EP1129747A2 - Keilförmiges Element für eine Snowboardbindung - Google Patents

Keilförmiges Element für eine Snowboardbindung Download PDF

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EP1129747A2
EP1129747A2 EP01420033A EP01420033A EP1129747A2 EP 1129747 A2 EP1129747 A2 EP 1129747A2 EP 01420033 A EP01420033 A EP 01420033A EP 01420033 A EP01420033 A EP 01420033A EP 1129747 A2 EP1129747 A2 EP 1129747A2
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63CSKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C10/00Snowboard bindings
    • A63C10/28Snowboard bindings characterised by auxiliary devices or arrangements on the bindings
    • A63C10/285Pads as foot or binding supports, e.g. pads made of foam
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63CSKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C10/00Snowboard bindings
    • A63C10/16Systems for adjusting the direction or position of the bindings
    • A63C10/22Systems for adjusting the direction or position of the bindings to fit the size of the shoe
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63CSKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C10/00Snowboard bindings
    • A63C10/16Systems for adjusting the direction or position of the bindings
    • A63C10/18Systems for adjusting the direction or position of the bindings about a vertical rotation axis relative to the board

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  • the invention relates to the field of sliding sports and more specifically that snowboarding or snowboarding. It relates more particularly to an element interface set up between the ends of the sole of the shoe and the binding or the surfboard, to fill the empty space between the sole and fixing or plank. Such interface elements are commonly called in the field of snowboarding by the English expression of "gas pedal”.
  • the soft shoes have a sole that has a slight curvature such that the front and rear ends are slightly raised.
  • One of the problems which the invention therefore proposes to solve is that of optimizing the contact between the wedge element and the sole of the shoe, to obtain the best possible transmission of forces, and whatever the shoe size and geometry.
  • the invention therefore relates to a wedge element, intended to be secured to the front or rear end of the base of a surfboard binding, or directly to the upper face of the surfboard.
  • This element has a top side intended to receive the supports from the front or rear end of the sole of the shoe.
  • This element forming an inclined wedge comprises means for adjusting the angle. inclination, measured in a longitudinal plane, between the upper face of the wedge inclined and the upper face of the board, so as to be adaptable to several shoe geometries.
  • the wedge element is characterized in that it also includes means capable of adjusting the longitudinal position of the face upper of the shim relative to the base of the binding.
  • the characteristic element has a variable geometry which allows to adapt to different types and sizes of shoe sole in completely filling the volume between the surfboard and the below the sole.
  • the angle of inclination is measured in a longitudinal plane which is perpendicular to the board and in the direction of orientation of the foot. So, when the user changes shoes and the sole of their new shoes is more raised at the front end or longer, it just change the inclination of the upper face of the wedge, and the position longitudinal of the latter so that its supports are just as effectively transmitted only with the old setting.
  • the characteristic element may also include means capable of adjusting the angle of inclination, measured in a transverse plane, between the upper face of the wedge and the upper face of the board, so as to adapt to a position of the shoe inclined transversely. In this way, it is possible to optimize the position of the foot by a transverse inclination or "canting", while keeping good transmission of support at the front end of the shoe.
  • the bottom plate can be an integral part of the base, of which it then constitutes a forward extension.
  • the element is completely separate from the base and comes into place on this, or even on the board, at the front end of the base.
  • the means capable of adjusting the inclination of the two plates comprise at least one screw cooperating with the two lower and upper plates.
  • the lower plate has a thread receiving said screw, and the upper plate rests on the head of this screw so that the latter works in compression.
  • the upper plate may have a suitable housing to receive the head of the screw, this housing then having an opening opening on the upper face of the upper plate to allow access to said head screw. This prevents the elements from protruding from the upper side of the wedge.
  • the lower plate includes a thread receiving the screw, and it is the head of the screw which rests on the plate upper, so that the screwing of the screw brings the upper plate relative to the lower plate, return means being arranged to oppose this rimpedement.
