EP1368098A4 - Fixation de ski et de snowboard universelle - Google Patents

Fixation de ski et de snowboard universelle

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EP1368098A4
EP1368098A4 EP02717475A EP02717475A EP1368098A4 EP 1368098 A4 EP1368098 A4 EP 1368098A4 EP 02717475 A EP02717475 A EP 02717475A EP 02717475 A EP02717475 A EP 02717475A EP 1368098 A4 EP1368098 A4 EP 1368098A4
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latch
release
plate
toe
heel
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Mathew E Miller
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Miller Sports International LLC
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B32/00—Water sports boards; Accessories therefor
    • B63B32/40—Twintip boards; Wakeboards; Surfboards; Windsurfing boards; Paddle boards, e.g. SUP boards; Accessories specially adapted therefor
    • B63B32/45—Fixation means for feet of the board user, e.g. footstraps
    • B63B32/47—Bindings, e.g. wakeboard bindings
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C9/00—Ski bindings
    • A63C9/003—Non-swivel sole plate fixed on the ski
    • 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
    • A63C10/10—Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders using parts which are fixed on the shoe, e.g. means to facilitate step-in
    • 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
    • A63C10/10—Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders using parts which are fixed on the shoe, e.g. means to facilitate step-in
    • A63C10/106—Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders using parts which are fixed on the shoe, e.g. means to facilitate step-in to the front and back of 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
    • A63C10/12—Yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings
    • 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
    • A63C10/14—Interfaces, e.g. in the shape of a plate
    • A63C10/145—Interfaces, e.g. in the shape of a plate between two superimposed binding systems, e.g. cradle
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C17/00—Roller skates; Skate-boards
    • A63C17/04—Roller skates; Skate-boards with wheels arranged otherwise than in two pairs
    • A63C17/045—Roller skis
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C9/00—Ski bindings
    • A63C9/08—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings
    • A63C9/084—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings with heel hold-downs, e.g. swingable
    • A63C9/0841—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings with heel hold-downs, e.g. swingable with a single jaw
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C9/00—Ski bindings
    • A63C9/08—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings
    • A63C9/084—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings with heel hold-downs, e.g. swingable
    • A63C9/0846—Details of the release or step-in mechanism
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C9/00—Ski bindings
    • A63C9/08—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings
    • A63C9/084—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings with heel hold-downs, e.g. swingable
    • A63C9/0847—Details of the manual release
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C9/00—Ski bindings
    • A63C9/08—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings
    • A63C9/085—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings with sole hold-downs, e.g. swingable
    • A63C9/08507—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings with sole hold-downs, e.g. swingable with a plurality of mobile jaws
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C9/00—Ski bindings
    • A63C9/08—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings
    • A63C9/085—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings with sole hold-downs, e.g. swingable
    • A63C9/08557—Details of the release mechanism
    • A63C9/08564—Details of the release mechanism using cam or slide surface
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C9/00—Ski bindings
    • A63C9/08—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings
    • A63C9/085—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings with sole hold-downs, e.g. swingable
    • A63C9/08557—Details of the release mechanism
    • A63C9/08578—Details of the release mechanism using a plurality of biasing elements
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C9/00—Ski bindings
    • A63C9/08—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings
    • A63C9/086—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings using parts which are fixed on the shoe of the user and are releasable from the ski binding
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B32/00—Water sports boards; Accessories therefor
    • B63B32/30—Water skis fastened to the user's feet; Accessories specially adapted therefor
    • B63B32/35—Bindings
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C9/00—Ski bindings
    • A63C9/08—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings
    • A63C9/0805—Adjustment of the toe or heel holders; Indicators therefor

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to ski bindings and, more specifically, the present invention relates to a universal ski binding that can be adapted for multiple purposes such as alpine skis, snowboards, water skis, wakeboards and the like.
  • snowboard binding which is currently most broadly used includes two foot plates fastened to the snowboard, each foot plate having a plurality of straps adapted to fasten around a respective boot of the rider.
  • the rider places his or her boot clad feet on the foot plates and tightens the straps around the boots to secure the board to the rider's legs.
  • the rider In order to remove the board the rider must manually and individually unfasten each of the straps to release the snowboard bindings from the rider's boots.
