Battery-charging generator for electronic ski binding
US4402524A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 1980 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63C9/088
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A safety ski binding comprises force-pick-ups for generating electric signals in response to forces and/or torques acting on the skier's leg, an electronic integrated circuit for initiating the operation of the releasing mechanism by a tripping signal generated in response to the occurence of dangerous forces or torques, and a rechargeable battery for feeding the circuit. In order to avoid a continuous maintenance of the battery (B) it is supplied with charging current from a generator (8, 10; 21, 22). The generator comprises parts that are movable relative to each other for a generation of electric power and are respectively connected to a member (1) of the ski binding and to the surface of the ski (5).
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