EP1441817A1 - Device for varying the radial geometry of a ski proportionally to its flexion and ski equipped therewith - Google Patents

Device for varying the radial geometry of a ski proportionally to its flexion and ski equipped therewith

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EP1441817A1
EP1441817A1 EP02771972A EP02771972A EP1441817A1 EP 1441817 A1 EP1441817 A1 EP 1441817A1 EP 02771972 A EP02771972 A EP 02771972A EP 02771972 A EP02771972 A EP 02771972A EP 1441817 A1 EP1441817 A1 EP 1441817A1
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ski
rod
stop
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longitudinal axis
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Claude Donze
Daniel Vuichard
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Scott Sports SA
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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
    • A63C5/00—Skis or snowboards
    • A63C5/06—Skis or snowboards with special devices thereon, e.g. steering devices
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C5/00—Skis or snowboards
    • A63C5/06—Skis or snowboards with special devices thereon, e.g. steering devices
    • A63C5/07—Skis or snowboards with special devices thereon, e.g. steering devices comprising means for adjusting stiffness

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  • the invention relates to a device for modifying the radial geometry of a ski, and this in proportion to the bending of this ski.
  • the invention also relates to a ski equipped with this device.
  • the device works regardless of the composite construction technique of the ski ("sandwich", monohull or other).
  • ski is used to designate any blade used to rest and slide on snow, that is to say effectively a ski as such, but also a monoski, a snowboard or the like.
  • mechanical device for modifying the radial geometry of a ski in proportion to its flexion, is meant a device exploiting the relative displacement of at least one rod oriented substantially longitudinally to the ski in order to cause a deformation of the ski according to its cross section and result in the desired modification of the geometry of its underside.
  • the radial geometry of the ski for example slightly convex when the ski is placed flat on a support, becomes progressively concave, as the ski is flexed during its use, due to a support developed by a skier in the middle part of this ski and hooking reactions developed by the support, in front and behind this middle part and in particular at the tip and the heel of the ski.
  • This modification or adaptation of the radial geometry of the ski as a function of the flexion stresses makes it possible to improve the general behavior of the ski as well as its performance.
  • the device makes it possible to adapt the ski to the quality of the snow and / or to the requirements of the user.
  • One result which the invention aims to obtain is a device of the aforementioned type which makes it possible to perfectly control the longitudinal dimension of each part of the ski in which the radial geometry must be modified.
  • Another result which the invention aims to obtain is a device of the aforementioned type which, after removal of a bending stress having generated a modification of the radial geometry of the ski, guarantees the restoration of the radial geometry to its initial state.
  • the subject of the invention is a device of the aforementioned type, in particular, characterized in that it comprises elements, called transmission elements which, each interposed between the rod and the ski:
  • the invention also relates to a ski equipped with this device.
  • FIG. 1 a top view of a ski equipped with a device according to the invention, according to a first embodiment
  • FIG. 2 on a larger scale, a partial and top view of the ski of FIG. 1, substantially at the level of the tip,
  • FIG. 3 a cross-sectional view of the ski of FIG. 2, before modification of the cross section of this tip,
  • FIG. 4 a cross-sectional view of the spatula of FIG. 2, after modification of the cross section of this spatula,
  • FIG. 5 a partial top view of the tip of a ski equipped with a device according to the invention according to a second embodiment.
  • ski 5 equipped with at least one device 6 for modifying its radial geometry.
  • the ski 5 has been drawn transversely expanded so as to allow a schematic representation and comprising, in particular, functional blocks as functional means.
  • the device 6 for modifying the radial geometry of the ski 5 is active essentially at the level of at least one of the end parts 55, 56 of the ski 5 and, preferably, of both.
  • the modification device 6 comprises at least one rod 1 of non-compressible material and this rod 1 is oriented substantially longitudinally to the ski 5 and guided in translation in this direction, by a guide means 4 for this purpose.
  • the rod 1 comprises carbon fibers retained in a matrix of polymeric material.
  • the rod 1 may be of flattened section, but this is not limiting.
  • the guide means 4 is advantageously constituted by the sides of a groove arranged under the level of the upper surface 51 of the ski 5 to accommodate the rod 1, and this, over at least a fraction of the length of this rod 1 .
  • the guide means 4 could also consist of parts, of synthetic or other material, attached and fixed to the upper surface 51 of the ski 5.
  • the rod 1 cooperates, substantially at one of its 101 opposite ends 101, 102, with a stop in translation 103 associated with said ski 5 so that the bending of this ski 5 causes relative displacement of the rod 5 towards one of the extreme parts of the ski 5.
  • the end 101 of the rod 1 which cooperates with the stop in translation 103 is called the passive end 101 and, the opposite end 102 of the rod 1 is called the active end 102.
  • each translational stop stop 103 is located in the region of the fastening means 8 of a boot (not shown) on the ski 5.
  • the rod 1 must extend, at least in part, outside a plane of the ski 5 which contains the so-called neutral fiber of this ski 5.
  • the ski 5 and the rod 1 bend according to their own radius of curvature.
  • the modification device 6 of the radial geometry comprises at least one element 2, called the transmission element 2 which, interposed between the rod 1 and the ski 5:
  • the modification device 6 comprises at least one row 20 of a plurality of transmission elements 2 spaced apart and oriented with respect to the rod 1, this row 20 of transmission elements 2 being located at least on one side of the rod 1.
  • the modification device 6 comprises at least one rod 1 and two rows 20 of transmission elements 2 spaced apart and oriented relative to the rod 1, these rows 20 being located on either side of the rod 1, approximately symmetrically with respect to the longitudinal axis 10 of this rod 1.
  • the modification device 6 comprises at least one set 30 of two rods 1 which extend substantially parallel to one another and, each between a stop in translation 103 fixed on the ski 5 and the part of ski 5 whose radial geometry must be modified.
  • the modification device 6 comprises at least one set 30 of two rods 1 which extend substantially parallel to one of the edges 52, 53 of the ski
  • each row 20 extend substantially parallel to each other, so as to form a substantially constant angle with the longitudinal axis 10 of the rod 1 with which they are associated.
  • the transmission elements 2 of each row 20 extend so as to form with the longitudinal axis 10 of the rod 1 with which they are associated, an angle which varies from transmission element 2 to other.