  • Other types of fasteners and bindings are also available, which include plate bindings and step-in bindings.
  • the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has released statistics concerning snowboard safety, which indicates that the majority of snowboarding fatalities have resulted from suffocation in deep snow.
  • the length of the snowboard can act as an anchor in the event of a snow slide or avalanche, and once covered in snow the rider may not be able to reach the binding straps in order to remove the board. It may therefore be desirable for a snowboard binding to enable the rider's legs to be released from attachment to the board in the event of abnormal forces being applied, such as may occur in the case of a severe fall or an avalanche.
  • Ski bindings are traditionally designed to release the ski from the ski boot if abnormal forces are applied between the ski boot and ski binding, so that those forces are not transmitted to the skier's leg where they may cause injury. It would be advantageous, therefore, for snowboard bindings to have a similar safety feature, such that the likelihood of injury is decreased in the event of a severe fall, particularly one in which the body or legs of the snowboarder twist relative to the board.
  • a snowboard binding release preferably both feet should be released from the board during the fall, even if only one binding initially senses abnormal forces, since with only one leg secured to the snowboard the potential for injury to that leg is greatly increased.
  • Another difficulty associated with snowboard bindings occurs where the rider wishes to use a conventional ski lift or tow to return to the top of a mountain slope.
  • the rider In order to negotiate queues of people and the like the rider must generally free one foot from the board to maneuver into position to mount the ski lift. After alighting from the ski lift the free boot must then be re-fastened to the snowboard.
  • the constant cycle of unfastening and re- fastening the conventional binding straps is both physically exhausting and time consuming, and it would therefore be desirable for an improved snowboard binding to enable easier fixing and release of at least one boot from the board when desired.
  • a universal binding apparatus for detachably securing footwear to an article.
  • the apparatus includes a base plate and a foot plate.
  • the base plate attaches to the article while the foot plate attaches to the footwear.
  • the base plate includes a toe latch, a heel latch, and a first release.
  • the toe latch is disposed at a front portion of the base plate while the heel latch is disposed at a rear portion of the base plate such that the first release is also disposed between the toe latch and the heel latch.
  • the first release enables either the toe latch or the heel latch to be disengaged from the foot plate.
  • the foot plate includes a toe support and a heel support.
  • the toe support is disposed at a front portion of the shoe plate similar to the front portion of the base plate and while the heel support is disposed at a rear portion of the shoe plate.
  • the shoe plate removably attaches to the base plate with the toe support engaged with the toe latch and the heel support engaged with the heel latch.
  • the first release operates to disengage either the toe latch or the heel latch or both from the foot plate.
  • the base plate also includes a second release, disposed between the toe latch and the heel latch on a side opposite the first release, that operates to release either the toe latch or the heel latch that is not operated by the first release.
  • the universal binding apparatus is designed for use with such ski apparatus as snowboards, straight skis, water skis, wakeboards, and any other type of water or snow sport. Further, the invention can be utilized on roller skis where quick release and universal binding features are desired.
  • Both the toe latch and the heel latch may be independently adjusted to provide optimal release pressures suitable to the user of the article.
  • Several springs are utilized to provide the release force necessary to make sure that the binding binds the footwear to the article, but also release in an emergency situation or when the user desires to be released.
  • Figure 1 illustrates a partially exploded perspective view of the universal binding apparatus according to the present invention.
  • Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view of the inside mechanism utilized in the universal binding system where the toe and heel plates are in an open or released position.
  • Figure 3 illustrates the same perspective view as Figure 2, but represents the toe and heel kick plates to be in a secured position.
  • Figure 4 is a side plan view of the universal binding apparatus according to claim 1 but illustrates the first release in a full release position.
  • Figure 5 illustrates the same side plan view of Figure 4, but the first release is in a latched position.
  • Figure 6 illustrates a side view of the top plate of Figure 1 as secured and integrated within a footwear, such as a ski boot.
  • Figure 7 illustrates the universal binding apparatus as implemented on a snow or wake board.
  • Figure 8 illustrates the universal binding apparatus as incorporated in a water ski design.
  • Figure 9 illustrates a first embodiment of an exoskeleton support in accordance with the present invention.
  • Figure 10 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the exoskeleton support in accordance with the present invention.
  • Figure 11 illustrates a perspective view of the base plate according to the present invention.
  • Figure 12 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the binding system in accordance with the present invention.
