EP1785172B1 - Sportshoe binding system on to a glide board - Google Patents

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EP1785172B1
EP1785172B1 EP06023104A EP06023104A EP1785172B1 EP 1785172 B1 EP1785172 B1 EP 1785172B1 EP 06023104 A EP06023104 A EP 06023104A EP 06023104 A EP06023104 A EP 06023104A EP 1785172 B1 EP1785172 B1 EP 1785172B1
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François Rival
Pierre Gignoux
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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
    • A63C9/00—Ski bindings
    • A63C9/08—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings
    • A63C9/086—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings using parts which are fixed on the shoe of the user and are releasable from the ski binding
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    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
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  • the invention relates to a device for attaching a sports boot to a gliding board, particularly adapted to the practice of cross-country skiing or ski touring, that is to say allowing a rotation of the shoe around a axis located towards the front of the shoe. It also relates to a gliding board as such equipped with such a device.
  • a first family of solutions of the prior art to meet these requirements consists of a beam mounted to move on the ski and having attachment means for receiving a shoe sole, the anchoring of the shoe extending over a defined area by the front of the sole and a rear limit located in front of the axis of metatarsophalangeal articulation.
  • Most of these solutions are based on an anchoring of the sole of the shoe via two axes disposed under the sole which cooperate with two complementary form of anchoring means disposed on the movable beam.
  • the advantage of these solutions is their robustness and their effectiveness in ski control.
  • the Documents FR2642980 and FR2719229 describe such solutions, wherein the beam is rotatably mounted on the ski about a horizontal and transverse axis. However, they have the disadvantage of a great complexity because several parts and springs are needed on the beam, in particular to implement the locking and unlocking functions of the sole of the shoe.
  • the second family of solutions of the prior art is based on a solution in which the shoe is fixed in its front part to a first attachment means, which allows a smooth running of the shoe.
  • a separate ski control means is provided.
  • a first solution is based on a guide edge disposed over a significant portion of the length of the shoe, combined with an elastic return means disposed on the front of the device, consisting of a block of deformable material called Flexor, to tend to push the shoe against the ski.
  • Flexor a block of deformable material
  • a second solution described in the document FR2739788 relies on a second anchoring of the shoe at a point further back by a rod that fulfills the two functions of control and elastic return of the shoe.
  • This second solution improves the control of the ski but adds a size and complexity arranged in the rear part of the device.
  • These solutions of the second family are simpler than the previous solutions of the first family but have the disadvantages that have been mentioned above.
  • An object of the present invention is therefore to propose a new device for attaching a boot to a gliding board which does not have the drawbacks of the solutions of the prior art.
  • a first object of the present invention is to provide a simplified device for attaching a boot to a gliding board, which still meets the requirements of foot unwinding and control of the ski.
  • a second object of the present invention is to provide a fastening device for which the hooking and unhooking mechanism is simple and user-friendly.
  • the concept of the invention makes it possible to define a family of intermediate fixing devices to the two preceding families, which rests on two separate connecting elements, mounted to rotate relative to each other, each comprising a jaw for fixing a means for anchoring the boot, the two means being animated with complementary movements allowing both a locking / unlocking of a simple and user-friendly shoe, a good control and recall of the boot on the ski and an optimal unwinding of the foot on the gliding board.
  • the invention is based on a device for attaching a sports boot to a gliding board comprising a first binding element with a shoe, comprising a first jaw capable of fixing a first front portion of the shoe. , and a second element for binding with a shoe, comprising a second jaw capable of fixing a second part of the shoe disposed behind the first part to exert a control function of the gliding board, the device also comprising an elastic return means of the shoe to the gliding board, characterized in that the two connecting elements are separate and mounted in rotation relative to each other, the second connecting element being connected to the fixing device in an area disposed in front of the position of the second jaw.
  • the second shoe-connecting element is rotatably mounted on a base of the device about an axis disposed towards the front of the device. It may have two arms provided at their ends with a hook forming the second jaw.
  • the second jaw of the device may be fixed to the second link member and may have a hook shape facing the front of the device. It may have a sliding surface to promote the progressive positioning of the shoe in the jaw during a hooking phase of a shoe.
  • the first shoe-connecting element is rotatably mounted about an axis arranged towards the front of the device, which can be mounted on the base of the device.
  • This axis may be the same as the axis of rotation of the second connecting element.
  • this axis can be mounted on the second connecting element.
  • the first jaw of the device can be fixed on the first connecting element. It may have a hook shape facing the back of the device in the rest position and have a sliding surface to promote the progressive positioning of the shoe in the jaw during a hooking phase of a shoe.
  • the first connecting element may comprise a surface or a lever adapted to be rotated forward to release the boot.
  • the elastic return means of the boot to the gliding board may be a torsion spring mounted on an axis of rotation of a connecting element, acting on the one hand on the gliding board or a base of the device and of other hand on the first link element.
  • This torsion spring can act on the first connecting element to tend to its rotation towards the rear of the device, bringing a surface in abutment on a surface of the second connecting element held in longitudinal position in the rest position of the device.
  • the elastic return means of the shoe to the gliding board can fulfill a first function of elastic return and a second locking function of the shoe.
  • the two connecting elements may be substantially perpendicular in the rest position of the fastener.
  • the invention also relates to a ski as such equipped with a fastening device of a sports shoe as defined above.
  • the Figures 1 to 3 illustrate a first embodiment of the invention.
  • the fixing device comprises a base 20 mounted on a ski 10.
  • a first connecting element 1 with a shoe is rotatably mounted about an axis 21 of the base and a second connecting element 11 with a shoe is mounted mobile in rotation about the same axis 21.
  • the first connecting element 1 comprises a first jaw 2 in an arc or hook, whose shape is adapted to receive the anterior axis of the sole of a cross-country ski boot. In the rest position of the binding, this arc is oriented substantially towards the rear of the gliding board.
  • This connecting element 1 further comprises an upper surface 3 adapted for its manipulation as will be detailed below, a lower surface 4 in contact with the second connecting element 11 in certain positions of the device and a sliding surface 5 to promote the attachment of the shoe, as will be detailed below.
  • the second connecting element 11 with the shoe comprises a second jaw 12 of similar shape to the first jaw 2, disposed at the end of two arms 13 of the connecting element, whose length allows this second jaw to cooperate with the second axis of the cross-country ski boot.
  • This second connecting element 11 further comprises a relatively stiff sliding surface at the jaw 12 to participate in the attachment mechanism of a shoe, two ends 16 of the arms 13 which embrace the first connecting element 1 to achieve fixing the second element 11 on the same axis of rotation 21 of the base 20 of the device.
  • it comprises a surface 14 which cooperates with the surface 4 of the first element 1 as will be explained later.
  • This fixing device further comprises an elastic return means, not visible in the figures because implemented by means of a torsion spring positioned on the axis 21 whose operation will be detailed later.
  • a stop limits its rotation in the opposite direction, ie towards the front of the device.
  • any effort on the upper surface of this lever 3 ' with the aid of a ski pole for example, will result in a transmission of a significant force to the element 1 inducing its rotation towards the front of the device, thanks to the principle of lever arm, useful in particular to unhook the shoe from the grip of the first jaw 2 as will be detailed later.
  • this lever 3 ' is advantageously held in its position against this stop illustrated on the figure 4 by a very light spring not shown.
  • the two connecting elements 1, 11 of the fixing device movable in rotation about the same axis 21 of the base 20 of the device, allow the accompaniment of the movement of a shoe during the practice of cross-country skiing.
  • the figure 4 illustrates the presence of the torsion spring 22 mounted on the axis of rotation 21 of the connecting elements and which acts on the connecting element 1 to tend to its rotation towards its rest position illustrated on the Figures 1 and 2 .
  • This spring 22 is more particularly visible on the figure 8 corresponding to a second embodiment of the invention.
  • FIGS 5a to 5c illustrate the attachment mechanism of a standard shoe known from the prior art, comprising a first axis 31 anterior to the end of the sole of the shoe and a second axis 32 disposed slightly before the metatarsophalangeal joint limit of the foot of the user.
  • the fixing device Before hanging the shoe, the fixing device is at rest: the second connecting element 11 is in longitudinal position resting on the ski, the first connecting element 1 is in a substantially vertical position, its lower surface 4 abuts against the surface 14 of the second element link. The position of the two connecting elements is maintained in this rest position stably under the effect of the torsion spring 22.
  • the figure 5a illustrates a first attachment method of a shoe
  • the first anterior axis 31 is first positioned in the first jaw 2.
  • the second axis 32 is lowered into contact with the sliding surface 15 of the second connecting member 11.
  • the spacing of the two jaws 2, 12 is such that the descent of the boot on the gliding board, causing the sliding of the second axis 32 downwards, induces a rotation towards the front of the first jaw 2 containing the anterior axis 31, under the force exerted by the foot that opposes the spring 22.
  • the axis 32 reaches the lower end of the sliding surface 15, it automatically takes position in the second jaw 12 of the device fixation.
  • the first connecting element 1 released from the force exerted by the shoe, resumes a less advanced position under the effect of the spring 22, to reach the final hooking position illustrated on the figure 5d described later.
  • the figure 5b illustrates a second method of attachment in which the posterior axis 32 of the shoe is first positioned in the second jaw 12, the first axis 31 sliding on the sliding surface 5 of the first connecting element 1, causing the rotation of the latter forwards under the weight of the foot, until it takes position in the first jaw 2, the fixing device then also reaching the position of the figure 5d .
  • a third method of fastening a shoe is represented on the figure 5c , in which the shoe is lowered towards the device in a substantially horizontal manner, until the two pins 31, 32 come into contact respectively with the sliding surfaces 5, 15 of the connecting elements 1, 11.
  • the figure 5d thus illustrates the final position of the boot in the attachment position by the fastening device of the invention.
  • This figure corresponds to the second embodiment of the invention, the specificities of which will be explained later.
  • the dimensions of the two connecting elements 1, 11 are provided to approximately correspond to the spacing of the axes 31 and 32 of the shoe, the distance between the two jaws 2, 12 in the rest position being less than the distance between the two axes of the shoe 31, 32, so that in the final position of attachment, the two jaws exert a continuous pressure on the axes of the shoe.
  • This translates, as represented on the figure 5d in that the first connecting element 1 does not quite find its rest position, its surface 4 not being able to stop on the surface 14 the second connecting element 11. This configuration ensures the locking of the shoe.
  • the only possibility for the anterior axis 31 of the shoe to escape the first anterior jaw 2 would be by its substantially longitudinal movement towards the rear of the device. Such displacement is impossible because of the second hook-shaped jaw 12 facing the front of the attachment, which retains the second axis 32 of the boot by preventing such rearward movement. Similarly, the second axis 32 of the shoe could escape the second jaw 12 only by a forward movement of the shoe: but such movement is prohibited by the first jaw 2 hook-shaped rearward . Thus, the shoe is well hooked and locked in the fastener.
  • This device allows the lifting of the heel of the shoe, which induces the forward rotation of the first connecting element 1 about its axis 21. This rotation also causes the second connecting element 11 to rotate in the same direction, which thus follows passively and independently of the first connecting element 1 the movement of the shoe.
  • the torsion spring 22 exerts a force between the ski and the first connecting element 1, which causes a return of the ski in rotation towards the shoe.
  • the spring 22 therefore generally exerts an elastic return force which tends to bring the ski and the shoe which further improves the control of the ski during skating.
  • a groove / rib mechanism is provided on the sole of the boot and the surface of the fastening device, in a manner known from the prior art, to improve this control of the ski when the boot is close to its surface.
  • FIGs 7 and 8 illustrate a second embodiment of the invention, which differs from the previous by the form of the connecting elements 1, 11.
  • the operation of the device remains the same.
  • the figure 8 shows more precisely the position of the ends of the spring 22, one arm 23 acts on the front face of the connecting element 1, the other arm 23 ' resting on the base of the device.
  • the spring exerts its return function between the connecting element 1 and the ski.
  • the figure 9 illustrates a third embodiment of the invention in which the two connecting elements 1, 11 are driven in a rotational movement about two separate axes 21 ', 21 ", the first axis of rotation 21' of the first element link 1 being mounted directly on the second connecting element 11, the second axis of rotation 21 "is mounted on the base of the device and on which is mounted the torsion spring 22, an arm 23 acts on the first element of link 1 as in the previous embodiments.
  • Other variants may be obtained in which the two connecting elements are rotated relative to each other on the basis of a different arrangement.
  • the first link axis 21 'could be mounted on the base and the second axis 21 "on the first link element.
  • the concept of the invention makes it possible to envisage a new family of solutions for fastening sports shoes on a gliding board, which has many advantages which will be listed below, and which notably combines the advantages of each one. of the two existing families defined in the introduction. This concept has been illustrated in the context of standardized sports shoes but could be applied to any other standard of anchoring a shoe.
  • the concept of the invention makes it possible to offer a solution presenting the advantages of the first family of solutions of the prior art based on a mobile beam as has been described.
  • Replacing the complex beam of the prior art with two separate and movable connecting elements, two kinds of independent "simplified beams”, makes it possible to avoid the complexity of these known single-beam solutions.
  • the concept of the invention also makes it possible to offer a solution presenting the advantages of the second family of solutions of the prior art, in particular of the solution described in the document FR2739788 .
  • the fact of using a control means whose point of connection with the fixing device is placed in front of its anchoring point with the shoe allows a simplification of the control function and an advantageous dissociation of the control and control functions. elastic return.
  • biasing means such as a spring acting on the second connecting means, a Flexor disposed at the front of the device, a compression spring positioned on the front and / or a tension spring on the rear , or two return springs respectively acting on each of the two connecting elements 1, 11, the surfaces 4 and 14 being more useful in this latter configuration, could also be used without departing from the concept of the invention.
  • the variant with Flexor is illustrated on the figure 10 wherein a Flexor 22 'acts on the first link member 1 to tend to hold it in the illustrated rest position.

