EP1569729A1 - Assembly for holding a foot on a sports item - Google Patents

Assembly for holding a foot on a sports item

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EP1569729A1
EP1569729A1 EP02801105A EP02801105A EP1569729A1 EP 1569729 A1 EP1569729 A1 EP 1569729A1 EP 02801105 A EP02801105 A EP 02801105A EP 02801105 A EP02801105 A EP 02801105A EP 1569729 A1 EP1569729 A1 EP 1569729A1
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foot
base
retaining assembly
plate
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Thierry Sebba
Baptiste Eyheramendy
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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
    • A63C17/00—Roller skates; Skate-boards
    • A63C17/26—Roller skates; Skate-boards with special auxiliary arrangements, e.g. illuminating, marking, or push-off devices
    • A63C17/262—Roller skates; Skate-boards with special auxiliary arrangements, e.g. illuminating, marking, or push-off devices with foot bindings or supports therefor
    • 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
    • A63C10/005—Snowboard bindings of the baseless type, i.e. without structural part under 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
    • A63C10/02—Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders
    • A63C10/04—Shoe holders for passing over the shoe
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C10/00—Snowboard bindings
    • A63C10/16—Systems for adjusting the direction or position of the bindings
    • A63C10/18—Systems for adjusting the direction or position of the bindings about a vertical rotation axis relative to the board

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  • Such assemblies are intended for use on skateboards, sea and snowboards, and other sports equipment. Practitioners of these sports are constantly seeking to perform new aerial maneuvers, the limiting factors of which are the amplitude of the jump and the difficulty in keeping the sport apparatus underfoot. It is a question in this approach, of finding the sensations and the capacities of execution of aerial maneuvers known in snowboarding, the feet of the practitioner being fixed to the board.
  • the closure system consisting of two ribbons which hang on to each other by means of their textile fibers, of the "Velcro" type, one of which is fixed under the shoe and the other on the board, prevents the user from being able to reposition his feet to correct a change in support, and the release of the board during poor reception is uncertain, this system is then dangerous.
  • this material has an early deterioration, the adherence of the practitioner to his board quickly becomes too weak to allow the realization of aerial figures.
  • the invention aims firstly to allow a
  • the restraint system designed in accordance with the invention has a number of advantages.
  • the raised upper end of said shell and the tensioning game of the torsion springs allow said shell to lift, thus lateral intrusion of the
  • FIG. 13 shows a perspective view of a sports device on which are mounted two sets for retaining a foot.
  • - Figure 14 shows a perspective view of the set of 35. retained and kinematics of the various settings of the device of the invention.
  • - Figures 15 show two perspective views of a variant of the bending mechanism of the device of the invention.
  • FIG. 17 shows a perspective view of a variant of the device of the invention intended for the practice of surfing.
  • the base (1) is retained with the machine (40) by means of said lower disc (2), itself retained with the machine (40) by a means
  • Said plate (4) comprises on its upper part a bore (9) intended to accommodate the axis (6) on which said shell (5) comes in pivot connection.
  • Said shell (5) has on either side of its lower part locations (30) intended to accommodate the feet (25) of the torsion springs (7).
  • Said plate (4) has on either side of its upper part, locations characterized by a flat and rough surface (29) which allows immobilization of the feet (26) of the torsion springs (7) mounted on the 'axis (6), when the means represented by nuts (10) on the threaded axis (6) are tightened.
  • the means represented by nuts (10) on the threaded axis (6) are tightened.
  • said shell (5) seen in profile comprises a first ergonomic convex circular curve (12) tangent to a second raised concave circular curve (11).
  • These parts can be made from plastics such as polypropylene or polyethylene and or from composite materials. 20.
  • monobloc (92) and the pivot link can be replaced by a part of this monobloc piece, a zone of reduced thickness (91) forming the articulation.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a hinged, adjustable assembly for holding a foot (33) on a sports item (40). The inventive assembly is characterised by a shell (5) which pivots around a shaft (6) which is fitted into a plate (4). According to the invention, two torsion springs (7), which are mounted to the aforementioned shaft, are blocked in rotation and used to maintain an adjustable pressure (39) between the shell (5) and the foot (33) which is introduced into the assembly at a curve (12). The upper raised end (11) of the shell (5) and the tensioning (38) of the torsion springs (7) enable said shell (5) to move upwards when the user wants to insert/extract a foot (33) into/from the assembly. The aforementioned plate (4) comprises a notched slot (19), which is housed in the notched slot (16) of a disk (3), and can be used to adjust the shell (5) in translation (35). Moreover, the other face of said disk (3) comprises a notched circular ring (13), which is housed in the notched circular ring (22) of the base, and can be used to adjust the shell (5) in rotation (36). Another disk (2) comprises a notched circular ring (23), which is housed in the notched circular ring (21) of the base, and can be used to adjust the device in rotation (34). The aforementioned adjustments enable the user to adjust the shells (5) to the feet (33) comfortably, using the associated pins.