  • Figure 13 illustrates how the top plate can release from the bottom plate of the binding system depicted in Figure 12.
  • Figure 14 illustrates the universal binding apparatus as incorporated in a roller board apparatus.
  • a universal ski binding apparatus is illustrated in Figures 1-5.
  • the universal binding apparatus 10 is illustrated for use with a flat or alpine ski 12, which has attached to it a releasable base binding or plate 14 that secures a boot or footwear 16 to ski 12 via a second securing or top plate 18.
  • the universal ski binding 10 makes both snowboard and ski bindings releasable. It serves as an interface that fits between a snowboard and a snowboard binding or a ski and a ski binding, respectively, to allow them to release the rider from the board at a preset pressure on impact. Further, the rider can perform a quick release via a quick release lever that has been heretofore lacking in the prior art. This enables a reduction in injuries and an increased safety level and performance in both snowboarding and skiing. Further, it provides vertical lift for added carving leverage and lessened toe and hill drag in the snow and fatigue to the rider commonly associated with prior binding systems.
  • the release mechanism is also able to release at all required angles via the novel design interaction of the release surfaces of the mounting plate and the securing top plate.
  • the universal snowboard and ski binding provides multiple angles of release, which offers greater safety than the limited angles of release on current ski and snowboard bindings.
  • Base plate 14 further includes a toe kick latch 20 and a heel kick latch 22 that both slide forward or backward relative to the orientation of ski 12 in order to secure top plate 18 within base plate 14.
  • a first release lever 24 serves to disengage toe kick latch 20 while a second release lever 26 serves to disengage heel kick latch 22.
  • Top plate 18 engages the base plate 14 via a first or toe support 28 and a second or heel support 30, respectively.
  • Both toe kick latch 20 and heel kick latch 22 are spring loaded so that when a sufficient force is applied to top plate 18, such as when a skier falls, the toe kick latch 20 or heel kick latch 22 will travel a sufficient enough distance to release its respective toe support 28 or heel support 30. This releases the top plate and frees the skier from possible bodily injury or property damage.
  • snowboarders and skiers can eliminate the need for risers or "gas pedals" normally used to reduce toe and heel drag.
  • risers or "gas pedals" normally used to reduce toe and heel drag.
  • traditional bindings place the ski boot right on the surface of the ski, which can lead to drag as the skier cuts sharply for a turn.
  • Risers have been used to elevate the ski boot above the top surface of the ski, thereby reducing or eliminating drag. These risers are no longer necessary when the binding apparatus 10 is utilized instead.
  • Each screw 32 and 34 may be turned with either an Allen wrench or a screwdriver, such as a flat head or a Phillips, so that proper tension desired by the user can be quickly achieved.
  • a cover plate 36 is firmly secured atop the base plate 14 and is supported by cover support tabs 37. Cover support tabs 37 are integrated within base plate 14.
  • Figures 2 and 3 illustrate first a release position ( Figure 2) and then a secure position ( Figure 3). It is noted that the kick latches 20 and 22 move in opposite directions along the same line of engagement in order to secure top plate 18.
  • Each kick latch 20 and 22, as previously stated, is held within a fixed position by release levers 24 and 26, respectively.
  • First release lever 24 causes toe kick latch 20 to release and disengage the top plate 18 when lifted upwardly.
  • Second release lever 26 operates in the same manner for releasing heel kick latch 22. Release levers 24 and 26 allow the rider conveniently to release him self while in deep powder or in any other situation.
  • a lanyard or cord can be attached to either release lever 24 or 26 so that the rider can pull on the cord from a distance in order to release the rider from the board.
  • the rider can then reengage the kick latch 20 or 22 by simply kicking them in the retaining position towards the main body of the bottom plate 14. This feature allows the rider to reengage the bindings without needing to bend over or sit down in the snow, which then allows the rider to step back into the binding apparatus without difficulty.
  • Kick latches 20 and 22 slide back so that release levers 24 and 26 are held in place via release notches 25 and 27, respectively, as shown in
  • Figures 4 and 5 illustrates the position of toe kick latch 20 in the released position while Figure 5 illustrates the kick latches 20 and 22 engaging the top plate 18.
  • Each kick latch 20 and 22 further includes a recess 21, which is utilized to retain or hold toe support 28 or heel support 30 in place when kick latches 20 and 22 are moved to their latch position.