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The device has shoe connecting elements with respective jaws (2, 12) for fixing an anterior part of a shoe and another part of the shoe arranged behind the former part to exert a control function of a glide board. A torsion spring of a shoe returns towards the glide board and is mounted on a rotation axle (21). The elements are distinct and animated in rotation with respect to each other around the axle. One of the elements is connected to the device in a zone arranged in front of a jaw (12).

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L'invention concerne un dispositif de fixation d'une chaussure de sport sur une planche de glisse, particulièrement adapté à la pratique du ski de fond ou du ski de randonnée, c'est à dire permettant une rotation de la chaussure autour d'un axe situé vers l'avant de la chaussure. Elle concerne aussi une planche de glisse en tant que telle équipée d'un tel dispositif.The invention relates to a device for attaching a sports boot to a gliding board, particularly adapted to the practice of cross-country skiing or ski touring, that is to say allowing a rotation of the shoe around a axis located towards the front of the shoe. It also relates to a gliding board as such equipped with such a device.

Une telle fixation doit répondre à deux exigences contradictoires :

  • d'une part, elle doit permettre un déroulement maximum du pied vers l'avant, pour offrir une grande amplitude de foulée dans la pratique dite "traditionnelle" du ski de fond ;
  • d'autre part, elle doit permettre un contrôle optimal du ski dans la pratique du pas de patineur, aussi appelée "skating" par sa dénomination anglo-saxonne, qui exige un contact maximum du pied sur le ski, pour un bon contrôle de ce dernier et pour limiter les risques de torsion de la chaussure par rapport au ski.
Such a fixation must meet two contradictory requirements:
  • on the one hand, it must allow a maximum progression of the foot forward, to offer a large range of stride in the so-called "traditional" practice of cross-country skiing;
  • on the other hand, it must allow an optimal control of the ski in the practice of the skater's step, also called "skating" by its Anglo-Saxon name, which requires a maximum contact of the foot on the ski, for a good control of this last and to limit the risk of torsion of the shoe compared to the ski.

