Safety ski binding
US4465294A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 1982 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63C9/088
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A safety ski binding includes a jaw for releasably holding a ski boot sole, which jaw has strain sensors which produce electrical signals in response to forces exerted on the jaw and an electrically operated release mechanism. A plug board provided in the jaw behind a protective cover is connected electrically to a control circuit which is responsive to the strain sensors and controls the release mechanism. A replaceable plug-in unit insertable in the plug board determines the release characteristics of the jaw on the basis of the skier's ability level and personal characteristics. In one embodiment, the plug-in unit contains fixed circuit components which define the ability level and variable circuit components adjustable to define the personal characteristics. In another embodiment, the plug-in unit contains a program storage or a micro-processor which defines the ability level and personal characteristics.
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