  • Toe kick latch 20 is actually part of a kick plate 38 as shown in Figures 2 and 3.
  • Kick plate 38 is held in place within base plate 14 via a pair of set screws 44, which allow kick plate 38 to slide between a first and second position.
  • heel kick latch 22 is part of a kick plate 39, which can slide freely, but is held in place via set screws 46.
  • Set screws 46 are identical to set screws 44.
  • Each kick plate 38 and 39 is designed to be identical in configuration, which simplifies production, assembly and replacement or repair work.
  • the base plate 14 further includes several sets of springs, which are used to provide tension and force for holding the latches 20 and 22 in position and enable them to release under desired conditions.
  • a first set of springs includes springs 40 and 42. Springs 40 and 42 serve to bias the kick plates 20 and 22, respectively, opposite one another. The large set of springs 40 and 42 control the release tension as well.
  • the next set of springs 45 and 47 are placed within spring retainers 49 and 51 , respectively. Springs 45 and 47 serve to control the lateral pressure on the release levers 24 and 26.
  • the last set of springs 50 ride in shallow cavities etched into the under surface of cover 36.
  • Each main spring 40 and 42 is held in position by a binding release tension shaft 43, which allows the spring to be compressed for a given tension as well as secures the release lever 24 and 26 in combination with the kick latches 20 and 22, respectively.
  • a cam 48 is also moveably secured on binding release tension shaft 43 and operates with the release plate to adjust the release tension of either kick plate 38 or kick plate 39 when they are engaged with the release levers 24 or 26. As the tension adjustment screw 32 or 34 is turned, the cam 48 is retained within notches formed in part of the release levers 24 and 26 such that the spring force is increased or decreased, depending on how the screws are turned.
  • Binding release tension shaft 43 can have either right handed or left handed threads.
  • Retention tabs 53 are formed under each of kick latch 20 and 22 and which engage plate 14 while engaging the top plate 18. Retention tabs 53 engage notches 72, shown in Figure 11.
  • Cover plate 36 has a useful shape that allows it to rest against the top plate surfaces to eliminate problems with release consistency that are typically caused by floating or "relative,” tension between the heel and toe releases. Cover plate 36 is prevented from traveling against top plate 18; otherwise, the top plate would float on the cover. Cover plate 36, therefore, serves as a cover retention and release surface.
  • the universal binding system 10 is designed to work well with very narrow skis and the release plates are modified to be utilized with a conventional ski. A rider can then use the same universal binding system on any other board that they may use which allows them to use the same boots with either the skis or the snowboard.
  • the system is also able to work with most soft bindings and boots as a firm exoskeleton, shown in Figure 10, can be adapted to include a top plate 18 for binding with bottom plate 14.
  • the top plate 18 can be integrated with a footwear article such as a boot 16 shown in Figure 6. Further, plate 18 may be secured to the bottom of boot 16 via a plurality of set screws or other attachment means such as glue or bonding. Further, retention supports 28 and 30 may be removable for replacement should they either wear out or stronger supports are necessary for more advanced skiing techniques.
  • Figure 7 illustrates the use of and placement of base plates 14 on a snowboard
  • each base plate 14 may be adjusted about a given circle, which is described more fully with reference to Figure 11 below.
  • the base plate 14 may also be attached to a water ski 120 as illustrated in Figure 8.
  • a wake board which as a similar configuration as that as the snowboard 110, can also incorporate the binding apparatus 10 of the present invention.
  • Figure 9 illustrates an embodiment of a detachable exoskeleton 150 that fits on the outside of boot 16.
  • Boot 16 includes top plate 18 mounted to its sole.
  • the exoskeleton provides added rigidity and support to the skier's boot, if it is a soft boot, so that substantial torque can be generated for the binding system to work.
  • a strap, or other binding device such as latches or clips or laces, is utilized to secure the exoskeleton to the boot.
  • Figure 10 illustrates an alternative embodiment to that of Figure 9 wherein the exoskeleton has the top plate 18 attached to its sole, instead of to the user's boot.
  • the exoskeleton 150 has a rigid sole for mounting on plate 18.
  • plate 18 can be integrated with exoskeleton 150 for a stronger support and stiffer boot.
  • Additional features can include a board break or a leash used to secure the ski or board to the skier should the board or ski becomes detached from the skier.