Une première famille de solutions de l'art antérieur pour répondre à ces exigences consiste en une poutre montée mobile sur le ski et disposant de moyens de fixation pour recevoir une semelle de chaussure, l'ancrage de la chaussure s'étendant sur une zone délimitée par l'avant de la semelle et une limite arrière située en avant de l'axe d'articulation métatarsophalangienne. La plupart de ces solutions reposent sur un ancrage de la semelle de la chaussure par l'intermédiaire de deux axes disposés sous la semelle qui coopèrent avec deux moyens d'ancrage de forme complémentaire disposés sur la poutre mobile. L'avantage de ces solutions est leur robustesse et leur efficacité dans le contrôle du ski. Les documents FR2642980 et FR2719229 décrivent de telles solutions, dans lesquelles la poutre est montée mobile en rotation sur le ski autour d'un axe horizontal et transversal. Elles présentent toutefois l'inconvénient d'une grande complexité car plusieurs pièces et ressorts sont nécessaires sur la poutre, notamment pour mettre en oeuvre les fonctions de verrouillage et déverrouillage de la semelle de la chaussure.A first family of solutions of the prior art to meet these requirements consists of a beam mounted to move on the ski and having attachment means for receiving a shoe sole, the anchoring of the shoe extending over a defined area by the front of the sole and a rear limit located in front of the axis of metatarsophalangeal articulation. Most of these solutions are based on an anchoring of the sole of the shoe via two axes disposed under the sole which cooperate with two complementary form of anchoring means disposed on the movable beam. The advantage of these solutions is their robustness and their effectiveness in ski control. The Documents FR2642980 and FR2719229 describe such solutions, wherein the beam is rotatably mounted on the ski about a horizontal and transverse axis. However, they have the disadvantage of a great complexity because several parts and springs are needed on the beam, in particular to implement the locking and unlocking functions of the sole of the shoe.

D'autres solutions proposent des poutres animées de mouvements plus complexes qu'une simple rotation ou de formes plus complexes pour améliorer la transmission des forces. Par exemple, les documents WO9637269 et WO0013755 vont dans ce sens. De telles solutions sont encore plus complexes et coûteuses à mettre en oeuvre. De plus, elles proposent des solutions d'accrochage et de décrochage complexes de la chaussure. Pour répondre à ce dernier problème, le document EP1388356 propose une solution qui repose sur une poutre munie de moyens d'ancrage permettant un mécanisme d'accrochage plus simple, de type "step-in". Toutefois, la construction proposée reste malgré tout complexe.Other solutions offer beams with more complex movements than simple rotation or more complex shapes to improve the transmission of forces. For example, documents WO9637269 and WO0013755 go in this direction. Such solutions are even more complex and expensive to implement. In addition, they offer complex attachment and unhooking solutions for the shoe. To answer this last problem, the document EP1388356 proposes a solution which rests on a beam provided with anchoring means allowing a simpler attachment mechanism, of the "step-in" type. However, the proposed construction is still complex.

La seconde famille de solutions de l'art antérieur repose sur une solution dans laquelle la chaussure est fixée dans sa partie antérieure à un premier moyen de fixation, qui permet un bon déroulement de la chaussure. Un moyen de contrôle du ski distinct est prévu. Pour remplir cette seconde fonction, une première solution repose sur une arête de guidage disposée sur une partie importante de la longueur de la chaussure, combinée avec un moyen de rappel élastique disposé sur l'avant du dispositif, constitué d'un bloc de matériau déformable qu'on appelle Flexor, pour tendre à repousser la chaussure contre le ski. Toutefois, cette première solution présente un encombrement à l'avant de la fixation qui gêne le déroulement du pied et un contrôle du ski insatisfaisant dans la pratique du skating. Une seconde solution décrite dans le document FR2739788 repose sur un second ancrage de la chaussure en un point plus en arrière par une biellette qui remplit les deux fonctions de contrôle et de rappel élastique de la chaussure. Cette seconde solution améliore le contrôle du ski mais ajoute un encombrement et une complexité disposés dans la partie arrière du dispositif. Ces solutions de la seconde famille sont plus simples que les solutions précédentes de la première famille mais présentent toutefois les inconvénients qui ont été mentionnés ci-dessus.The second family of solutions of the prior art is based on a solution in which the shoe is fixed in its front part to a first attachment means, which allows a smooth running of the shoe. A separate ski control means is provided. To fulfill this second function, a first solution is based on a guide edge disposed over a significant portion of the length of the shoe, combined with an elastic return means disposed on the front of the device, consisting of a block of deformable material called Flexor, to tend to push the shoe against the ski. However, this first solution has a footprint at the front of the binding which hinders the unfolding of the foot and an unsatisfactory ski control in the practice of skating. A second solution described in the document FR2739788 relies on a second anchoring of the shoe at a point further back by a rod that fulfills the two functions of control and elastic return of the shoe. This second solution improves the control of the ski but adds a size and complexity arranged in the rear part of the device. These solutions of the second family are simpler than the previous solutions of the first family but have the disadvantages that have been mentioned above.

Les documents FR 2 843 311 et DE 10 2004 018 296 divulguent déjà un dispositif de fixation mais sans toutefois présenté deux éléments de liaison mobile ou ayant une cinétique différente.The documents FR 2 843 311 and DE 10 2004 018 296 already disclose a fixing device but without however presented two movable connecting elements or having different kinetics.

Le document WO-A-2007 012 091 relève de l'Article 54(3) CBE et divulgue un dispositif de fixation similaire mais dont la première mâchoire se fixe sur la lèvre antérieure et supérieure de la semelle et non sur un axe situé sous la semelle de la chaussure.The document WO-A-2007 012 091 falls under Article 54 (3) EPC and discloses a similar fixation device but whose first jaw is fixed on the anterior and upper lip of the sole and not on an axis located under the sole of the shoe.

Un objet de la présente invention consiste donc à proposer un nouveau dispositif de fixation d'une chaussure sur une planche de glisse qui ne présente pas les inconvénients des solutions de l'art antérieur.An object of the present invention is therefore to propose a new device for attaching a boot to a gliding board which does not have the drawbacks of the solutions of the prior art.

Plus précisément, un premier objet de la présente invention consiste à proposer un dispositif simplifié de fixation d'une chaussure sur une planche de glisse, qui répond quand même aux exigences de déroulement du pied et de contrôle du ski.More specifically, a first object of the present invention is to provide a simplified device for attaching a boot to a gliding board, which still meets the requirements of foot unwinding and control of the ski.

Un second objet de la présente invention consiste à proposer un dispositif de fixation pour lequel le mécanisme d'accrochage et de décrochage est simple et convivial.A second object of the present invention is to provide a fastening device for which the hooking and unhooking mechanism is simple and user-friendly.

Le concept de l'invention permet de définir une famille de dispositifs de fixation intermédiaire aux deux familles précédentes, qui repose sur deux éléments de liaison distincts, montés mobiles en rotation l'un par rapport à l'autre, comprenant chacun une mâchoire pour fixer un moyen d'ancrage de la chaussure, les deux moyens étant animés de mouvements complémentaires permettant à la fois un verrouillage/déverrouillage d'une chaussure simple et convivial, un bon contrôle et rappel de la chaussure sur le ski et un déroulement optimal du pied sur la planche de glisse.The concept of the invention makes it possible to define a family of intermediate fixing devices to the two preceding families, which rests on two separate connecting elements, mounted to rotate relative to each other, each comprising a jaw for fixing a means for anchoring the boot, the two means being animated with complementary movements allowing both a locking / unlocking of a simple and user-friendly shoe, a good control and recall of the boot on the ski and an optimal unwinding of the foot on the gliding board.

Plus précisément, l'invention repose sur un dispositif de fixation d'une chaussure de sport sur une planche de glisse comprenant un premier élément de liaison avec une chaussure, comprenant une première mâchoire apte à la fixation d'une première partie antérieure de la chaussure, et un second élément de liaison avec une chaussure, comprenant une seconde mâchoire apte à la fixation d'une seconde partie de la chaussure disposée en arrière de la première partie pour exercer une fonction de contrôle de la planche de glisse, le dispositif comprenant aussi un moyen de rappel élastique de la chaussure vers la planche de glisse, caractérisé en ce que les deux éléments de liaison sont distincts et montés en rotation l'un par rapport à l'autre, le second élément de liaison étant lié au dispositif de fixation en une zone disposée en avant de la position de la seconde mâchoire.More specifically, the invention is based on a device for attaching a sports boot to a gliding board comprising a first binding element with a shoe, comprising a first jaw capable of fixing a first front portion of the shoe. , and a second element for binding with a shoe, comprising a second jaw capable of fixing a second part of the shoe disposed behind the first part to exert a control function of the gliding board, the device also comprising an elastic return means of the shoe to the gliding board, characterized in that the two connecting elements are separate and mounted in rotation relative to each other, the second connecting element being connected to the fixing device in an area disposed in front of the position of the second jaw.