Description

Ensemble de retenue d'un pied sur un engin de sport Foot restraint system on a sports machine
La présente invention se rapporte au domaine des ensembles de retenue d'un pied sur un engin de sport, et concerne plus particulièrement un ensemble de retenue articulé et réglable qui permet d'introduire et d'extraire son ou ses pieds instantanément, pour des raisons de sécurité et de pratique relatives à chaque sport.The present invention relates to the field of foot restraint systems on a sports machine, and more particularly relates to an articulated and adjustable restraint system which allows to introduce and extract his or her feet instantly, for reasons safety and practice related to each sport.
De tels ensembles sont destinés à être utilisés sur des planches à roulettes, des surfs de mer et de neige, et autres engins de sport. Les pratiquants de ces sports cherchent sans cesse à exécuter de nouvelles manœuvres aériennes, dont les facteurs limitants sont l'amplitude du saut et la difficulté à garder l'engin de sport sous les pieds. Il est question dans cette approche, de retrouver les sensations et les capacités d'exécution de manceuvres aériennes connues dans le surf des neiges, les pieds du pratiquant étant fixés à la planche.Such assemblies are intended for use on skateboards, sea and snowboards, and other sports equipment. Practitioners of these sports are constantly seeking to perform new aerial maneuvers, the limiting factors of which are the amplitude of the jump and the difficulty in keeping the sport apparatus underfoot. It is a question in this approach, of finding the sensations and the capacities of execution of aerial maneuvers known in snowboarding, the feet of the practitioner being fixed to the board.
Les systèmes de maintien existants sont limitatifs et n'ont pas fait leurs preuves en pratique sur tous les engins de sport, sur les planches à roulettes par exemple.The existing support systems are limiting and have not proven in practice on all sports equipment, on skateboards for example.
Le système de fermeture constitué par deux rubans s'accrochant l'un à l'autre par l'intermédiaire de leurs fibres textiles, du type «Velcro», dont l'un est fixé sous la chaussure et l'autre sur la planche, empêche à l'utilisateur de pouvoir repositionner ses pieds pour corriger un changement d'appuis, et le dégagement de la planche lors d'une mauvaise réception est incertain, ce système est alors dangereux . De plus, ce matériel présente une détérioration précoce, l'adhérence du pratiquant à sa planche devient rapidement trop faible pour permettre la réalisation de figures aériennes.The closure system consisting of two ribbons which hang on to each other by means of their textile fibers, of the "Velcro" type, one of which is fixed under the shoe and the other on the board, prevents the user from being able to reposition his feet to correct a change in support, and the release of the board during poor reception is uncertain, this system is then dangerous. In addition, this material has an early deterioration, the adherence of the practitioner to his board quickly becomes too weak to allow the realization of aerial figures.
Les sangles, « Foot-straps », utilisées sur les planches à voiles, ont été expérimentées sur d'autres engins de sports, mais le pratiquant doit soulever ses pieds puis les enfoncer un à un dans les sangles, souvent avec peine. En effet, cette périlleuse opération réclame une grande vigilance du pratiquant, suffisamment concentré sur l'acrobatie qu'il désire accomplir. Le dégagement des pieds est aussi très incertain.The straps, "Foot-straps", used on sailboards, have been tested on other sports machines, but the practitioner must lift his feet and then push them one by one into the straps, often with difficulty. Indeed, this perilous operation requires a great vigilance of the practitioner, sufficiently concentrated on the acrobatics which he wishes to accomplish. The clearance of the feet is also very uncertain.
D'autres dispositifs, des cales pieds venant sur l'extérieur des pieds mais ne couvrant qu'une faible zone des chaussures, ont été essajtés mais sans succès, l'utilisateur devant exercer une force sur ses pieds en écartant ses jambes, afin que la planche reste maintenue. Cette force exercée trouble le pratiquant et empêche la réalisation d'acrobaties.Other devices, toe clips coming on the outside of the feet but covering only a small area of the shoes, have been tried but without success, the user having to exert a force on his feet by spreading his legs, so that the board remains maintained. This force exerted troubles the practitioner and prevents the performance of acrobatics.
L'invention a pour but dans un premier temps, de permettre uneThe invention aims firstly to allow a
5. intrusion latérale, facile et instantanée, du pied dans l'ensemble de retenue, afin que le pratiquant reste en contact avec l'engin de sport pour ne pas lui provoquer de perte d'équilibre. Les dispositifs doivent procurer un bon maintien des pieds, sans que rutilisateur ait à fourriir une action de contrôle de la tenue de sa planche pouvant perturber5. lateral, easy and instantaneous intrusion of the foot into the restraint system, so that the practitioner remains in contact with the sports apparatus so as not to cause it to lose balance. The devices must provide good support for the feet, without the user having to poke an action to control the holding of his board which may disturb
10- l'exécution de sa manœuvre aérienne, tout en gardant le dégagement des pieds facile, lors de reprises de vitesse par poussées successives d'une jambe ou lors d'une chute probable afin de préserver sa sécurité.10- the execution of his aerial maneuver, while keeping the clearance of the feet easy, during resumption of speed by successive pushes of a leg or during a probable fall in order to preserve his safety.
L'invention a notamment pour but de s'ajuster sur les pieds des différents pratiquants, dans la position qu'ils désirent adopter sur leurThe invention particularly aims to adjust on the feet of different practitioners, in the position they want to adopt on their
15. engin de sport, par l'intermédiaire de divers réglages.15. sports equipment, through various settings.