  • a cable that connects to one of the wings and is within easy reach of the rider can be pulled for quick release of the release lever 28 or 30, or both, and top plate 18.
  • the cable can extend either within the boot or exoskeleton or on the outside thereof.
  • Figure 11 illustrates a top plan view of base plate 14 without any of the kick plate release assemblies, springs, retention rods, and the rest.
  • a circle of apertures 70 serve as mounting locations. Most snowboards, skiboards, and skis have standardized placement holes and the circle of apertures 70 allows the base plate 14 to be mounted in any radius or orientation with respect to the standard holding apertures on the snowboard. It should be noted that the base plate 14 can also include apertures for securing the base plate to a skiboard or water ski board in standard apertures typically found on the skiboards themselves. Notches 72 are formed on the bottom inside edges of base plate 14 and serve to receive retention tabs 53 of Figures 1 and 2.
  • FIG. 12 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the binding release system in accordance with the present invention.
  • the binding system 200 includes a first or top plate 202 and a second or bottom plate 204.
  • Bottom plate 204 mounts to the sports equipment much in the same manner as does bottom plate 12.
  • Top plate 202 includes bullet catch recesses 206, which engage and retain top plate 202 in place upon insertion.
  • Top plate 202 includes a pair of spring loaded bullet catches 208, which fit in recesses 206.
  • a spring 210 provides outward biasing so that a selected force is required to remove top plate 202 from bottom plate 204.
  • a tension adjustment nut 212 fits on one end of the bullet catch 208 and can be turned so as to increase or decrease the tension placed on spring 210.
  • Figure 13 illustrates how top plate 202 can twist in a plane horizontal to bottom plate 204 for release. Top plate 202 can also pull upwardly, providing a full range of release motion.
  • binding system 200 is also universal in that it can be used on skis, snowboards, water skis, and other related sports equipment.
  • Figure 14 illustrates a roller board type apparatus 130 that has wheels or rollers 132 and a base plate 14, like that of Figure 1.
  • Roller board 130 can be a turf board, mountain board, skateboard, or roller skis, or any other roller board type apparatus.
  • the universal binding system incorporates an integrated boot, binding, and ski system, such as a snow ski or snowboard system.
  • the skis can also includes Z Ski line (trademark) of skis and boards and well as Z sculptured or standard skis, Z twintip skis, Z water skis, Z wake boards, which are all offered by
  • binding system be utilized on snow skis, water skis, or snowboards, but it may also be utilized on boards that either have wheels for rolling, riding, or other types of sliding boards.
  • year round ski training often utilize roller skis, which can incorporate the bindings.
  • Skateboards can also incorporate the bindings in certain applications.
  • Other systems may include kite boards or sailboards.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un appareil de fixation universel destiné à fixer de manière amovible une chaussure à un article. L'appareil comprend une plaque de base et une plaque de fixation. La plaque de base est reliée à l'article tandis que la plaque de fixation est reliée à la chaussure. La plaque de base comprend un dispositif de blocage des orteils, un dispositif de blocage du talon, et un premier dispositif de libération. Le dispositif de blocage des orteils est situé à l'avant de la plaque de base tandis que le dispositif de blocage du talon est situé à l'arrière de la plaque de base de manière que le premier dispositif de libération soit également situé entre le dispositif de blocage des orteils et le dispositif de blocage du talon. Le premier dispositif de libération permet de débloquer soit le dispositif de blocage des orteils, soit le dispositif de blocage du talon de la plaque de fixation. La plaque de fixation comprend un support d'orteils et un support de talon. Le support d'orteils est situé à l'avant de la plaque de support de la chaussure semblable à la partie avant de la plaque de base tandis que le support de talon est situé à l'arrière de la plaque de support de la chaussure. La plaque de support de la chaussure est fixée de manière amovible à la plaque de base, le support d'orteils étant en contact avec le dispositif de blocage des orteils et le support de talon étant en contact avec le dispositif de blocage du talon. Le premier dispositif de libération sert à débloquer soit le dispositif de blocage des orteils, soit le dispositif de blocage du talon, ou les deux, de la plaque de fixation.
EP02717475A 2001-02-15 2002-02-15 Fixation de ski et de snowboard universelle Withdrawn EP1368098A4 (fr)

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