Selon une première variante, le second élément de liaison avec une chaussure est monté mobile en rotation sur une embase du dispositif autour d'un axe disposé vers l'avant du dispositif. Il peut présenter deux bras munis à leurs extrémités d'un crochet formant la seconde mâchoire.According to a first variant, the second shoe-connecting element is rotatably mounted on a base of the device about an axis disposed towards the front of the device. It may have two arms provided at their ends with a hook forming the second jaw.

La seconde mâchoire du dispositif peut être fixe sur le second élément de liaison et peut avoir une forme de crochet orienté vers l'avant du dispositif. Elle peut présenter une surface de glissement pour favoriser le positionnement progressif de la chaussure dans cette mâchoire lors d'une phase d'accrochage d'une chaussure.The second jaw of the device may be fixed to the second link member and may have a hook shape facing the front of the device. It may have a sliding surface to promote the progressive positioning of the shoe in the jaw during a hooking phase of a shoe.

Selon une variante, le premier élément de liaison avec une chaussure est monté mobile en rotation autour d'un axe disposé vers l'avant du dispositif, qui peut être monté sur l'embase du dispositif. Cet axe peut être le même que l'axe de rotation du second élément de liaison. En variante, cet axe peut être monté sur le second élément de liaison.According to a variant, the first shoe-connecting element is rotatably mounted about an axis arranged towards the front of the device, which can be mounted on the base of the device. This axis may be the same as the axis of rotation of the second connecting element. Alternatively, this axis can be mounted on the second connecting element.

La première mâchoire du dispositif peut être fixe sur le premier élément de liaison. Elle peut avoir une forme de crochet orienté vers l'arrière du dispositif en position de repos et présenter une surface de glissement pour favoriser le positionnement progressif de la chaussure dans cette mâchoire lors d'une phase d'accrochage d'une chaussure.The first jaw of the device can be fixed on the first connecting element. It may have a hook shape facing the back of the device in the rest position and have a sliding surface to promote the progressive positioning of the shoe in the jaw during a hooking phase of a shoe.

Selon une autre variante, le premier élément de liaison peut comprendre une surface ou un levier apte à sa mise en rotation vers l'avant pour libérer la chaussure.According to another variant, the first connecting element may comprise a surface or a lever adapted to be rotated forward to release the boot.

Le moyen de rappel élastique de la chaussure vers la planche de glisse peut être un ressort de torsion monté sur un axe de rotation d'un élément de liaison, agissant d'une part sur la planche de glisse ou une embase du dispositif et d'autre part sur le premier élément de liaison. Ce ressort de torsion peut agir sur le premier élément de liaison pour tendre à sa rotation vers l'arrière du dispositif, amenant une surface en butée sur une surface du second élément de liaison maintenu en position longitudinale dans la position de repos du dispositif.The elastic return means of the boot to the gliding board may be a torsion spring mounted on an axis of rotation of a connecting element, acting on the one hand on the gliding board or a base of the device and of other hand on the first link element. This torsion spring can act on the first connecting element to tend to its rotation towards the rear of the device, bringing a surface in abutment on a surface of the second connecting element held in longitudinal position in the rest position of the device.

Le moyen de rappel élastique de la chaussure vers la planche de glisse peut remplir une première fonction de rappel élastique et une seconde fonction de verrouillage de la chaussure.The elastic return means of the shoe to the gliding board can fulfill a first function of elastic return and a second locking function of the shoe.

Les deux éléments de liaison peuvent être sensiblement perpendiculaires dans la position de repos de la fixation.The two connecting elements may be substantially perpendicular in the rest position of the fastener.

Enfin, l'invention concerne aussi un ski en tant que tel équipé d'un dispositif de fixation d'une chaussure de sport tel que défini précédemment.Finally, the invention also relates to a ski as such equipped with a fastening device of a sports shoe as defined above.

Ces objets, caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention seront exposés en détail dans la description suivante de modes d'exécution particuliers faits à titre non-limitatifs en relation avec les figures jointes parmi lesquelles :

  • La figure 1 représente une vue en perspective du dispositif selon un premier mode d'exécution de l'invention dans sa position de repos sur le ski;
  • la figure 2 représente une vue de côté du dispositif de fixation selon le premier mode d'exécution de l'invention ;
  • la figure 3 représente une vue en perspective du dispositif de fixation du premier mode d'exécution de l'invention dans une position légèrement relevée ;
  • la figure 4 représente une vue en perspective du dispositif de fixation dans une position légèrement relevée selon une variante du premier mode d'exécution de l'invention ;
  • les figures 5a à 5c représentent une vue de côté du dispositif de fixation selon la variante du premier mode d'exécution de l'invention dans des phases intermédiaires de l'accrochage d'une chaussure ;
  • la figure 5d représente une vue de côté du dispositif de fixation selon un second mode d'exécution de l'invention quand une chaussure est accrochée ;
  • la figure 6 représente une vue en perspective du dispositif selon la variante du premier mode d'exécution de l'invention dans sa position de repos sur le ski dans une phase de décrochage d'une chaussure ;
  • la figure 7 représente une vue en perspective du dispositif de fixation selon un second mode d'exécution de l'invention ;
  • la figure 8 représente une vue de côté du dispositif de fixation selon le second mode d'exécution de l'invention ;
  • la figure 9 représente une vue de côté du dispositif de fixation selon le troisième mode d'exécution de l'invention ;
  • la figure 10 représente une variante de réalisation de l'invention dans laquelle un Flexor est implémenté.
These objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in detail in the following description of particular embodiments given as non-limiting in relation to the appended figures among which:
  • The figure 1 represents a perspective view of the device according to a first embodiment of the invention in its rest position on the ski;
  • the figure 2 represents a side view of the fixing device according to the first embodiment of the invention;
  • the figure 3 is a perspective view of the fastening device of the first embodiment of the invention in a slightly raised position;
  • the figure 4 is a perspective view of the fixing device in a slightly raised position according to a variant of the first embodiment of the invention;
  • the Figures 5a to 5c represent a side view of the fixing device according to the variant of the first embodiment of the invention in intermediate phases of the attachment of a shoe;
  • the figure 5d is a side view of the fastening device according to a second embodiment of the invention when a shoe is hooked;
  • the figure 6 represents a perspective view of the device according to the variant of the first embodiment of the invention in its rest position on the ski in a stall phase of a shoe;
  • the figure 7 represents a perspective view of the fixing device according to a second embodiment of the invention;
  • the figure 8 represents a side view of the fixing device according to the second embodiment of the invention;
  • the figure 9 represents a side view of the fixing device according to the third embodiment of the invention;
  • the figure 10 represents an alternative embodiment of the invention in which a Flexor is implemented.

Pour des raisons de simplification de la description suivante et pour démontrer que le concept de l'invention peut être avantageusement implémenté sur des chaussures de ski de fond existantes, les modes d'exécution suivants seront décrits dans le cadre d'un dispositif de fixation compatible avec une chaussure de ski comprenant deux axes métalliques d'accrochage sous sa semelle, selon une norme connue dans les chaussures de ski de fond, le premier axe se trouvant vers l'extrémité antérieure de la chaussure et le second, en arrière du premier, vers la zone d'articulation métatarsophalangienne du pied. Naturellement, le même concept de l'invention n'est pas dépendant d'un moyen d'accrochage particulier et pourrait être adapté à des chaussures différentes, possédant d'autres moyens d'ancrage.For reasons of simplification of the following description and to demonstrate that the concept of the invention can be advantageously implemented on existing cross-country ski boots, the following embodiments will be described in the context of a compatible fastening device. with a ski boot comprising two metal shackles under its sole, according to a known standard in cross-country ski boots, the first axis lying towards the front end of the boot and the second, behind the first, towards the metatarsophalangeal joint area of the foot. Naturally, the same concept of the invention is not dependent on a particular attachment means and could be adapted to different shoes having other means of anchoring.

Les figures 1 à 3 illustrent un premier mode d'exécution de l'invention. Le dispositif de fixation comprend une embase 20 montée sur un ski 10. Un premier élément de liaison 1 avec une chaussure est monté mobile en rotation autour d'un axe 21 de l'embase et un second élément de liaison 11 avec une chaussure est monté mobile en rotation autour du même axe 21.The Figures 1 to 3 illustrate a first embodiment of the invention. The fixing device comprises a base 20 mounted on a ski 10. A first connecting element 1 with a shoe is rotatably mounted about an axis 21 of the base and a second connecting element 11 with a shoe is mounted mobile in rotation about the same axis 21.

