Ski brake
US4342468A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 15, 1980 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63C7/1086
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A ski brake fitted on the heel-retaining unit of a ski binding has two rotatable arms actuated by a battery-powered reversible electric motor which is engaged with an arm-actuating mechanism. A double-throw contactor associated with the actuating mechanism co-operates with a spring-loaded pusher. When the ski boot is inserted in the ski binding, the pusher is moved away from the contactor and the motor produces a pivotal displacement of the arms to their inactive position. When the boot becomes detached from the binding, the pusher spring applies the pusher against the contactor, the motor is started-up and produces a pivotal displacement of the arms to their active braking position.
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