EP0546260A2 - Device for regulating the longitudinal position of an alpine binding - Google Patents

Device for regulating the longitudinal position of an alpine binding Download PDF

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EP0546260A2
EP0546260A2 EP92114437A EP92114437A EP0546260A2 EP 0546260 A2 EP0546260 A2 EP 0546260A2 EP 92114437 A EP92114437 A EP 92114437A EP 92114437 A EP92114437 A EP 92114437A EP 0546260 A2 EP0546260 A2 EP 0546260A2
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Vincent Dogat
Pascal Thomas
Pierre Desarmaux
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C9/00—Ski bindings
    • A63C9/08—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings
    • A63C9/085—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings with sole hold-downs, e.g. swingable
    • A63C9/08507—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings with sole hold-downs, e.g. swingable with a plurality of mobile jaws
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C9/00—Ski bindings
    • A63C9/005—Ski bindings with means for adjusting the position of a shoe holder or of the complete binding relative to the ski

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  • the invention relates to an alpine binding element, which is intended to retain a boot bearing on a ski.
  • the invention relates to a device for adjusting the longitudinal position on the ski of such an alpine binding element.
  • the invention also relates to an automatic locking device for a longitudinal adjustment lock.
  • a shoe is retained on a ski by a front binding element, and a rear binding element.
  • One of the elements, most often the rear element, is equipped with means allowing the adjustment of its longitudinal position, in order to allow the use of the ski with shoes of different length.
  • the two fastening elements have their own means for adjusting their longitudinal position. This is the case with certain rental bindings, which are intended to be used with a wide range of shoes which can have very different lengths.
  • the longitudinal adjustment of the two fastening elements then makes it possible to adapt the ski to a determined length of boot, and to bring about, or almost coincident, the middle of the boot with the middle of the ski.
  • patent application FR 2 578 534 describes a front fastening element whose base is movable along a slide.
  • the means making it possible to adjust the longitudinal position of the base include, for the base, lateral teeth which cooperate with orifices in the slide, and a sort of cam which forces the engagement of the teeth in the orifices.
  • a device of the same type is described in patent application FR 2 632 200.
  • an adjustment device which is intended to equip a front fixing element.
  • This device comprises an operating lever, the actuation of which controls the introduction of a rod into one of the orifices of a slide.
  • this device requires a specific arrangement of the attachment, that is to say that the attachment must be designed and produced as a whole taking into account the presence of this equipment.
  • an adjustment device comprising three main elements movable relative to each other in a longitudinal direction.
  • the device first comprises a base plate secured to the ski.
  • a support plate is guided on the central part of the base plate.
  • the position of the support plate is defined by a movable slide which is carried on the base plate.
  • a guide plate is guided on the lateral wings of the base plate, and this plate is movable relative to the support plate against the return force of the springs.
  • This device has the drawback of being complex, in fact it comprises three sliding elements with respect to each other.
  • this device cannot be used for all fixings, in particular for front fixings.
  • the return springs of the guide plate are not useful. It is actually intended for rear mountings and it is intended to receive the body itself from the rear mount, not the mount as a whole.
  • One of the aims of the present invention is to provide a longitudinal adjustment device for a fixing element which can be used with standard fixing elements, in particular front fixing elements.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a device which allows longitudinal adjustment to be made without having to use a particular tool.
  • Another object of the invention is to propose a device whose maneuver is particularly simple, and requires on the part of the user natural gestures.
  • Another object of the invention is to propose a device which has safe operation, that is to say a device for which the risk of untimely unlocking is entirely limited.
  • the adjustment device is intended to equip a binding which comprises a member for retaining one end of the boot, a body and a base by which the binding element can be assembled to a ski.