Le premier élément de liaison 1 comprend une première mâchoire 2 en arc de cercle ou crochet, dont la forme est adaptée pour recevoir l'axe antérieur de la semelle d'une chaussure de ski de fond. Dans la position de repos de la fixation, cet arc de cercle est orienté sensiblement vers l'arrière de la planche de glisse. En remarque, les termes "avant" et "arrière" pour le dispositif de fixation seront utilisés en référence à l'avant et l'arrière du pied et du ski. Cet élément de liaison 1 comprend en outre une surface supérieure 3 adaptée pour sa manipulation comme cela sera détaillé plus loin, une surface inférieure 4 en contact avec le second élément de liaison 11 dans certaines positions du dispositif et une surface de glissement 5 pour favoriser l'accrochage de la chaussure, comme cela sera détaillé plus loin.The first connecting element 1 comprises a first jaw 2 in an arc or hook, whose shape is adapted to receive the anterior axis of the sole of a cross-country ski boot. In the rest position of the binding, this arc is oriented substantially towards the rear of the gliding board. As a note, the terms "front" and "rear" for the attachment device will be used with reference to the front and back of the foot and the ski. This connecting element 1 further comprises an upper surface 3 adapted for its manipulation as will be detailed below, a lower surface 4 in contact with the second connecting element 11 in certain positions of the device and a sliding surface 5 to promote the attachment of the shoe, as will be detailed below.

Le second élément de liaison 11 avec la chaussure comprend une seconde mâchoire 12 de forme similaire à la première mâchoire 2, disposée à l'extrémité de deux bras 13 de l'élément de liaison, dont la longueur permet à cette seconde mâchoire de coopérer avec le second axe de la chaussure de ski de fond. Ce second élément de liaison 11 comprend de plus une surface de glissement 15 relativement raide au niveau de la mâchoire 12 pour participer au mécanisme d'accrochage d'une chaussure, deux extrémités 16 des bras 13 qui embrassent le premier élément de liaison 1 pour réaliser la fixation du second élément 11 sur le même axe de rotation 21 de l'embase 20 du dispositif. Enfin, il comprend une surface 14 qui coopère avec la surface 4 du premier élément 1 comme cela sera expliqué plus loin.The second connecting element 11 with the shoe comprises a second jaw 12 of similar shape to the first jaw 2, disposed at the end of two arms 13 of the connecting element, whose length allows this second jaw to cooperate with the second axis of the cross-country ski boot. This second connecting element 11 further comprises a relatively stiff sliding surface at the jaw 12 to participate in the attachment mechanism of a shoe, two ends 16 of the arms 13 which embrace the first connecting element 1 to achieve fixing the second element 11 on the same axis of rotation 21 of the base 20 of the device. Finally, it comprises a surface 14 which cooperates with the surface 4 of the first element 1 as will be explained later.

Ce dispositif de fixation comprend en outre un moyen de rappel élastique, non visible sur les figures car mis en oeuvre par l'intermédiaire d'un ressort de torsion positionné sur l'axe 21 dont le fonctionnement sera détaillé par la suite.This fixing device further comprises an elastic return means, not visible in the figures because implemented by means of a torsion spring positioned on the axis 21 whose operation will be detailed later.

Le fonctionnement du dispositif de fixation va être plus précisément détaillé en référence aux figures 4 à 6 d'une variante de réalisation dotée de la même cinématique, qui diffère de la solution décrite précédemment en ce qu'elle comprend un levier 3' pour son actionnement manuel. Ce levier 3' est monté mobile en rotation sur un axe positionné dans la partie supérieure de l'élément de liaison 1. Il est libre de tourner dans le sens orienté vers l'arrière de la fixation afin de ne pas gêner le mouvement de déroulement du pied. Ainsi, lorsque l'élément de liaison 1 est tourné vers l'avant du dispositif suite à un soulèvement du pied, le levier 3' entre en contact avec la surface avant du ski ou de l'embase de la fixation et ce contact provoque sa rotation relativement à l'élément de liaison 1 sans aucune résistance ou gêne au mouvement de ce dernier. En revanche, une butée limite sa rotation dans le sens inverse, c'est à dire vers l'avant du dispositif. Ainsi, tout effort sur la surface supérieure de ce levier 3', à l'aide d'un bâton de ski par exemple, aura pour effet une transmission d'une force importante à l'élément 1 induisant sa rotation vers l'avant du dispositif, grâce au principe de bras de levier, utile notamment pour décrocher la chaussure de l'emprise de la première mâchoire 2 comme cela sera détaillé par la suite. Hors de son contact avec le ski ou l'embase, ce levier 3' est maintenu avantageusement dans sa position contre cette butée illustrée sur la figure 4 par un ressort très léger non représenté.The operation of the fixing device will be more precisely detailed with reference to Figures 4 to 6 an alternative embodiment with the same kinematics, which differs from the solution described above in that it comprises a lever 3 'for its manual operation. This lever 3 'is rotatably mounted on an axis positioned in the upper part of the connecting element 1. It is free to rotate in the direction towards the rear of the binding so as not to impede the unwinding movement of the foot. Thus, when the connecting element 1 is turned towards the front of the device following a lifting of the foot, the lever 3 'comes into contact with the front surface of the ski or the base of the binding and this contact causes its rotation relative to the connecting element 1 without any resistance or hindering the movement of the latter. On the other hand, a stop limits its rotation in the opposite direction, ie towards the front of the device. Thus, any effort on the upper surface of this lever 3 ', with the aid of a ski pole for example, will result in a transmission of a significant force to the element 1 inducing its rotation towards the front of the device, thanks to the principle of lever arm, useful in particular to unhook the shoe from the grip of the first jaw 2 as will be detailed later. Out of contact with the ski or the base, this lever 3 'is advantageously held in its position against this stop illustrated on the figure 4 by a very light spring not shown.

Comme illustré sur les figures 3 et 4, les deux éléments de liaison 1, 11 du dispositif de fixation, mobiles en rotation autour du même axe 21 de l'embase 20 du dispositif, permettent l'accompagnement du mouvement d'une chaussure lors de la pratique du ski de fond. La figure 4 illustre la présence du ressort de torsion 22 monté sur l'axe de rotation 21 des éléments de liaison et qui agit sur l'élément de liaison 1 pour tendre à sa rotation vers sa position de repos illustrée sur les figures 1 et 2. Ce ressort 22 est plus particulièrement visible sur la figure 8 correspondant à un second mode de réalisation de l'invention.As illustrated on Figures 3 and 4 , the two connecting elements 1, 11 of the fixing device, movable in rotation about the same axis 21 of the base 20 of the device, allow the accompaniment of the movement of a shoe during the practice of cross-country skiing. The figure 4 illustrates the presence of the torsion spring 22 mounted on the axis of rotation 21 of the connecting elements and which acts on the connecting element 1 to tend to its rotation towards its rest position illustrated on the Figures 1 and 2 . This spring 22 is more particularly visible on the figure 8 corresponding to a second embodiment of the invention.

Les figures 5a à 5c illustrent le mécanisme d'accrochage d'une chaussure standard connue de l'art antérieur, comprenant un premier axe 31 antérieur vers l'extrémité de la semelle de la chaussure et un second axe 32 disposé légèrement avant la limite d'articulation métatarsophalangienne du pied de l'utilisateur. Sur ces figures, seuls les deux axes de liaison 31, 32 de la semelle sont représentés pour des raisons de simplification et de clarté. Avant l'accrochage de la chaussure, le dispositif de fixation est au repos : le second élément de liaison 11 est en position longitudinale en appui sur le ski, le premier élément de liaison 1 est en position sensiblement verticale, sa surface inférieure 4 venant en butée contre la surface 14 du second élément de liaison. La position des deux éléments de liaison est maintenue dans cette position de repos de manière stable sous l'effet du ressort de torsion 22.The Figures 5a to 5c illustrate the attachment mechanism of a standard shoe known from the prior art, comprising a first axis 31 anterior to the end of the sole of the shoe and a second axis 32 disposed slightly before the metatarsophalangeal joint limit of the foot of the user. In these figures, only the two connecting pins 31, 32 of the sole are shown for reasons of simplification and clarity. Before hanging the shoe, the fixing device is at rest: the second connecting element 11 is in longitudinal position resting on the ski, the first connecting element 1 is in a substantially vertical position, its lower surface 4 abuts against the surface 14 of the second element link. The position of the two connecting elements is maintained in this rest position stably under the effect of the torsion spring 22.