Conformément à l'invention, ce but est atteint, l'ensemble de retenue comporte selon une première caractéristique, une dite coque présentant une courbe circulaire ergonomique, ayant la forme d'unAccording to the invention, this object is achieved, the retaining assembly comprises according to a first characteristic, a said shell having an ergonomic circular curve, having the shape of a
20. dessus de pied, qui comporte son extrémité supérieure relevée. Les dites pattes de ladite coque viennent en liaison pivot autour de l'axe emmanché dans l'alésage de ladite plaque. Deux ressorts de torsion montés de part et d'autre de l'axe, un pied logé dans ladite coque, l'autre pied s'immobilisant en rotation contre ladite plaque, permettent20. upper foot, which has its raised upper end. Said tabs of said shell come in pivot connection around the axis fitted into the bore of said plate. Two torsion springs mounted on either side of the axis, one foot housed in said shell, the other foot immobilizing in rotation against said plate, allow
25. de maintenir une pression réglable de ladite coque sur le pied du pratiquant introduit. L'extrémité supérieure relevée de ladite coque et le jeu de mise en tension des ressorts de torsion, permettent à ladite coque de se soulever lorsque utilisateur désire introduire ou extraire ses pieds des dispositifs.25. to maintain an adjustable pressure of said shell on the foot of the practitioner introduced. The raised upper end of said shell and the tensioning game of the torsion springs, allow said shell to lift when the user wishes to introduce or extract his feet from the devices.
3 . Selon une seconde caractéristique, l'ensemble de retenue est composé de quatre pièces réglables les unes par rapport aux autres, qui permettent à l'utilisateur d'ajuster lesdites coques sur ses pieds, par manipulation des boulons associés aux différents réglages possibles. Ladite plaque comporte une surface crantée qui vient se3. According to a second characteristic, the retaining assembly is composed of four parts adjustable with respect to each other, which allow the user to adjust said shells on his feet, by manipulation of the bolts associated with the various possible adjustments. Said plate has a notched surface which comes
35. loger dans l'emplacement cranté dudit disque supérieur et permet un réglage en translation de ladite coque par rapport à ladite embase. Ledit disque supérieur disposé entre ladite plaque et ladite embase, comporte sur son autre face un anneau circulaire cranté qui vient se loger dans l' anneau circulaire cranté de la partie supérieure de ladite embase et permet un réglage en rotation de ladite coque par rapport à ladite embase. Ledit disque inférieur monté sur la partie inférieure de ladite embase est fixé à la planche du pratiquant et comporte un anneau circulaire cranté qui vient se loger dans l'anneau circulaire cranté de la partie inférieure de l'embase qui permet un réglage en rotation du dispositif par rapport à la planche.35. lodge in the notched location of said upper disc and allows adjustment in translation of said shell relative to said base. Said upper disc disposed between said plate and said base, has on its other face a notched circular ring which is received in the notched circular ring of the upper part of said base and allows an adjustment in rotation of said shell relative to said base. Said lower disc mounted on the lower part of said base is fixed to the practitioner's board and comprises a notched circular ring which is housed in the notched circular ring of the lower part of the base which allows the device to be adjusted in rotation. compared to the board.
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L'ensemble de retenue conçu conformément à l'invention présente un certain nombre d'avantages. L'extrémité supérieure relevée de ladite coque et le jeu de mise en tension des ressorts de torsion, permettent à ladite coque de se soulever, ainsi une intrusion latérale duThe restraint system designed in accordance with the invention has a number of advantages. The raised upper end of said shell and the tensioning game of the torsion springs allow said shell to lift, thus lateral intrusion of the
15- pied dans le dispositif est alors possible, seul moyen d'éviter toute perte d'équilibre à l'utilisateur. La courbe ergonomique que présente ladite coque et la pression qu'elle exerce sur le dessus du pied introduit dans l'ensemble, grâce à l'énergie de rotation transmise par les ressorts de torsion, procurent un maintien efficace de l'engin de15- foot in the device is then possible, the only way to avoid any loss of balance for the user. The ergonomic curve of said shell and the pressure it exerts on the top of the foot introduced into the assembly, thanks to the rotational energy transmitted by the torsion springs, provide effective maintenance of the machine.
20- sport à son utilisateur. Le pratiquant, est alors libre de ses mouvements sans se soucier d'exercer une force contradictoire sur ses pieds, afin de rester maintenu dans les ensembles de retenues. Le jeu de mise en tension des ressorts de torsion permet aussi aux dites coques de se soulever lorsque le pratiquant désire extraire ses pieds20- sport to its user. The practitioner is then free to move without worrying about exerting a contradictory force on his feet, in order to remain maintained in the restraint systems. The tensioning play of the torsion springs also allows the said shells to lift when the practitioner wishes to extract his feet.
25. des dispositifs, lors de reprises de vitesse par poussées successives d'une jambe ou lors d'une chute probable afin de préserver sa sécurité.25. devices, during resumption of speed by successive pushes of a leg or during a probable fall in order to preserve its safety.
