FR2494999A1 - Ski stick handle with measuring instruments - is fixed on top of stick under transparent dome removable after use - Google Patents

Abstract

The ski stick handle has a transparent dome over its top fixed to the stick by a screw or bayonet fitting. Various measuring instruments to assess weather conditions, direction and time are fixed under the dome. The instruments include a watch, thermometer, compass and barometer. The transparent dome and the instruments can be removed after use.

Description

 The invention relates to ski pole grips with measurement and control systems adapted thereto.

 The invention is intended for all people practicing skiing, either in the 11 alpine dwsciplines, or in Nordic disciplines.

 The systems measure or control parameters such as: time (watch and chrono), temperature, barometric pressure, direction (compass), altitude. One or more instruments such as: chronometer watch, barometer, compass, altimeter, this list being non-limiting, can be adapted in the same handle, the two handles being equipped with different instruments.

 The watch, fitted in the handle of the ski pole, has practical and "sporty" advantages. The practical side is brought by the fact that the skier no longer has to take off the gloves or put up the wrist of his anorak to read the time on his watch, he just has to look at the adapted watch in the handle. The attractive "sporty" side is due to the fact that the skier can, thanks to the stopwatch watch, accurately measure the time taken to make a descent in the case of alpine skiing, either the start of a hike or a race in the case of Nordic skiing.

 The compass, adapted in the handle of the ski pole, is an obvious safety element in the event of fog, snowstorm, accidental exit, e of marked track, loss of orientation in forest or high mountain and many others case. The fact that the compass is adapted in the stick avoids 100% the risk of forgetting this instrument which can occur with an independent compass put in the pocket or in the aos bag since it is obvious that a skier does not never leaves without his sticks.

 The thermometer, fitted in the handle of the ski pole, is also an element of security, because it allows the skier to be aware of the atmospheric conditions in the sector where he evolves. This is very important because it allows him to foresee the risk of avalanches in the event of warmth, and the conditions of evolution of the snow (soft, hard).

 The barometer, adapted in the handle to the ski rack, is another element of safety, important or fact that during long hikes or long alpine routes, the skier can follow the evolution of time and make a decision before 'it is too late and it is not taken in bad weather.

 the altimeter, adapted in the handle of the ski pole, allows skiers to know their altitude at any time, which is of great interest to them.

 The invention is remarkable by the fact that all of the measurement and control systems are located on the modules fixed to the handles of pWr binding ski poles.

 The accompanying drawings illustrate by way of example an embodiment of the handles with several of its accessories.

 FIG. 1 represents one of the handles provided with a protective dome l protecting watch 2, provided with a cavity for accessing the controls of watch 3, the whole of dome 1 is screwed in its part 4, l he assembly is fixed to the ski pole psr a screw or bayonet fixing.

 FIG. 2 represents the other handle which includes a transparent protective dome 6 in which there is a compass 7 as well as a thermometer 8, the assembly is fixed to the ski lift by a fixing system 9 with screws or handle bayonets 10.

Claims (2)

 1) Grips of ski poles with measurement and control systems adapted to them, characterized in that a transparent module in which various measuring instruments are attached is attached to each ski grip.  2) Handles of ski poles according to claim 1 characterized in that the system for attaching the modules to the handles allows them to be removed after use of the poles.