La figure 5a illustre un premier procédé d'accrochage d'une chaussure, dont le premier axe antérieur 31 est d'abord positionné dans la première mâchoire 2. Ensuite, le second axe 32 est descendu en contact avec la surface de glissement 15 du second élément de liaison 11. L'écartement des deux mâchoires 2, 12 est tel que la descente de la chaussure sur la planche de glisse, entraînant le glissement du second axe 32 vers le bas, induit une rotation vers l'avant de la première mâchoire 2 contenant l'axe antérieur 31, sous l'effort exercé par le pied qui s'oppose au ressort 22. Lorsque l'axe 32 atteint l'extrémité inférieure de la surface de glissement 15, il prend automatiquement position dans la seconde mâchoire 12 du dispositif de fixation. Dans le même temps, le premier élément de liaison 1, libéré de l'effort exercé par la chaussure, reprend une position moins avancée sous l'effet du ressort 22, pour atteindre la position finale d'accrochage illustrée sur la figure 5d décrite plus loin.The figure 5a illustrates a first attachment method of a shoe, the first anterior axis 31 is first positioned in the first jaw 2. Then the second axis 32 is lowered into contact with the sliding surface 15 of the second connecting member 11. The spacing of the two jaws 2, 12 is such that the descent of the boot on the gliding board, causing the sliding of the second axis 32 downwards, induces a rotation towards the front of the first jaw 2 containing the anterior axis 31, under the force exerted by the foot that opposes the spring 22. When the axis 32 reaches the lower end of the sliding surface 15, it automatically takes position in the second jaw 12 of the device fixation. At the same time, the first connecting element 1, released from the force exerted by the shoe, resumes a less advanced position under the effect of the spring 22, to reach the final hooking position illustrated on the figure 5d described later.

La figure 5b illustre un second procédé d'accrochage dans lequel l'axe postérieur 32 de la chaussure est d'abord positionné dans la seconde mâchoire 12, le premier axe 31 glissant sur la surface de glissement 5 du premier élément de liaison 1, entraînant la rotation de ce dernier vers l'avant sous le poids du pied, jusqu'à ce qu'il prenne position dans la première mâchoire 2, le dispositif de fixation atteignant alors aussi la position de la figure 5d. Enfin, un troisième procédé d'accrochage d'une chaussure est représenté sur la figure 5c, dans lequel la chaussure est descendue vers le dispositif de manière sensiblement horizontale, jusqu'à ce que les deux axes 31, 32 viennent en contact respectivement avec les surfaces de glissement 5, 15 des éléments de liaison 1, 11. Pour procéder à l'accrochage de la chaussure, l'utilisateur continue d'appuyer son pied vers le bas : cette pression de la chaussure crée une force de torsion sur l'élément 1 qui s'oppose à la force exercée par le ressort 22 et entraîne sa rotation vers l'avant, comme illustré en figure 5c, le second élément 11 restant immobile. En parallèle, les axes 31, 32 se déplacent vers le bas, guidés par les surfaces de glissement 5, 15 dont la forme arrondie et la pente sont prévues à cet effet. Lorsque les axes atteignent l'extrémité inférieure de ces surfaces de glissement, ils prennent automatiquement position respectivement dans les mâchoires 2, 12 du dispositif de fixation. Dans le même temps, le premier élément de liaison 1 est libéré de l'effort exercé par la chaussure et reprend une position plus en arrière sous l'effet du ressort 22, mouvement qui induit dans le même temps le verrouillage de l'axe 31 de la chaussure dans la mâchoire 2.The figure 5b illustrates a second method of attachment in which the posterior axis 32 of the shoe is first positioned in the second jaw 12, the first axis 31 sliding on the sliding surface 5 of the first connecting element 1, causing the rotation of the latter forwards under the weight of the foot, until it takes position in the first jaw 2, the fixing device then also reaching the position of the figure 5d . Finally, a third method of fastening a shoe is represented on the figure 5c , in which the shoe is lowered towards the device in a substantially horizontal manner, until the two pins 31, 32 come into contact respectively with the sliding surfaces 5, 15 of the connecting elements 1, 11. cling of the shoe, the user continues to press his foot down: this pressure of the shoe creates a torsional force on the element 1 which opposes the force exerted by the spring 22 and causes its rotation forward, as illustrated in figure 5c the second element 11 remaining stationary. In parallel, the axes 31, 32 move downwards, guided by the sliding surfaces 5, 15 whose rounded shape and slope are provided for this purpose. When the axes reach the lower end of these sliding surfaces, they automatically take up position respectively in the jaws 2, 12 of the fixing device. At the same time, the first connecting element 1 is released from the force exerted by the shoe and returns to a position further back under the effect of the spring 22, a movement which induces at the same time the locking of the shaft 31 of the shoe in the jaw 2.

La figure 5d illustre donc la position finale de la chaussure en position d'accrochage par le dispositif de fixation de l'invention. Cette figure correspond au second mode d'exécution de l'invention dont les spécificités seront explicitées plus loin. Les dimensions des deux éléments de liaison 1, 11 sont prévues pour correspondre approximativement à l'écartement des axes 31 et 32 de la chaussure, l'entraxe entre les deux mâchoires 2, 12 en position de repos étant inférieur à la distance entre les deux axes de la chaussure 31, 32, de telle sorte que dans la position finale d'accrochage, les deux mâchoires exercent une pression continue sur les axes de la chaussure. Cela se traduit, comme représenté sur la figure 5d, par le fait que le premier élément de liaison 1 ne retrouve pas tout à fait sa position de repos, sa surface 4 n'arrivant plus en butée sur la surface 14 du second élément de liaison 11. Cette configuration garantit le verrouillage de la chaussure. En effet, dans cette position d'accrochage, la seule possibilité pour que l'axe antérieur 31 de la chaussure échappe à la première mâchoire antérieure 2 serait par son déplacement sensiblement longitudinal vers l'arrière du dispositif. Un tel déplacement est impossible du fait de la seconde mâchoire 12 en forme de crochet orienté vers l'avant de la fixation, qui retient le second axe 32 de la chaussure en empêchant un tel déplacement vers l'arrière. De même, le second axe 32 de la chaussure ne pourrait échapper à la seconde mâchoire 12 que par un déplacement vers l'avant de la chaussure : or un tel déplacement est interdit par la première mâchoire 2 en forme de crochet orienté vers l'arrière. Ainsi, la chaussure est bien accrochée et verrouillée dans le dispositif de fixation.The figure 5d thus illustrates the final position of the boot in the attachment position by the fastening device of the invention. This figure corresponds to the second embodiment of the invention, the specificities of which will be explained later. The dimensions of the two connecting elements 1, 11 are provided to approximately correspond to the spacing of the axes 31 and 32 of the shoe, the distance between the two jaws 2, 12 in the rest position being less than the distance between the two axes of the shoe 31, 32, so that in the final position of attachment, the two jaws exert a continuous pressure on the axes of the shoe. This translates, as represented on the figure 5d in that the first connecting element 1 does not quite find its rest position, its surface 4 not being able to stop on the surface 14 the second connecting element 11. This configuration ensures the locking of the shoe. Indeed, in this attachment position, the only possibility for the anterior axis 31 of the shoe to escape the first anterior jaw 2 would be by its substantially longitudinal movement towards the rear of the device. Such displacement is impossible because of the second hook-shaped jaw 12 facing the front of the attachment, which retains the second axis 32 of the boot by preventing such rearward movement. Similarly, the second axis 32 of the shoe could escape the second jaw 12 only by a forward movement of the shoe: but such movement is prohibited by the first jaw 2 hook-shaped rearward . Thus, the shoe is well hooked and locked in the fastener.

Ce dispositif autorise le soulèvement du talon de la chaussure, qui induit la rotation vers l'avant du premier élément de liaison 1 autour de son axe 21. Cette rotation provoque aussi la mise en rotation du second élément de liaison 11 dans le même sens, qui suit donc ainsi passivement et de manière indépendante du premier élément de liaison 1 le mouvement de la chaussure.This device allows the lifting of the heel of the shoe, which induces the forward rotation of the first connecting element 1 about its axis 21. This rotation also causes the second connecting element 11 to rotate in the same direction, which thus follows passively and independently of the first connecting element 1 the movement of the shoe.