Le positionnement des pieds des ressorts de torsion sur ladite plaque, permet à l'utilisateur d'ajuster la position initiale de ladite coque et donc de régler la force qu'exerce lesdites coques sur sesThe positioning of the feet of the torsion springs on said plate, allows the user to adjust the initial position of said shell and therefore to adjust the force exerted by said shells on its
30- pieds, selon son niveau et ses aises. Les ouvertures que comprennent la partie supérieure de ladite plaque et les pattes de ladite coque, permettent de changer les ressorts de torsion facilement.30- feet, depending on his level and his ease. The openings which include the upper part of said plate and the tabs of said shell, allow the torsion springs to be changed easily.
La partie inférieure du dispositif sur laquelle repose ladite coque, est constituée de quatre pièces crantées, réglables les unes par rapport auxThe lower part of the device on which said shell rests, consists of four notched parts, adjustable relative to the
35. autres, ainsi ce dispositif offre à l'utilisateur un grand nombre de réglages possible de ladite coque sur son pied, de façon simple et rapide par manipulation des boulons associés 2004/06275035. Others, thus this device offers the user a large number of possible adjustments of said shell on his foot, simply and quickly by manipulation of the associated bolts. 2004/062750
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Un réglage en rotation du dispositif par rapport à l'engin, par rintermédiaire des anneaux circulaires crantés du disque inférieur et de la partie inférieure de l'embase, va permettre au pratiquant de positionner l'angle d'ouverture de ses pieds à son aise.An adjustment in rotation of the device relative to the machine, by means of the notched circular rings of the lower disc and the lower part of the base, will allow the practitioner to position the opening angle of his feet at his ease .
5. Un réglage en rotation de ladite coque par rapport à ladite embase, par l'intermédiaire des anneaux circulaires crantés dudit disque supérieur et de la partie supérieure de ladite embase, va permettre à l'utilisateur d'ajuster ladite coque en fonction de l'angle de son coup de pied, suivant le type de chaussure qu'il utilise.5. An adjustment in rotation of said shell relative to said base, by means of the notched circular rings of said upper disc and of the upper part of said base, will allow the user to adjust said shell as a function of the angle of his kick, depending on the type of shoe he uses.
10. Un réglage en translation de ladite coque par rapport à ladite embase, par l'intermédiaire des surfaces crantées du disque supérieur et de ladite plaque, va permettre à l'utilisateur d'ajuster la hauteur de ladite coque à la taille et au type de chaussure qu'il utilise.10. An adjustment in translation of said shell relative to said base, via the notched surfaces of the upper disc and of said plate, will allow the user to adjust the height of said shell to the size and type of shoe he uses.
15. Les dessins annexés illustrent l'invention :15. The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention:
- Les figures 1 et 2 représentent deux vues en perspective de chaque face de ladite embase du dispositif de l'invention.- Figures 1 and 2 show two perspective views of each side of said base of the device of the invention.
- La figure 3 représente une vue de gauche de ladite coque du dispositif de l'invention.- Figure 3 shows a left view of said shell of the device of the invention.
20. - La figure 4 représente une vue de dessus en perspective de ladite coque du dispositif de l'invention.20. - Figure 4 shows a perspective view from above of said shell of the device of the invention.
- Les figures 5 et 6 représentent deux vues en perspective de chaque face de ladite plaque du dispositif de l'invention.- Figures 5 and 6 show two perspective views of each side of said plate of the device of the invention.
- Les figures 7 et 8 représentent deux vues en perspective de chaque 25. face dudit disque supérieur du dispositif de l'invention.- Figures 7 and 8 show two perspective views of each 25. face of said upper disc of the device of the invention.
- La figure 9 et 10 représentent deux vues en perspective de chaque face dudit disque inférieur du dispositif de l'invention.- Figure 9 and 10 show two perspective views of each side of said lower disk of the device of the invention.
- La figure 11 représente une vue en perspective, du mécanisme de flexion du dispositif de l'invention.- Figure 11 shows a perspective view of the bending mechanism of the device of the invention.
30. . La figure 12 représente une vue éclatée en perspective du dispositif de l'invention30. . Figure 12 shows an exploded perspective view of the device of the invention
- La figure 13 représente une vue en perspective d'un engin de sport sur lequel sont montés deux ensembles de retenue d'un pied.- Figure 13 shows a perspective view of a sports device on which are mounted two sets for retaining a foot.
- La figure 14 représente une vue en perspective de l'ensemble de 35. retenue et des cinématiques des différents réglages du dispositif de l'invention. - Les figures 15 représentent deux vues en perspective d'une variante du mécanisme de flexion du dispositif de l'invention.- Figure 14 shows a perspective view of the set of 35. retained and kinematics of the various settings of the device of the invention. - Figures 15 show two perspective views of a variant of the bending mechanism of the device of the invention.
- La figure 16 représente une vue en perspective d'une variante du mécanisme d'immobilisation des ressorts du dispositif de l'invention- Figure 16 shows a perspective view of a variant of the mechanism for immobilizing the springs of the device of the invention
5. - La figure 17 représente une vue en perspective d'une variante du dispositif de l'invention destinée à la pratique du surf.5. - Figure 17 shows a perspective view of a variant of the device of the invention intended for the practice of surfing.