  • the adjustment device also comprises a longitudinal slide secured to the ski, along which the fixing element can slide, and means for immobilizing the fixing element on the slide in at least two different longitudinal positions.
  • It is characterized by the fact that it comprises a base plate on which the base of the fixing element is assembled in an integral manner, that the base plate is slidably mounted relative to the slide, and that the base plate is also equipped with a longitudinal positioning lock and a control button which allows the operation of the lock.
  • This device is also characterized in that it also comprises blocking means for automatically blocking the latch in its locking position as soon as a longitudinal thrust in a determined direction is exerted on the base, and as long as 'voluntary action is not exercised in the opposite direction to disengage these blocking means.
  • FIG. 1 There is shown in FIG. 1, partially, a ski 1 to which a fastening element 2 is assembled.
  • the fastening element shown is a front fastening element, and as will appear below, this fastening element can be of any suitable type.
  • this fastening element can be of any suitable type.
  • it is a standard element, identical to elements which are assembled directly on a ski.
  • the fastening element 2 has a member 3 for retaining the front end of the shoe, a body 4, and a base 5.
  • the base 5 is extended towards the rear by a plate d 'support 6 on which rests the front end of the shoe. We find all these elements in almost all existing fasteners.
  • the device 7 Between the binding element 2 and the ski is a device 7 for the longitudinal adjustment of the binding element.
  • the device 7 mainly comprises a slide 8 secured to the ski, which will be described in detail later, and a base plate 9 which is mounted on the slide 8 for a sliding movement in a longitudinal direction.
  • the base plate has an upper surface of dimensions close to those of the base 5 and the support plate 6 of the attachment.
  • the base 5 is assembled to the base plate 9 in an integral manner, and preferably in a removable manner by any suitable means, for example screws.
  • the base plate 9 is also equipped with a lock which cooperates with the slide to define at least two different longitudinal positions for the base plate 9.
  • the lock makes it possible to immobilize the base plate 9 in each of these positions, and a button 10, preferably opening onto one of the lateral sides of the base plate 9, enables the lock to be actuated.
  • the adjustment device is made up of elements independent of the fixing element, and therefore that it constitutes an autonomous sub-assembly with respect to the fixing element itself.
  • the fixing element can therefore be interchanged with another fixing element of the same type, and standard, without having to change the device.
  • the slide 8 is extended towards the rear by an elongated tongue 13.
  • the tongue 13 is assembled in its front part to an interface plate 14, which is interposed between the slide 8 and the upper surface of the ski.
  • the tongue 13 also extends backwards where it is engaged under the base plate, or the base of the rear fixing element, shown schematically at 15. At this level, preferably, the end of the tongue 13 can slide freely in a longitudinal direction.
  • the base plate 9 in its rear part, covers the tongue 13.
  • the tongue has successive marks 16 which each coincide with the rear end of the base plate 9 at each of the longitudinal positions that the base plate can occupy.
  • the tongue and the marks 16 thus make it possible to identify very quickly and very easily the position in which the element before fixing is located.
  • FIGS 3 and 4 show in more detail the slide 8.
  • This slide has an overall rectangular shape, it has a central part 19, equipped with holes 20 for ski assembly screws. Laterally, the slide has two raised longitudinal wings 21 and 22 along which the base plate 9 will be guided.
  • the base plate 8 has a plurality of teeth 23 to 31. These teeth are aligned along an axis directed longitudinally, and they define identical between-teeth between them.
  • each tooth has a trapezoidal section with the large base located at the upper surface of the slide, and the small base in the upper part of the tooth.
  • the teeth have laterally at least one inclined surface 32 whose role will be described later.
  • the teeth 23 to 31 are slightly offset with respect to the median longitudinal axis 33 of the slide 8, and the face 32 is oriented towards the side of the axis 33.
  • This corresponds to a preferred embodiment, and is not limiting for the invention.
  • the first tooth that is to say the tooth 23 has, in a longitudinal direction, a larger dimension than the other teeth.
  • the last tooth, that is to say the tooth 31 extends more towards the axis 33 than the other teeth. The reason will be described later.
  • Figures 5 and 6 show, in bottom view, the base plate 9 equipped with its latch 35.
