EP4635585A1 - Binding for a snowboard boot - Google Patents

Abstract

Binding for a snowboard boot.

Description

The invention relates to a binding for a snowboard boot, comprising a first binding part for receiving a front part of a snowboard boot and a second binding part for receiving a rear part of a snowboard boot.

Corresponding bindings for snowboard boots are basically known from the state of the art in different designs.

In particular, multi-part bindings are known which comprise a first binding part for receiving a front part of a snowboard boot and a second binding part for receiving a rear part of a snowboard boot.

What is particularly in need of improvement with existing bindings is the ease of stepping in and securing a snowboard boot once it has been inserted into the binding; the configurations of existing bindings are comparatively complex in this regard and sometimes make it difficult to step in and secure a snowboard boot once it has been inserted into the binding.

Based on this, the object of the invention is to provide an improved binding for a snowboard boot.

The object is achieved by a binding for a snowboard boot according to claim 1. The dependent claims relate to possible embodiments of the binding according to claim 1.

A first aspect of the invention relates to a binding for a snowboard boot. The binding is thus fundamentally designed to connect or fasten a snowboard boot to a snowboard. The binding has a longitudinal extension or direction that typically corresponds to the longitudinal extension of a snowboard boot accommodated in the binding.

The binding comprises a first and a second binding part. The binding is therefore generally multi-part, i.e., in particular, two-part, and consists of a first and a second binding part, which are detachably attachable to one another and are configured to interact to form the binding. This is to be understood, in particular, that the second binding part is movably mounted on the first binding part and then moves relative to the first binding part into a position, hereinafter referred to as the "second position." or can be transferred, in which the second binding part is attached to the first binding part in a fixed orientation and/or position and thus secured. In this second position, the binding fulfills its intended function and enables a stable connection or fastening of a snowboard boot to a snowboard. The second binding part can therefore be mounted in two positions on the first binding part, wherein in a first position it still has a degree of freedom of movement, whereby the second binding part can be transferred into the second position, and in the second position it has no degree of freedom of movement, whereby the second binding part is attached or secured to the first binding part.

The first binding part, which may also be referred to as the front binding part, is designed to receive a front part of a snowboard boot. The first binding part is thus designed, with regard to its geometrical design, to enable the reception and storage of a front part of a snowboard boot. With regard to the longitudinal extension of a snowboard boot, the term "front part of the snowboard boot" typically includes at least a portion of the snowboard boot that encompasses the ball of the wearer's foot, so that the first binding part has a receiving or support surface, in particular having a square or rectangular basic shape (with the proviso that the longitudinal axis of the rectangle is aligned in the longitudinal direction of the binding), for a front portion of the snowboard boot that encompasses the ball of the wearer's foot, which provides or enables stable reception or support for a front portion of the snowboard boot that encompasses the ball of the wearer's foot. The receiving or support surface can extend at least 3 cm, in particular at least 5 cm, in the longitudinal direction of the binding. The first binding part typically has a longitudinal extension that corresponds to at least 2/4, in particular approximately 2/3, of the longitudinal extension of the binding. The first binding part is thus typically longer than the second binding part.

The second binding part, which may also be referred to as the rear binding part, is designed to receive a rear part of the snowboard boot. The second binding part is thus designed, with regard to its geometrical design, to enable the reception and storage of a rear part of a snowboard boot. With regard to a longitudinal extension of a snowboard boot, the term "rear part of the snowboard boot" typically includes at least a portion of the snowboard boot encompassing the heel of a wearer, so that the second binding part has a basic shape, in particular a square or rectangular one (with the proviso that the Longitudinal axis of the rectangle is aligned in the longitudinal direction of the binding), has a receiving or support surface for a rear region of the snowboard boot comprising the heels of a wearer, which offers or enables stable receiving or support for a rear region of the snowboard boot comprising the heels of a wearer. The receiving or support surface can extend at least 3 cm, in particular at least 5 cm, in the longitudinal direction of the binding. The second binding part typically has a longitudinal extent which corresponds to at least approximately 1/4, in particular approximately 1/3, of the longitudinal extent of the binding. The second binding part is thus typically shorter than the first binding part.

The respective receiving or support surfaces of the first and second binding parts can be configured to form a common receiving or support surface, in particular a closed receiving or support surface, for a snowboard boot, which offers or enables complete or largely complete reception or support for the snowboard boot. When the first and second binding parts are connected to one another as intended, they can thus be arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal extension or direction of the binding (this typically corresponds to the longitudinal direction of a user's foot received in a snowboard boot supported by the binding and can be at an angle, in particular at right angles, relative to a longitudinal extension of a snowboard equipped with the binding), so that a common receiving or support surface, in particular a closed receiving or support surface, for a snowboard boot is formed, which offers or enables complete or largely complete reception or support for the snowboard boot. As will become apparent below, the respective receiving or support surfaces of the first and second binding parts can be configured, particularly in a second position of the second binding part explained in more detail below, to form a common receiving or support surface, particularly a closed receiving or support surface, for a snowboard boot, which offers or enables complete or largely complete reception or support for the snowboard boot. This offers advantages, for example, for the stable storage of the snowboard boot in the binding and for the power transmission between the snowboard boot and the binding.

As indicated, in the first position, the second binding part is mounted on the first binding part with one degree of freedom of movement, i.e., movable along at least one or about at least one axis of movement relative to the first binding part. The first binding part, in contrast, is fixed or can be attached to a snowboard in a fixed or stationary manner. The configuration of the binding therefore typically provides for a fixed or stationary attachment to a snowboard. The binding consists of a first binding part that can be attached to a snowboard and a second binding part that can be moved relative to the first binding part and thus transferred into different positions. This results in the first binding part having one or more attachment interfaces, such as holes, through which it can be attached or fastened to a snowboard in a fixed or stationary manner. In contrast to the first binding part, the second binding part typically does not have such attachment interfaces. The attachment or fastening of the second binding part to a snowboard thus takes place indirectly via the first binding part.

Specifically, the second binding part can be transferred, in particular reversibly, into a first position, also referred to as a transition position, in which the second binding part is movably mounted on the first binding part and thus movably mounted relative to the first binding part. From the first position, the second binding part can be transferred into a second position, also referred to as a securing position, in which the second binding part is fastened or secured to the first binding part, while being immovably mounted on the first binding part. The second binding part is typically movable relative to the first binding part in at least two different degrees of freedom of movement. Starting from a state in which it is not connected to the first binding part but is released from it, it can be moved in a first degree of freedom of movement into the first position, in which it is movably mounted on the first binding part in one degree of freedom of movement. From the first position, it can be moved into a second position in a different degree of freedom of movement than the first degree of freedom of movement. Starting from the second position, the second binding part can be moved into the first position by a movement in the second degree of freedom of movement, and from the first position, it can be moved back into a state in which it is not connected to the first binding part but is released from it by a movement in the first degree of freedom of movement. The second binding part can thus be mounted on the first binding part in a movable manner, i.e., as will become apparent below, for example, rotatably or pivotably, by being moved into the first position, and can be fastened or secured immovably to the first binding part by being moved into the second position from the first position.

Corresponding movements of the second binding part relative to the first binding part, for example to transfer it into the first position and the second position, are typically carried out by a user wearing a corresponding snowboard boot, wherein the rear part of the snowboard boot is attached to the second binding part, so that the user can move the second binding part into the first and second positions by moving his or her leg accordingly. In other words, "steering into The "binding" and thus the tying or fastening of a snowboard boot to a snowboard involves a multi-component movement or sequence of movements of the second binding part relative to the first binding part in different movements or degrees of freedom of movement; the "getting out of the binding" involves a reverse multi-component movement or sequence of movements of the second binding part relative to the first binding part.

The binding configuration doesn't require a particularly complex design, yet still allows for a very intuitive and safe entry and exit. The user knows, through the different movements and movement components of the second binding part, whether the snowboard boot is securely connected or attached to the snowboard via the binding or not. This represents a significant safety gain for the user.

When the binding parts are in their intended interaction state, i.e. in particular when the second binding part is in the second position, the two binding parts are typically arranged such that the resulting binding has a front and a rear end. The front part of a snowboard boot that is inserted into the binding as intended points towards the front end of the binding, and the rear part of a snowboard boot that is inserted into the binding as intended points towards the rear end of the binding. When the binding parts are in their intended interaction state, i.e. in particular when the second binding part is in the second position, the two binding parts are, as mentioned, typically arranged such that they form a common receiving or support surface, in particular a closed receiving or support surface, for a snowboard boot, which offers or enables complete or largely complete reception or support for the snowboard boot. The second position is therefore typically achieved when the binding parts are arranged such that they form a common receiving or support surface, in particular a closed receiving or support surface, for a snowboard boot, which offers or enables complete or largely complete reception or support for the snowboard boot. Therefore, the second position is typically characterized in that the two binding parts are arranged such that they form a common receiving or support surface, in particular a closed receiving or support surface, for a snowboard boot, which offers or enables complete or largely complete reception or support for the snowboard boot.