Lors de la pratique du ski de fond traditionnel, ce soulèvement du talon peut se faire sans limite jusqu'à un déroulement maximal du pied, puisqu'il n'y a pas de blocage particulier du dispositif grâce à sa configuration simplifiée ne présentant aucun encombrement. Lorsque la chaussure atteint une position de soulèvement maximal du talon, le ressort 22 exerce un contre-effort important sur le premier élément de liaison 1 dont la rotation vers l'avant a atteint une position maximale. Cet effort du ressort favorise alors le rapprochement du ski sur la chaussure lors du mouvement inversé du skieur tendant à reposer son pied sur le ski. Dans la pratique du skating, le second élément de liaison 11 avec la chaussure permet un contrôle optimal du ski lorsque la chaussure est soulevée, évitant notamment la vrille du ski par rapport à la chaussure. D'autre part, le ressort de torsion 22 exerce un effort entre le ski et le premier élément de liaison 1, qui provoque un rappel du ski en rotation vers la chaussure. Le ressort 22 exerce donc globalement un effort élastique de rappel qui tend à rapprocher le ski et la chaussure qui améliore encore le contrôle du ski lors du skating. On prévoit de plus un mécanisme de rainure/nervure sur la semelle de la chaussure et la surface du dispositif de fixation, de manière connue de l'art antérieur, pour améliorer ce contrôle du ski lorsque la chaussure est proche de sa surface.When practicing traditional cross-country skiing, this raising of the heel can be done without limit until a maximum unwinding of the foot, since there is no particular blocking of the device thanks to its simplified configuration having no congestion . When the shoe reaches a maximum uprising position of the heel, the spring 22 exerts a significant counter-force on the first connecting element 1 whose forward rotation has reached a maximum position. This spring effort then promotes the approach of the ski on the shoe during the inverted movement of the skier tending to rest his foot on the ski. In the practice of skating, the second connecting element 11 with the shoe allows optimal control of the ski when the shoe is raised, particularly avoiding the tendrils of the ski relative to the shoe. On the other hand, the torsion spring 22 exerts a force between the ski and the first connecting element 1, which causes a return of the ski in rotation towards the shoe. The spring 22 therefore generally exerts an elastic return force which tends to bring the ski and the shoe which further improves the control of the ski during skating. In addition, a groove / rib mechanism is provided on the sole of the boot and the surface of the fastening device, in a manner known from the prior art, to improve this control of the ski when the boot is close to its surface.

Pour libérer la chaussure du dispositif de fixation, il suffit d'appuyer sur la surface supérieure du levier 3' du dispositif de liaison 1, par exemple à l'aide d'un bâton dans le sens de la flèche B, comme illustré sur la figure 6, afin d'entraîner la rotation vers l'avant de ce premier élément de liaison 1 en s'opposant à l'effort du ressort de torsion 22, jusqu'à ce que l'axe antérieur 31 de la chaussure échappe à la première mâchoire 2. Dès que cet axe 31 est libéré, le mouvement de la chaussure vers l'avant et vers le haut est possible, qui permet alors la libération du second axe 32 de la chaussure de la seconde mâchoire 12. Ainsi, ce mécanisme présente l'avantage d'une grande simplicité et ne nécessite aucune manipulation complexe, n'exige pas par exemple que le skieur se baisse vers le dispositif de fixation pour le manipuler.To release the shoe from the fixing device, it suffices to press on the upper surface of the lever 3 'of the connecting device 1, for example with the aid of a stick in the direction of the arrow B, as illustrated in FIG. figure 6 , in order to cause the forward rotation of this first connecting element 1 by opposing the force of the torsion spring 22, until the anterior axis 31 of the shoe escapes the first jaw 2. As soon as this axis 31 is released, the movement of the shoe forward and upward is possible, which then allows the release of the second axis 32 of the shoe of the second jaw 12. Thus, this mechanism has advantage of great simplicity and does not require any complex manipulation, does not require, for example, that the skier should go down to the fixing device to manipulate it.

Les figures 7 et 8 illustrent un second mode de réalisation de l'invention, qui diffère du précédent par la forme des éléments de liaison 1, 11. Le fonctionnement du dispositif reste toutefois identique. La figure 8 montre plus précisément la position des extrémités du ressort 22 dont un bras 23 agit sur la face antérieure de l'élément de liaison 1, l'autre bras 23' reposant sur l'embase du dispositif. Par ce biais, le ressort exerce sa fonction de rappel entre l'élément de liaison 1 et le ski.The Figures 7 and 8 illustrate a second embodiment of the invention, which differs from the previous by the form of the connecting elements 1, 11. The operation of the device, however, remains the same. The figure 8 shows more precisely the position of the ends of the spring 22, one arm 23 acts on the front face of the connecting element 1, the other arm 23 ' resting on the base of the device. By this means, the spring exerts its return function between the connecting element 1 and the ski.

La figure 9 illustre un troisième mode d'exécution de l'invention dans lequel les deux éléments de liaison 1, 11 sont animés d'un mouvement de rotation autour de deux axes 21', 21" distincts, le premier axe de rotation 21' du premier élément de liaison 1 étant monté directement sur le second élément de liaison 11, dont le second axe de rotation 21" est monté sur l'embase du dispositif et sur lequel est monté le ressort de torsion 22 dont un bras 23 agit sur le premier élément de liaison 1 comme dans les modes de réalisation précédents. D'autres variantes peuvent être obtenues dans lesquelles les deux éléments de liaison sont animés d'un mouvement de rotation l'un par rapport à l'autre, sur la base d'un agencement différent. Par exemple, le premier axe de liaison 21' pourrait être monté sur l'embase et le second axe 21" sur le premier élément de liaison.The figure 9 illustrates a third embodiment of the invention in which the two connecting elements 1, 11 are driven in a rotational movement about two separate axes 21 ', 21 ", the first axis of rotation 21' of the first element link 1 being mounted directly on the second connecting element 11, the second axis of rotation 21 "is mounted on the base of the device and on which is mounted the torsion spring 22, an arm 23 acts on the first element of link 1 as in the previous embodiments. Other variants may be obtained in which the two connecting elements are rotated relative to each other on the basis of a different arrangement. For example, the first link axis 21 'could be mounted on the base and the second axis 21 "on the first link element.

Finalement, le concept de l'invention permet d'envisager une nouvelle famille de solutions de dispositif de fixation de chaussures de sport sur une planche de glisse, qui présente de nombreux avantages qui seront énumérés plus loin, et qui cumule notamment les avantages de chacune des deux familles existantes définies en introduction. Ce concept a été illustré dans le cadre de chaussures de sport standardisées mais pourrait être appliqué à tout autre standard d'ancrage d'une chaussure.Finally, the concept of the invention makes it possible to envisage a new family of solutions for fastening sports shoes on a gliding board, which has many advantages which will be listed below, and which notably combines the advantages of each one. of the two existing families defined in the introduction. This concept has been illustrated in the context of standardized sports shoes but could be applied to any other standard of anchoring a shoe.

Le concept de l'invention permet d'offrir une solution présentant les avantages de la première famille de solutions de l'art antérieur basée sur une poutre mobile comme cela a été décrit. Le fait de remplacer la poutre complexe de l'art antérieur par deux éléments de liaison distincts et mobiles, deux sortes de "poutres simplifiées" indépendantes, permet d'éviter la complexité de ces solutions connues à une seule poutre.The concept of the invention makes it possible to offer a solution presenting the advantages of the first family of solutions of the prior art based on a mobile beam as has been described. Replacing the complex beam of the prior art with two separate and movable connecting elements, two kinds of independent "simplified beams", makes it possible to avoid the complexity of these known single-beam solutions.

De manière complémentaire, le concept de l'invention permet aussi d'offrir une solution présentant les avantages de la seconde famille de solutions de l'art antérieur, notamment de la solution décrite dans le document FR2739788 . Le fait d'utiliser un moyen de contrôle dont le point de liaison avec le dispositif de fixation est placé en avant de son point d'ancrage avec la chaussure permet une simplification de la fonction de contrôle et une dissociation avantageuse des fonctions de contrôle et de rappel élastique.In a complementary manner, the concept of the invention also makes it possible to offer a solution presenting the advantages of the second family of solutions of the prior art, in particular of the solution described in the document FR2739788 . The fact of using a control means whose point of connection with the fixing device is placed in front of its anchoring point with the shoe allows a simplification of the control function and an advantageous dissociation of the control and control functions. elastic return.