  • the modification device 6 acts on the ski 5 at a plurality of points spaced along the longitudinal direction of said ski 5 and not in a concentrated manner as in the case of the device of international application WO 02/401 15. Compliance with the above technical characteristics makes it possible to better control the longitudinal dimension of each part of the ski 5 in which the radial geometry must be modified.
  • the structure and the mode of operation of the modification device 6 allows the designer of the ski 5 to increase the capacity of the cross section of the ski 5 to be deformed, without this resulting in a weakening of the ski 5, of the this modification device 6 contributes to the mechanical strength of the ski 5.
  • each stop in translation 103 is capable of ensuring the stop in translation of a rod 1 in two opposite directions S1, S2 of movement of the rod 1 along its longitudinal axis 10, so retaining the rod 1 to make it move back (direction S2) when the ski 5 is released from constraints inducing its bending, and
  • each transmission element 2 is interposed between the rod 1 and the ski 5, in such a way that, when said ski 5 is released from stresses inducing its bending and that the rod 1 moves back, this element of transmission 2 applies to the ski 5 an action which causes a modification of radial geometry opposite to that caused during the displacement of the rod 1 towards the end of said ski 5 equipped with this transmission element 2.
  • each transmission element 2 is constituted and acts in the manner of a connecting rod, that is to say that it consists of a part resistant to compression and articulated on the rod 1 and on the ski. 5.
  • the rod 1 and the ski 5 have notches and each transmission element 2 has ends which are shaped so as to fit in these notches.
  • the adaptation of a ski to environmental conditions can be carried out by replacing each rod 1, for example, by a rod 1 which is longer or shorter and / or more rigid or less rigid than that in place.
  • the modification device 6 comprises a means 9 for adjusting the useful length of each rod 1 that it comprises, that is to say the length of the rod 1 between, on the one hand, the stop d 'stop in translation 103 with which it cooperates and, on the other hand, the row of transmission elements 2 with which the rod 1 cooperates.
  • this adjustment means 9 makes it possible to apply to the rod 1, a compression preload of predetermined value, so as to anticipate the pushing action of this rod 1 on the transmission elements 2, during the bending of the ski 5.
  • this adjustment means 9 is a fixed ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇
  • the adjusting means 9 comprises two parts 90, 91 assembled by threaded and tapped parts. one of these parts 90, 91 has at least one face 92, 93 intended to cooperate with the stop in translation 103,
  • the other part 91 has a means 94 for immobilizing the passive end of the rod 1, so that a pushing or pulling action can be transmitted to the rod 1.
  • this immobilization means 94 comprises a bore in which the end of the rod situated at the level of said abutment is engaged and immobilized.
  • At least one of the parts 90, 91 constituting the adjustment means 9 have flats (not shown) for their actuation using flat keys (not shown).
  • the modification device 6 comprises a means 12 for absorbing a translational movement of each rod 1 which extends beyond a predetermined limit, so that when the bending of the ski 5 itself exceeds a predetermined value, the modification device 6 is, in a way, disengaged and does not suffer any damage affecting its operation.
  • the absorption means 12 is located at each translation stop 103 and consists of a mechanism 12 for elastic resetting of each translation stop 103, when the latter receives from the rod 1 an action whose intensity is located beyond a predetermined value, the erasure of this stop 103 thus making it possible to release the rod 1 to authorize its movement beyond the predetermined limit.
  • . has a peripheral V-shaped groove so as to carry two conical faces 92, 93,
  • the translational stop is constituted by at least one piece 103 which carries a rounded surface 104, is guided in translation towards the peripheral V-shaped groove and elastically urged towards this groove so as to be firmly held there.
  • the device of the invention comprises at least one rod 1 which extends over substantially the entire length of the ski 5.
  • the rod 1 passes under the fastening means 8 of the ski boot.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a mechanical device for modifying the radial geometry of a ski, proportionally to its flexion, which includes elements, referred to as transmission elements, which, each interposed between the rod and the ski wherein each transform a relative displacement of the rod, oriented along its longitudinal axis and directed towards one of the ends of the ski (direction S1), into a second displacement oriented along a direction intersecting the longitudinal axis and directed towards the outside of the ski and wherein each apply this displacement at a selected place of the ski so as to bring about, during the relative displacement of the rod, a thrust generating the deformation of this ski along its cross-section, transverse deformation translated, in particular, through a spacing apart in the upper part of the ski and through the desired modification of the geometry of the lower face of this ski.

Description

Dispositif de modification de la géométrie radiale d'un ski proportionnellement à sa flexion et ski équipé de ce dispositif Device for modifying the radial geometry of a ski in proportion to its flexion and ski equipped with this device
L'invention se rapporte à un dispositif de modification de la géométrie radiale d'un ski, et ce, proportionnellement à la flexion de ce ski.The invention relates to a device for modifying the radial geometry of a ski, and this in proportion to the bending of this ski.
L'invention se rapporte également à un ski équipé de ce dispositif.The invention also relates to a ski equipped with this device.
Le dispositif fonctionne quel que soit la technique de construction composite du ski ("sandwich", monocoque ou autre).The device works regardless of the composite construction technique of the ski ("sandwich", monohull or other).
Par le terme ski, on désigne toute lame utilisée pour prendre appui et glisser sur la neige, c'est-à-dire effectivement un ski en tant que tel, mais également un monoski, une planche des neiges ou autre.The term ski is used to designate any blade used to rest and slide on snow, that is to say effectively a ski as such, but also a monoski, a snowboard or the like.
Par dispositif mécanique de modification de la géométrie radiale d'un ski, proportionnellement à sa flexion, on désigne un dispositif exploitant le déplacement relatif d'au moins une tige orientée sensiblement longitudinalement au ski pour, en une zone choisie de ce ski, provoquer une déformation du ski selon sa section transversale et entraîner la modification recherchée de la géométrie de sa face inférieure.By mechanical device for modifying the radial geometry of a ski, in proportion to its flexion, is meant a device exploiting the relative displacement of at least one rod oriented substantially longitudinally to the ski in order to cause a deformation of the ski according to its cross section and result in the desired modification of the geometry of its underside.
Un tel dispositif a été décrit dans la demande internationale WO 02/40115, de la titulaire.Such a device has been described in international application WO 02/40115, by the licensee.