The second binding part can be movable along a first axis of movement, wherein it can be transferred into the first position by a first movement along the first axis of movement, in which it is, as mentioned, movably mounted on the first binding part, and, starting from the first position, can be moved along or about a second axis of movement different from the first axis of movement, wherein it can be transferred from the first position into the second position by the second movement. The movement of the second binding part along the first axis of movement typically occurs in a first degree of freedom of movement, while the movement of the second binding part along or about the second axis of movement typically occurs in a second degree of freedom of movement. The above movement sequences relate to stepping into the binding and are typically reversed when stepping out of the binding.

The first movement of the second binding part can be a translational movement along a (first) translational axis. The second movement of the second binding part can be a translational movement along a second translational axis. Alternatively or additionally, the second movement of the second binding part can be a rotational movement, i.e., for example, a pivoting movement, about a rotational axis, i.e., for example, about a pivot axis. Thus, the first axis of movement can be a translational axis and the second axis of movement can be a translational axis and/or a rotational axis. As mentioned, the second position is characterized in particular in that the respective receiving or support surfaces of the first and second binding parts form a common receiving or support surface, in particular a closed receiving or support surface, for a snowboard boot, which offers or enables complete or largely complete reception or support for the snowboard boot. The second binding part is or will be aligned relative to the first binding part by corresponding translational and/or rotational movements in the second position such that the respective receiving or support surfaces of the first and second binding part form a common receiving or support surface, in particular a closed receiving or support surface, for a snowboard boot, which offers or enables complete or largely complete reception or support for the snowboard boot.

The first translation axis can, for example, be an axis that is parallel or angular, in particular acute-angled, to a base plane of the binding, in particular a main extension plane of a base plane of the binding. The second translation axis can, for example, be an axis that is perpendicular to a base plane of the binding. The rotation axis can, for example, be an axis that is oriented transversely to a longitudinal extension or direction of the binding. With regard to the functional or geometric-constructive design of the two binding parts, the following may apply in embodiments:
The first binding part can have a basic structure. The basic structure of the first binding part can have a base plate, which forms or defines a support surface for a front part of a snowboard boot. The base plate can define part of the base plane of the binding or at least be arranged or aligned parallel to the base plane of the binding. One or more functional sections of the first binding part can be arranged or formed on the base plate, via which the second binding part can be mounted and/or secured to the first binding part. In particular, one or more first functional sections, via which the second binding part can be mounted movably, i.e., rotatably or pivotably, in the first position on the first binding part, and one or more second functional sections, via which the second binding part can be secured to the first binding part in the second position, can be arranged or formed on the base plate and thus generally on the basic structure of the first binding part.

Corresponding first functional sections of the base plate or basic structure of the first binding part can be arranged or formed, for example, on or in the region of the outer lateral edges of the base plate or basic structure. Corresponding first functional sections can extend (essentially) vertically upwards from the base plate or basic structure. As will become apparent below, one or more bearing elements can be arranged or formed on the first functional sections, which, in the first position, enable the second binding part to be movably mounted on the first binding part in order to transfer the second binding part into the second position.

Corresponding second functional sections of the base plate or basic structure of the first binding part can, for example, be arranged or formed on or in the area of the rear edge of the base plate facing away from the front part of a snowboard boot. Corresponding second functional sections can extend (essentially) horizontally backwards from the base plate or basic structure. Corresponding second functional sections can thus, for example, form or comprise fork-like or fork-shaped extensions of the first binding part or the base plate of the first binding part in the direction of a rear end of the binding. Corresponding second functional sections can have receptacles formed, for example, by depressions, for corresponding engagement sections of the second binding part. Corresponding receptacles can, in particular, be formed in or by corresponding fork-like or fork-shaped extensions of the first binding part or the base plate of the first binding part may be formed or defined in the direction of a rear end of the binding.

As will become apparent below, one or more securing elements can be arranged or formed, in particular on the first and/or second functional sections and/or on the base plate or basic structure of the first binding part, which enable the second binding part to be secured to the first binding part in the second position.

The first binding part can also have one or more third functional sections, which are designed to support a snowboard boot, in particular a front part of a snowboard boot, at least in sections laterally. Corresponding third functional sections can thus, for example, be designed to encompass a snowboard boot, in particular a front part of a snowboard boot, at least in sections laterally, so that it is stably received in the first binding part. This is to be understood in particular that the front part of the snowboard boot cannot slip laterally out of the first binding part. Corresponding third functional sections can, in particular analogous to corresponding first functional sections, extend (essentially) vertically upwards from the base plate or basic structure. Thus, the first and third functional sections can optionally be formed on one and the same or by one and the same sections or wall sections of the first binding part.

The first binding part can have one or more fastening interfaces, at which one or more fastening elements for fastening a snowboard boot, in particular a front part of a snowboard boot, to the first binding part are or can be arranged or formed. Corresponding fastening interfaces can, for example, be or include fastening receptacles, such as slots, for corresponding fastening elements. Corresponding fastening elements can, for example, be fastening straps, fastening belts, fastening buckles, etc., which typically extend (essentially) transversely to the longitudinal extent of the binding over a snowboard boot used as intended, in particular a front part of a snowboard boot. Corresponding fastening interfaces can, for example, be arranged or formed on or in the region of corresponding third functional sections. Alternatively or additionally, corresponding fastening interfaces can, for example, be arranged or formed on the base plate or basic structure of the first binding part.

The second binding part can also have a basic structure. The basic structure of the second binding part can have a base plate, which forms or defines a support surface for a rear part of a snowboard boot. One or more functional sections can be arranged or formed on the base plate, via which the second binding part can be mounted and/or secured to the first binding part. In particular, one or more first functional sections, via which the second binding part can be mounted movably, i.e., rotatably or pivotably, in the first position on the first binding part, and one or more second functional sections, via which the second binding part can be secured to the first binding part in the second position.

Corresponding first functional sections of the base plate or basic structure of the second binding part can, for example, be arranged or formed on or in the region of the outer lateral edges of the base plate or basic structure and extend towards a front part of a snowboard boot. Corresponding first functional sections can extend (essentially) horizontally forward from the base plate or basic structure. As will become apparent below, one or more bearing elements can be arranged or formed on the first functional sections, which, in the first position, enable movable mounting of the second binding part on the first binding part. Corresponding first functional sections can thus, for example, form or comprise fork-like or fork-shaped extensions of the second binding part or the basic structure or the base plate of the second binding part in the direction of a front end of the binding.

Corresponding second functional sections of the base plate or basic structure of the second binding part can be arranged or formed, for example, on or in the region of the outer lateral edges of the base plate, but do not have to extend beyond the base plate toward a front part of a snowboard boot. Corresponding second functional sections can extend (essentially) vertically downwards from the base plate or basic structure to form engagement sections for the receptacles of the first binding part mentioned above in connection with the first binding part.

As will become apparent below, one or more securing elements can be arranged or formed, in particular on the first and/or second functional sections and/or on the base plate or basic structure of the second binding part, which enable the second binding part to be secured to the first binding part in the second position.

The second binding part can also have one or more third functional sections which are designed to support a snowboard boot, in particular a rear part of a snowboard boot, at least laterally and/or in the area of the shaft or so-called high-back. Corresponding third functional sections can thus, for example, be designed to encompass a snowboard boot, in particular a rear part of a snowboard boot, at least laterally and/or in the area of the shaft or so-called high-back, so that it is stably received in the second binding part. This is to be understood in particular that the rear part of the snowboard boot cannot slip laterally and/or backwards out of the second binding part. Corresponding third functional sections can extend (essentially) vertically upwards from the base plate or basic structure.

The second binding part can have one or more fastening interfaces, at which one or more fastening elements for fastening a snowboard boot, in particular a rear part of a snowboard boot, to the second binding part are arranged or formed. Corresponding fastening interfaces can, for example, be or include fastening receptacles, such as slots, for corresponding fastening elements. Corresponding fastening elements can, for example, be fastening straps, fastening belts, fastening buckles, etc., which typically extend (essentially) transversely to the longitudinal extent of the binding over a snowboard boot used as intended, in particular a rear part of a snowboard boot. Corresponding fastening interfaces can, for example, be arranged or formed on or in the region of corresponding third functional sections. Alternatively or additionally, corresponding fastening interfaces can, for example, be arranged or formed on the base plate of the second binding part.

