between the joint and an additional toothed portion for retaining the pawl; the complementary toothed portion for retaining the pawl being situated relative to the articulation on the side of engagement of the strap part in the locking member.

Ainsi, en position de verrouillage, le couple de serrage qui s'exerce par le cliquet sur la portion dentée augmente proportionnellement à l'effort de traction exercée sur la sangle dans le sens du désengagement de l'organe de verrouillage. La conséquence est la garantie d'une sécurité du verrouillage quelque soient les efforts qui s'exercent sur le dispositif.Thus, in the locking position, the tightening torque exerted by the pawl on the toothed portion increases in proportion to the tensile force exerted on the strap in the direction of disengagement of the locking member. The consequence is the guarantee of locking security whatever the forces exerted on the device.

De plus, le couple exercé manuellement sur le levier pour désengager les portions dentées entre elles, est dirigé dans une direction qui favorise la séparation de la bande ou volet par rapport à la sangle dentée. Il s'ensuit que la libération du dispositif est plus rapide et peut s'exercer d'une seule main par une simple action sur le levier.In addition, the torque exerted manually on the lever to disengage the toothed portions between them, is directed in a direction which promotes the separation of the strip or flap relative to the toothed strap. It follows that the release of the device is faster and can be exerted with one hand by a simple action on the lever.

La description suivante en référence aux dessins annexés permettra de mieux comprendre la présente invention.The following description with reference to the accompanying drawings will better understand the present invention.

La figure 1 est une vue générale en perspective de dispositifs de serrage de l'art antérieur adaptés sur une fixation à coque pour la pratique du surf de neige.Figure 1 is a general perspective view of clamping devices of the prior art adapted on a shell attachment for the practice of snowboarding.

La figure 2 est une vue en coupe latérale d'un dispositif d'un dispositif selon l'art antérieur.Figure 2 is a side sectional view of a device of a device according to the prior art.

La figure 3 est une vue similaire à la vue de la figure 2 pour un dispositif selon l'invention.Figure 3 is a view similar to the view of Figure 2 for a device according to the invention.

La figure 4 est vue en coupe partielle selon un plan décalé de celui de la figure 3 pour un dispositif selon l'invention.Figure 4 is a partial sectional view along a plane offset from that of Figure 3 for a device according to the invention.

Comme le montre la figure 1, les dispositifs dont il est question dans la présente demande trouvent leur utilité dans le domaine des fixations à coque de surf de neige dont un spécimen est représenté à titre d'exemple.As shown in FIG. 1, the devices in question in the present application find their utility in the field of snowboard hull bindings of which a specimen is shown by way of example.

La fixation 1 comprend deux dispositifs de serrage séparés 10, 11 ; l'un d'eux 10 servant à serrer le bout d'une chaussure (non représentée) et l'autre 11 servant à serrer la partie du cou-de-pied de la chaussure. D'autre part, la fixation comprend une embase 12 sur laquelle est destinée à reposer la semelle de la chaussure ; et qui se prolonge sur les côtés et vers le haut par des bords latéraux 120, 121 et à l'arrière par un arceau rigide 122. Un élément d'appui arrière 13 est articulé sur les bords 120, 121 et prend appui contre l'arceau 122 pour procurer un support arrière nécessaire à la prise de virage sur la carre arrière de la planche notamment.The fastener 1 comprises two separate clamping devices 10, 11; one of them 10 used to tighten the end of a shoe (not shown) and the other 11 used to tighten the part of the instep of the shoe. On the other hand, the binding comprises a base 12 on which is intended to rest the sole of the shoe; and which extends on the sides and upwards by lateral edges 120, 121 and at the rear by a rigid arch 122. A rear support element 13 is articulated on the edges 120, 121 and bears against the roll bar 122 to provide a rear support necessary for cornering on the rear edge of the board in particular.

Le dispositif de l'art antérieur 10, qui est illustré à titre d'exemple et en détail à la figure 2, comprend une partie de sangle 2 munie d'une portion dentée 20 et d'une bande à serrer 3 sur lequel est monté un organe de verrouillage 4. La partie de sangle 2 est rattachée fixement à l'un des bords latéraux 120 de la fixation, tandis que la bande 3 est rattachée fixement au bord opposé 121.The prior art device 10, which is illustrated by way of example and in detail in FIG. 2, comprises a strap part 2 provided with a toothed portion 20 and a band to be tightened 3 on which is mounted a locking member 4. The part of strap 2 is fixedly attached to one of the lateral edges 120 of the binding, while the band 3 is fixedly attached to the opposite edge 121.