Avec ce dispositif, la géométrie radiale du ski, par exemple légèrement convexe lorsque le ski est posé à plat sur un support, devient progressivement concave, au fur et à mesure que le ski est sollicité en flexion lors de son utilisation, du fait d'un appui développé par un skieur dans la partie médiane de ce ski et des réactions d'accroché développées par le support, en avant et en arrière de cette partie médiane et notamment au niveau de la spatule et du talon du ski. Cette modification ou adaptation de la géométrie radiale du ski en fonction des sollicitations de flexion permet d'améliorer le comportement général du ski ainsi que son rendement.With this device, the radial geometry of the ski, for example slightly convex when the ski is placed flat on a support, becomes progressively concave, as the ski is flexed during its use, due to a support developed by a skier in the middle part of this ski and hooking reactions developed by the support, in front and behind this middle part and in particular at the tip and the heel of the ski. This modification or adaptation of the radial geometry of the ski as a function of the flexion stresses makes it possible to improve the general behavior of the ski as well as its performance.
Avec un tel dispositif, le déclenchement et la tenue du ski en courbe sont facilités.With such a device, the triggering and the holding of the ski in a curve are facilitated.
La présence de ce dispositif sur un ski dit "de carve", permet d'accentuer l'effet "carving" du ski.The presence of this device on a so-called "carve" ski makes it possible to accentuate the "carving" effect of the ski.
La présence du dit dispositif sur un ski permet également d'atténuer les vibrations de ce ski.The presence of said device on a ski also makes it possible to attenuate the vibrations of this ski.
De par les possibilités de réglages qu'il autorise, le dispositif permet d'adapter le ski à la qualité de la neige et/ou aux exigences de l'utilisateur.By virtue of the adjustment possibilities which it allows, the device makes it possible to adapt the ski to the quality of the snow and / or to the requirements of the user.
Un résultat que l'invention vise à obtenir est un dispositif du type précité qui permet de maîtriser parfaitement la dimension longitudinale de chaque partie du ski dans laquelle la géométrie radiale doit être modifiée.One result which the invention aims to obtain is a device of the aforementioned type which makes it possible to perfectly control the longitudinal dimension of each part of the ski in which the radial geometry must be modified.
Un autre résultat que l'invention vise à obtenir est un dispositif du type précité qui, après suppression d'une contrainte de flexion ayant engendré une modification de la géométrie radiale du ski, garantit le rétablissement de la géométrie radiale à son état initial.Another result which the invention aims to obtain is a device of the aforementioned type which, after removal of a bending stress having generated a modification of the radial geometry of the ski, guarantees the restoration of the radial geometry to its initial state.
A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un dispositif du type précité, notamment, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des éléments, dit éléments de transmission qui, interposés chacun entre la tige et le ski :To this end, the subject of the invention is a device of the aforementioned type, in particular, characterized in that it comprises elements, called transmission elements which, each interposed between the rod and the ski:
- transforment chacun un déplacement relatif de la tige, orienté selon son axe longitudinal et dirigé vers l'une des extrémités du ski (sens S1), en un second déplacement orienté selon une direction sécante audit axe longitudinal et dirigé vers l'extérieur du ski, - appliquent chacun ce déplacement en un endroit choisi du ski, de manière à, lors dudit déplacement relatif de la tige, provoquer une action de poussée engendrant la déformation de ce ski selon sa section transversale, déformation transversale traduite, notamment, par un ecartement dans la partie supérieure du ski et, par la modification recherchée de la géométrie de la face inférieure de ce ski.- each transform a relative displacement of the rod, oriented along its longitudinal axis and directed towards one of the ends of the ski (direction S1), into a second displacement oriented in a secant direction at said longitudinal axis and directed towards the outside of the ski , - each apply this displacement to a chosen location of the ski, so that, during said relative displacement of the rod, cause a pushing action causing the deformation of this ski along its cross section, transverse deformation translated, in particular, by a spacing in the upper part of the ski and, by the desired modification of the geometry of the lower face of this ski.
L'invention a également pour objet un ski équipé de ce dispositif.The invention also relates to a ski equipped with this device.
L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description ci- après faite en regard du dessin ci-annexé qui représente schématiquement :The invention will be better understood on reading the description below made with reference to the attached drawing which schematically represents:
- figure 1 : une vue de dessus d'un ski équipé d'un dispositif selon l'invention, suivant une première forme de réalisation,FIG. 1: a top view of a ski equipped with a device according to the invention, according to a first embodiment,
- figure 2 : à plus grande échelle, une vue partielle et de dessus du ski de la figure 1 , sensiblement au niveau de la spatule,FIG. 2: on a larger scale, a partial and top view of the ski of FIG. 1, substantially at the level of the tip,
- figure 3 : une vue de coupe transversale du ski de la figure 2, avant modification de la section transversale de cette spatule,FIG. 3: a cross-sectional view of the ski of FIG. 2, before modification of the cross section of this tip,
- figure 4 : une vue de coupe transversale de la spatule de la figure 2, après modification de la section transversale de cette spatule,FIG. 4: a cross-sectional view of the spatula of FIG. 2, after modification of the cross section of this spatula,
- figure 5 : une vue partielle de dessus de la spatule d'un ski équipé d'un dispositif selon l'invention suivant une seconde forme de réalisation.- Figure 5: a partial top view of the tip of a ski equipped with a device according to the invention according to a second embodiment.
En se reportant au dessin, on voit un ski 5 équipé d'au moins un dispositif 6 de modification de sa géométrie radiale.Referring to the drawing, we see a ski 5 equipped with at least one device 6 for modifying its radial geometry.
Sur le ski 5, en figures 3 et 4, on distingue :On ski 5, in Figures 3 and 4, there are:
- une face inférieure 50 qui permet l'appui sur un support 7, telle la neige, - une surface supérieure 51 opposée à la dite face inférieure 50,a lower face 50 which allows support on a support 7, such as snow, an upper surface 51 opposite to said lower face 50,
- des faces latérales 52, 53 qui, dites rives 52, 53, s'étendent chacune entre la face inférieure 50 et la surface supérieure 51 et à l'aplomb de chacune desquelles rives 52, 53 se situe, par exemple, une carre métallique 54 qui borde la face inférieure 50.- side faces 52, 53 which, said edges 52, 53, each extend between the lower face 50 and the upper surface 51 and plumb with each of which edges 52, 53 is located, for example, a metal square 54 which borders the lower face 50.