In principle, the first binding part can have at least one first coupling element and the second binding part can have at least one first counter-coupling element, wherein the at least one first coupling element and the at least one first counter-coupling element are designed to interact in the first position in a form-fitting and/or force-fitting manner, forming a movable mounting of the second binding part on the first binding part. The form-fitting and/or force-fitting interaction of the at least one first coupling element with the at least one first counter-coupling element typically takes place in the direction of the longitudinal extent or in the longitudinal direction of the binding. The at least one first counter-coupling element of the second binding part is therefore in particular designed to interact in the first position in a form-fitting and/or force-fitting manner with the at least one first Coupling element of the first binding part to cooperate in order to movably mount the second binding part on the first binding part in order to enable the second binding part to be transferred in a controlled movement from the first position into the second position. The at least one first coupling element and the at least one first counter-coupling element can therefore also act as corresponding mounting elements and can be referred to or regarded as such if necessary. The interaction of the at least one first coupling element and the at least one first counter-coupling element makes it possible, in particular, for the second binding part to be secured against movement in the direction of the front free end of the binding, but at the same time is not secured against movement into the second position, which enables the second binding part to be transferred into the second position.

The at least one first coupling element of the first binding part can be designed as a receiving element, in particular a pocket-like or pocket-shaped one, or comprise such a receiving element. The receiving element can be arranged or formed on the base plate or basic structure of the first binding part. The receiving element is typically aligned in the direction of the longitudinal extent or direction of the binding. This enables a simple and intuitive transfer of the second binding part into the first position via a movement in the direction of the longitudinal extent or direction of the binding and thus a positive and/or non-positive interaction in the direction of the longitudinal extent or direction of the binding. In particular, corresponding active sections of the receiving element, i.e. those sections of the receiving element that are intended to receive corresponding engagement elements of the second binding part in the first position, are typically aligned in the longitudinal extent or direction of the binding.

The at least one first counter-coupling element of the second binding part can be designed as or comprise an engagement element, in particular a projection-like or projection-shaped engagement element. The engagement element can be arranged or formed on the base plate or basic structure of the second binding part. The engagement element is, analogously to the receiving element, typically aligned in the direction of the longitudinal extent or direction of the binding. This enables a simple and intuitive transfer of the second binding part into the first position via a movement in the direction of the longitudinal extent or direction of the binding and thus a positive and/or non-positive interaction in the direction of the longitudinal extent or direction of the binding. In particular, corresponding active sections of the engagement element, i.e. those sections of the engagement element that are intended to engage in the first position with corresponding receiving elements of the first binding part, Typically aligned in the longitudinal extension or direction of the binding. The engagement element can have various surface sections whose main extension planes are arranged at an angle to each other. This can contribute to better power transmission between the first and second binding parts.

The at least one first coupling element of the first binding part can form a corresponding first functional section of the first binding part, or a corresponding first functional section of the first binding part can comprise at least one corresponding first coupling element. Likewise, the at least one first counter-coupling element of the second binding part can form a corresponding first functional section of the second binding part, or a corresponding first functional section of the second binding part can comprise at least one corresponding first counter-coupling element.

Typically, the first binding part comprises at least two corresponding first coupling elements and thus at least two first functional sections, which are arranged or formed, in particular in pairs, on or in the region of respective lateral edges of the first binding part. Similarly, the second binding part typically comprises at least two corresponding first counter-coupling elements and thus at least two first functional sections, which are arranged or formed, in particular in pairs, on or in the region of respective lateral edges of the second binding part.

As indicated, the first and/or second binding part can comprise one or more securing elements that enable the second binding part to be secured to the first binding part in the second position. Corresponding securing elements can be arranged or formed, for example, on the first and/or second functional sections and/or on the base plate or basic structure of the first and/or second binding part.

Corresponding securing elements can also be designed as a coupling or counter-coupling element or comprise such a coupling element. Thus, the first binding part can comprise at least one securing element which is formed by a second coupling element or comprises such a coupling element, and the second binding part can comprise at least one securing element which is formed by a second counter-coupling element or comprises such a coupling element. The at least one second coupling element and the at least one second counter-coupling element can be designed to cooperate in a form-fitting and/or force-fitting manner in the second position in order to ensure a stable fastening of the second binding part to the first binding part. In particular, the at least one second coupling element and the at least one second counter-coupling element can be configured to interact in a form-fitting and/or force-fitting manner in the second position, so that the second binding part is secured against any movement relative to the first binding part in the second position.

The at least one second coupling element of the first binding part, and thus generally at least one securing element of the first binding part, can be specifically designed as or comprise a second receiving element, in particular a pocket-like or pocket-shaped element. The second receiving element can be arranged or formed on the base plate or basic structure of the first binding part. The second receiving element can be oriented in a direction different from the direction of the longitudinal extension or direction of the binding, in particular at an angle, possibly at right angles, to it, which can be expedient with regard to the forces to be absorbed and thus enables a very stable positive and/or non-positive securing of the second binding part in the second position. In particular, corresponding active sections of the second receiving element, i.e., those sections of the second receiving element that are intended to receive corresponding second engagement elements of the second binding part in the second position, are typically not oriented in the direction of the longitudinal extension or direction of the binding. Specifically, the second receiving element can be arranged or formed in a wall of the first binding part that forms or defines the first receiving element; this represents a functionally highly integrated variant. However, an alignment of one or more second receiving elements, i.e., in particular their active sections, in the longitudinal direction of the binding is equally conceivable.

The at least one second coupling element of the first binding part can form a corresponding second functional section of the first binding part or a component of a corresponding second functional section of the first binding part, or a corresponding second functional section of the first binding part can comprise at least one corresponding second coupling element. Likewise, the at least one second counter-coupling element of the second binding part can form a corresponding second functional section of the second binding part or a component of a corresponding second functional section of the second binding part, or a corresponding second functional section of the second binding part can comprise at least one corresponding second counter-coupling element.

The at least one second counter-coupling element of the second binding part, and thus generally at least one securing element of the second binding part, can be specifically designed as or comprise a second engagement element, in particular a projection-like or projection-shaped element. The second engagement element can be arranged or formed on the base plate or basic structure of the second binding part. Analogous to the second receiving element, the second engagement element is typically oriented in a direction different from the direction of the longitudinal extension or direction of the binding, in particular at an angle, possibly at right angles, to it. This can be expedient with regard to the forces to be absorbed and thus enables a very stable positive and/or non-positive securing of the second binding part in the second position. Corresponding active sections of the second engagement element, i.e., those sections of the second engagement element that are intended to engage corresponding second receiving elements of the first binding part in the second position, cannot be oriented in the longitudinal extension or direction of the binding. Specifically, the at least one second engagement element can be arranged or formed on or in a wall of the second binding part that forms or defines the first engagement element; this represents a functionally highly integrated variant. However, an alignment of one or more second engagement elements, i.e., in particular their active sections, in the longitudinal direction of the binding is equally conceivable.

In a specific, yet still exemplary embodiment, a securing element is arranged or formed on the at least one first receiving element of the first binding part, and at least one securing element is arranged or formed on or in the region of respective receptacles for engagement sections of the second binding part. In particular, at least one securing element can be arranged or formed on or in the region of respective front sections of respective receptacles of the first binding part, i.e., those sections of respective receptacles which face the front end of the binding in the second position, and at least one securing element can be arranged or formed in the region of respective rear sections of respective receptacles of the first binding part, i.e., those sections of respective receptacles which face the rear end of the binding in the second position. As mentioned, corresponding securing elements here are typically second receiving elements.

The same applies, as will be explained below, to the securing elements on the side of the second binding part, ie here too, one or more securing elements can be arranged or formed, in particular, on corresponding front and rear sections of the respective engagement sections. In particular, on or in the area of the respective front At least one securing element may be arranged or formed in the respective engaging portions of the second binding part, i.e., those portions of the respective engaging portions which, in the second position, face the front end of the binding, and at least one securing element may be arranged or formed in the region of the respective rear engaging portions of the second binding part, i.e., those portions of the respective engaging portions which, in the second position, face the rear end of the binding. As mentioned, the corresponding securing elements here are typically second engaging elements.

In a specific, yet still exemplary embodiment, a securing element is arranged or formed on the at least one first engagement element of the second binding part, and at least one securing element is arranged or formed on or in the region of respective engagement sections of the second binding part. In particular, at least one securing element (front securing element) can be arranged or formed on or in the region of respective front sections of respective engagement sections of the second binding part, i.e., those sections of respective engagement sections that face the front end of the binding in the second position, and at least one securing element (rear securing element) can be arranged or formed in the region of respective rear sections of respective engagement sections of the second binding part, i.e., those sections of respective engagement sections that face the rear end of the binding in the second position. Respective front and rear securing elements, in particular those arranged or formed on the same (lateral) side of the second binding part, can be coupled to one another, i.e. in particular movement-coupled, via a kinematics, such as a single- or multi-joint joint arrangement, so that they can be transferred together into respective engaged and disengaged positions.

For all embodiments, each securing element on the side of the second binding part, i.e. in particular each second counter-coupling element and thus each second engagement element, in particular by a translatory and/or rotational movement, in particular between an engagement position, in which it engages positively and/or non-positively in a corresponding securing element on the side of the first binding part, i.e. in particular a corresponding second coupling element and thus a corresponding second receiving element, to secure the second position, and a non-engagement position, in which it does not engage positively and/or non-positively in a corresponding securing element on the side of the first binding part, i.e. in particular a corresponding second coupling element and thus a corresponding second receiving element, to secure the second position, can be moved. Each securing element on the second binding part can thus be transferred into a corresponding engaged position and a corresponding non-engaged position. In a kinematically inverted arrangement of corresponding securing elements, which is also conceivable in principle, the same applies to the securing elements on the first binding part; in this case, the securing elements on the first binding part would be transferable into a corresponding engaged position and a corresponding non-engaged position.

