US3644919A - Signalling device for indicating improper position of a skier - Google Patents

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US3644919A
US3644919A US99632A US3644919DA US3644919A US 3644919 A US3644919 A US 3644919A US 99632 A US99632 A US 99632A US 3644919D A US3644919D A US 3644919DA US 3644919 A US3644919 A US 3644919A
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C11/00—Accessories for skiing or snowboarding
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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    • A63B69/18—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for skiing
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/06—Indicating or scoring devices for games or players, or for other sports activities
    • A63B71/0619—Displays, user interfaces and indicating devices, specially adapted for sport equipment, e.g. display mounted on treadmills
    • A63B71/0622—Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user
    • A63B2071/0625—Emitting sound, noise or music
    • A63B2071/0627—Emitting sound, noise or music when used improperly, e.g. by giving a warning
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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  • skier and including means responsive to the position of the skier operatively connected with indicating means for causing a signal to indicate when the skier is not in the proper position.
  • the present invention relates generally to a means to forcibly bring to the attention of the skier that the proper exertion is not being placed on the boot for the proper distribution of weight on the skis and the attendant control of the skis accomplished thereby.
  • the present invention comprises a signalling device for indicating when the skier is not in the proper position and includes a very compact and lightweight self-contained unit mountable upon the skiers body and has means for transmitting a signal to the skier when he is not in the proper position.
  • the invention includes a battery powered unit having means mounted in the boots of the skier or adjacent the knee of the skier in a position to sense when the skiers knees are in a particular position and arranged to transmit a signal to either an audio unit, a visual unit or a vibrator or touch-sensing device to indicate when the skiers knees are not in proper position.
  • One or all of the units can be used independently or simultaneously and can be controlled as individual units.
  • the purpose of providing more than one signalling unit is to avoid the human characteristic of becoming immune to certain sounds or signals and ignoring that signal.
  • another signalling device can be selected or activated, and the skier subjected to a different-type signal.
  • the signalling device is made in three basic parts which can be offered as replaceable components without having to purchase or replace the entire device.
  • the prior art does not disclose any signalling means for indicating when a skier is not in the proper position.
  • Various attempts have been made in the prior art to enhance the control exerted by the skis by modifying the ski construction itself, but these methods and apparatus do not help the skier overcome improper position nor do they let him know when he is not in the proper position so that he may correct his form in order to become a better skier.
  • the present invention thus provides a unique and novel device which fulfills a long felt need in the art; namely, to indieate to a skier when he is not in the proper position and to thereby greatly increase the speed with which a skier can become an accomplished skier.
  • a further object is to provide a signalling device for sensing the position of a skier and indicating or signalling to the skier when he is not in the proper position for skiing.
  • Another object is to provide a signalling device adapted to be worn by a skier and including means for sensing the position of the skier and giving an audible signal when the skier is not in the proper position for skiing.
  • Still another object is to provide a means adapted to be worn by a skier and including means for indicating through touch when the skier is not in the proper position for skiing.
  • An even further object is to provide means adapted to be worn by a skier and including means selectively operable for indicating to the skier by a plurality of selectively operable signalling means when the skier is not in the proper position for skiing.
  • FIG. 1 depicts a skier wearing the present invention and with his knees properly flexed or bent for exerting the proper weight on the front of the skis where it must be for proper control of the skis.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of one form of the present invention illustrating the power source and the pressure-sensitive switch means for energizing the signalling means.
  • FIG. 3 is a side view in section taken along the line 33 of FIG. 2 of one of the pressure-sensitive switch means.
  • FIG. 4 is an enlarged partial view in section of the switch means shown in FIG. 3 illustrating greater detail of the switch means.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a second form of switch means.
  • FIG. 6 is a side view in section of the modification shown in FIG. 5.
  • FIG. 7 is a schematic view of a skier wearing two forms of switch means according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of a third form of switch means to be worn at the knee of the skier.
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the ,third form of switch means according to the invention.
  • a signalling device indicated generally at 10 is mounted on the body of the skier and includes a small rectangular audio and power unit 11 having a pair of flexible leads or wires 12 and 13 connected thereto and extending downwardly therefrom along the opposite legs of the skier.
  • the leads l2 and 13 may be suitably positioned within the ski pants of the skier such as by taping them to the inside surface of the pants.
  • a pair of sensing units such as pressure-sensitive switch means 14 and 15 are adapted to be mounted inside the ski boots between the upper front surface of the foot and ankle and the front of the boots, respectively, and are operatively connected to the leads l2 and 13 and thus to the audio and power unit 11.
  • a suitable signalling means 16 such as a vibrator or means for generating a mild electrical shock or the like is connected to the power unit 11 through a retractable third flexible lead or wire 17 to indicate to the skier through his sense of touch when he is not in the proper position.