Sur le ski 5, en figure 1 , on distingue également :On ski 5, in Figure 1, there are also:
- deux parties extrêmes opposées 55, 56 dont, une première partie extrême 55 recourbée vers le haut, dite spatule 55 et, une seconde partie extrême 56, dite talon 56,two opposite end parts 55, 56 of which, a first end part 55 bent upwards, called the tip 55 and, a second end part 56, said heel 56,
- une partie médiane 57, présentant un moyen de fixation 8 d'une chaussure (non représentée).- A middle part 57, having a means of fixing 8 of a shoe (not shown).
En figure 1 , le ski 5 a été dessiné transversalement dilaté de manière à autoriser une représentation schématique et comprenant, notamment, des blocs fonctionnels en tant que moyens fonctionnels.In FIG. 1, the ski 5 has been drawn transversely expanded so as to allow a schematic representation and comprising, in particular, functional blocks as functional means.
Le dispositif de modification 6 de la géométrie radiale du ski 5 est actif essentiellement au niveau d'au moins l'une des parties extrêmes 55, 56 du ski 5 et, de préférence, des deux.The device 6 for modifying the radial geometry of the ski 5 is active essentially at the level of at least one of the end parts 55, 56 of the ski 5 and, preferably, of both.
Le dispositif de modification 6 comprend au moins une tige 1 en matériau non compressible et cette tige 1 est orientée sensiblement longitudinalement au ski 5 et guidée en translation dans cette direction, par un moyen de guidage 4 à cet effet.The modification device 6 comprises at least one rod 1 of non-compressible material and this rod 1 is oriented substantially longitudinally to the ski 5 and guided in translation in this direction, by a guide means 4 for this purpose.
Avantageusement, mais non limitativement, la tige 1 comprend des fibres de carbone retenues dans une matrice de matériau polymère.Advantageously, but not limited to, the rod 1 comprises carbon fibers retained in a matrix of polymeric material.
Tel que cela est représenté, la tige 1 peut être de section aplatie, mais cela n'est pas limitatif. Le moyen de guidage 4 est, avantageusement, constitué par les flancs d'une rainure aménagée sous le niveau de la surface supérieure 51 du ski 5 pour loger la tige 1 , et ce, sur au moins une fraction de la longueur de cette tige 1 .As shown, the rod 1 may be of flattened section, but this is not limiting. The guide means 4 is advantageously constituted by the sides of a groove arranged under the level of the upper surface 51 of the ski 5 to accommodate the rod 1, and this, over at least a fraction of the length of this rod 1 .
Le moyen de guidage 4 pourrait également être constitué par des pièces, en matière synthétiques ou autre, rapportées et fixées sur la surface supérieure 51 du ski 5.The guide means 4 could also consist of parts, of synthetic or other material, attached and fixed to the upper surface 51 of the ski 5.
La tige 1 coopère, sensiblement au niveau de l'une 101 de ses extrémités opposées 101 , 102, avec une butée d'arrêt en translation 103 associée audit ski 5 de manière telle que la flexion de ce ski 5 provoque un déplacement relatif de la tige 5 vers l'une des parties extrêmes du ski 5.The rod 1 cooperates, substantially at one of its 101 opposite ends 101, 102, with a stop in translation 103 associated with said ski 5 so that the bending of this ski 5 causes relative displacement of the rod 5 towards one of the extreme parts of the ski 5.
L'extrémité 101 de la tige 1 qui coopère avec la butée d'arrêt en translation 103 est dite extrémité passive 101 et, l'extrémité 102 opposée de la tige 1 est dite extrémité active 102.The end 101 of the rod 1 which cooperates with the stop in translation 103 is called the passive end 101 and, the opposite end 102 of the rod 1 is called the active end 102.
De préférence, chaque butée d'arrêt en translation 103 se situe dans la zone du moyen de fixation 8 d'une chaussure (non représentée) sur le ski 5.Preferably, each translational stop stop 103 is located in the region of the fastening means 8 of a boot (not shown) on the ski 5.
Lors de la flexion du ski 5, la tige 1 fléchit également.When the ski 5 flexes, the rod 1 also flexes.
Pour que cette double flexion puisse être obtenue, il faut que la tige 1 s'étende, au moins en partie, en dehors d'un plan du ski 5 qui contient la fibre dite neutre de ce ski 5.So that this double bending can be obtained, the rod 1 must extend, at least in part, outside a plane of the ski 5 which contains the so-called neutral fiber of this ski 5.
Lors de leur flexion, le ski 5 et la tige 1 se courbent selon un rayon de courbure qui leur est propre.During their bending, the ski 5 and the rod 1 bend according to their own radius of curvature.
La différence entre les rayons de courbure du ski 5 et de la tige 1 induit un déplacement sensible de l'extrémité active 102 de la tige 1 .The difference between the radii of curvature of the ski 5 and of the rod 1 induces a significant displacement of the active end 102 of the rod 1.
C'est ce déplacement relatif de la tige 1 qui est exploité pour provoquer la modification de la géométrie radiale de la partie choisie du ski 5. Différentes solutions peuvent être utilisées pour rendre le ski 5 transversalement déformable, tant au niveau de sa spatule 55, qu'au niveau de son talon 56.It is this relative displacement of the rod 1 which is used to cause the modification of the radial geometry of the chosen part of the ski 5. Different solutions can be used to make the ski 5 transversely deformable, both at its tip 55, and at its heel 56.
Ces solutions dépendent de la structure du ski 5 et ne sont donc pas décrites en détails dans la présente demande de brevet.These solutions depend on the structure of the ski 5 and are therefore not described in detail in the present patent application.
En figures 2 et 3, une solution consistant en un amincissement local de l'épaisseur du ski 5 est symbolisée.In Figures 2 and 3, a solution consisting of a local thinning of the thickness of the ski 5 is symbolized.