Ce moyen de rappel élastique a été représenté sous la forme d'un ressort de torsion monté sur l'axe de rotation d'au moins un élément de liaison dans les modes de réalisation précédents car cette configuration présente les nombreux avantages suivants :

  • ce ressort présente un encombrement minimum ;
  • il permet de prédéterminer une orientation d'utilisation du dispositif de fixation : par exemple, un dispositif plutôt destiné à une utilisation en "skating" pourra être équipé d'un ressort très dur pour exercer un rappel important du ski alors qu'un dispositif plutôt destiné à une pratique classique du ski de fond pourra être équipé d'un ressort plus souple, favorisant un déroulement important du pied ;
  • ce ressort remplit en fait deux fonctions dans les modes d'exécution précédents : il a la fonction de rappel élastique mentionnée précédemment et est aussi un élément essentiel du verrouillage de la chaussure. Ce cumul de fonctions par un seul élément permet naturellement une simplification du dispositif.
This elastic return means has been shown in the form of a torsion spring mounted on the axis of rotation of at least one connecting element in the previous embodiments because this configuration has the following numerous advantages:
  • this spring has a minimum size;
  • it allows to predetermine an orientation of use of the fastening device: for example, a device rather intended for use in "skating" may be equipped with a very hard spring to exert a significant recall of the ski while a device rather intended for a classic practice of cross-country skiing can be equipped with a more flexible spring, favoring a significant course of the foot;
  • this spring actually performs two functions in the previous embodiments: it has the elastic return function mentioned above and is also an essential element of the shoe lock. This combination of functions by a single element naturally allows a simplification of the device.

Toutefois, d'autres moyens de rappel, comme un ressort agissant sur le second moyen de liaison, un Flexor disposé à l'avant du dispositif, un ressort de compression positionné sur l'avant et/ou un ressort de traction sur l'arrière, ou deux ressorts de rappel agissant respectivement sur chacun des deux éléments de liaison 1, 11, les surfaces 4 et 14 n'étant plus utiles dans cette dernière configuration, pourraient aussi être utilisés sans sortir du concept de l'invention. La variante avec Flexor est illustrée sur la figure 10 dans laquelle un Flexor 22' agit sur le premier élément de liaison 1 pour tendre à le maintenir dans la position de repos illustrée.However, other biasing means, such as a spring acting on the second connecting means, a Flexor disposed at the front of the device, a compression spring positioned on the front and / or a tension spring on the rear , or two return springs respectively acting on each of the two connecting elements 1, 11, the surfaces 4 and 14 being more useful in this latter configuration, could also be used without departing from the concept of the invention. The variant with Flexor is illustrated on the figure 10 wherein a Flexor 22 'acts on the first link member 1 to tend to hold it in the illustrated rest position.

Finalement, la solution selon l'invention répond bien aux objets recherchés et présente les avantages suivants :

  • elle est simple puisqu'elle repose sur les quelques éléments essentiels suivants : un premier élément de liaison, lié d'une part au dispositif et d'autre part à une chaussure, comprenant une première mâchoire fixe sur cet élément, un second élément de liaison qui comprend de même une seconde mâchoire fixe, un mouvement simple de ces deux éléments, un élément de rappel élastique du dispositif vers la position de repos ;
  • elle assure une bonne performance, pour la pratique classique du ski de fond comme pour le skating, le contrôle du ski restant optimal et le déroulement du pied important ;
  • elle permet un accrochage très simple d'une chaussure de type step-in, et un décrochage aussi simple et convivial ;
  • elle est compatible avec des chaussures existantes.
Finally, the solution according to the invention responds well to the objects sought and has the following advantages:
  • it is simple since it relies on the following essential elements: a first connecting element, linked on the one hand to the device and on the other hand to a shoe, comprising a first fixed jaw on this element, a second connecting element which likewise comprises a second fixed jaw, a simple movement of these two elements, a resilient return element of the device to the rest position;
  • it ensures a good performance, for the classic practice of cross-country skiing as for skating, the control of the ski remaining optimal and the unfolding of the important foot;
  • it allows a very simple attachment of a step-in type shoe, and a stall as simple and user-friendly;
  • it is compatible with existing shoes.

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  1. A device for binding a sports boot to a glide board, comprising a first element (1) for linking to a boot, comprising a first jaw (2) capable of binding a first pin (31) arranged under the sole toward the front end of the boot and a second element (11) for linking to a boot, comprising a second jaw (12) capable of binding of a second pin (32) of the boot arranged toward the metatarso-phalangeal joint zone of the foot to the rear of the first pin in order to exert a control function on the glide board, the device also comprising a means (22, 22') for elastic return of the boot toward the glide board, the two linking elements (1, 11) being distinct and one being movably mounted in rotation relative to the other about a pin (21 ; 21') , the first jaw(2) and the second jaw (12) being respectively fastened to the first linking element (1) and the second linking element (11), characterized in that the second linking element (11) is movably mounted in rotation about a pin (21, 21') arranged toward the front of the device.
  2. The device for binding a sports boot to a glide board as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second linking element (11) to a boot is mounted movably in rotation on a base (20) of the device, about a pin (21) arranged toward the front of the device.
  3. The device for binding a sports boot to a glide board as claimed in one of the claims 1 to 2, wherein the second jaw (12) of the device is in the form of a hook oriented toward the front of the device.
  4. The device for binding a sports boot to a glide board as claimed in the preceding claim, wherein the second jaw (12) has a sliding surface (15) to promote the progressive positioning of the boot in this jaw in a phase of attaching a boot.
  5. The device for binding a sports boot to a glide board as claimed in one of the preceding claims, wherein the second linking element (11) has two arms (13) provided at their ends with a hook forming the second jaw (12).
  6. The device for bindiing a sports boot to a glide board as claimed in one of the preceding claims, wherein the first linking element (1) to a boot is mounted movably in rotation about a pin (21, 21') of the base (20) of the device.
  7. The device for binding a sports boot to a glide board as claimed in the preceding claim, wherein the first linking element (1) to a boot is mounted movably in rotation about the same rotation pin (21) of the base (20) as the second linking element (11).
  8. The device for binding a sports boot to a glide board as claimed in claim 1, wherein one linking element (1 ; 11) to a boot is mounted movably in rotation about a pin (21' ; 21'') of the other linking element (11 ; 1).
  9. The device for binding a sports boot to a glide board as claimed in one of the preceding claims, wherein the first jaw (2) is in the form of a hook oriented toward the rear of the device in the rest position.
  10. The device for binding a sports boot to a glide board as claimed in one of the preceding claims, wherein the first jaw (2) has a sliding surface (5) to promote the progressive positioning of the boot in this jaw during a phase of attaching a boot.
  11. The device for binding a sports boot to a glide board as claimed in one of the preceding claims, wherein the first linking element comprises a surface (3) or a lever (3') suitable for its rotation toward the front in order to release the boot.
  12. The device for binding a sports boot to a glide board as claimed in one of the preceding claims, wherein the means (22) for elastic return of the boot toward the glide board is a torsion spring mounted on a rotation pin (21, 21") of a linking element (1, 11), acting, on the one hand, on the glide board (10) or on a base (20) of the device, and, on the other hand, on the first linking element (1).
  13. The device for binding a sports boot to a glide board as claimed in the preceding claim, wherein the torsion spring (22) acts on the first linking element (1) to tend to its rotation toward the rear of the device, bringing its surface (4) to abut on a surface (14) of the second linking element (11) held in a longitudinal position in the rest position of the device.
  14. The device for binding a sports boot to a glide board as claimed in claim 1 or 13, wherein the means (22) for elastic return of the boot toward the glide board fulfills a first function of elastic return and a second function of locking the boot.
  15. The device for binding a sports boot to a glide board as claimed in one of the preceding claims, wherein the two linking elements (1, 11) are substantially perpendicular in the rest position of the binding.
  16. A ski equipped with a device for bindinging a sports boot, according to one of the preceding claims.
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