Movements of respective movable securing elements, i.e., respective engagement elements, into the engaged position can be implemented via an actuating device or an actuating means, e.g., in the form of a compression or tension spring. Thus, each corresponding movable securing element can be assigned at least one actuating means configured to generate an actuating force that moves the respective securing element into or toward the engaged position or to transmit this force to the respective securing element. A corresponding actuating means can thus also ensure that the respective securing element is secured in the engaged position. Likewise, a corresponding actuating means can ensure that a securing element moved into the non-engaged position is moved back into the engaged position in the sense of a return device. The basic position of the corresponding movable securing elements is therefore typically the engaged position, which is advantageous with regard to securing the second binding part in the second position.

In order to move the respective securing elements into the non-engaged position, which is necessary to exit the binding, the binding can comprise an actuating device via which, in particular by a user actuation of an actuating element, such as a push or pull, an actuating force can be generated that moves the correspondingly movable securing elements, i.e., for example, the second engagement elements, into the non-engaged position and can be transmitted to the securing elements. In addition to an actuating element actuatable by a user, such as a handle, a corresponding actuating device can comprise at least one coupling means coupled on the one hand to the actuating element and on the other hand to the securing elements, i.e., for example, a push or pull means, e.g., in the form of a Bowden cable, cable, or chain pull. The at least one coupling means can be coupled to all correspondingly movable securing elements, so that all correspondingly movable securing elements can be transferred, in particular simultaneously, into the non-engaged position by actuating the actuating element.

A corresponding actuating element is typically provided on the second binding part, in particular a free outer lateral section of the second binding part or the Basic structure of the second binding part, arranged or formed. In this way, the actuating means is easily accessible for a user. In particular, a bearing point, for example in the form of a stop forming a stop surface, can be provided on the second binding part, against which the actuating element rests, in particular subjected to force, in a basic position in which the securing elements coupled to it via the coupling means are in the respective engaged position and is thus secured. In order to transfer the actuating element into an actuating position, whereby the securing elements coupled to it are equally transferred into their respective non-engaged position, the actuating element must be moved accordingly from the basic position, e.g. by a pushing or pulling movement.

A corresponding coupling means can be deflected from an extension in a first spatial direction to an extension in a second spatial direction via one or more deflection elements, such as deflection pulleys. Corresponding deflection elements can be arranged on the side of the second binding part, for example, below the bearing point, and can enable, for example, a deflection of the extension of the coupling means from a first extension, which (essentially) corresponds to the direction of action of the forces exerted via the actuating element, to an extension aligned (essentially) at 90° thereto.

The at least one coupling means of the actuating device can be arranged or formed on the first and/or second binding part, guided via a guide device. A corresponding guide device can, for example, have one or more guide channels for the at least one coupling means, which are arranged or formed at least partially, optionally completely, on or in the first and/or second binding part. An arrangement or formation in the first and/or second binding part, thus within the first and/or second binding part provided with corresponding, e.g. channel-like or -shaped, recesses for this purpose, can be expedient, for example to protect the at least one coupling means from external influences. A corresponding guide channel can, for example, extend, among other things, on or in a rear section of the basic structure of the second binding part extending around the heel.

For all embodiments, the binding typically has one or more attachment interfaces through which the binding can be attached to a snowboard. As mentioned, typically only the first binding part has one or more corresponding attachment interfaces through which the binding can be attached to a snowboard, because the second binding part can be secured to the first binding part, as described.

Furthermore, for all embodiments, the first and/or second binding part can be formed, for example, from at least one of the following materials: plastic material, composite material, in particular fiber composite material, metal. Materials that are particularly suitable are those that, in addition to sufficient mechanical stability, are not or hardly susceptible to corrosion.

A second aspect of the invention relates to a snowboard which has at least one binding according to the first aspect of the invention. In particular, the first binding part of the binding is connected or fastened to the snowboard, for which purpose a screw connection is particularly suitable. The snowboard typically has two corresponding bindings, wherein a first binding is provided for connecting or fastening a first snowboard boot to the snowboard and a second binding is provided for connecting or fastening a second snowboard boot to the snowboard. All statements in connection with the binding according to the first aspect of the invention apply analogously to the snowboard according to the second aspect of the invention and vice versa.

A third aspect of the invention relates to a snowboard boot having at least one binding according to the first aspect of the invention. In particular, the second binding part of the binding is attached to the snowboard boot, for which purpose corresponding fastening elements are particularly suitable. All statements relating to the binding according to the first aspect of the invention apply analogously to the snowboard boot according to the third aspect of the invention, and vice versa.

A fourth aspect of the invention relates to a method for using a binding for a snowboard boot according to the first aspect of the invention. The method comprises at least the following steps: providing the first binding part for receiving a front part of a snowboard boot; receiving or fastening the front part of the snowboard boot in the first binding part; transferring the first binding part into the first position; and transferring the first binding part from the first position to the second position, or vice versa. All statements relating to the binding according to the first aspect of the invention apply analogously to the method according to the fourth aspect of the invention, and vice versa.

• Fig. 1 eine Prinzipdarstellung einer Bindung gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel;
• Fig. 2, 3 jeweils eine Prinzipdarstellung des ersten Bindungsteils der Bindung gemäß Fig. 1;
• Fig. 4 - 7 jeweils eine Prinzipdarstellung des zweiten Bindungsteils der Bindung gemäß Fig. 1; und
• Fig. 8, 9 jeweils vergrößerte Ansichten des Ausschnitts VIII in Fig. 1; und
• Fig. 10, 11 jeweils vergrößerte Ansichten des Ausschnitts X in Fig. 1.

Individual features of the invention are explained again below by way of example using exemplary embodiments with reference to the drawings, in which:

• Fig. 1 a schematic diagram of a binding according to an embodiment;
• Fig. 2, 3 a schematic diagram of the first binding part of the binding according to Fig. 1 ;
• Fig. 4 - 7 each a schematic representation of the second binding part of the binding according to Fig. 1 ; and
• Figs. 8, 9 Enlarged views of section VIII in Fig. 1 ; and
• Figs. 10, 11 Enlarged views of section X in Fig. 1 .

Fig. 1 shows a schematic diagram of a binding 100 according to an embodiment in a perspective view. The binding 100 is a binding for a snowboard boot (not shown). The binding 100 is thus fundamentally designed to connect or attach a snowboard boot to a snowboard.

From the figure it can be seen that the binding 100 comprises a first binding part 200 and a second binding part 300. The binding 100 is therefore generally multi-part, ie in particular two-part, and consists of the first and second binding parts 200, 300, which are detachably attachable to one another and are designed to cooperate to form the binding 100. This is to be understood in particular that the second binding part 300 is movably mounted on the first binding part and then relative to the first binding part 200 in a Fig. 1 shown and hereinafter referred to in particular as the "second position," in which the second binding part 300 is fastened and thus secured in a fixed orientation and/or position to the first binding part 200. In this second position, the binding 100 fulfills its intended function and enables a stable connection or fastening of a snowboard boot to a snowboard. The second binding part 300 can thus be mounted in two positions on the first binding part 200, wherein in a first position it continues to have a degree of freedom of movement, whereby the second binding part 300 can be transferred into the second position, and in the second position it has no degree of freedom of movement, whereby the second binding part 300 is fastened or secured to the first binding part 200.

The first binding part 200, which may also be referred to as the front binding part, is designed to receive a front part of a snowboard boot. The first binding part 200 is, as shown in the Fig. 2, 3 , which shows the first binding part 200 in a perspective view (cf. Fig. 2 ) and in a side view (cf. Fig. 3 ) show, with regard to its geometric-constructive The design is thus configured to enable the reception and storage of a front portion of a snowboard boot. With regard to the longitudinal extension of a snowboard boot, the term "front portion of the snowboard boot" typically includes at least a portion of the snowboard boot that encompasses the ball of the wearer's foot, so that the first binding part 200 has a receiving or support surface 210 having a square or rectangular basic shape (provided that the longitudinal axis of the rectangle is aligned in the longitudinal direction of the binding 100) for a front portion of the snowboard boot that encompasses the ball of the wearer's foot, which provides or enables stable reception or support for a front portion of the snowboard boot that encompasses the ball of the wearer's foot. The receiving or support surface 210 can extend at least 3 cm, in particular at least 5 cm, in the longitudinal direction of the binding 100. The first binding part 300 typically has a longitudinal extension that corresponds to at least approximately 2/4, in particular approximately 2/3, of the longitudinal extension of the binding 100. The first binding part 200 is thus typically longer than the second binding part 300.