De manière remarquable, au lieu, comme dans le cas de la demande internationale WO 02/40115 d'exploiter le déplacement relatif de la tige 1 pour provoquer l'expansion d'une pièce qui communique sa déformation au ski 5, le dispositif de modification 6 de la géométrie radiale selon l'invention comprend au moins un élément 2, dit élément de transmission 2 qui, interposé entre la tige 1 et le ski 5 :Remarkably, instead, as in the case of international application WO 02/40115 of exploiting the relative displacement of the rod 1 to cause the expansion of a part which communicates its deformation to the ski 5, the modification device 6 of the radial geometry according to the invention comprises at least one element 2, called the transmission element 2 which, interposed between the rod 1 and the ski 5:
- transforment chacun un déplacement relatif 100 de la tige 1 , orienté selon son axe longitudinal 10 et dirigé vers l'une des extrémités du ski- each transform a relative movement 100 of the rod 1, oriented along its longitudinal axis 10 and directed towards one of the ends of the ski
(sens S1), en un second déplacement 200 orienté selon une direction sécante audit axe longitudinal 10 et dirigé vers l'extérieur du ski 5,(direction S1), in a second movement 200 oriented in a secant direction to said longitudinal axis 10 and directed towards the outside of the ski 5,
- appliquent chacun ce déplacement 200 en un endroit choisi du ski 5, de manière à, lors dudit déplacement relatif 100 de la tige 1 , provoquer une action de poussée engendrant la déformation de ce ski 5 selon sa section transversale, déformation transversale traduite, notamment, par un ecartement dans la partie supérieure du ski et, par la modification recherchée de la géométrie de la face inférieure 50 de ce ski 5.- Each apply this displacement 200 to a selected location of the ski 5, so that, during said relative displacement 100 of the rod 1, cause a pushing action causing the deformation of this ski 5 along its cross section, translated transverse deformation, in particular , by a spacing in the upper part of the ski and, by the desired modification of the geometry of the lower face 50 of this ski 5.
De manière remarquable, le dispositif de modification 6 comprend au moins une rangée 20 d'une pluralité d'éléments de transmission 2 espacés entre eux et orientés par rapport à la tige 1 , cette rangée 20 d'éléments de transmission 2 étant située au moins d'un côté de la tige 1. Selon une première forme de réalisation (figures 1 à 4), le dispositif de modification 6 comprend au moins une tige 1 et deux rangées 20 d'éléments de transmission 2 espacés entre eux et orientés par rapport à la tige 1 , ces rangées 20 étant situées de part et d'autre de la tige 1 , approximativement symétriquement par rapport à l'axe longitudinal 10 de cette tige 1 .Remarkably, the modification device 6 comprises at least one row 20 of a plurality of transmission elements 2 spaced apart and oriented with respect to the rod 1, this row 20 of transmission elements 2 being located at least on one side of the rod 1. According to a first embodiment (Figures 1 to 4), the modification device 6 comprises at least one rod 1 and two rows 20 of transmission elements 2 spaced apart and oriented relative to the rod 1, these rows 20 being located on either side of the rod 1, approximately symmetrically with respect to the longitudinal axis 10 of this rod 1.
Suivant une deuxième forme de réalisation (figure 5), le dispositif de modification 6 comprend au moins un ensemble 30 de deux tiges 1 qui s'étendent sensiblement parallèlement entre elles et, chacune, entre une butée d'arrêt en translation 103 fixée sur le ski 5 et la partie du ski 5 dont la géométrie radiale doit être modifiée.According to a second embodiment (FIG. 5), the modification device 6 comprises at least one set 30 of two rods 1 which extend substantially parallel to one another and, each between a stop in translation 103 fixed on the ski 5 and the part of ski 5 whose radial geometry must be modified.
Conformément à une variante de la deuxième forme de réalisation, le dispositif de modification 6 comprend au moins un ensemble 30 de deux tiges 1 qui s'étendent sensiblement parallèlement à l'une des rives 52, 53 du skiAccording to a variant of the second embodiment, the modification device 6 comprises at least one set 30 of two rods 1 which extend substantially parallel to one of the edges 52, 53 of the ski
5 et, chacune, entre une butée d'arrêt en translation 103 fixée sur le ski 5 et la partie du ski 5 dont la géométrie radiale doit être modifiée.5 and, each, between a stop in translation 103 fixed on the ski 5 and the part of the ski 5 whose radial geometry must be modified.
De manière remarquable, les éléments de transmission 2 de chaque rangée 20 s'étendent sensiblement parallèlement entre eux, de manière à former un angle sensiblement constant avec l'axe longitudinal 10 de la tige 1 à laquelle ils sont associés.Remarkably, the transmission elements 2 of each row 20 extend substantially parallel to each other, so as to form a substantially constant angle with the longitudinal axis 10 of the rod 1 with which they are associated.
Selon une variante, les éléments de transmission 2 de chaque rangée 20 s'étendent de manière à former avec l'axe longitudinal 10 de la tige 1 à laquelle ils sont associés, un angle qui varie d'un élément de transmission 2 à l'autre.Alternatively, the transmission elements 2 of each row 20 extend so as to form with the longitudinal axis 10 of the rod 1 with which they are associated, an angle which varies from transmission element 2 to other.
Quoi qu'il en soit, le dispositif de modification 6 agit sur le ski 5 en une pluralité de points espacés selon la direction longitudinale dudit ski 5 et non pas de manière concentrée comme dans le cas du dispositif de la demande internationale WO 02/401 15. Le respect des caractéristiques techniques précitées permet de mieux maîtriser la dimension longitudinale de chaque partie du ski 5 dans laquelle la géométrie radiale doit être modifiée.Anyway, the modification device 6 acts on the ski 5 at a plurality of points spaced along the longitudinal direction of said ski 5 and not in a concentrated manner as in the case of the device of international application WO 02/401 15. Compliance with the above technical characteristics makes it possible to better control the longitudinal dimension of each part of the ski 5 in which the radial geometry must be modified.
Egalement, la structure et le mode de fonctionnement du dispositif de modification 6 permet au concepteur du ski 5 d'accroître la capacité de la section transversale de se ski 5 à être déformée, sans que cela se traduise par un affaiblissement du ski 5, du fait que ce dispositif de modification 6 participe à la résistance mécanique du ski 5.Also, the structure and the mode of operation of the modification device 6 allows the designer of the ski 5 to increase the capacity of the cross section of the ski 5 to be deformed, without this resulting in a weakening of the ski 5, of the this modification device 6 contributes to the mechanical strength of the ski 5.