La bande comprend généralement une partie inextensible et flexible 30 en plastique, tissu ou cuir et une partie de rembourrage 31 en tissu ou en mousse pour assurer le confort lors du serrage.The strip generally comprises an inextensible and flexible part 30 made of plastic, fabric or leather and a padding part 31 made of fabric or foam to ensure comfort during tightening.

La partie de sangle est réalisée en plastique semi-rigide de façon à présenter une certaine tenue en flexion tout en étant apte à se conformer à la forme bombée de la chaussure.The strap part is made of semi-rigid plastic so as to have a certain flexural strength while being able to conform to the convex shape of the shoe.

L'organe de verrouillage 4 est muni d'une embase 42 fixée sur le volet ou la bande 3. Un cliquet 41 est relié à l'embase par une articulation 43 et comprend une portion dentée complémentaire de retenue 410 destinée à coopérer avec la portion dentée 20 de la partie de sangle 2. Un ressort de torsion 44 maintient les portions dentées 20, 410 en contact l'une de l'autre en position de verrouillage. Enfin, l'organe de verrouillage comprend un lever 45 qui est actionnable à l'encontre de la force exercée par le ressort 44 pour le désengagement des portions dentées 20, 410.The locking member 4 is provided with a base 42 fixed to the flap or the strip 3. A pawl 41 is connected to the base by a hinge 43 and comprises a complementary toothed retaining portion 410 intended to cooperate with the portion toothed 20 of the strap part 2. A torsion spring 44 keeps the toothed portions 20, 410 in contact with one another in the locked position. Finally, the locking member comprises a lever 45 which can be actuated against the force exerted by the spring 44 for the disengagement of the toothed portions 20, 410.

L'engagement de la partie de sangle dentée 2 se fait dans le sens A indiqué sans action manuelle du levier grâce notamment à l'orientation des dents qui permet une rotation du cliquet et un soulèvement de la portion de dents 410. Lorsque le serrage est suffisant, on stoppe l'engagement de la sangle dans une position de verrouillage donnée et tout retour de la sangle dans le sens inverse de A devient impossible sans action manuelle du cliquet.The engagement of the toothed strap part 2 is done in the direction A indicated without manual action of the lever thanks in particular to the orientation of the teeth which allows a rotation of the pawl and a lifting of the portion of teeth 410. When the tightening is sufficient, the engagement of the strap is stopped in a given locking position and any return of the strap in the opposite direction to A becomes impossible without manual action of the pawl.

La figure 2 montre donc l'opération manuelle de désengagement qui consiste à agir sur le lever 45 dans le sens de rotation B indiqué ; ce qui éloigne les partie dentées l'une de l'autre et permet le glissement de la sangle 2 hors de l'organe de verrouillage. Comme il apparaît sur la figure 2, le couple exercé dans le sens B indiqué favorise un rapprochement et un recouvrement de la bande rembourrée 3 et de la partie de sangle 2. En pratique, on s'aperçoit donc qu'il est difficile de pratiquer au déchaussage par une simple action du levier et qu'il est nécessaire de tirer la partie de sangle dentée hors de l'organe de verrouillage en utilisant l'autre main.FIG. 2 therefore shows the manual disengagement operation which consists in acting on the lever 45 in the direction of rotation B indicated; which moves the toothed parts away from one another and allows the strap 2 to slide out of the locking member. As it can be seen in FIG. 2, the torque exerted in the direction B indicated favors a bringing together and a covering of the padded band 3 and of the strap part 2. In practice, we therefore see that it is difficult to practice to heaving by a simple action of the lever and it is necessary to pull the toothed strap part out of the locking member using the other hand.

Les figures 3 et 4 montrent la solution qui est proposée par l'invention pour tenter de résoudre ce problème tout en conservant une sécurité de verrouillage du dispositif.Figures 3 and 4 show the solution which is proposed by the invention in an attempt to solve this problem while retaining the locking security of the device.

Comme le dispositif de l'art antérieur, le dispositif de l'invention comprend une partie de sangle 2 munie d'une portion dentée 20 et d'une bande à serrer 3 sur lequel est monté un organe de verrouillage 4 comprenant :

  • une embase 42 fixée sur la bande 3 ;
  • un cliquet 4 relié à l'embase par une articulation 43 et ayant au moins une portion dentée complémentaire de retenue 410 destinée à coopérer avec la portion dentée 20 de la partie de sangle 2 ;
  • un moyen de rappel élastique 44 qui maintient les portions dentées 20, 410 en contact l'une de l'autre en position de verrouillage et ;
  • un levier 45 actionnable à l'encontre de la force exercée par le moyen de rappel élastique 44 pour le désengagement des portions dentées 20, 410.
Like the device of the prior art, the device of the invention comprises a strap part 2 provided with a toothed portion 20 and with a band to be tightened 3 on which is mounted a locking member 4 comprising:
  • a base 42 fixed to the strip 3;
  • a pawl 4 connected to the base by a hinge 43 and having at least one complementary toothed retention portion 410 intended to cooperate with the toothed portion 20 of the strap part 2;
  • an elastic return means 44 which keeps the toothed portions 20, 410 in contact with one another in the locked position and;
  • a lever 45 actuatable against the force exerted by the elastic return means 44 for the disengagement of the toothed portions 20, 410.