  • recall means are sufficiently stiff in compression to prevent the shoe from tipping over when efforts are exerted.
  • the top plate may have a vertical flap oriented towards the bottom plate, and able to close the opening between the two plates to limit the introduction of snow.
  • the space between the two plates can be filled with a compressible foam, so as to prevent the introduction of snow.
  • the means capable of adjusting the inclination may consist of a moving part, the position of which is indexed relative to to the lower plate, the upper zone of which comes into contact with the lower face of the upper plate to determine the inclination relative to the plate lower.
  • the articulation of the two lower plates and upper can be achieved by a connecting member capable of pressing the two plates against each other.
  • the upper plate advantageously has a curve at the level of the area of cooperation with said connecting member so as to allow the inclination of the plates between them. In this way, the tilting movement of the top plate is allowed without generating mechanical stresses on this plate.
  • the contact areas of the lower plates and upper have additional notches capable of ensuring blocking in longitudinal position of the two plates relative to each other. In this way, we eliminates any risk of the top plate shifting relative to the plate lower when it is under stress.
  • the lower plate has a groove longitudinal in which part of the connecting member can move for ensure the longitudinal adjustment of the upper plate relative to the plate lower, the locking in position being provided by the aforementioned notched areas.
  • the shim may include two adjusting screws located on either side of the median longitudinal plane of the element, so that ensure a distribution of the efforts limiting the risks of rupture of the troubles of mechanical.
  • the wedge may comprise a transverse blade cooperating with the two screws, so as to ensure a better distribution over the entire width of the shim of the forces exerted by the upper plate.
  • the wedge may include a seal interposed between the lower and upper plates.
  • a layer of plastic material capable of camouflaging the screw heads may be provided.
  • the invention relates to a wedge element intended to be installed at the front and / or rear of a surfboard binding, to fill the volume between the upper face of the board and the underside of the sole, when it is curved upwards.
  • a wedge element intended to be installed at the front and / or rear of a surfboard binding, to fill the volume between the upper face of the board and the underside of the sole, when it is curved upwards.
  • Figures 1a, 1b and 2 to 5 relate to a first embodiment in which the front part of the base (1) constitutes one of the plates of the element feature. More precisely this base has in its center an opening (2) intended to receive the adjustment disc in orientation of the binding. The part chamfered (3) serves in effect for indexing the disc, not shown.
  • the front part (4) of the base rests directly on the upper face (5) of the board.
  • This front part (4) of the base forms in its extreme part at the front a lower plate (6) above which a recess is produced (7) allowing the establishment of the upper plate (8), so that the upper face (9) of this upper plate (8) is in continuity with the face upper (10) of the central part of the base.
  • the upper plate (8) is limited at the front and rear by edges in an arc.
  • the rear edge (12) is substantially centered on the center (13) of the binding, while the front edge (11) conforms to the shape of the foot and is therefore slightly further forward on the inside (15) of the foot.
  • the upper plate (8) is secured to the lower plate (6) or the front end of the base by a connecting member (20) consisting of a screw (21) and a shoulder nut (22).
  • the head (23) of the screw fits into a housing (24) provided for this purpose on the top of the upper plate (8) and the nut shoulder (22) has its zone (25) of larger diameter which is housed the interior of a groove (26) provided for this purpose under the underside (27) of the base corresponding to the bottom plate of the hold.
  • the lesser part diameter (28) of the shoulder nut (22) can move in an opening longitudinal (29) formed inside the lower plate (6). In this way, the connecting member (20) and therefore the upper plate (8) can move longitudinally between the two positions illustrated in Figures la and 1b.
  • Maintaining the position of the upper plate (8) relative to the plate lower (6) is effected on the one hand, by the tightening of the connecting member (20), and on the other hand, by the cooperation of the two facing surfaces (30, 31) which are advantageously notched.