De manière remarquable,Remarkably,
- d'une part, chaque butée d'arrêt en translation 103 est de nature à assurer l'arrêt en translation d'une tige 1 dans deux sens opposés S1 , S2 de déplacement de la tige 1 selon son axe longitudinal 10, de manière à retenir la tige 1 pour la faire reculer (sens S2) lorsque le ski 5 est libéré de contraintes induisant sa flexion, et- On the one hand, each stop in translation 103 is capable of ensuring the stop in translation of a rod 1 in two opposite directions S1, S2 of movement of the rod 1 along its longitudinal axis 10, so retaining the rod 1 to make it move back (direction S2) when the ski 5 is released from constraints inducing its bending, and
- d'autre part, chaque élément de transmission 2 est interposé entre la tige 1 et le ski 5, d'une manière telle que, lorsque ledit ski 5 est libéré de contraintes induisant sa flexion et que la tige 1 recule, cet élément de transmission 2 applique sur le ski 5 une action qui provoque une modification de géométrie radiale inverse à celle provoquée lors du déplacement de la tige 1 vers l'extrémité dudit ski 5 équipée de cet élément de transmission 2.- on the other hand, each transmission element 2 is interposed between the rod 1 and the ski 5, in such a way that, when said ski 5 is released from stresses inducing its bending and that the rod 1 moves back, this element of transmission 2 applies to the ski 5 an action which causes a modification of radial geometry opposite to that caused during the displacement of the rod 1 towards the end of said ski 5 equipped with this transmission element 2.
De manière également remarquable, chaque élément de transmission 2 est constitué et agit à la manière d'une bielle, c'est-à-dire qu'il consiste en une pièce résistante à la compression et articulée sur la tige 1 et sur le ski 5.Also remarkably, each transmission element 2 is constituted and acts in the manner of a connecting rod, that is to say that it consists of a part resistant to compression and articulated on the rod 1 and on the ski. 5.
L'homme du métier est à même de déterminer la manière la plus appropriée pour réaliser ces liaisons articulées. Par exemple, la tige 1 et le ski 5 comportent des encoches et chaque éléments de transmission 2 comporte des extrémités qui sont façonnées de manière à s'ajuster dans ces encoches.Those skilled in the art are able to determine the most appropriate way to make these articulated connections. For example, the rod 1 and the ski 5 have notches and each transmission element 2 has ends which are shaped so as to fit in these notches.
Le respect des caractéristiques techniques précitées permet d'obtenir le résultat de l'invention selon lequel le dispositif de modification 6 du type précité, après suppression d'une contrainte de flexion ayant engendré une modification de la géométrie radiale du ski 5, garantit le rétablissement de cette géométrie radiale à son état initial.Compliance with the aforementioned technical characteristics makes it possible to obtain the result of the invention according to which the modification device 6 of the aforementioned type, after removal of a bending stress having generated a modification of the radial geometry of the ski 5, guarantees the restoration from this radial geometry to its initial state.
L'adaptation d'un ski aux conditions de l'environnement peut être effectuée par remplacement de chaque tige 1 , par exemple, par une tige 1 plus longue ou plus courte et/ou plus rigide ou moins rigide que celle en place.The adaptation of a ski to environmental conditions can be carried out by replacing each rod 1, for example, by a rod 1 which is longer or shorter and / or more rigid or less rigid than that in place.
Avantageusement, le dispositif de modification 6 comprend un moyen de réglage 9 de la longueur utile de chaque tige 1 qu'il comporte, c'est- à-dire de la longueur de la tige 1 entre, d'une part, la butée d'arrêt en translation 103 avec laquelle elle coopère et, d'autre part, la rangée d'éléments de transmission 2 avec laquelle la tige 1 coopère.Advantageously, the modification device 6 comprises a means 9 for adjusting the useful length of each rod 1 that it comprises, that is to say the length of the rod 1 between, on the one hand, the stop d 'stop in translation 103 with which it cooperates and, on the other hand, the row of transmission elements 2 with which the rod 1 cooperates.
Par exemple, ce moyen de réglage 9 permet d'appliquer à la tige 1 , une précontrainte de compression de valeur prédéterminée, de manière à anticiper l'action de poussée de cette tige 1 sur les éléments de transmission 2, lors de la flexion du ski 5.For example, this adjustment means 9 makes it possible to apply to the rod 1, a compression preload of predetermined value, so as to anticipate the pushing action of this rod 1 on the transmission elements 2, during the bending of the ski 5.
Par exemple, ce moyen de réglage 9 :For example, this adjustment means 9:
- est interposé entre la butée d'arrêt en translation 103 et l'extrémité passive 101 de la tige 1 destinée à coopérer avec cette butée 103 et- is interposed between the translation stop 103 and the passive end 101 of the rod 1 intended to cooperate with this stop 103 and
- peut être contracté ou expansé sensiblement selon l'axe longitudinal 10 de la tige 1.- can be contracted or expanded substantially along the longitudinal axis 10 of the rod 1.
Par exemple, le moyen de réglage 9 comprend deux pièces 90, 91 assemblées par des parties filetée et taraudée. - l'une 90 de ces pièces 90, 91 présente au moins une face 92, 93 destinée à coopérer avec la butée d'arrêt en translation 103,For example, the adjusting means 9 comprises two parts 90, 91 assembled by threaded and tapped parts. one of these parts 90, 91 has at least one face 92, 93 intended to cooperate with the stop in translation 103,
- l'autre pièce 91 présente un moyen d'immobilisation 94 de l'extrémité passive de la tige 1 , de manière telle qu'une action de poussée ou de traction puisse être transmise à la tige 1.the other part 91 has a means 94 for immobilizing the passive end of the rod 1, so that a pushing or pulling action can be transmitted to the rod 1.
Par exemple, ce moyen d'immobilisation 94 comprend un alésage dans lequel l'extrémité de la tige située au niveau de la dite butée se trouve engagée et immobilisée.For example, this immobilization means 94 comprises a bore in which the end of the rod situated at the level of said abutment is engaged and immobilized.
Avantageusement, au moins l'une des pièces 90, 91 constituant le moyen de réglage 9 présentent des méplats (non représentés) pour leur actionnement à l'aide de clefs plates (non représentés).Advantageously, at least one of the parts 90, 91 constituting the adjustment means 9 have flats (not shown) for their actuation using flat keys (not shown).