Selon une caractéristique essentielle de l'invention, la partie de sangle 2 s'engage au travers de l'organe de verrouillage dans un espace 411 ménagé entre l'articulation 43 et la portion dentée complémentaire de retenue 410 du cliquet 41 ; la portion dentée complémentaire de retenue 410 se situant par rapport à l'articulation 43 du côté d'engagement de la partie de sangle 2 dans l'organe de verrouillage 4 de façon qu'en position de verrouillage, le couple de serrage qui s'exerce par le cliquet 41 sur la portion dentée 20 augmente proportionnellement à l'effort de traction exercée sur la sangle 2 dans le sens du désengagement de l'organe de verrouillage 4. Ainsi également, l'action sur le levier 45 s'exerce dans le sens de rotation C indiqué qui, quant à lui favorise l'éloignement de la bande rembourrée 3 par rapport à la sangle dentée 2.According to an essential characteristic of the invention, the strap part 2 engages through the locking member in a space 411 formed between the articulation 43 and the complementary toothed retaining portion 410 of the pawl 41; the complementary toothed retaining portion 410 lying relative to the articulation 43 on the side of engagement of the strap part 2 in the locking member 4 so that in the locked position, the tightening torque which exerted by the pawl 41 on the toothed portion 20 increases in proportion to the tensile force exerted on the strap 2 in the direction of disengagement of the locking member 4. Thus also, the action on the lever 45 is exerted in the direction of rotation C indicated, which in turn favors the distance of the padded strip 3 from the toothed strap 2.

Afin de faciliter l'introduction de l'extrémité 21 de la partie de sangle 2 dans l'espace 411 de l'organe de verrouillage 4, l'embase est munie d'un bossage 420 à l'entrée de l'espace 411 du côté d'engagement de la partie de sangle.In order to facilitate the introduction of the end 21 of the strap part 2 into the space 411 of the locking member 4, the base is provided with a boss 420 at the entrance to the space 411 of the engaging side of the strap part.

Comme le montre la figure 4, pour un encombrement minimal, le moyen de rappel élastique 44 est avantageusement constitué d'un ressort de torsion 44 monté sur l'axe de l'articulation 43. L'un des bras du ressort est solidaire de l'embase 42 alors que l'autre bras est rattaché sur le cliquet 41.As shown in FIG. 4, for a minimal bulk, the elastic return means 44 advantageously consists of a torsion spring 44 mounted on the axis of the articulation 43. One of the arms of the spring is integral with the base 42 while the other arm is attached to the pawl 41.

La portion de retenue complémentaire 410 du cliquet peut comprendre un nombre variable de dents ; le choix de deux dents tel qu'illustré satisfait au compromis à réaliser entre l'assurance d'un accrochage suffisant et une facilité de désengagement.The complementary retaining portion 410 of the pawl may include a variable number of teeth; the choice of two teeth as illustrated satisfies the compromise to be achieved between the assurance of sufficient attachment and ease of disengagement.

Comme expliqué précédemment, un tel dispositif de serrage est particulièrement adapté pour équiper une fixation de surf de neige mais n'est pas uniquement limité à cette utilisation. On peut envisager qu'un tel dispositif serve au serrage d'une chaussure de sport par exemple. Dans ce cas, l'élément 3 à serrer peut être différent d'une bande rembourrée. Il peut s'agir d'un volet ou rabat, par exemple, de surface quelconque pouvant recouvrir une partie importante du pied.As explained above, such a clamping device is particularly suitable for equipping a snowboard binding but is not only limited to this use. It is conceivable that such a device is used for tightening a sports shoe for example. In this case, the element 3 to be clamped may be different from a padded strip. It may be a flap or flap, for example, of any surface that can cover a large part of the foot.

Les matériaux et le nombre des composants pour l'exécution des différents éléments sont des paramètres laissés à l'appréciation de l'homme du métier en fonction des besoins spécifiques en terme d'encombrement, résistance, durabilité, poids, etc.The materials and the number of components for the execution of the various elements are parameters left to the appreciation of a person skilled in the art according to the specific needs in terms of size, resistance, durability, weight, etc.