Comme le montre la figure 13 deux pieds (33) sont respectivement retenus de manière amovible sur un engin (40) à l'aide d'un premierAs shown in Figure 13 two feet (33) are respectively detachably retained on a machine (40) using a first
10. (60) et d'un second (61) ensemble de retenue De manière connue l'engin (40) s'étend longitudinalement entre une première (41) et une deuxième (42) extrémité, et transversalement entre un premier (43) et un deuxième (44) bord.10. (60) and a second (61) retaining assembly In known manner the machine (40) extends longitudinally between a first (41) and a second (42) end, and transversely between a first (43 ) and a second (44) edge.
Chaque dispositif de retenu (60,61) est orienté transversalement parEach retaining device (60,61) is oriented transversely by
15. rapport à l'engin (40). Pour des raisons de commodité, seul l'ensemble de retenue (60) est décrit ci-après, le deuxième étant de construction symétrique.15. report to the machine (40). For reasons of convenience, only the retaining assembly (60) is described below, the second being of symmetrical construction.
En référence à ces dessins l'ensemble de retenue (60,61) comporte une dite embase (1), renforcée par des nervures (28). Ladite embaseWith reference to these drawings, the retaining assembly (60, 61) comprises a said base (1), reinforced by ribs (28). Said base
20. (1) comprend sur sa partie inférieure (80), partie qui repose sur l'engin (40), un premier emplacement (21) en forme d'anneau circulaire cranté, destiné à loger l'anneau circulaire cranté (23) dudit disque inférieur (2). L'embase (1) est retenue à l'engin (40) à l'aide dudit disque inférieur (2), lui-même retenu à l'engin (40) par un moyen20. (1) comprises on its lower part (80), part which rests on the machine (40), a first location (21) in the form of a notched circular ring, intended to accommodate the notched circular ring (23) of said lower disc (2). The base (1) is retained with the machine (40) by means of said lower disc (2), itself retained with the machine (40) by a means
25. représenté par des vis (70) qui passent par les orifices (15) dudit disque inférieur (2). Ladite embase pourrait être retenue à l'engin (40) autrement. Ledit disque inférieur (2) permet d'ajuster la position de ladite embase (1) par rapport à l'engin (40), en rotation (34) suivant l'axe Oz et éventuellement aussi en translation (65,66) suivant la25. represented by screws (70) which pass through the orifices (15) of said lower disc (2). Said base could be retained on the machine (40) otherwise. Said lower disc (2) makes it possible to adjust the position of said base (1) relative to the machine (40), in rotation (34) along the Oz axis and possibly also in translation (65,66) according to the
30. position désiré sur l'engin (40).30. desired position on the machine (40).
D'autre part ladite embase (1) comprend sur sa partie supérieure (81), un deuxième emplacement (22) en forme d'anneau circulaire cranté, destiné à loger l'anneau circulaire cranté (13) que présente la première face (85) dudit disque supérieur (3), ce système associé auxOn the other hand said base (1) comprises on its upper part (81), a second location (22) in the form of a notched circular ring, intended to house the notched circular ring (13) which has the first face (85 ) of said upper disc (3), this system associated with
35. deux trous oblong circulaires (14) que présente ledit disque supérieur (3), destinés à loger les moyens représentés par des boulons (71) qui passent par les orifices (20) de ladite embase (1), permet d'ajuster la position dudit disque supérieur (3) par rapport à ladite embase (1) en rotation (36), et donc d'effectuer un réglage en rotation (36) de ladite coque (5) sur le pied (33) par rapport à ladite embase (1) suivant l'axe35. two circular oblong holes (14) presented by said upper disc (3), intended to house the means represented by bolts (71) which pass through the orifices (20) of said base (1), makes it possible to adjust the position of said upper disc (3) relative to said base (1) in rotation (36), and therefore to perform an adjustment in rotation ( 36) of said shell (5) on the foot (33) relative to said base (1) along the axis
5. Oy5. Oy
La deuxième face (86) dudit disque supérieur (3) comporte une surface crantée (16), dans laquelle vient se loger, la surface crantée (19) de ladite plaque (4). Ce système, associé au trou oblong rectiligne (18) que comporte ladite plaque (4), destiné à loger les moyensThe second face (86) of said upper disc (3) has a notched surface (16), in which is housed, the notched surface (19) of said plate (4). This system, associated with the rectilinear oblong hole (18) that comprises said plate (4), intended to house the means
10. représentés par des boulons (72) qui passent par les deux orifices (17) dudit disque supérieur (3), permet à l'utilisateur d'ajuster la position de ladite plaque (4) par rapport au dit disque (3) en translation (35), et donc d'effectuer un réglage en translation (35) de ladite coque (5) sur le pied (33) par rapport à ladite embase (1) suivant l'axe Oz.10. represented by bolts (72) which pass through the two orifices (17) of said upper disc (3), allows the user to adjust the position of said plate (4) relative to said disc (3) in translation (35), and therefore to perform a translation adjustment (35) of said shell (5) on the foot (33) relative to said base (1) along the axis Oz.