D'une autre manière notable, le dispositif de modification 6 comprend un moyen d'absorption 12 d'un déplacement en translation de chaque tige 1 qui s'étend au-delà d'une limite prédéterminée, de manière telle que lorsque la flexion du ski 5 dépasse elle-même une valeur prédéterminée, le dispositif de modification 6 soit, en quelque sorte, débrayé et ne subisse pas de dommage affectant son fonctionnement.In another notable manner, the modification device 6 comprises a means 12 for absorbing a translational movement of each rod 1 which extends beyond a predetermined limit, so that when the bending of the ski 5 itself exceeds a predetermined value, the modification device 6 is, in a way, disengaged and does not suffer any damage affecting its operation.
Par exemple, le moyen d'absorption 12 est situé au niveau de chaque butée d'arrêt en translation 103 et consiste en un mécanisme 12 d'effacement élastique de chaque butée d'arrêt en translation 103, lorsque celle-ci reçoit de la tige 1 une action dont l'intensité est située au-delà d'une la valeur prédéterminée, l'effacement de cette butée 103 permettant ainsi de libérer la tige 1 pour autoriser son déplacement au-delà de la limite prédéterminée.For example, the absorption means 12 is located at each translation stop 103 and consists of a mechanism 12 for elastic resetting of each translation stop 103, when the latter receives from the rod 1 an action whose intensity is located beyond a predetermined value, the erasure of this stop 103 thus making it possible to release the rod 1 to authorize its movement beyond the predetermined limit.
Par exemple, pour constituer le moyen d'absorption 12 :For example, to constitute the absorption means 12:
- celle 90 des pièces 90, 91 du moyen de réglage 9 qui est destinée à coopérer avec la butée d'arrêt en translation 103, . est sensiblement cylindrique de révolution et guidée en translation dans un alésage 95 approximativement aligné sur l'axe longitudinal 10 de la tige 1 ,that of the parts 90, 91 of the adjustment means 9 which is intended to cooperate with the stop in translation 103, . is substantially cylindrical in revolution and guided in translation in a bore 95 approximately aligned on the longitudinal axis 10 of the rod 1,
. présente une gorge périphérique en V de manière à porter deux faces 92, 93 coniques,. has a peripheral V-shaped groove so as to carry two conical faces 92, 93,
- la butée d'arrêt en translation est constituée par au moins une pièce 103 qui portant une surface arrondie 104, est guidé en translation vers la gorge périphérique en V et élastiquement sollicité vers cette gorge de manière à y être fermement maintenue.- The translational stop is constituted by at least one piece 103 which carries a rounded surface 104, is guided in translation towards the peripheral V-shaped groove and elastically urged towards this groove so as to be firmly held there.
Dans une version de réalisation (non représentée), le dispositif de l'invention comprend au moins une tige 1 qui s'étend sur sensiblement toute la longueur du ski 5.In one embodiment (not shown), the device of the invention comprises at least one rod 1 which extends over substantially the entire length of the ski 5.
Par exemple, la tige 1 , passe sous le moyen de fixation 8 de la chaussure de ski. For example, the rod 1 passes under the fastening means 8 of the ski boot.

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REVENDICATIONS
1. Dispositif mécanique de modification de la géométrie radiale d'un ski de construction composite, proportionnellement à sa flexion,1. Mechanical device for modifying the radial geometry of a ski of composite construction, in proportion to its bending,
ce dispositif exploitant le déplacement relatif d'au moins une tige orientée sensiblement longitudinalement au ski pour, en une zone choisie de ce ski, provoquer une déformation du ski selon sa section transversale et entraîner la modification recherchée de la géométrie de sa face inférieure,this device exploiting the relative displacement of at least one rod oriented substantially longitudinally to the ski in order, in a chosen area of this ski, to cause deformation of the ski along its cross section and to bring about the desired modification of the geometry of its lower face,
le déplacement relatif de la tige résultant de la différence de rayons de courbure de la tige et du ski lors de leur flexion,the relative displacement of the rod resulting from the difference in radii of curvature of the rod and of the ski during their bending,
ce dispositif étant caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des éléments (2), dit éléments de transmission (2) qui, interposés chacun entre la tige (1) et le ski (5) :this device being characterized in that it comprises elements (2), said transmission elements (2) which, each interposed between the rod (1) and the ski (5):
- transforment chacun un déplacement relatif (100) de la tige (1), orienté selon son axe longitudinal (10) et dirigé vers l'une des extrémités du ski (sens S1), en un second déplacement (200) orienté selon une direction sécante audit axe longitudinal (10) et dirigé vers l'extérieur du ski (5),- each transform a relative movement (100) of the rod (1), oriented along its longitudinal axis (10) and directed towards one of the ends of the ski (direction S1), into a second movement (200) oriented along a direction secant to said longitudinal axis (10) and directed towards the outside of the ski (5),
- appliquent chacun ce déplacement (200) en un endroit choisi du ski (5), de manière à, lors dudit déplacement relatif (100) de la tige (1), provoquer une action de poussée engendrant la déformation de ce ski (5) selon sa section transversale, déformation transversale traduite, notamment, par un ecartement dans la partie supérieure du ski (5) et, par la modification recherchée de la géométrie de la face inférieure (50) de ce ski (5).- each apply this movement (200) to a selected location of the ski (5), so that, during said relative movement (100) of the rod (1), cause a pushing action causing the deformation of this ski (5) according to its cross section, transverse deformation translated, in particular, by a spacing in the upper part of the ski (5) and, by the desired modification of the geometry of the lower face (50) of this ski (5).
2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins une rangée (20) d'une pluralité d'éléments de transmission (2) espacés entre eux et orientés par rapport à la tige (1), cette rangée (20) d'éléments de transmission (2) étant située au moins d'un côté de la tige (1). 2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises at least one row (20) of a plurality of transmission elements (2) spaced apart and oriented relative to the rod (1), this row (20) of transmission elements (2) being located at least on one side of the rod (1).
3. Dispositif selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins une tige (1) et deux rangées (20) d'éléments de transmission (2) espacés entre eux et orientés par rapport à la tige (1 ), ces rangées (20) étant situées de part et d'autre de la tige (1), approximativement symétriquement par rapport à l'axe longitudinal (10) de cette tige (1).3. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that it comprises at least one rod (1) and two rows (20) of transmission elements (2) spaced apart and oriented relative to the rod (1), these rows (20) being located on either side of the rod (1), approximately symmetrically with respect to the longitudinal axis (10) of this rod (1).