The second binding part 300, which may also be referred to as the rear binding part, is designed to receive a rear part of the snowboard boot. The second binding part 300 is, as shown in the Fig. 4 - 7 , which shows the second binding part 300 in a perspective view from the front ( Fig. 4 ), one of a side view ( Fig. 5 ) and in two perspective views from behind ( Fig. 6, 7 ), is designed with regard to its geometrical and structural design in such a way that it enables the reception and storage of a rear part of a snowboard boot. With regard to the longitudinal extension of a snowboard boot, the term "rear part of the snowboard boot" typically includes at least one region of the snowboard boot that encompasses the heels of a wearer, so that the second binding part 300 has a receiving or support surface 310 having a square or rectangular basic shape (with the proviso that the longitudinal axis of the rectangle is aligned in the longitudinal direction of the binding 100) for a rear region of the snowboard boot that encompasses the heels of a wearer, which offers or enables stable reception or support for a rear region of the snowboard boot that encompasses the heels of a wearer. The receiving or support surface 310 can extend at least 3 cm, in particular at least 5 cm, in the longitudinal direction of the binding 100. The second binding part 300 typically has a longitudinal extension that corresponds to at least approximately 1/4, in particular approximately 1/3, of the longitudinal extension of the binding 100. The second binding part 300 is thus typically shorter than the first binding part 200.

The respective receiving or support surfaces 210, 310 of the first and second binding parts 200, 300 can be configured to form a common receiving or support surface 110, in particular a closed receiving or support surface, for a snowboard boot, which offers or enables complete or largely complete reception or support for the snowboard boot. In the intended state of the first and second binding parts 200, 300 connected to one another, they can thus be arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal extension or direction of the binding 100 (this corresponds to the longitudinal direction of a user's foot accommodated in a snowboard boot supported by the binding and can thus be angular, in particular perpendicular, relative to a longitudinal extension of a snowboard provided with the binding 100), so that the common receiving or support surface 110 for a snowboard boot is formed, which offers or enables complete or largely complete reception or support for the snowboard boot. As will become apparent below, the respective receiving or support surfaces 210, 310 of the first and second binding parts 200, 300, particularly in the second position of the second binding part 300 explained in more detail below, can be configured to form the common receiving or support surface 110 for a snowboard boot, which offers or enables complete or largely complete reception or support for the snowboard boot. This offers advantages, for example, for the stable storage of the snowboard boot in the binding 100 and for the power transmission between the snowboard boot and the binding 100.

As indicated, in the first position, the second binding part 300 is mounted on the first binding part 200 with one degree of freedom of movement, i.e., movable along at least one or about at least one axis of movement relative to the first binding part 200. The first binding part 200, on the other hand, can be fixedly or stationary attached to a snowboard. The configuration of the binding 100 thus provides a first binding part 200 that can be fixedly or stationary attached to a snowboard, and a second binding part 300 that can be moved relative to the first binding part and thus transferred into different positions. This results in the first binding part 200 having one or more attachment interfaces 211, such as holes, via which it can be fixedly or stationary attached to a snowboard. In contrast to the first binding part 200, the second binding part 300 typically does not have such attachment interfaces. The connection or attachment of the second binding part 300 to a snowboard thus occurs indirectly via the first binding part 200.

Specifically, the second binding part 300 is, in particular reversibly, in a first position, which can also be referred to as a transition position, in which the second binding part 300 is movable on the first binding part 200 and thus movably mounted relative to the first binding part 200, and starting from the first position, can be transferred into the second position, also referred to as the securing position, in which the second binding part 300 is fastened or secured to the first binding part 200, wherein it is not movably mounted on the first binding part 200. The second binding part 300 is typically movable in at least two different degrees of freedom of movement relative to the first binding part 200, wherein starting from a state in which it is not connected to the first binding part 300 but is released therefrom, it can be moved in a first degree of freedom of movement into the first position, in which it is movably mounted on the first binding part 200 in one degree of freedom of movement, and starting from the first position, it can be moved in a second degree of freedom of movement different from the first degree of freedom of movement into the second position. Starting from the second position, the second binding part 300 can be moved into the first position via a movement in the second degree of freedom of movement, and starting from the first position via a movement in the first degree of freedom of movement, can be moved back into the state in which it is not connected to the first binding part 200 but is released from it. The second binding part 300 can thus be mounted movably, i.e., as will become apparent below, e.g., rotatably or pivotably, on the first binding part 200 by being moved into the first position, and can be fastened or secured immovably to the first binding part 200 by being moved from the first position into the second position.

Corresponding movements of the second binding part 300 relative to the first binding part 200, for example, to move it into the first position and the second position, are typically performed by a user wearing a corresponding snowboard boot, with the rear part of the snowboard boot being attached to the second binding part 300, so that the user can move the second binding part 300 into the first and second positions by moving their leg accordingly. In other words, "stepping into the binding 100" and thus tying or attaching a snowboard boot to a snowboard provides a multi-component movement or movement sequence of the second binding part 300 relative to the first binding part 200 in different movements or degrees of freedom of movement; The "exit from the binding 100" provides a reverse multi-component movement or movement sequence of the second binding part 300 relative to the first binding part 200.

The configuration of the binding 100 does not require a particularly complex structural design and yet allows for very intuitive and safe entry and exit into the binding 100, whereby the user is guided through the different movements and The movement components of the second binding part 300 know whether the snowboard boot is securely connected or attached to the snowboard via the binding 100 or not. This represents a significant safety gain for the user.

In the intended state in which the binding parts 200, 300 interact, i.e. in particular in the second position of the second binding part 300, the binding parts 200, 300 are typically arranged such that the binding 100 has a front and a rear end. The front part of a snowboard boot inserted into the binding 100 as intended points towards the front end of the binding 100, and the rear part of a snowboard boot inserted into the binding 100 as intended points towards the rear end of the binding 100. In the intended state in which the binding parts 200, 300 interact, i.e. Particularly in the second position of the second binding part 300, the binding parts 200, 300, as mentioned, are typically arranged such that they form a common receiving or support surface 110 for a snowboard boot, which offers or enables complete or largely complete reception or support for the snowboard boot. The second position is therefore typically realized when the two binding parts 200, 300 are arranged such that they form the common receiving or support surface 110. Therefore, the second position is typically characterized in that the two binding parts 200, 300 are arranged such that they form the common receiving or support surface 110.

The second binding part 300 can be movable along a first axis of movement, wherein it can be transferred into the first position by a first movement along the first axis of movement, in which it is, as mentioned, movably mounted on the first binding part 200, and, starting from the first position, can be moved by a second movement along or about a second axis of movement different from the first axis of movement, wherein it can be transferred from the first position into the second position by the second movement. The movement of the second binding part 300 along the first axis of movement typically occurs in a first degree of freedom of movement, while the movement of the second binding part 300 along or about the second axis of movement typically occurs in a second degree of freedom of movement. The above movement sequences relate to stepping into the binding 100 and are typically reversed when stepping out of the binding 100.

The first movement of the second binding part 300 may be a translational movement along a Fig. 1 the (first) translation axis indicated by the arrow P1. The second Movement of the second binding part 300 can be a translational movement along a Fig. 1 by the arrow P2 indicated second translation axis. Alternatively or additionally, the second movement of the second binding part 300 can be a rotational movement, e.g. a pivoting movement, about a Fig. 1 by the arrow P3 indicated axis of rotation, i.e., for example, about a pivot axis. Thus, the first axis of movement can be a translation axis and the second axis of movement can be a translation axis and/or a rotation axis. As mentioned, the second position is characterized in particular in that the respective receiving or support surfaces 210, 310 of the first and second binding parts 200, 300 form the common receiving or support surface 110 for a snowboard boot. The second binding part 300 is or will be aligned relative to the first binding part 200 by corresponding translational and/or rotational movements in the second position such that the respective receiving or support surfaces 210, 310 of the first and second binding parts 200, 300 form the common receiving or support surface 110.

The first translation axis indicated by arrow P1 can, for example, be an axis that is aligned parallel or at an angle, in particular at an acute angle, to a base plane E of the binding 100, in particular a main extension plane of a base plane E of the binding 100. The second translation axis indicated by arrow P2 can, for example, be an axis that is aligned perpendicular to a base plane of the binding 100. The rotation axis indicated by arrow P3 can, for example, be an axis that is aligned transversely to a longitudinal extension or direction of the binding 100.

With regard to the functional or geometric-constructive design of the two binding parts 200, 300, the following applies according to the embodiment shown in the figures:
The first binding part 200 can have a base structure 220. The base structure 220 of the first binding part 200 can have a base plate 221, which forms or defines the support surface 210 for a front part of a snowboard boot. The base plate 221 can define part of the base plane E of the binding 100 or at least be arranged or aligned parallel to the base plane E of the binding 100. One or more functional sections 230-233 of the first binding part 200 can be arranged or formed on the base plate 221, via which the second binding part 300 can be mounted and/or secured to the first binding part 200. In particular, on the base plate 221 and thus generally on the basic structure 220 of the first binding part 200, one or more first functional sections 230, via which the second binding part 300 can be mounted in the first position on the first binding part 200 in a movable, e.g. rotatable or pivotable manner, and one or more second Functional sections 231 may be arranged or formed, via which the second binding part 300 can be secured to the first binding part 200 in the second position.