15. Ladite plaque (4) comprend sur sa partie supérieure un alésage (9) destiné à loger l'axe (6) sur lequel ladite coque (5) vient en liaison pivot. Ladite coque (5) comporte de part et d'autre de sa partie inférieure des emplacements (30) destinés à loger les pieds (25) des ressorts de torsion (7).15. Said plate (4) comprises on its upper part a bore (9) intended to accommodate the axis (6) on which said shell (5) comes in pivot connection. Said shell (5) has on either side of its lower part locations (30) intended to accommodate the feet (25) of the torsion springs (7).
20. Ladite plaque (4) comporte de part et d'autre de sa partie supérieure, des emplacements caractérisés par une surface plane et rugueuse (29) qui permet une immobilisation des pieds (26) des ressorts de torsion (7) montés sur l'axe (6), lorsque les moyens représentés par des écrous (10) sur l'axe fileté (6) sont serrés. Bien entendu les moyens20. Said plate (4) has on either side of its upper part, locations characterized by a flat and rough surface (29) which allows immobilization of the feet (26) of the torsion springs (7) mounted on the 'axis (6), when the means represented by nuts (10) on the threaded axis (6) are tightened. Of course the means
25. représentés par des écrous (10) pourraient être représentés par des serres clips (68) et la surface plane et rugueuse (29) pourrait être remplacée par une surface crantée (69) dans laquelle le pied (26) des ressorts de torsion (7) serait immobilisé comme le montre la figure, ou tout autre système permettant l'immobilisation du pied (26) du ressort25. represented by nuts (10) could be represented by clip clamps (68) and the flat and rough surface (29) could be replaced by a notched surface (69) in which the foot (26) of the torsion springs ( 7) would be immobilized as shown in the figure, or any other system allowing the immobilization of the foot (26) of the spring
30. de torsion (7) contre ladite plaque (4).30. torsion (7) against said plate (4).
Lorsque les moyens représentés par les écrous (10) sont desserrés, le positionnement des pieds (26) des ressorts de torsion (7) permet d'ajuster la position initiale de ladite coque (5) par rapport à ladite plaque (4) en rotation (37) suivant l'axe Ox. Ladite plaque (4)When the means represented by the nuts (10) are loose, the positioning of the feet (26) of the torsion springs (7) makes it possible to adjust the initial position of said shell (5) relative to said plate (4) in rotation (37) along the Ox axis. Said plate (4)
35. comporte de part et d'autre de son extrémité supérieure, des ouvertures (32) adéquates au passage des ressorts de torsion (7) pour pouvoir les remplacer. Comme le montre la figure 3, ladite coque (5) vue de profil, comporte une première courbe circulaire convexe ergonomique (12) tangente à une deuxième courbe circulaire concave relevée (11). Lors de l'intrusion latérale (38) du pied (33) du pratiquant au niveau de la35. has on either side of its upper end, openings (32) suitable for the passage of the torsion springs (7) in order to be able to replace them. As shown in FIG. 3, said shell (5) seen in profile, comprises a first ergonomic convex circular curve (12) tangent to a second raised concave circular curve (11). During the lateral intrusion (38) of the practitioner's foot (33) at the level of the
5- courbe circulaire relevée (11) de l' extrémité supérieure de ladite coque (5), les ressorts de torsion (7) se mettent en tension (37) et ladite coque (5) se soulève. Les dites pattes (46) de ladite coque (5) viennent en liaison pivot autour de l'axe (6) emmanché dans l'alésage (9) que présente les dites pattes (47) de ladite plaque (4) et forme5- raised circular curve (11) of the upper end of said shell (5), the torsion springs (7) are tensioned (37) and said shell (5) is raised. Said tabs (46) of said shell (5) come into pivot connection around the axis (6) fitted into the bore (9) which said tabs (47) of said plate (4) have and form
10- f articulation suivant F axe Ox.10- f articulation along F axis Ox.
Quand le pied (33) est totalement introduit dans l'ensemble de retenue (60,61) au niveau de la courbe circulaire ergonomique (12) qui épouse le coup de pied (33), les ressorts de torsion (7) libèrent alors l'énergie de rotation (39) à ladite coque (5) laquelle exerce uneWhen the foot (33) is fully inserted into the retaining assembly (60,61) at the level of the ergonomic circular curve (12) which follows the kick (33), the torsion springs (7) then release the energy of rotation (39) to said shell (5) which exerts a
15. pression (39) sur le pied (33) du pratiquant.15. pressure (39) on the practitioner's foot (33).
Ces pièces peuvent être réalisées à partir de matières plastiques tels que le polypropylène ou le polyéthylène et ou de matériaux composites. 20.These parts can be made from plastics such as polypropylene or polyethylene and or from composite materials. 20.