  • the base plate 9 has a longitudinal recess 36, which opens towards the rear, and which is limited laterally by two longitudinal grooves 37 and 38.
  • the transverse dimensions of the grooves 37 and 38 are determined so that the base plate 9 can slide freely along the slide 8 while being held vertically downwards and upwards.
  • the base plate 9 has, on its two lateral edges, and on its front edge a rim 39, which descends as close as possible to the upper surface of the ski, so as to imitate the introduction of snow or dirt to this level.
  • the grooves 37 and 38 are hollowed out in the lateral parts of this rim.
  • a latch 35 is guided for movement in a transverse direction against the restoring force of a spring 40.
  • the base plate 9 has a transverse housing 41 along which the latch 35 is guided.
  • This lock 35 is extended laterally by a tongue 42, at the end of which is the actuation button 10.
  • the button 10 opens onto a lateral edge of the base plate 9, and preferably, at its level, the base plate 9 has a lateral bulge 44, on either side of the button, which envelops the button in the outline of the base plate.
  • the lock 35 has a set of three teeth 45, 46 and 47, the two end teeth 45 and 47 being aligned in a longitudinal direction, and the central tooth 46 being offset according to a transverse direction relative to the previous two in a direction opposite to the button 10.
  • the axis on which the two teeth 45 and 47 are aligned is offset towards the button 10, relative to the longitudinal axis median 50 of base plate 9.
  • the extreme teeth 45 and 47 have a width substantially equal to the width of the inter-teeth of the slide 8.
  • the width of the central tooth 46 is for its part substantially equal to the width of one of the intermediate teeth 24 to 30 of the slide 8.
  • At least the central tooth 46 has, on the side of the button 10, an inclined face 48, the inclination of which is substantially identical to that of the face 32 of the teeth 24 to 30. From the above, it is understood easily that, when the base plate 9 is engaged on the slide 8, the spring 40 of the lock 35 biases the teeth 45, 46 and 47 in the direction of the teeth 23 to 31 of the slide 8.
  • the teeth 45 and 47 are provided for engage in the inter-teeth, and the central tooth 46 is provided to abut against one of the teeth 24 to 30 of the slide 8.
  • the inclination of the faces 48 and 32 has the effect that, when the tooth 46 is supported on one of the teeth 24 to 30, the transverse force of the spring 40 is transformed into a vertical force the upward which is exerted on the base. This contributes to reducing the vertical clearance between the base plate 9 and the slide 8, at least in the absence of a shoe.
  • the first tooth 23 had a width greater than the other teeth of the slide 8, and therefore greater than the central tooth 46 of the latch. In this way, the latch 35 can not be positioned relative to the tooth 23. In this way, it is certain that the teeth 45 and 47 are always positioned between two teeth of the slide 8, whatever the longitudinal position taken by the base plate 9. The eight teeth therefore define seven different positions.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a preferred embodiment, according to which a block 56 of compressible material, for example closed cell foam, is interposed between the button 10 and the side wall of the base plate 9.
  • This block has the function to fill the space between the button and the base plate, and therefore to avoid the ingress of snow or dirt at this level.
  • the transition from the active position to the inactive position is achieved by a simple press on the button 10 which constitutes the means for actuating the lock.
  • the spring 40 ensures the elastic return of the lock in its active position.
  • the longitudinal adjustment device is furthermore equipped with means for automatically locking the lock in its active locking position.
  • the latch 35 has two parallel side edges and the housing 41, inside which the latch is guided, has a top view in flared shape, with a wall 52 substantially perpendicular to the axis longitudinal median 50 of plate 9, and a front wall 53 inclined with respect to this median axis, so that a clearance exists between the latch and the housing on the side of the latch opposite the button 10.
  • the axis of the spring 40 which recalls the latch is inclined relative to a direction perpendicular to the median longitudinal axis 50, so that the thrust of the spring elastically recalls the lock pressing against the wall 55 which is situated towards the rear side of the plate 9.
  • the latch 35 can tilt in the horizontal plane of FIG. 5 between two positions, a first position which is illustrated in FIG. 5, where the latch is in abutment against the wall 55, and another position shown in FIG. 6 where, after a rocking movement, the bolt bears against the wall 53.