  • the upper plate (8) has an orientation capacity with respect to the lower plate (6) for adapt to different shoe geometries. This orientation is obtained by pivoting of the upper plate (8) relative to the lower plate (6) or the end of the base, around the connecting member (20). This is why, the parts (33, 34) of the lower face of the upper plate (8) located in front and behind the connecting member (20) are not coplanar, but present at otherwise a slight inclination, so that when the top plate (8) pivots around the connecting member (20), the part (33) of the upper plate (8) located at the rear of the connecting member (20) can approach the face upper (37) of the lower plate (6) corresponding to the limit of the offset (7).
  • the front part of the upper plate (8) has a flap (45) directed downwards, and which arrives when the upper plate (8) is in the lowest position almost in contact with the upper face (5) of the board.
  • the front part of the upper plate (8) comprises, in its zones lateral, two threads (46) inside which a threaded rod can be screwed (47) whose lower zone includes a washer (48) intended to come into contact of the upper face (5) of the board.
  • the upper part of the threaded rod (47) is accessible by the upper face (9) of the upper plate (8) at a housing (49) provided for this purpose, and which can advantageously be closed by a stud (50) made of plastic.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates an alternative embodiment in which the lower plate (60) extends up to the vicinity of the flap (61) of the upper plate (62).
  • the lower plate (60) has a zone (63) including a thread (64) into which a screw (65) enters, the head (66) of which passes through the plate upper (62) at the level of a housing (67) provided for this purpose.
  • the head (66) of the screw (65) can be accompanied by a washer (68) intended to ensure good distribution of forces at the shoulder (69) of the housing (67).
  • Means of recall such as an elastic foam stud (70), or springs (not shown) oppose the movement of the upper plate (62) downwards.
  • the longitudinal adjustment of the shim is obtained by modifying the position of the lower plate (60) relative to the base (71).
  • the base (71) and the rear part (72) of the lower plate (60) have an overlap zone.
  • the rear part (72) of the upper plate has a longitudinal lumen (73) through which a screw (74) is screwed into the front end of the base.
  • FIG. 7 An alternative embodiment illustrated in FIG. 7 operates according to a principle mechanically close.
  • the screw (75) which penetrates into the thread (64) of the plate lower (6) has a spherical head (76) which comes into contact with a housing (78) of complementary shape formed on the underside (79) of the plate upper (80).
  • This housing (78) opens out through a smaller opening (81) diameter to allow access to the screw head (76).
  • the screw head (76) supports the forces transmitted by the upper plate (80), and therefore works in compression.
  • the shim may include also a transverse plate, bearing on the two screws so as to distribute the forces exerted on them evenly.
  • FIGs 8 and 9 illustrate another embodiment of the invention, in which the bottom plate comprises an opening (92) inside which can pass a moving part (93). More specifically, the underside (94) of the bottom plate (90) comprises around the opening (92) a notched reserve (95) transversely.
  • the opening (92) receives the moving part (93) composed of a base (96) and a stud (97) disposed substantially in its center. The upper side of the base (96) is notched in the same way as the reserve (95) opposite which she is. In this way, the moving part (93) can move longitudinally so that the stud (97) adopts an indexed position inside the opening (92).
  • the upper part (98) of the stud comes into contact with the lower face of the plate upper and therefore receives the forces transmitted by this upper plate (100).
  • the stud (97) bears on a different longitudinal level under the upper plate (100).
  • the upper plate (100) is secured to the plate lower (90) by any mechanical attachment means.
  • the inclination of the latter (100) varies according to the position of the moving part (93) as illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 9. Maintaining the moving part (93) in position is provided by the notching of the upper face of its base (96) and the reserve (95). This notching can even use forms engaging ensuring a slight click.
  • the front ends (101, 102) of the lower plate (90) and upper plate (100) can be connected by a pad of compressible foam (103) providing support on the one hand and on the other hand, the tightness of the assembly.
  • the moving part (93) may not have only one stud, located at the median level of the characteristic element, or still have several studs distributed over the width of the wedge, to ensure a better distribution of efforts.

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FR0002176A FR2805173B1 (fr) 2000-02-22 2000-02-22 Element formant cale inclinee utilise dans une fixation de surf

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