Selon une variante, ladite embase (1) de l'ensemble de retenue (58) peut être conçue en deux parties distinctes (56,57), de telle sorte à ce que la partie inférieure (57) qui repose sur l'engin (40) soit jointe en liaison pivot à la partie supérieure (56), par l'intermédiaire d'un axeAlternatively, said base (1) of the retaining assembly (58) can be designed in two separate parts (56,57), so that the lower part (57) which rests on the machine ( 40) is joined in pivot connection to the upper part (56), by means of an axis
25- fileté (50) sur lequel deux ressorts de torsion (51) sont montés, les pieds (52) logés dans les emplacements (53) que présentent les deux parties de ladite embase (1), afin que le jeu de mise en tension (54) des ressorts de torsion permette a l'ensemble de retenue (58) de s'aplatir (54) dans des sports comme le surf ou le pratiquant s'allonge25- threaded (50) on which two torsion springs (51) are mounted, the feet (52) housed in the locations (53) that have the two parts of said base (1), so that the tensioning play (54) torsion springs allow the restraint (58) to flatten (54) in sports such as surfing or elongating
30. sur l'engin (40) puis de revenir (55) en position initiale lorsque le pratiquant se relève.30. on the machine (40) then return (55) to the initial position when the practitioner gets up.
Selon des modes particulier de réalisation ladite coque (5) et ladite plaque (4) de l'ensemble de retenue (90) peuvent former une pièceAccording to particular embodiments, said shell (5) and said plate (4) of the retaining assembly (90) can form a part.
35. monobloc (92) et la liaison pivot peut être remplacée par une partie de cette pièce monobloc, une zone de moindre épaisseur (91) formant l' articulation. 35. monobloc (92) and the pivot link can be replaced by a part of this monobloc piece, a zone of reduced thickness (91) forming the articulation.

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1) Ensemble de retenue (60,61,58) d'un pied (33) sur un engin de sport (40) de type planche de glisse caractérisé en ce qu'il soit ajustable aux pieds (33) des différents utilisateurs et ce qu'il permette une intrusion et une extraction instantanée des pieds (33). L'ensemble1) Retaining assembly (60, 61, 58) of a foot (33) on a sports machine (40) of the gliding board type, characterized in that it is adjustable to the feet (33) of the different users and this allow instant intrusion and extraction of the feet (33). All
5. de retenue (60,61,58) comporte une coque (5) en liaison pivot autour d'un axe (6) emmanché dans une plaque (4) et des organes élastiques (7) qui exercent une pression (39) sur le pied (33) introduit dans le dispositif de retenue (60,61,58,90), et caractérisé en ce que un disque supérieur (3) établit une liaison entre ladite plaque (4) et l'embase (1)5. retainer (60,61,58) comprises a shell (5) in pivot connection around an axis (6) fitted into a plate (4) and elastic members (7) which exert pressure (39) on the foot (33) introduced into the retaining device (60,61,58,90), and characterized in that an upper disc (3) establishes a connection between said plate (4) and the base (1)
10. pour ajuster la position de l'ensemble (3,4,5,6,7) par rapport à ladite embase (1) et en ce qu'un disque inférieur (2) qui retient ladite embase (1) à l'engin (40) permet d'ajuster la position de l'ensemble par rapport à l'engin (40).10. to adjust the position of the assembly (3,4,5,6,7) relative to said base (1) and in that a lower disc (2) which retains said base (1) to the machine (40) adjusts the position of the assembly relative to the machine (40).
15. 2) Ensemble de retenue (60,61,58,90) selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que la courbe circulaire relevée (11) de la zone supérieure de ladite coque (5), entraîne le soulèvement de ladite coque (5) lors de l'introduction latérale (38) du pied (33) de l'utilisateur dans l'ensemble de retenue (60,61,58,90).15. 2) retaining assembly (60,61,58,90) according to claim 1 characterized in that the raised circular curve (11) of the upper zone of said shell (5), causes the lifting of said shell (5 ) during the lateral introduction (38) of the foot (33) of the user into the retaining assembly (60,61,58,90).
20.20.
3) Ensemble de retenue (60,61,58,90) selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que la courbe circulaire (12 de ladite coque (5), tangente à la courbe circulaire relevée (11), enveloppe totalement le dessus du pied (33) de l'utilisateur introduit.3) retaining assembly (60,61,58,90) according to claim 1 characterized in that the circular curve (12 of said shell (5), tangent to the raised circular curve (11), completely envelops the top of the foot (33) of the user entered.
25.25.
4) Ensemble de retenue (60,61,58) selon la revendication 2 caractérisé en ce que les ressorts de torsion (7) se mettent en tension (37), autour de l'axe (6) qui assure la liaison pivot entre ladite coque (5) et ladite plaque (4), et permettent à la coque (5) de se soulever lors 30. de l'introduction latérale (38) du pied (33) de l'utilisateur dans le dispositif (60,61,58) au niveau de la courbe circulaire relevée (11).4) retaining assembly (60,61,58) according to claim 2 characterized in that the torsion springs (7) are tensioned (37), around the axis (6) which provides the pivot connection between said shell (5) and said plate (4), and allow the shell (5) to be lifted when 30. the lateral introduction (38) of the foot (33) of the user into the device (60,61, 58) at the raised circular curve (11).