Based on the Fig. 2, 3 It can be seen that corresponding first functional sections 230 of the base plate 221 or basic structure 220 of the first binding part 200 can be arranged or formed, for example, on or in the region of the outer lateral edges of the base plate 221 or basic structure 220. Corresponding first functional sections 230 can extend (essentially) vertically upwards from the base plate 221 or basic structure 220. As will become apparent below, one or more bearing elements 235 can be arranged or formed on the first functional sections 230, which, in the first position, enable a movable bearing of the second binding part 300 on the first binding part 200 in order to transfer the second binding part 300 into the second position.

Based on the Fig. 2, 3 It is further apparent that corresponding second functional sections 231 of the base plate 221 or basic structure 220 of the first binding part 200 can be arranged or formed, for example, on or in the region of the rear edge of the base plate 221 facing away from the front part of a snowboard boot. Corresponding second functional sections 231 can extend (essentially) horizontally backwards from the base plate 221 or basic structure 220. Corresponding second functional sections 231 can therefore form or comprise, for example, fork-like or fork-shaped extensions 236 of the first binding part 200 or the base plate 221 of the first binding part 200 in the direction of a rear end of the binding 100. Corresponding second functional sections 231 can, for example, B. by recesses, formed receptacles 237 for corresponding engagement sections 337 of the second binding part 300. Corresponding receptacles 237 can in particular be formed or defined in or by corresponding fork-like or fork-shaped extensions 236 of the first binding part 200 or the base plate 221 of the first binding part 220 in the direction of a rear end of the binding 100.

As can be seen from the figure, one or more securing elements 240 can be arranged or formed, in particular on the first and/or second functional sections 230, 231 and/or on the base plate 221 or basic structure 220 of the first binding part 200, which securing elements enable the second binding part 300 to be secured to the first binding part 200 in the second position.

Based on the Fig. 2, 3 It is further apparent that the first binding part 200 may also comprise one or more third functional sections 250 which are configured to support a snowboard boot, in particular, to support a front part of a snowboard boot, at least in sections laterally. Corresponding third functional sections 250 can thus be configured to encompass a snowboard boot, in particular, a front part of a snowboard boot, at least in sections laterally, so that it is stably received in the first binding part 200. This is to be understood, in particular, that the front part of the snowboard boot cannot slip laterally out of the first binding part 200. Corresponding third functional sections 250 can, in particular analogous to corresponding first functional sections 230, extend (essentially) vertically upwards from the base plate 221 or base structure 220. Thus, the first and third functional sections 230, 250 can be formed on one and the same or by one and the same sections or wall sections of the first binding part 200.

The first binding part 200 can have one or more fastening interfaces 260, on which one or more fastening elements (not shown) for fastening a snowboard boot, in particular a front part of a snowboard boot, to the first binding part 200 are or can be arranged or formed. Corresponding fastening interfaces 260 can, for example, be or comprise fastening receptacles, such as slots, for corresponding fastening elements. Corresponding fastening elements can, for example, be fastening straps, fastening belts, fastening buckles, etc., which typically extend (essentially) transversely to the longitudinal extent of the binding 100 over a snowboard boot used as intended, in particular a front part of a snowboard boot. Corresponding fastening interfaces 260 can, for example, be arranged or formed on or in the region of corresponding third functional sections 250. Alternatively or additionally, corresponding fastening interfaces 260 can, for example, B. be arranged or formed on the base plate 221 or basic structure 220 of the first binding part 200.

The second binding part 300 can also have a base structure 320. The base structure 320 of the second binding part 300 can have a base plate 321, which forms or defines the support surface 310 for a rear part of a snowboard boot. One or more functional sections 330, 331 can be arranged or formed on the base plate 321, via which the second binding part 300 can be mounted and/or secured to the first binding part 200. In particular, on the base plate 321 and thus generally on the base structure 320 of the second binding part 300, one or more first functional sections 330, via which the second binding part 300 can be mounted in the first position on the first binding part 200 in a movable manner, i.e., rotatably or pivotably, and one or more second functional sections 331 be arranged or formed, via which the second binding part 300 can be secured to the first binding part 200 in the second position.

Based on the Fig. 4 - 7 it can be seen that corresponding first functional sections 330 of the base plate 321 or basic structure 320 of the second binding part 300 can be arranged or formed, for example, on or in the region of the outer lateral edges of the base plate 3210 or basic structure 320 and can extend in the direction of a front part of a snowboard boot. Corresponding first functional sections 330 can extend (essentially) horizontally forwards from the base plate 321 or basic structure 320. As will become apparent below, one or more bearing elements 335 can be arranged or formed on the first functional sections 330, which bearing elements 335 enable movable mounting of the second binding part 300 on the first binding part 200 in the first position. Corresponding first functional sections 330 can therefore, for example, B. form or comprise fork-like or fork-shaped extensions 336 of the second binding part 300 or the basic structure 320 or the base plate 321 of the second binding part 300 in the direction of a front end of the binding 100.

Based on the Fig. 4 - 7 It is further apparent that corresponding second functional sections 331 of the base plate 321 or basic structure 320 of the second binding part 300 can be arranged or formed, for example, on or in the region of the outer lateral edges of the base plate 321, but do not have to extend beyond the base plate 321 in the direction of a front part of a snowboard boot. Corresponding second functional sections 331 can extend (essentially) vertically downwards from the base plate 321 or basic structure 320 in order to form engagement sections 337 for the receptacles 237 of the first binding part 200 mentioned above in connection with the first binding part.

As can be seen from the figure, one or more securing elements 340 can be arranged or formed in particular on the first and/or second functional sections 330, 331 and/or on the base plate 321 or basic structure 320 of the second binding part 330, which enable the second binding part 300 to be secured to the first binding part 200 in the second position.

The second binding part 300 can also have one or more third functional sections 350, which are configured to support a snowboard boot, in particular a rear part of a snowboard boot, at least laterally and/or in the area of the shaft or so-called high-back. Corresponding third functional sections 350 can thus, for example, be configured to encompass a snowboard boot, in particular a rear part of a snowboard boot, at least laterally and/or in the region of the shaft or so-called high-back, so that it is stably received in the second binding part 300. This is to be understood in particular that the rear part of the snowboard boot cannot slip laterally and/or backwards out of the second binding part 300. Corresponding third functional sections 350 can extend (essentially) vertically upwards from the base plate 321 or base structure 320.

The second binding part 300 can have one or more fastening interfaces 360, at which one or more fastening elements for fastening a snowboard boot, in particular a rear part of a snowboard boot, to the second binding part 300 are arranged or formed. Corresponding fastening interfaces 360 can, for example, be or include fastening receptacles, such as slots, for corresponding fastening elements. Corresponding fastening elements can, for example, be fastening straps, fastening belts, fastening buckles, etc., which typically extend (essentially) transversely to the longitudinal extent of the binding over a snowboard boot used as intended, in particular a rear part of a snowboard boot. Corresponding fastening interfaces 360 can, for example, be arranged or formed on or in the region of corresponding third functional sections 350. Alternatively or additionally, corresponding fastening interfaces 360 can, for example, be arranged or formed on the base plate 321 of the second binding part 300.

Basically, the first binding part 200 can have one or more first coupling elements 238 and the second binding part 300 can have one or more first counter-coupling elements 338, wherein the first coupling elements 238, the first counter-coupling elements 338 corresponding thereto in the exemplary embodiment, are designed to cooperate in the first position in a form-fitting and/or force-fitting manner to form a movable mounting of the second binding part 300 on the first binding part 200. The form-fitting and/or force-fitting cooperation of the first coupling elements 238 with the first counter-coupling elements 338 typically takes place in the direction of the Fig. 1 by the arrow P4 indicated longitudinal extent or in the longitudinal direction of the binding 100. The first counter-coupling elements 338 of the second binding part 300 are therefore particularly designed to cooperate in the first position in a form-fitting and/or force-fitting manner with the first coupling elements 238 of the first binding part 200 in order to mount the second binding part 300 movably on the first binding part 200 in order to enable the second binding part 300 to be transferred in a controlled movement starting from the first position into the second position can. The first coupling elements 238 and the first counter-coupling elements 338 can therefore also act as corresponding bearing elements 235, 335 and can be designated or considered as such if necessary. The interaction of the first coupling elements 238 and the first counter-coupling elements 338 enables, in particular, the second binding part 300 to be secured against movement toward the front free end of the binding 100, yet is not secured against movement into the second position, which enables the second binding part 300 to be transferred into the second position.