  • the signalling unit 16 is shown mounted to the thigh or leg of the skier, it could equally as well be mounted to other portions of the skiers body.
  • a suitable visual indicating means such as a light 18 or the like (indicated in phantom lines in FIG. 2) may also be provided connected to the audio and power unit 11 by means of a flexible lead or wire 19.
  • An audible signalling means such as a speaker 20 is mounted in the audio and power unit 11 for emitting a signal such as a buzz similar to the signal given in automobiles, for example, when the ignition key is left in the ignition switch.
  • a clip 21 or the like is fixed to the unit 11 for attaching the unit to the belt or the like of the skier.
  • the unit 11 could be worn about the neck of the skier in necklace fashion or otherwise carried on the body, as desired.
  • the leads 12 and 13 are connected to the power unit through a suitable connection such as a bayonet connection or jack 22 disposed in the top of the unit 11.
  • a control knob 23 is mounted on the front of the unit 11, and when the knob is turned to the left, or in a counterclockwise direction, it increases the volume of the signal emitted from the speaker 20; and when it is turned to the right, or in a clockwise direction, it serves to establish communication between the touch signal unit 16 and the pressure-sensitive switch means 14 and 15 for causing a signal to be transmitted to the skier through touch or the like.
  • the knob 23 also functions as an on-off switch for energizing the unit and by pushing the control knob in, the unit is switched "off" and by pulling the control knob out, the unit is switched on.
  • a suitable switch 24 is also disposed on the front of the unit 11; and when this switch is operated, both the audio portion, including speaker 20, and the remote or touch unit 16 may be used simultaneously.
  • the sensing units 14 and 15 may comprise any suitable type of switch means, such as mechanical or hydraulic and the like.
  • the sensing units comprise flexible, generally tongue-shaped elements adapted to be mounted on the front of the foot between the boot and the front surface of the foot of the skier.
  • the leads l2 and 13 are suitably connected to the sensing units 14 and 15 as by means of a bayonet plug 25 or the like and a position control knob 26 is mounted on the front of each of the sensing units 14 and 15 for adjusting the amount of flexure necessary in order to activate the switches.
  • Each flexible, tongue-shaped sensing unit is made of plastic or fabric or other suitable material and has a hollow elongate opening 27 generally in the center thereof.
  • a flexible tube 28 is disposed within the hollow opening 27 and is filled with a suitable hydraulic fluid 29 or the like.
  • the upper end 30 of the tube has a weakened section 31 which is readily expandable by the hydraulic fluid 29 when the tongue-shaped sensing unit is flexed as seen in FIG. 6. When the weakened section of the tube expands, it engages a microswitch 32, opening the switch and deenergizing the signalling unit.
  • the microswitch 32 is reciprocally mounted in a small hollow extension or housing 33 adjacent the upper end of the sensing unit on the front'surface thereof.
  • the adjusting knob 26 is connected to the microswitch 32 through a threaded shaft 34 threadably received through the housing 33 for adjusting the position of the microswitch 32 in the housing 33 relative to the tube 28 whereby the amount of flexure of the sensing unit and tube 28 necessary to actuate the microswitch 32 may be varied to accommodate persons of different size or different posture so that the unit may be adjusted to the proper position for each individual.
  • FIGS. 5 and 6 A modification of the invention is illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6 and is identical in every respect with the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 4 with the exception that the sensing unit is embodied in an anklet 35 rather than in the tongueshaped member 14 or 15.
  • a foot strap 36 is secured to the anklet 35 for maintaining the anklet in proper position about the ankle of the skier, and the sensing unit is mounted in the front portion of the anklet 35 so that when the knees are properly bent, the tube 28 will be at least partially collapsed at its midpoint 37, as seen in FIG. 6, to cause the liquid to expand the upper end 31 of the tube to operate the microswitch.
  • the invention as thus far described is intended to be placed at the front of the foot between the foot and boot when the conventional lace-type boot is used.
  • most of the newer ski boots are hinged; and when the person wearing the boot leans forward, there is an opening or space at the back of the boot and the microswitch or sensing unit according to the present invention could be mounted in this area.
  • the sensing unit and switch mounted in the back of the boot, when the skier is in the proper position, the switch would be opened and no signal would be emitted by the signalling device. However, as soon as the skier assumes an improper position or straightens his knees, the switch would be closed and the signalling unit energized.
  • the invention could obviously be incorporated into the boot itself and with reference to the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 4, the tongue of the boot itself could have the sensing unit therein. Moreover, the sensing unit and switch could be positioned in other parts of the boot sensitive to the pressure exerted thereon when the knees are flexed to operate the signalling device.
  • the signalling device would be attached to the skier such as shown in FIG. 1, for example, with clip 21 hooked over the skiers belt and sensing units 14 and 15 disposed inside the boots on the front surface of the foot.
