FR2780293A1 - Combination ski and snow shoe - Google Patents

Abstract

The combined ski and snow shoe can be made in one piece or folding and fixed by an anchoring system. The ski (13) has a forward section (14) of normal width, widening half way along to form a rear section (15) of the same dimensions as the snow shoe and with an edge that can be slightly raised for a better engagement with the snow. An anchoring T-piece (16) at the back of the ski engages with a notch in the snow shoe to prevent any lateral, vertical and rearward movement, while engaging projections and holes at the front of the snow shoe lock it in place on the ski and also lock the ski hinge (17). Holes (19) in the rear section of the ski are positioned to receive spikes or crampons on the snow shoe.

Description

TITLE OF THE INVENTION

  Ski system and snowshoe that can be assembled and thereby allow skiing

or walking.

DESCRIPTION

  The invention presented relates to a new way of skiing when hiking using a new folding or monobloc ski on which a walking racket designed for

  this type of ski usable by all (amateurs, enthusiasts, winter sports professionals).

  Currently, snowshoeing alone allows walking in fresh snow on marked or unmarked routes. But in no case does it allow you to slide. With this concept, skiing and

  snowshoeing are finally linked.

  This invention can be carried in backpacks designed for this purpose.

  The racket (1) consists of 2 parts connected together by an axis (3) allowing the

  movement between the racket (1) and the shoe support (2).

  The shoe support consists of 2 parts: one fixed (2), the other mobile, heel

  adjustable (4) which adapts to the shoe size.

  A strap (5) allows the boot to be locked on the support (2) via

a hook (6).

  A locking hook (7) which folds down on the rear part of the shoe support (2)

  makes it possible to make the latter integral with the racket (1).

  A tilting mobile bracket (8) can be placed under the shoe support (2) in order to

facilitate uphill walking.

  A notch (9) made in the rear part of the racket (1) allows its installation on

  the ski (13) via the anchor tee (16) positioned on the rear of the ski (15).

  Two holes (10) allow to receive the pins (22) of the part (20) which is the fixed racket. A pin (11) located at the front of the racket (1) slightly eccentric in order to position it

  correctly on the ski (13) by means of the abutment (23) which is part of the part (20).

  Cleats or anti-slip bars (12) are fixed under the racket (1) and can be

  position in possible holes (19) dug in the rear part (15) of the ski (13).

  The monobloc or folding ski (13) consists of a front part (14) provided with a spatula (18) towards the middle of the ski (13) the latter widens in order to take the dimensions of the racket (1)

  and thus form the back of the ski (15).

  On the folding or monobloc ski (13) an inking tee (16) placed at the rear of the ski (15) allows

  to position the racket (1) via the notch (9).

  On the rear part (15) of the ski (13) possible holes (19) for receiving the

  crampons or anti-slip bars (12) of the racket (1).

  On the front part (14) is the fixing system (20) of the racket (1) system

  provided with 2 pins (22) which are positioned in the holes (10) of the racket (1).

  A spatula (18) for sliding the ski (13).

  A positioning stop (23) allows the introduction of the racket (1).

  Movable part (21) of the fixing system (20) supports the pins (22).

  For safety, a blocking system (24) by bolt or hook can be added.

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  A light (25) is made in each part (14) and (15) of the ski (13) one opposite the other at the height of the folding hinge (17). An axis located in the front part of the ski (14) is housed in the lumen of the rear part (15) through a pusher (27) blocking

thus folding the ski (13).

  A hinge (17) makes it possible to fold the ski (13) into 2 parts (14) and (15).

Claims (3)

CLAIM   1. System for carrying out snowshoeing (1) and sliding by means of a monobloc or folding ski (13) which can be fixed by a system   of inking with the racket (1) the dimensions of the 2 parts have no restriction. The ski (13) has a normal front part (14) flaring at about half the length to be on the rear part (15) of the size of the racket (1) at height where the flared part the edge can be slightly raised to better snow attack. 2. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the anchoring tee (16) located on the rear part of the ski (15) receives the notch   (9) of the racket (1) and allows for lateral, vertical and rear locking of the racket (1).   3. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one or more fixing pins (22) placed under the movable part (21) of the fixed   racket (20) takes place in the holes (10) located on the front part of the racket (1) allows the blocking thereof after its final positioning against the stop (23) on the folding ski this system also allows blocking skiing (13). 4. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the ski (13) folding the locking system (24) by any kind of lock or   hook for absolute safety. On the model presented it is a lock (26) sliding in a light (25) made symmetrically in the 2 parts of the ski   (14) and (15). The lock (26) and operates with a push button (27) which slides in a groove (28).   5. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the ski system (13) folding a hinge (17) makes it possible to fold the 2   parts (14) and (15) of the ski (13) one against the other. At this point, on both sides of the folding, an extra thickness allows consolidation according to the type of blocking. 6. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that holes (19) can be provided on the part (15) of the folding ski (13) or   monobloc in order to correctly receive the crampons or anti-slip bars (12) of the racket (1). 7. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the rear part of the racket (1) a notch (9) has been made in order to   position it on the ski (13) via the anchor tee (16). 8. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pin (11) located at the front of the racket (1) is slightly eccentric   which allows during its contact with the positioning stop to position the racket (1) correctly on the rear part (15) of the ski (13). 9. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one or more holes (10) are provided on the top of the front part of the   racket (1) to receive the fixing stud (s) (22) located on the moving part 4 2780293   (21) of the racket fix (20). The blocking performed ski (13) racket (1) due to the design of the lower part of the blocking piece (20) prevents the folding of the ski (13) for folding ski.