FR2859919A1 - Skis sharp edges protecting device, has flexible material that is integrated in upper part of ski and extends in lower part through free edge, where snow on surface swirls between notch and edge when notch is gripped - Google Patents

Abstract

The device has a flexible material (9) that is integrated in the upper part of a ski (3) and extends in the lower part through a free edge (4). The edge moves away from the ski by gripping a notch (5). The snow on a surface swirls between the notch and the edge when the notch is gripped. A groove (6) permits to draw the ski on the slide.

Description

The present invention relates to a device for protecting the

  better skiers and their skis. More specifically, the invention relates to a protection device installed or integrated on a ski or a surf for

  that it allows to better protect skiers and their equipment in collisions but also during their handling, and this, without altering the performance of snow conditions, but on the contrary, by adding comfort and regenerating the snow.

  Unfortunately, winter sports resorts have suffered serious skier accidents during falls or collisions, which is similar to road accidents. These phenomena are accentuated with the increasing overpopulation of some ski slopes composed of men, women, children, founders, snowborder, mono skiers or ski riders and other passionate skiers.

  Currently, to limit the effects of violent contact of these materials during falls or collisions, some less angular forms are given on the top of the skis, some protective caps are placed at the back or the front of the ski, but no device The actual invention does not protect the sharp edges which are in particular sharpened edges such as knives for holding in skidding. The present invention makes it possible to remedy this disadvantage. It aims to wrap all around the ski of a rubber-like flexible material to play the role of bumper when in contact with external elements.

  According to preferred embodiments, it is integrated in the manufacture of the ski or is an accessory that is easily introduced into a slide that the ski would have originally planned or that it would be possible to machine later.

  Advantageously, whatever the position of the ski during its evolution, the device is integral with the ski and surrounds the sharp edges.

  Advantageously, the device allows a free lip 5 to release the care sought during a skid.

  Advantageously, the device is ergonomically shaped to allow a pleasant grip of his skis.

  Advantageously, the device respects the state of the ski slopes.

  Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description given with reference to the accompanying drawings, by way of illustration but in no way limiting, in which: FIG. 1 represents a view from above of a ski and the device which 'surrounded.

  Figure 2 shows a section of Figure 1.

  With reference to these drawings, the device can be integrated with all types of ski (1) on snow (8) or similar applications to protect the sharp edges, characterized in that it covers them on their periphery by a rubber-like flexible material (2), said material once installed being secured to the upper part of the ski (3) and extending on the lower part by a free lip (4), said lip moving away from the ski in contact with care and repositioning on care afterwards. The device can also be an accessory adapted to a particular form of ski and therefore removable or interchangeable by donning on the principle of a sock It can also be slipped on a slide (6) that the ski would have provided to the origin or that it would be possible to machine later.

  Its ergonomic shape (9) makes it easy and comfortable to take skis with the skier's hands without gloves.

  In the grip of care or skidding, the snow on the surface swirls between the loaded care and the lip of the device (7), thus improving the condition of the tracks by regeneration of the snow.

  Finally, we can imagine shapes and colors of this invention to boost the look of skis.

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Claims (5)

  1. Device integrated in all types of ski (1) on snow (8) or similar applications to protect the sharp edges, characterized in that it covers the latter around their periphery by a flexible material rubber (2). ), said material once installed being secured to the upper part of the ski (3) and extending on the lower part by a free lip (4), said lip moving away from the ski in care and repositioning on the care thereafter.   2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the device can also be an accessory adapted to a particular form of ski and therefore removable or interchangeable by donning sock 3. Device according to one characterized in that it allows to slip on a planned originally or later.   4. Device according to oneur the principle of one of claims 1 and 2, incorporates a groove (6) slide that the ski would be possible to machine Claims 1 to 3,   characterized in that the outer portion of the device has an ergonomically shaped exterior (9) for easy and comfortable grip of the skis with the skier's hands without gloves.   5. Device according to claims 1 to 4,   characterized by the fact that in taking care or skidding, the snow on the surface swirls between the loaded care and the lip of the device (7), thus improving the condition of the tracks by regeneration of the snow.