The first coupling elements 238 of the first binding part 200 can each be designed as a, in particular pocket-like or -shaped, receiving element or can comprise such a receiving element. The receiving elements can be arranged or formed on the base plate 221 or basic structure 220 of the first binding part 200. The receiving elements are typically aligned in the direction of the longitudinal extent or direction of the binding 100. This enables a simple and intuitive transfer of the second binding part 300 into the first position via a movement in the direction of the longitudinal extent or direction of the binding 100 and thus a positive and/or non-positive interaction of the first coupling and counter-coupling elements 238, 338, i.e. the receiving elements and engagement elements, in the direction of the longitudinal extent or direction of the binding 100. In particular, corresponding active sections of the receiving elements, i.e. Those sections of the receiving elements which are intended to receive corresponding engagement elements of the second binding part 300 in the first position are typically aligned in the longitudinal extension or direction of the binding 100.

The first counter-coupling elements 338 of the second binding part 300 can each be designed as or comprise an engagement element, in particular a projection-like or projection-shaped element. The engagement elements can be arranged or formed on the base plate 321 or base structure 320 of the second binding part 300. Similar to the receiving elements, the engagement elements are typically aligned in the direction of the longitudinal extension or direction of the binding 100. This enables a simple and intuitive transfer of the second binding part 300 into the first position via a movement in the direction of the longitudinal extension or direction of the binding 100 and thus a positive and/or non-positive interaction of the first coupling and counter-coupling elements 238, 338, ie the receiving elements and engagement elements, in the direction of the longitudinal extension or direction of the binding 100. In particular, corresponding active sections of the engagement elements, ie those sections of the engagement elements which are provided, in the first position into corresponding receiving elements of the first binding part 200, typically aligned in the longitudinal extension or direction of the binding.

The figure shows that the first binding part 200 can comprise at least a plurality of first coupling elements 238 and thus a plurality of first functional sections 230, which are arranged or formed, in particular in pairs, on or in the region of respective lateral edges of the first binding part 200. Likewise, the second binding part can comprise a plurality of first counter-coupling elements 338 and thus a plurality of first functional sections 330, which are arranged or formed, in particular in pairs, on or in the region of respective lateral edges of the second binding part 300.

The figure further shows that the first coupling elements 238 of the first binding part 200 form corresponding first functional sections 230 of the first binding part 200, or corresponding first functional sections 230 of the first binding part 200 can each comprise at least one corresponding first coupling element 238. Likewise, the first counter-coupling elements 338 of the second binding part 300 can form corresponding first functional sections 330 of the second binding part 300, or corresponding first functional sections 330 of the second binding part 300 can each comprise at least one corresponding first counter-coupling element 338.

As mentioned, the first and second binding parts 200, 300 comprise one or more securing elements 240, 340, which enable the second binding part 300 to be secured to the first binding part 200 in the second position. The securing elements 240, 340 can be arranged or formed, for example, on the first and/or second functional sections 230, 330, 231, 331 and/or on the base plate 221, 321 or base structure 220, 320 of the first and/or second binding part 200, 300.

Corresponding securing elements 240, 340 can also be designed as a coupling or counter-coupling element or comprise such a coupling element. Thus, the first binding part 200 can comprise one or more securing elements 240, which are formed by a second coupling element 241 or comprise such a coupling element, and the second binding part 300 can comprise one or more securing elements 340, which are formed by a second counter-coupling element 341 or comprise such a coupling element. The second coupling elements 241 and the second counter-coupling elements 341 can be configured to cooperate in a form-fitting and/or force-fitting manner in the second position to enable a stable attachment of the second binding part 300 to the first binding part 200.

In particular, the second coupling elements 241 and the second counter-coupling elements 341 can be configured to interact in a form-fitting and/or force-fitting manner in the second position, so that the second binding part 300 is secured in the second position against any movement relative to the first binding part 200 to which it is fastened (cf. e.g. Fig. 9 ).

The second coupling elements 241 of the first binding part 200 and thus generally the securing elements 240 of the first binding part 200 can be designed as, in particular, pocket-like or pocket-shaped, second receiving elements or can comprise such. The second receiving elements can be arranged or formed on the base plate 221 or basic structure 220 of the first binding part 200. The second receiving elements can be aligned, in particular in a front region of the first binding part 200, in a direction different from the direction of the longitudinal extent or direction of the binding 100, in particular at an angle, optionally at right angles thereto, which can be expedient with regard to the forces to be absorbed and thus enables a very stable positive and/or non-positive securing of the second binding part 200 in the second position. In particular, corresponding active sections of the second receiving elements, i.e. Those sections of the second receiving elements that are intended to receive corresponding second engagement elements of the second binding part 300 in the second position are typically not aligned in the direction of the longitudinal extent or direction of the binding, at least in the front region of the first binding part 200. Specifically, one or more second receiving elements can be arranged or formed in a wall of the first binding part 200 that forms or defines the first receiving element; this represents a functionally highly integrated variant. Alternatively or additionally, individual or more second receiving elements, i.e., in particular corresponding active sections of the second receiving elements, can also be aligned in the longitudinal direction of the binding 100.

The second coupling elements 241 of the first binding part 200 can form respective second functional sections 231 of the first binding part 200 or a component of corresponding second functional sections 231 of the first binding part 200, or corresponding second functional sections 231 of the first binding part 200 can each comprise at least one corresponding second coupling element 241. Likewise, the second counter-coupling elements 341 of the second binding part 300 can form respective second functional sections 331 of the second binding part 300 or a component of corresponding second functional sections 331 of the second binding part 300, or corresponding second functional sections 341 of the second binding part 300 each comprise at least one corresponding second counter-coupling element 341.

The second counter-coupling elements 341 of the second binding part 300 and thus generally the securing elements 340 of the second binding part 300 can be designed as a, in particular projection-like or projection-shaped, second engagement element or can comprise such a second engagement element. The second engagement elements can be arranged or formed on the base plate 321 or basic structure 320 of the second binding part 300. The second engagement elements can, analogous to the second receiving elements, typically be oriented in a direction different from the direction of the longitudinal extent or direction of the binding, in particular at an angle, possibly at right angles, to this, which can be expedient with regard to the forces to be absorbed and thus enables a very stable positive and/or non-positive securing of the second binding part 300 in the second position. Corresponding active sections of the second engagement elements, i.e. Those portions of the second engagement elements intended to engage corresponding second receiving elements of the first binding part 200 in the second position may not be aligned in the longitudinal extension or direction of the binding 100. Specifically, the second engagement elements may be arranged or formed on or in a wall of the second binding part 300 forming or defining the first engagement element; this represents a highly functionally integrated variant. Alternatively or additionally, individual or multiple second engagement elements, i.e., in particular corresponding active portions of the second receiving elements, may also be aligned in the longitudinal direction of the binding 100.

In the exemplary embodiment shown in the figures, securing elements 240 are arranged or formed both on the first receiving elements of the first binding part 200 and on or in the region of respective receptacles 237 for engagement sections 337 of the second binding part 300. In particular, securing elements 240 are arranged or formed on or in the region of respective front sections of respective receptacles 237 of the first binding part 200, i.e., those sections of respective receptacles 237 which, in the second position, face the front end of the binding 100, as well as in the region of respective rear sections of respective receptacles 237 of the first binding part 200, i.e., those sections of respective receptacles 237 which, in the second position, face the rear end of the binding 100. As mentioned, corresponding securing elements 240 here are typically second receiving elements.

The same applies in the exemplary embodiment to the securing elements 340 on the side of the second binding part 300, i.e., here too, securing elements 340 are arranged or formed on corresponding front and rear sections of respective engagement sections 337. In particular, securing elements 340 are arranged or formed on or in the region of respective front sections of respective engagement sections 337 of the second binding part 300, i.e., those sections of respective engagement sections 337 that face the front end of the binding 100 in the second position, as well as in the region of respective rear sections of respective engagement sections 337 of the second binding part 300, i.e., those sections of respective engagement sections 337 that face the rear end of the binding 100 in the second position. As mentioned, corresponding securing elements 340 here are typically second engagement elements.

As can be seen, securing elements 340 are arranged or formed both on the first engagement elements of the second binding part 300 and on or in the region of respective engagement sections 337 of the second binding part 300. In particular, securing elements 340 are arranged or formed on or in the region of respective front sections of respective engagement sections 337, i.e., those sections of respective engagement sections 337 which, in the second position, face the front end of the binding 100 (front securing elements 340), as well as in the region of respective rear sections of respective engagement sections 337, i.e., those sections of respective engagement sections 337 which, in the second position, face the rear end of the binding 100 (rear securing elements). Respective front and rear securing elements, in particular those which are arranged or formed on the same (lateral) side of the second binding part 300, can be connected via a kinematics 370, such as a single- or multi-joint joint arrangement 371 (cf. Figs. 8, 9 ), coupled to each other, ie in particular movement-coupled, so that they can be transferred together into respective engagement and non-engagement positions.