  • the rearward movement is made by a voluntary action on the fastening element or on the base plate.
  • the forward movement is also done by voluntary action, or is done automatically and obligatory when the shoe is engaged in its fastening elements. It is known in fact that in the presence of the shoe, the shoe exerts permanently on the fastening element before a thrust directed forward.
  • the spring 40 by its inclination and the restoring force that it develops, resiliently recalls the base 9 forward as soon as the lock has returned to the active locking position and that no voluntary action is no longer exercised on plate 9.
  • the blocking means are active, and they prevent any movement of the bolt towards its inactive position.
  • the means blocking are inactive, and the latch can be operated to its inactive position where longitudinal adjustment is possible.
  • the locking means are shown in the form of a finger 58 located at the end of the lock, on the side opposite the button 10 which cooperates with a groove 59 of the housing.
  • the finger is oriented along the transverse axis of the lock, and the groove is oriented substantially parallel to the inclined wall 53.
  • the finger In the active position of the lock, that is to say the position of FIG. 5, the finger is released from the groove, and it is offset with respect to its alignment. In fact, the finger 58 is facing the edge of the groove 59. The finger 58 therefore prevents any movement of the latch 35 towards its inactive position, since it then abuts against the edge of the groove 59.
  • FIG. 6 shows the adjustment device in this position. It is then possible to adjust the longitudinal position of the fastening element, so as to bring the teeth of the lock facing another tooth of the slide.
  • the spring 40 ensures the elastic return of the lock to its active locking position, and that it also tends to bring the lock 35 back to the position where the locking means are active. However, if this is not the case, this position will be reached as soon as the shoe is engaged in the fastening element. Indeed, any forward movement exerted on the fastening element or on the plate 9 brings the locking means into their active position. It is thus certain that, when skiing in particular, no untimely unlocking can take place.
  • the spring 40 is powerful enough to also bring the base forward as soon as the lock is released. The locking means are therefore automatically returned to the active position.
  • FIG. 8 represents an alternative embodiment according to which the locking means comprise, for the lock, a lateral stop 60 projecting from the side of the wall 52 of the housing 41 which cooperates with a stop 61 that this projecting wall has.
  • the two stops 60 and 61 are in abutment against each other, and any movement of the lock to its inactive position is impossible.
  • the inactive position of the locking means that is to say after a movement towards the rear of the plate 9, the stop 60 of the lock escapes from the stop 61 of the wall 52, and then a movement of the lock is possible to its inactive position.
  • the spring 40 ensures the elastic return of the lock to its active position, and also tends to bring the lock back into the active position of the locking means.
  • FIG. 8 corresponds to the normal ski position with the lock 35 engaged on one of the teeth 24 to 30 of the slide 8.
  • a transverse force "F" is exerted on the button 10.
  • the teeth of the lock are then released from the teeth 24 to 30 of the slide, but their displacement is not sufficient to allow the crossing of the last tooth 31.
  • the foam block 56 is compressed.
  • a force F ′ greater than F then allows maximum displacement of the latch 35, and the teeth of the latch are then released from the teeth 24 to 31.
  • the foam block 56 is fully compressed. Extraction of the base plate from the slide forward is possible. This is useful for example to exchange the complete product, or to disassemble the fixing element with respect to the base plate, in order to repair or replace it.
  • the button 10 is located on the left side of the base, at the rear part of the body 4 of the fixing element.
  • the adjustment device which has just been described is intended to equip a base plate independent of the fixing element.
  • a base plate independent of the fixing element.
  • such a device could be adapted directly into the base of a binding, and the base would then be in direct engagement with the slide.
  • the walls 52 and 53 of the housing 41, and the direction of movement of the lock could also have a different orientation compared to what has been described.
  • the clearance between the latch and its housing could be obtained from two parallel walls of the housing 41 and the non-parallel lateral edges of the latch, or by any other means.
  • the present device could equip any other longitudinal adjustment device with an accessory on a ski, or even on a board for sliding.