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Dispositif de serrage comprenant une partie de sangle (2) munie d'une portion dentée (20) et d'un élément à serrer (3) du type bande, volet ou rabat sur lequel est monté un organe de verrouillage (4) comprenant: - une embase (42) fixée sur l'élément à serrer (3) ; - un cliquet (41) relié à l'embase par une articulation (43) et ayant au moins une portion dentée complémentaire de retenue (410) destinée à coopérer avec la portion dentée (20) de la partie de sangle (2) ; - un moyen de rappel élastique (44) qui maintient les portions dentées (20, 410) en contact l'une de l'autre en position de verrouillage et ; - un levier (45) actionnable à l'encontre de la force exercée par le moyen de rappel élastique (44) pour le désengagement des portions dentées (20, 410), caractérisé en ce que la partie sangle (2) s'engage au travers de l'organe de verrouillage dans un espace (411) ménagé entre l'articulation (43) et la portion dentée complémentaire de retenue (410) du cliquet (41) ; la portion dentée complémentaire de retenue (410) se situant par rapport à l'articulation (43) du côté d'engagement de la partie de sangle (2) dans l'organe de verrouillage (4) de façon qu'en position de verrouillage, le couple de serrage qui s'exerce par le cliquet (41) sur la portion dentée (20) augmente proportionnellement à l'effort de traction exercée sur la sangle (2) dans le sens du désengagement hors de l'organe de verrouillage (4). Clamping device comprising a strap part (2) provided with a toothed portion (20) and with a clamping element (3) of the strip, flap or flap type on which a locking member (4) is mounted comprising: - a base (42) fixed on the element to be clamped (3); - a pawl (41) connected to the base by a joint (43) and having at least one complementary toothed retaining portion (410) intended to cooperate with the toothed portion (20) of the strap part (2); - an elastic return means (44) which keeps the toothed portions (20, 410) in contact with one another in the locked position and; - a lever (45) operable against the force exerted by the elastic return means (44) for the disengagement of the toothed portions (20, 410), characterized in that the strap part (2) engages in the through the locking member in a space (411) formed between the articulation (43) and the complementary toothed retaining portion (410) of the pawl (41); the complementary toothed retaining portion (410) lying relative to the articulation (43) on the engagement side of the strap part (2) in the locking member (4) so that in the locking position , the tightening torque exerted by the pawl (41) on the toothed portion (20) increases in proportion to the tensile force exerted on the strap (2) in the direction of disengagement from the locking member ( 4). Dispositif de serrage selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'embase (42) est munie d'un bossage (420) à l'entrée de l'espace (411) du côté d'engagement de la partie de sangle (2) pour l'introduction de l'extrémité (21) de la partie de sangle dans l'espace (411).Clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that the base (42) is provided with a boss (420) at the entrance to the space (411) on the engagement side of the strap part (2 ) for the introduction of the end (21) of the strap part into the space (411). Dispositif de serrage selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que le moyen de rappel élastique (44) est un ressort de torsion monté sur l'axe de l'articulation (43).Clamping device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the elastic return means (44) is a torsion spring mounted on the axis of the joint (43). Fixation de surf de neige caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend au moins un dispositif de serrage selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes pour la retenue d'une chaussure sur la planche.Snowboard binding characterized in that it comprises at least one tightening device according to any one of the preceding claims for retaining a shoe on the board. Fixation de surf de neige selon la revendication 4, comprenant : - une embase (12) sur laquelle est destinée à reposer la semelle d'une chaussure ; et qui se prolonge sur les côtés et vers la haut par des bords latéraux (120, 121) et à l'arrière par un arceau rigide (122) ; la partie de sangle (2) du dispositif de serrage étant rattachée fixement à l'un des bords latéraux (120) de la fixation, tandis que la bande (3) étant rattachée fixement au bord opposé (121) ; - un élément d'appui arrière (13) articulé sur les bords (120, 121) et prenant appui contre l'arceau (122) pour procurer un support arrière. Snowboard binding according to claim 4, comprising: - A base (12) on which is intended to rest the sole of a shoe; and which extends on the sides and upwards by lateral edges (120, 121) and at the rear by a rigid arch (122); the strap part (2) of the clamping device being fixedly attached to one of the lateral edges (120) of the binding, while the band (3) being fixedly attached to the opposite edge (121); - a rear support element (13) articulated on the edges (120, 121) and bearing against the arch (122) to provide a rear support. Chaussure de sport caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend un dispositif de serrage selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3 pour le serrage du pied dans la chaussure.Sports shoe characterized in that it comprises a tightening device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 for tightening the foot in the shoe.
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