JPH05131042A - Heel unit of ski binding - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To enable a jaw to be cleaned very easily when a boot is inserted and to prevent snow from collecting in a ski. CONSTITUTION: A heel unit for a ski binding having a snow discharge means includes a ski coupling member 2, which is associated with a jaw 4. The jaw can be engaged with the rear of a ski boot. The unit includes an opening 11 for at least one channel 12, in the part of the jaw pointed to the ski boot, and the channel is defined by the jaw and leads to the outside of the jaw for the discharge of snow and mud.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a ski binding heel unit.

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION As is known, a frequent problem in ski bindings is that which results from the accumulation of snow in the area between the heel unit and the rear of the boot.

[0003]

This accumulation of snow can inevitably cause the snow to become tightly packed and thick when the boot is engaged with the rear jaws, impeding proper operation of the binding. Which is particularly inconvenient.

Similarly, the accumulation of snow while skiing can prevent proper disengagement of the heel unit.

The solution currently taken to solve this problem has not always proved to be effective, but rather has proved to be a mere breathtaking means that cannot completely solve the problem. There is.

The object of the present invention is to provide a heel unit for a ski binding, which makes it very easy to clean the jaws when inserting the boots and which has a snow draining means adapted to prevent the accumulation of snow during skiing. To solve the above problem.

Within the scope of the above goals, a special object of the invention is that the presence of the snow ejecting means does not influence the operation of the binding and does not make the construction particularly complex. Is to provide a heel unit that is

Another object of the present invention is to provide a heel unit for ski bindings which, due to its special finish, is extremely reliable and safe in use.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a heel unit which can be easily obtained from widely marketed elements and materials and which is also purely economically advantageous.

[0010]

The above and other objectives, as well as others which will become apparent below, are achieved by a heel unit for ski binding comprising a ski coupling member associated with a jaw. There is at least one channel opening defined by the jaw in the portion of the jaw facing the ski boot, the heel unit leading to the outside of the jaw such as snow. It is characterized by being useful for the discharge of.

It is also preferable to provide a pair of lateral openings provided on the front side of the jaw and connected to a lateral channel leading laterally outward from the jaw.

It is also preferred to have a central opening in the upper central portion of the jaw portion, directed toward the ski boot and coupled to a central channel leading to the upper portion of the jaw.

Further, it is preferable that the opening has a substantially elongated shape.

Also, the opening extends substantially perpendicular to a plane defined by the ski and extends towards the upper portion, the central opening being substantially horizontal and parallel to the plane of the ski. It is preferable to extend it.

Other features and advantages will be apparent from the detailed description of a heel unit for a ski binding with snow-discharging means, shown non-limitingly in the accompanying drawings.

[0016]

In the above arrangement, the snow finds its exit in the channel, so that it does not tend to stop between the jaw and the binding, thus preventing the snow from accumulating between the boot and the jaw.

[0017]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Referring to the drawings, the heel unit 1 of the present invention
Comprises a coupling member 2 for coupling with the ski 3, which is associated with the jaw 4. The jaws engage the rear of the ski boot in a manner known per se.

A feature of the present invention is that the portion of the jaw 4 that is oriented toward the ski boot has a channel coupling member defined by the jaw itself.

More specifically, there is a pair of lateral channels defining lateral openings 11 having a substantially rectangular configuration, which in effect affects the lateral area of the jaws directed towards the ski boot. ..

The opening 11 is connected to a lateral channel 12 which is defined directly in the body of the jaw and communicates with a lateral surface 13 of the heel unit.

Similarly, there is a central opening 15 which is generally horizontal, that is to say substantially parallel to the plane of the ski, which opening leads to a central channel 16 in the upper central part 17 of the jaw. Is bound to.

In the above arrangement, since the snow finds its way out the channel, it does not tend to stop between the jaw and the binding, thus preventing the snow from accumulating between the boot and the jaw.

This is of great importance when engaging the heel unit with the ski boots, since the snow can be easily removed, and the snow that tends to get between the heel unit and the boot is said to be in the channel. It is also of great importance during normal skiing, as it finds a free outlet to prevent snow buildup between the jaws and the boot.

In practice, the material to be used is appropriately selected according to need, like the size and shape, as long as it is consistent with the application.

In the claims, when a technical reference character is followed by a reference numeral, the reference numeral is entered for the sole purpose of making the description in the claims section easy to understand. There is. Therefore, the reference signs do not limit the scope of the elements illustrated thereby.

[0026]

According to the invention, the opening of at least one channel defined by the jaws makes it very easy to clean the jaws when inserting the boot and to collect snow during skiing. Can be prevented.

The existence of the snow discharging means does not affect the operation of the binding, and does not make the structure particularly complicated.

Also, due to the special finish, the reliability and safety during use are extremely great.

Further, it can be easily obtained from widely marketed elements and materials, and is more advantageous from a pure economic point of view.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a heel unit of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the heel unit.

FIG. 3 is a schematic cutaway view of the heel unit.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 heel unit 2 ski coupling member 3 ski 4 jaw 11 lateral opening (opening) 12 channel 15 central opening (opening) 16 central channel (channel)

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A heel unit for ski binding, comprising a ski coupling member (2) associated with a jaw (4), said jaw being engageable with a rear portion of the ski boot, said ski boot comprising: The portion of the jaw that is pointed is provided with an opening (11) in at least one channel (12) defined by the jaw, which leads to the outside of the jaw and serves for draining snow and mud. This is a ski binding heel unit. 2. A pair of lateral openings (11) provided on the front side of the jaws (4) and connected to lateral channels (12) leading laterally outward from said jaws. The heel unit of a ski binding according to claim 1. 3. A jaw is provided at the upper center of the portion,
A central opening (1) directed toward the ski boot and coupled to a central channel (16) leading to the upper portion of the jaws.
5) The ski binding heel unit according to claim 2, further comprising 5). 4. The heel unit of a ski binding according to claim 3, wherein the opening has a substantially elongated shape. 5. The opening extends substantially perpendicular to a plane defined by the ski and extends toward the upper portion, the central opening being substantially horizontal and parallel to the plane of the ski. The heel unit of a ski binding according to claim 4, wherein the heel unit extends to the.