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The invention relates to a device for longitudinal regulating of a binding element for an Alpine (downhill) ski, particularly a front binding element. The device comprises a baseplate (9) on which are assembled, securely and removably, the base (5) of the binding, a sliding rail integral with the ski along which the baseplate (9) can slide in a longitudinal direction. The baseplate (9) has, moreover, a bolt, for longitudinal positioning, and a control button (10) permitting manoeuvering of the bolt, and accessible on a lateral edge of the baseplate (9). The device comprises, moreover, means for automatically blocking the bolt in its active locking position, as long as voluntary action is not exerted in order to disengage these blocking means. In particular, the housing (41) of the bolt is flared, and the blocking means consist of a finger (58) which interacts with a groove (59). <IMAGE>

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L'invention concerne un élément de fixation alpin, qui est destiné à retenir une chaussure en appui sur un ski.The invention relates to an alpine binding element, which is intended to retain a boot bearing on a ski.

Plus précisément, l'invention concerne un dispositif permettant le réglage de la position longitudinale sur le ski d'un tel élément de fixation alpin.More specifically, the invention relates to a device for adjusting the longitudinal position on the ski of such an alpine binding element.

L'invention concerne également un dispositif de blocage automatique d'un verrou de réglage longitudinal.The invention also relates to an automatic locking device for a longitudinal adjustment lock.

Généralement, une chaussure est retenue sur un ski par un élément de fixation avant, et un élément de fixation arrière. L'un des éléments, le plus souvent l'élément arrière, est équipé de moyens permettant l'ajustement de sa position longitudinale, afin de permettre l'utilisation du ski avec des chaussures de longueur différente.Generally, a shoe is retained on a ski by a front binding element, and a rear binding element. One of the elements, most often the rear element, is equipped with means allowing the adjustment of its longitudinal position, in order to allow the use of the ski with shoes of different length.

Dans certains cas, les deux éléments de fixation présentent des moyens propres pour régler leur position longitudinale. C'est le cas de certaines fixations de location, qui sont destinées à être utilisées avec un large éventail de chaussures pouvant présenter des longueurs très différentes. Le réglage longitudinal des deux éléments de fixation permet alors d'adapter le ski à une longueur déterminée de chaussure, et d'amener en coïncidence, ou presque, le milieu de la chaussure avec le milieu du ski.In some cases, the two fastening elements have their own means for adjusting their longitudinal position. This is the case with certain rental bindings, which are intended to be used with a wide range of shoes which can have very different lengths. The longitudinal adjustment of the two fastening elements then makes it possible to adapt the ski to a determined length of boot, and to bring about, or almost coincident, the middle of the boot with the middle of the ski.

On connaît différents dispositifs permettant un tel réglage de la position longitudinale de l'élément de fixation avant. Par exemple, la demande de brevet FR 2 578 534 décrit un élément de fixation avant dont l'embase est mobile le long d'une glissière. Les moyens permettant de régler la position longitudinale de l'embase comprennent, pour l'embase, des dents latérales qui coopèrent avec des orifices de la glissière, et une sorte de came qui vient forcer l'engagement des dents dans les orifices. Un dispositif du même type est décrit dans la demande de brevet FR 2 632 200.Various devices are known which allow such a longitudinal position adjustment of the front fastening element. For example, patent application FR 2 578 534 describes a front fastening element whose base is movable along a slide. The means making it possible to adjust the longitudinal position of the base include, for the base, lateral teeth which cooperate with orifices in the slide, and a sort of cam which forces the engagement of the teeth in the orifices. A device of the same type is described in patent application FR 2 632 200.

Ces dispositifs nécessitent un outil pour réaliser un réglage longitudinal. En outre, l'embase de la fixation est spécifique pour cette utilisation, c'est-à-dire qu'elle présente des aménagements spéciaux en vue de ce réglage longitudinal.These devices require a tool to achieve longitudinal adjustment. In addition, the base of the binding is specific for this use, that is to say that it has special arrangements for this longitudinal adjustment.

On connaît également, d'après la demande de brevet EP 169 315, un dispositif de réglage qui est destiné à équiper un élément de fixation avant. Ce dispositif comprend un lever de manoeuvre, dont l'actionnement commande l'introduction d'une tige dans l'un des orifices d'une glissière. Comme dans le cas précédent, ce dispositif nécessite un aménagement spécifique de la fixation, c'est-à-dire que la fixation doit être conçue et réalisée dans son ensemble en tenant compte de la présence de cet équipement.Also known, according to patent application EP 169 315, an adjustment device which is intended to equip a front fixing element. This device comprises an operating lever, the actuation of which controls the introduction of a rod into one of the orifices of a slide. As in the previous case, this device requires a specific arrangement of the attachment, that is to say that the attachment must be designed and produced as a whole taking into account the presence of this equipment.

