Device for modifying the natural pressure distribution of a ski over its sliding surface, and a ski equipped therewith
US5397149A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 1993 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63C9/00
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A device adapted to modify the pressure distribution of a ski, such as especially an alpine ski, over its sliding surface. The device includes a sensor element adapted to sense the vertical biases of the boot, and also a linking device in order to transmit, at least towards one of the ends of the ski, in the form of a flexional moment, at least a portion of the vertical, downward thrust of the boot sensed by the sensor element. The linking device includes a calibration device to induce a pre-stress. The linking device also has a sensor which is sensitive to the presence or absence of the boot so as to automatically control the calibration device in accordance with the presence or absence of the boot. A ski brake is also provided. The brake arms are borne by one of the levers constituting the linking device and the calibration device.
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