Snowboard binding system
US5190311A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 6, 1991 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63C10/18
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A snowboard binding system is disclosed which uses a pair of cables extending from spaced points on a first forward boot plate to corresponding spaced points on a second rearward boot plate, with each cable passing through independent tensioning means for preventing movement of the boot plates under normal loads occurring as a snowboarder is maneuvering. When an abnormal load is encountered by one boot plate, the retaining force applied by the tensioning means is overcome and both boot plates are conditionally releasable, but not separated from the snowboard. The cable binding system also allows automatic return of the plates to the snowboard where they are held against movement when the abnormal load is reduced to a normal level.
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