On connaît également, d'après la demande de brevet français n° 2 284 347, un dispositif de réglage comprenant trois éléments principaux mobiles les uns par rapport aux autres selon une direction longitudinale. Le dispositif comprend d'abord une plaque de base solidaire du ski. Une plaque d'appui se guide sur la partie centrale de la plaque de base. La position de la plaque d'appui est définie par un coulisseau mobile qui est porté sur la plaque de base. Enfin, une plaque de guidage se guide sur les ailes latérales de la plaque de base, et cette plaque est mobile par rapport à la plaque d'appui contre la force de rappel de ressorts.Also known, from French patent application No. 2 284 347, an adjustment device comprising three main elements movable relative to each other in a longitudinal direction. The device first comprises a base plate secured to the ski. A support plate is guided on the central part of the base plate. The position of the support plate is defined by a movable slide which is carried on the base plate. Finally, a guide plate is guided on the lateral wings of the base plate, and this plate is movable relative to the support plate against the return force of the springs.

Ce dispositif présente l'inconvénient d'être complexe, en effet il comprend trois éléments coulissants les uns par rapport aux autres.This device has the drawback of being complex, in fact it comprises three sliding elements with respect to each other.

En outre, son utilisation est peu pratique car le coulisseau est porté par l'élément solidaire du ski. Il n'est pas possible de manoeuvrer le coulisseau et de déplacer la fixation simultanément d'une seule main.In addition, its use is impractical because the slide is carried by the element integral with the ski. It is not possible to maneuver the slide and move the binding simultaneously with one hand.

Enfin, ce dispositif n'est pas utilisable pour toutes les fixations, en particulier pour des fixations avant. Pour ces fixations, en effet, les ressorts de rappel de la plaque de guidage ne sont pas utiles. Il est en fait destiné pour des fixations arrière et il est destiné à recevoir le corps lui-même de la fixation arrière, et non la fixation dans son ensemble.Finally, this device cannot be used for all fixings, in particular for front fixings. For these fasteners, in fact, the return springs of the guide plate are not useful. It is actually intended for rear mountings and it is intended to receive the body itself from the rear mount, not the mount as a whole.

Un des buts de la présente invention est de proposer un dispositif de réglage longitudinal pour un élément de fixation qui puisse être utilisé avec des éléments de fixation standard, notamment des éléments avant de fixation.One of the aims of the present invention is to provide a longitudinal adjustment device for a fixing element which can be used with standard fixing elements, in particular front fixing elements.

Un autre but de l'invention est de proposer un dispositif qui permette de réaliser un réglage longitudinal sans avoir recours à un outil particulier.Another object of the invention is to provide a device which allows longitudinal adjustment to be made without having to use a particular tool.

Un autre but de l'invention est de proposer un dispositif dont la manoeuvre est particulièrement simple, et nécessite de la part de l'utilisateur des gestes naturels.Another object of the invention is to propose a device whose maneuver is particularly simple, and requires on the part of the user natural gestures.

Un autre but de l'invention est de proposer un dispositif qui présente un fonctionnement sûr, c'est-à-dire un dispositif pour lequel le risque de déverrouillage intempestif est tout à fait limité.Another object of the invention is to propose a device which has safe operation, that is to say a device for which the risk of untimely unlocking is entirely limited.

D'autres buts et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront au cours de la description qui va suivre, cette description étant toutefois donnée à titre indicatif, et non limitatif.Other objects and advantages of the invention will appear during the description which follows, this description being however given by way of indication, and not limitation.

Le dispositif de réglage selon l'invention est destiné à équiper une fixation qui comprend un organe de retenue d'une extrémité de la chaussure, un corps et une embase par laquelle l'élément de fixation peut être assemblé à un ski. Le dispositif de réglage comprend par ailleurs une glissière longitudinale solidaire du ski, le long de laquelle l'élément de fixation peut coulisser, et des moyens pour immobiliser l'élément de fixation sur la glissière dans au moins deux positions longitudinales différentes.The adjustment device according to the invention is intended to equip a binding which comprises a member for retaining one end of the boot, a body and a base by which the binding element can be assembled to a ski. The adjustment device also comprises a longitudinal slide secured to the ski, along which the fixing element can slide, and means for immobilizing the fixing element on the slide in at least two different longitudinal positions.

Il est caractérisé par le fait qu'il comprend une plaque de base sur laquelle l'embase de l'élément de fixation est assemblée de manière solidaire, que la plaque de base est montée de façon coulissante par rapport à la glissière, et que la plaque de base est par ailleurs équipée d'un verrou de positionnement longitudinal et d'un bouton de commande qui permet la manoeuvre du verrou.It is characterized by the fact that it comprises a base plate on which the base of the fixing element is assembled in an integral manner, that the base plate is slidably mounted relative to the slide, and that the base plate is also equipped with a longitudinal positioning lock and a control button which allows the operation of the lock.