  • the touch signalling unit 16 would be taped or otherwise positioned adjacent a portion of the skiers body and the light 18 would be mounted in a position visible to the skier, such as on the ski cap or the like.
  • the skier When the skier is ready to begin a run down the ski slope, he would pull the control knob 23 out to energize the system and adjust the control knob for proper volume of the speaker 20 or to cut out the speaker and energize the touch signalling unit 16. Further, the skier could operate switch 24 so that both the speaker 20 and touch signalling unit 16 could be used simultaneously. When the skier desires to stand in an upright position or for some other reason desires 'to deenergize the signalling device, he would simply push the control knob 23 inwardly.
  • FIGS. 7 through 9 a third form of switch means 38 is illustrated in FIGS. 7 through 9.
  • the skier assumes a sitting position as shown in FIG. 7 with the lower portion of the skiers leg extending at nearly a right angle from the ski. In this position, there may not be enough flexure or the ankle or pressure at the front of the boot to activate switch 14, 15 or 35. Accordingly, switch unit 38 is worn at the knee of the skier where most flexure occurs. Unit 38 could obviously be used in the early or less advanced stages of skiing since the knee is also bent then for proper control of the skis.
  • the switch unit 38 comprises an upper leg strap 39 adapted to be adjustably positioned about the-upper leg of the skier adjacent the knee and made adjustable by a strap adjustment 40.
  • a lower leg strap 41 is similarly adjustably positioned about the lower leg of the skier adjacent his knee and is adjustable by means of a strap adjustment 42.
  • a brace or switch mounting bracket 43 is fixed to the upper leg strap 39 as by rivets 44 or the like and extends downwardly toward the knee, terminating at its free end at the side of the knee.
  • a similar bracket 45 is fixedly mounted to lower leg strap 41 as by rivets 46 or the like and extends upwardly toward the knee, terminating at its free end at the side of the knee and in overlapping relationship to the free end of bracket 43.
  • the free ends of brackets 43 and 45 are pivotally connected as by a pivot pin 47 or the like extended through the ends.
  • a suitable microswitch 48 is mounted on bracket 43 adjacent the pivot and a flexible lead 49 extends from the switch 48 to the unit 11.
  • a switch engaging or actuating shaft 50 is threadably or otherwise suitably adjustably positioned through a bracket 51 suitably fixed on the free end of bracket 45 adjacent the pivot.
  • a knob 52 is on the end of shaft 50 for adjusting the position of the shaft relative to the switch 48 to compensate for different skiers or different positions at which it is desired the switch 48 be actuated.
  • any suitable switch means and actuating means therefor may be used at the knee in place of the specific means shown.
  • the unit 38 may be used instead of the units l4, or 35 or it may be used in conjunction therewith, as desired.
  • the switch means 48 may be positioned on either side of the knee and a switch may be positioned at one or both knees, as desired.
  • Each of the switch means whether worn at the ankle or at the knee, and each of the signalling means, i.e., audio, visual and touch, may be provided in an independent circuit so that improper flexure of one knee will be indicated independently of the other knee.
  • a first light of one color such as red
  • a second light of another color such as green
  • the audio system could include two sounds of different frequencies, one frequency being given when one knee is improperly flexed and the other frequency being given when the other knee is improperly flexed. This would enable the skier to tell which knee is not properly flexed.
  • a signalling device for indicating to a skier when not assuming a correct position of the body comprising means attachable to the lower extremities of the body and including sensing means responsive to flexure of the joints of the lower extremities, the sensing means being operatively connected to a signalling means for indicating to the skier when assuming a position other than the correct position.
  • a signalling device as in claim 2 including a source of electrical energy, said sensing means and said signalling means being operatively connected therewith.
  • sensing means comprises a flexible member adapted to be mounted between the foot of the skier and a boot worn by the skier and responsive to the position of the skier to establish an electrical circuit between the source of electrical energy and the signalling means.
  • a signalling device as in claim 6, wherein said signalling means comprises a speaker for emitting an audible signal, a vibrator for signalling the skier through the sense of touch, and a light for giving a visual signal when the skier is not in the proper position.
  • said flexible member comprises a generally tongue-shaped member adapted to be worn between the upper front surface of the skiers foot and the boot whereby when the skiers knees are flexed or bent properly for skiing, the flexible member is distorted and the flexible tube is at least partially collapsed to cause the hydraulic fluid therein to expand the expandable portion of the tube to open the microswitch.
  • said flexible member comprises an anklet adapted to be worn about and encircle the ankle of the skier whereby when the skier's knees are flexed or bent properly for skiing the flexible member is distorted and the flexible tube is at least partially collapsed to cause the hydraulic fluid therein to expand the expandable portion of the tube to open the microswitch.

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