Binding strap assist mechanism with a torsion spring
US9566499B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63C10/24
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A binding strap assist mechanism. The binding strap assist mechanism can be retrofit onto standard snowboard binding straps to bias the binding straps and an open configuration. Binding straps pass through the binding strap assist mechanism so that tensile stress along the length of each of these binding straps during use is not significantly conveyed to the binding straps assist mechanism. The tensile stress are thus isolated to the binding straps which are intended to carry such stresses. The present invention provides a safe and convenient feature to snowboard bindings and other bindings. Safety is achieved because even if the binding strap assist mechanism breaks or fails to function, the binding straps will continue to function as normal.
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