35. 5) Ensemble de retenue (60,61,58) selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que les ressorts de torsion (7) sont montés sur l'axe (6) de part et d'autre de la partie supérieure de ladite plaque (4), avec les pieds (25) logés dans les emplacements (30) de ladite coque (5) et les autres pieds (26) s'immobilisants en rotation contre ladite plaque (4), de façon à ce qu'ils transmettent une énergie de rotation (39) réglable, à ladite coque (5) lorsque le pied (33) de l'utilisateur est totalement introduit dans l'ensemble de retenue (60,61,58) au niveau de la courbe circulaire ergonomique (12).35. 5) retaining assembly (60,61,58) according to claim 1 characterized in that the torsion springs (7) are mounted on the axis (6) on either side of the upper part of said plate ( 4), with the feet (25) housed in the locations (30) of said shell (5) and the other feet (26) immobilizing in rotation against said plate (4), so that they transmit a adjustable rotation energy (39), to said shell (5) when the user's foot (33) is fully inserted into the retaining assembly (60,61,58) at the level of the ergonomic circular curve (12) .
10.10.
6) Ensemble de retenue (60,61,58,90) selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que ladite embase (1) comprend sur sa partie inférieure (80), un premier emplacement en forme d'anneau circulaire cranté (21),destiné à loger l'anneau circulaire cranté (23) dudit disque 15 inférieur (2), qui permet le réglage en rotation (34) suivant l'axe Oz et en translation (65,66) de l'ensemble de retenue (60,61,58,90) par rapport à la planche (40), par manipulation des boulons correspondants (70)6) retaining assembly (60,61,58,90) according to claim 1 characterized in that said base (1) comprises on its lower part (80), a first location in the form of a notched circular ring (21), intended to accommodate the notched circular ring (23) of said lower disc (2), which allows the adjustment in rotation (34) along the axis Oz and in translation (65,66) of the retaining assembly (60, 61.58.90) relative to the board (40), by manipulation of the corresponding bolts (70)
20. 7) Ensemble de retenue (60,61,58,90) selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que ladite embase (1) comprend sur sa partie supérieure (81), un deuxième emplacement en forme d'anneau circulaire cranté (22), destiné à loger l'anneau circulaire cranté (13) de la face (85) du disque supérieur (3), ce système associé aux deux trous20. 7) retaining assembly (60, 61, 58, 90) according to claim 1 characterized in that said base (1) comprises on its upper part (81), a second location in the form of a notched circular ring (22 ), intended to accommodate the notched circular ring (13) of the face (85) of the upper disc (3), this system associated with the two holes
25. oblong circulaires (14) du disque supérieur (3), permet à l'utilisateur d'ajuster la position du disque supérieur (3) en rotation (36) par rapport à l'embase suivant l'axe Oy, et donc à l'utilisateur d'effectuer un réglage en rotation (36) de ladite coque (5) sur son pied (33), par manipulation des boulons correspondants (71).25. circular oblong (14) of the upper disc (3), allows the user to adjust the position of the upper disc (3) in rotation (36) relative to the base along the axis Oy, and therefore to the user carry out an adjustment in rotation (36) of said shell (5) on his foot (33), by manipulation of the corresponding bolts (71).
30.30.
35. 8) Ensemble de retenue (60,61,58,90) selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que ladite plaque (4) comporte un emplacement cranté (19) destiné à loger la surface crantée (16) de la deuxième face (86) du disque supérieur (3), ce système associé au trou oblong35. 8) retaining assembly (60,61,58,90) according to claim 1 characterized in that said plate (4) has a notched location (19) intended to accommodate the notched surface (16) of the second face (86) of the upper disc (3), this system associated with the oblong hole
5 rectiligne (18) que présente ladite plaque (4), permet à l'utilisateur d'ajuster la position de ladite plaque (4) en translation (35) par rapport au dit disque (3), et donc d'effectuer un réglage en translation (35) de ladite coque (5) sur le pied (33) par rapport à ladite embase (1) suivant l'axe Oz, par manipulation des boulons correspondants (72).5 rectilinear (18) presented by said plate (4), allows the user to adjust the position of said plate (4) in translation (35) relative to said disc (3), and therefore to make an adjustment in translation (35) of said shell (5) on the foot (33) relative to said base (1) along the axis Oz, by manipulation of the corresponding bolts (72).
10.10.
9) Ensemble de retenue (58) selon l'une quelconque des revendications caractérisé en ce que ladite embase (1) du dispositif peut être conçue en deux parties distinctes jointes en liaison pivot par l'iritermédiaire d'un axe fileté (50) sur lequel deux ressorts de torsion 15 (51) sont montés, les pieds (52) logés dans les emplacements (53) que présentent les deux parties de ladite embase (1), afin que le jeu de mise en tension (54) des ressorts de torsion permettent à l'ensemble de retenue (58) de s'aplatir (54) puis de revenir (55) en position initiale.9) retaining assembly (58) according to any one of claims characterized in that said base (1) of the device can be designed in two separate parts joined in pivot connection by means of a threaded axis (50) on which two torsion springs 15 (51) are mounted, the feet (52) housed in the locations (53) that have the two parts of said base (1), so that the tensioning clearance (54) of the springs torsion allow the retaining assembly (58) to flatten (54) and then return (55) to the initial position.
20.20.
25.25.
30.30.
35. 35.
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