Interface device between a ski and binding elements
US5540458A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63C5/075
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The invention relates to an interface device between a ski and element for retaining a boot on the ski. The device includes two stops intended to be connected to the ski toward the front and rear, respectively, of the central portion of the base of the ski, and a linking leg forming a stiffener between these two stops. The linking leg includes at least two levers, which are connected by at least one linkage forming a central pivotable connection. One of the bearing plates of the boot is vertically movable and transmits the vertical stresses from the boot to one of the levers, and an elastic restoring mechanism exerts an upward restoring force against one of the levers that is of sufficient intensity to keep the central pivotable connection of the two levers suspended when the boot is present. Preferably, the linkage between the levers is disengageable.
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