Each securing element 340 on the part of the second binding part 300, ie in particular each second counter-coupling element 341 and thus each second engagement element, can, in particular by a translatory and/or rotary movement, in particular between a Fig. 8 shown as an example, in which it engages in a form-fitting and/or force-fitting manner in a corresponding securing element 240 on the part of the first binding part 200, ie in particular a corresponding second coupling element 241 and thus a corresponding second receiving element, to secure the second position, and a non-engagement position in which it does not engage in a form-fitting and/or force-fitting manner in a corresponding securing element 240 on the part of the first binding part 200, ie in particular a corresponding second coupling element 241 and thus a corresponding second receiving element engages. Each securing element 340 on the second binding part 300 can thus be transferred into a corresponding engaged position and a corresponding non-engaged position. In a kinematically inverted arrangement of corresponding securing elements 240, 340, which is also conceivable in principle, the same applies to the securing elements 240 on the first binding part 200; in this case, the securing elements 240 on the first binding part 200 would be transferable into a corresponding engaged position and a corresponding non-engaged position.

Movements of respective securing elements 340, i.e., e.g., respective engagement elements, into the respective engagement position can be implemented via an actuating device 400 or an actuating means 410, e.g., in the form of a compression or tension spring. Thus, each correspondingly movable securing element 340 can be assigned at least one actuating means 410, which is configured to generate an actuating force that moves the respective securing element 340 into or toward the engagement position or to transmit it to the respective securing element 340. Corresponding actuating means 410 can thus also ensure that respective securing elements 340 are secured in the engagement position. Likewise, corresponding actuating means 410 can ensure that securing elements 340 moved into the non-engaged position are moved back into the engagement position in the sense of a reset device. The basic position of the correspondingly movable securing elements 340 is therefore typically the engaged position, which is advantageous with regard to securing the second binding part 300 in the second position.

In order to move the respective securing elements 340 into the non-engaged position, which is necessary to exit from the binding 100, the binding 100 can comprise an actuating device 500, via which, in particular by a user-side actuation of an actuating element 510, such as a push or pull, an actuating force can be generated that moves the correspondingly movable securing elements 340, i.e., the second engagement elements, into the non-engaged position and can be transmitted to the securing elements 340. A corresponding actuating device 500 can, in addition to an actuating element 510 that can be actuated by a user, such as a handle, a coupling means 511 coupled on the one hand to the actuating element and on the other hand to the securing elements 340 (cf. in particular Fig. 6, 7 ), ie, for example, a pressure or traction means, e.g. in the form of a Bowden cable, cable or chain pull. The coupling means 511 can be coupled with all correspondingly movable securing elements 340, so that Actuation of the actuating element 510 allows all correspondingly movable securing elements 340 to be moved, in particular simultaneously, into the non-engaged position.

For example, based on the Fig. 4, 5 It can be seen that the actuating element 510 can be arranged or formed on the second binding part 300, in particular a free outer lateral section of the second binding part 300 or the basic structure 320 of the second binding part 300. In this way, the actuating element 510 is easily accessible to a user. In particular, a bearing point 520, for example in the form of a stop forming a stop surface, can be present on the second binding part 300, against which the actuating element 510 rests, in particular under force, in a basic position in which the securing elements 340 coupled to it via the coupling means 511 are in the respective engaged position, and is thus secured. In order to transfer the actuating element 510 into an actuating position, whereby the securing elements 340 coupled thereto are likewise transferred into their respective non-engaged positions, the actuating element 510 must be moved accordingly from the basic position, e.g. by a pushing or pulling movement.

In particular, based on the Fig. 6, 7 It is further evident that the coupling means 511 can be deflected from an extension in a first spatial direction to an extension in a second spatial direction via deflection elements 512, such as deflection rollers. In the exemplary embodiment, deflection elements 511 are arranged, for example, below the bearing point 520 and enable a deflection of the extension of the coupling means 511 from a first extension, which (essentially) corresponds to the direction of action of the forces exertable via the actuating element 510, to an extension aligned (essentially) at 90° thereto.

The coupling means 511 of the actuating device 500 can be arranged or formed on the first and/or second binding part 200, 300, guided via a guide device 600. A corresponding guide device 600 can, for example, have one or more guide channels 610 for the coupling means 511, which are arranged or formed at least partially, optionally completely, on or in the first and/or second binding part 200, 300. An arrangement or formation in the first and/or second binding part 200, 300, thus within the first and/or second binding part 200, 300 provided with corresponding, e.g., channel-like or -shaped, recesses, can be expedient, for example, to protect the coupling means 511 from external influences. In particular, based on the Fig. 6, 7 It is clear, for example, that corresponding guide channels 610 are located, among other things, on or in a the verse-extending rear portion of the basic structure 320 of the second binding part 300.

The first and/or second binding part 200, 300 can be formed, for example, from at least one of the following materials: plastic material, composite material, in particular fiber composite material, or metal. Materials that are particularly suitable are those that, in addition to having sufficient mechanical stability, are not or hardly susceptible to corrosion.

A method for using the binding 100 comprises at least the following steps: providing the first binding part 200 for receiving a front part of a snowboard boot; receiving or fastening the front part of the snowboard boot in the first binding part 200; transferring the first binding part 200 into the first position; and transferring the first binding part 200 from the first position to the second position, or vice versa.

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Binding for a snowboard boot, comprising a first binding part for receiving a front part of a snowboard boot and a second binding part for receiving a rear part of a snowboard boot, wherein
the second binding part is movable along at least one movement axis relative to the first binding part, wherein it is transferable into a first position in which the second binding part is movably mounted on the first binding part, and starting from the first position into a second position in which the second binding part is secured to the first binding part, wherein it is not movably mounted on the first binding part. Binding according to claim 1, wherein the second binding part is movable along a first movement axis, wherein it can be transferred into the transition position by a first movement along the first movement axis, and starting from the transition position by a second movement along or about a second movement axis different from the first movement axis, wherein it can be transferred from the transition position into the second position by the second movement. Binding according to claim 2, wherein the first movement is a translational movement along a translation axis and the second movement is a rotational movement about a rotational axis, wherein the translational axis is in particular an axis that is aligned parallel or at an angle to a base plate of the binding, in particular a main extension plane of a base plate of the binding, and the rotational axis is in particular an axis that is aligned transversely to a longitudinal extension of the binding. Binding according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first binding part has at least one first coupling element and the second binding part has at least one first counter-coupling element, wherein the at least one first coupling element and the at least one first counter-coupling element are designed to interact in a form-fitting and/or force-fitting manner in the first position. Binding according to claim 4, wherein the at least one first counter-coupling element in the first position interacts positively and/or non-positively with the at least one first coupling element, whereby the second binding part is secured against movement in the direction of the front free end of the binding, but is not secured against movement into the second position. Binding according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the at least one first coupling element can be designed as or comprise a receiving element, in particular a pocket-like or pocket-shaped element. The receiving element can be arranged or formed on the basic structure of the first binding part. Binding according to one of claims 4 to 6, wherein the at least one first coupling element is designed as a receiving element and the at least one first counter-coupling element is designed as an, in particular corresponding, engagement element or comprises such. Binding according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first binding part has at least one securing element for securing the second binding part in the second position and/or the second binding part has at least one securing element for securing the second binding part in the second position. Binding according to claim 8, wherein the at least one securing element of the first binding part is designed as a second coupling element and the at least one securing element of the second binding part is designed as a second counter-coupling element, wherein the at least one second coupling element and the at least one second counter-coupling element are configured to interact in a form-fitting and/or force-fitting manner in the second position. Binding according to claim 9, wherein the second counter-coupling element of the second binding part is configured to cooperate positively and/or non-positively with the second coupling element of the first binding part in the second position, whereby the second binding part is secured in the second position against any movement relative to the first binding part. Binding according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the second coupling element is movable between an engaged position, in which it engages positively and/or non-positively in a corresponding second counter-coupling element to secure the second position, and a non-engaged position, in which it does not engage positively and/or non-positively in a corresponding second counter-coupling element to secure the second position. Binding according to claim 11, further comprising an actuating device which is configured to generate an actuating force moving the at least one second coupling element into or in the direction of the engagement position or to transmit said actuating force to the respective second coupling element. Binding according to claim 11 or 12, further comprising an actuating device which is configured, in particular by a user-side actuation, such as a push or pull, to generate an actuating force moving the at least one second coupling element into the non-engaged position and to transmit it to the at least one second coupling element. Binding according to claim 13, wherein the actuating device is configured to generate an actuating force that moves a plurality of second coupling elements together into the respective non-engaged position and to transmit it to the plurality of second coupling elements. Method for using a binding for a snowboard boot according to one of the preceding claims, comprising at least the steps: - Providing the first binding part to accommodate a front part of a snowboard boot, - Receiving a front part of a snowboard boot in a receiving area provided for this purpose on the part of the first binding part; - Moving the second binding part into the second position, in which it is possible to secure a snowboard boot inserted into the binding, in particular into the receiving area defined by the binding.