Device for modifying the force distribution of a ski over its gliding surface and a ski equipped with such a device
US5556122A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 1994 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63C9/00
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A device for modifying the pressure distribution of a ski, such as especially an alpine ski over its gliding surface, as well as to a ski equipped with such a device. The ski is equipped with at least one binding element adapted to retain a boot in the central zone of the middle sole, and at least one support element on which the sole of the boot rests. Moreover, the ski includes a lower base, and above the base, a stiffening blade, both of whose ends are fixedly connected to the base at the front and rear of the middle sole zone. The device includes, in addition, a sensor element in contact with the sole of the boot, mobile along a vertical direction. It also includes a connection between the sensor element and stiffening blade in order to transmit to the blade, in the form of at least one longitudinally or horizontally oriented force in the direction of either one and/or the other of its ends, at least a portion of the downward vertical thrust of the boot captured by sensor element.
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