Ce dispositif est également caractérisé par le fait qu'il comprend par ailleurs des moyens de blocage pour bloquer de façon automatique le verrou dans sa position de verrouillage dès qu'une poussée longitudinale dans un sens déterminé est exercée sur l'embase, et tant qu'une action volontaire n'est pas exercée dans le sens inverse pour débrayer ces moyens de blocage.This device is also characterized in that it also comprises blocking means for automatically blocking the latch in its locking position as soon as a longitudinal thrust in a determined direction is exerted on the base, and as long as 'voluntary action is not exercised in the opposite direction to disengage these blocking means.

L'invention sera mieux comprise en se référant à la description ci-dessous, ainsi qu'aux dessins en annexe qui en font partie intégrante.

  • La figure 1 est une vue de côté en coupe partielle du dispositif de réglage, équipé par ailleurs d'un élément avant de fixation.
  • La figure 2 est une vue en coupe par un plan longitudinal et vertical d'un dispositif de réglage de la figure 1.
  • La figure 3 est une vue de dessus de la glissière qui constitue l'un des élément du dispositif de la figure 1.
  • La figure 4 est une vue de côté en coupe de la glissière représentée en figure 3.
  • La figure 5 est une vue de dessous de la plaque de base du dispositif représenté en figure 1, dans l'une de ses positions de fonctionnement.
  • La figure 6 est également une vue de dessous de la plaque de base précédente, mais dans une position de fonctionnement différente.
  • La figure 7 représente le dispositif de la figure 6 dans une position de fonctionnement différente. La figure 8 illustre une variante de réalisation.
  • La figure 9 est une vue en perspective du verrou de positionnement et de son bouton de commande.
  • La figure 10 est une vue de face du dispositif de la figure 1, en coupe par un plan transversal et vertical, dans l'une des positions de fonctionnement.
  • La figure 11 est une vue semblable à celle de la figure 8, mais dans une autre position de fonctionnement du dispositif.
  • La figure 12 représente le même dispositif que les deux figures précédentes, mais dans une position de fonctionnement différente.
The invention will be better understood by referring to the description below, as well as to the accompanying drawings which form an integral part thereof.
  • Figure 1 is a side view in partial section of the adjustment device, also equipped with a front fixing element.
  • FIG. 2 is a view in section through a longitudinal and vertical plane of an adjustment device in FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 3 is a top view of the slide which constitutes one of the elements of the device in FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 4 is a side view in section of the slide shown in FIG. 3.
  • Figure 5 is a bottom view of the base plate of the device shown in Figure 1, in one of its operating positions.
  • Figure 6 is also a bottom view of the previous base plate, but in a different operating position.
  • Figure 7 shows the device of Figure 6 in a different operating position. Figure 8 illustrates an alternative embodiment.
  • Figure 9 is a perspective view of the positioning lock and its control button.
  • Figure 10 is a front view of the device of Figure 1, in section through a transverse and vertical plane, in one of the operating positions.
  • Figure 11 is a view similar to that of Figure 8, but in another operating position of the device.
  • Figure 12 shows the same device as the previous two figures, but in a different operating position.

On a représenté dans la figure 1, de façon partielle, un ski 1 auquel est assemblé un élément de fixation 2. L'élément de fixation représenté est un élément de fixation avant, et comme cela apparaîtra plus loin, cet élément de fixation peut être de tout type approprié. Avantageusement, il s'agit d'un élément standard, identique à des éléments qui sont assemblés directement sur un ski.There is shown in FIG. 1, partially, a ski 1 to which a fastening element 2 is assembled. The fastening element shown is a front fastening element, and as will appear below, this fastening element can be of any suitable type. Advantageously, it is a standard element, identical to elements which are assembled directly on a ski.