4. Dispositif selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins un ensemble (30) de deux tiges (1) qui s'étendent sensiblement parallèlement entre elles et, chacune, entre une butée d'arrêt en translation (103) fixée sur le ski (5) et la partie du ski (5) dont la géométrie radiale doit être modifiée.4. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that it comprises at least one set (30) of two rods (1) which extend substantially parallel to each other and, each, between a stop in translation (103 ) fixed on the ski (5) and the part of the ski (5) whose radial geometry must be modified.
5. Dispositif selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins un ensemble (30) de deux tiges (1) qui s'étendent sensiblement parallèlement à l'une des rives (52, 53) du ski (5) et, chacune, entre une butée d'arrêt en translation (103) fixée sur le ski (5) et la partie du ski (5) dont la géométrie radiale doit être modifiée.5. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that it comprises at least one set (30) of two rods (1) which extend substantially parallel to one of the edges (52, 53) of the ski (5) and, each, between a translation stop (103) fixed on the ski (5) and the part of the ski (5) whose radial geometry must be modified.
6. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que les éléments de transmission (2) de chaque rangée (20) s'étendent sensiblement parallèlement entre eux, de manière à former un angle sensiblement constant avec l'axe longitudinal (10) de la tige (1) à laquelle ils sont associés.6. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the transmission elements (2) of each row (20) extend substantially parallel to each other, so as to form a substantially constant angle with the longitudinal axis (10) of the rod (1) with which they are associated.
7. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que les éléments de transmission (2) de chaque rangée (20) s'étendent de manière à former avec l'axe longitudinal (10) de la tige (1) à laquelle ils sont associés, un angle qui varie d'un élément de transmission (2) à l'autre.7. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the transmission elements (2) of each row (20) extend so as to form with the longitudinal axis (10) of the rod ( 1) with which they are associated, an angle which varies from one transmission element (2) to another.
8. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que :8. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that:
- d'une part, chaque butée d'arrêt en translation (103) est de nature à assurer l'arrêt en translation d'une tige (1) dans deux sens opposés (S1 , S2) de déplacement de la tige (1) selon son axe longitudinal (10), de manière à retenir la tige (1) pour la faire reculer (sens S2) lorsque le ski (5) est libéré de contraintes induisant sa flexion, et- On the one hand, each stop in translation (103) is such as to ensure the stop in translation of a rod (1) in two opposite directions (S1, S2) displacement of the rod (1) along its longitudinal axis (10), so as to retain the rod (1) to make it move back (direction S2) when the ski (5) is released from constraints inducing its bending, and
- d'autre part, chaque élément de transmission (2) est interposé entre la tige (1) et le ski (5), d'une manière telle que, lorsque ledit ski (5) est libéré de contraintes induisant sa flexion et que la tige (1) recule, cet élément de transmission (2) applique sur le ski (5) une action qui provoque une modification de géométrie radiale inverse à celle provoquée lors du déplacement de la tige (1) vers l'extrémité dudit ski (5) équipée de cet élément de transmission (2).- on the other hand, each transmission element (2) is interposed between the rod (1) and the ski (5), in such a way that, when said ski (5) is released from stresses inducing its bending and that the rod (1) moves back, this transmission element (2) applies to the ski (5) an action which causes a modification of radial geometry opposite to that caused during the displacement of the rod (1) towards the end of said ski ( 5) fitted with this transmission element (2).
9. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce que chaque élément de transmission (2) est constitué et agit à la manière d'une bielle, c'est-à-dire qu'il consiste en une pièce résistante à la compression et articulée sur la tige (1) et sur le ski (5).9. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that each transmission element (2) is constituted and acts in the manner of a connecting rod, that is to say that it consists of a part resistant to compression and articulated on the rod (1) and on the ski (5).
10. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un moyen de réglage (9) de la longueur utile de chaque tige (1) qu'il comporte, c'est-à-dire de la longueur de la tige (1) entre, d'une part, la butée d'arrêt en translation (103) avec laquelle elle coopère et, d'autre part, la rangée d'éléments de transmission (2) avec laquelle la tige (1) coopère.10. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that it comprises means for adjusting (9) the useful length of each rod (1) which it comprises, that is to say of the length of the rod (1) between, on the one hand, the stop in translation (103) with which it cooperates and, on the other hand, the row of transmission elements (2) with which the rod (1) cooperates.
1 1. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un moyen d'absorption (12) d'un déplacement en translation de chaque tige (1) qui s'étend au-delà d'une limite prédéterminée, de manière telle que lorsque la flexion du ski (5) dépasse elle- même une valeur prédéterminée, le dispositif de modification (6) soit, en quelque sorte, débrayé et ne subisse pas de dommage affectant son fonctionnement.1 1. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that it comprises an absorption means (12) of a translational movement of each rod (1) which extends beyond d 'a predetermined limit, so that when the flexion of the ski (5) itself exceeds a predetermined value, the modification device (6) is, in a way, disengaged and does not suffer any damage affecting its operation.
12. Dispositif selon la revendication 11 , caractérisé en ce que le moyen d'absorption (12) est situé au niveau de chaque butée d'arrêt en translation (103) et consiste en un mécanisme (12) d'effacement élastique de chaque butée d'arrêt en translation (103), lorsque celle-ci reçoit de la tige (1) une action dont l'intensité est située au-delà d'une la valeur prédéterminée, l'effacement de cette butée (103) permettant ainsi de libérer la tige (1) pour autoriser son déplacement au-delà de la limite prédéterminée.12. Device according to claim 11, characterized in that the absorption means (12) is located at the level of each stop in translation (103) and consists of a mechanism (12) for elastic erasure of each stop in translation (103), when the latter receives from the rod (1) an action whose intensity is situated beyond a predetermined value, the erasure of this stop (103) allowing thus releasing the rod (1) to allow it to move beyond the predetermined limit.
13. Ski caractérisé en ce qu'il est équipé d'un dispositif de modification selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 12. 13. Ski characterized in that it is equipped with a modification device according to any one of claims 1 to 12.
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