D'une façon connue, l'élément de fixation 2 présente un organe 3 de retenue pour l'extrémité avant de la chaussure, un corps 4, et une embase 5. L'embase 5 se prolonge vers l'arrière par une plaque d'appui 6 sur laquelle repose l'extrémité avant de la chaussure. On retrouve tous ces éléments dans à peu près tous les éléments de fixation existants.In a known manner, the fastening element 2 has a member 3 for retaining the front end of the shoe, a body 4, and a base 5. The base 5 is extended towards the rear by a plate d 'support 6 on which rests the front end of the shoe. We find all these elements in almost all existing fasteners.

Entre l'élément de fixation 2 et le ski se trouve un dispositif 7 pour le réglage longitudinal de l'élément de fixation. Le dispositif 7 comprend principalement une glissière 8 solidarisée au ski, qui sera décrite en détail ultérieurement, et une plaque de base 9 qui est montée sur la glissière 8 pour un mouvement de coulissement selon une direction longitudinale. La plaque de base présente une surface supérieure de dimensions voisines de celles de l'embase 5 et la plaque d'appui 6 de la fixation. L'embase 5 est assemblée à la plaque de base 9 de façon solidaire, et de préférence de façon amovible par tout moyen approprié, par exemple des vis.Between the binding element 2 and the ski is a device 7 for the longitudinal adjustment of the binding element. The device 7 mainly comprises a slide 8 secured to the ski, which will be described in detail later, and a base plate 9 which is mounted on the slide 8 for a sliding movement in a longitudinal direction. The base plate has an upper surface of dimensions close to those of the base 5 and the support plate 6 of the attachment. The base 5 is assembled to the base plate 9 in an integral manner, and preferably in a removable manner by any suitable means, for example screws.

La plaque de base 9 est par ailleurs équipée d'un verrou qui coopère avec la glissière pour définir au moins deux positions longitudinales différentes pour la plaque de base 9. Le verrou permet d'immobiliser la plaque de base 9 dans chacune de ces positions, et un bouton 10, débouchant de préférence sur l'un des côtés latéraux de la plaque de base 9, permet l'actionnement du verrou.The base plate 9 is also equipped with a lock which cooperates with the slide to define at least two different longitudinal positions for the base plate 9. The lock makes it possible to immobilize the base plate 9 in each of these positions, and a button 10, preferably opening onto one of the lateral sides of the base plate 9, enables the lock to be actuated.

On comprend ainsi que le dispositif de réglage est constitué d'éléments indépendants de l'élément de fixation, et donc qu'il constitue un sous-ensemble autonome par rapport à l'élément de fixation lui-même. L'élément de fixation peut donc être interchangé avec un autre élément de fixation de même type, et standard, sans avoir à changer le dispositif. En outre, il est possible de monter sur le dispositif de réglage des éléments de fixation de type différent à partir du moment où la plaque de base 9 présente des moyens d'assemblage approprié à chaque type de fixation, par exemple plusieurs jeux d'orifice en correspondance avec les orifices d'assemblage que présentent les différents types de fixation.It is thus understood that the adjustment device is made up of elements independent of the fixing element, and therefore that it constitutes an autonomous sub-assembly with respect to the fixing element itself. The fixing element can therefore be interchanged with another fixing element of the same type, and standard, without having to change the device. In addition, it is possible to mount on the adjusting device fixing elements of different type from the moment when the base plate 9 has assembly means suitable for each type of fixing, for example several sets of orifices. in correspondence with the assembly orifices presented by the different types of fastening.

Dans un mode préférentiel de réalisation, la glissière 8 se prolonge vers l'arrière par une languette longiligne 13. Ainsi que cela est visible dans les figures 1 et 2, par exemple, la languette 13 est assemblée dans sa partie avant à une plaquette interface 14, qui est intercalée entre la glissière 8 et la surface supérieure du ski. La languette 13 se prolonge par ailleurs vers l'arrière où elle est engagée sous la plaque de base, ou l'embase de l'élément de fixation arrière, schématisé en 15. A ce niveau, de préférence, l'extrémité de la languette 13 peut coulisser librement selon une direction longitudinale.In a preferred embodiment, the slide 8 is extended towards the rear by an elongated tongue 13. As can be seen in FIGS. 1 and 2, for example, the tongue 13 is assembled in its front part to an interface plate 14, which is interposed between the slide 8 and the upper surface of the ski. The tongue 13 also extends backwards where it is engaged under the base plate, or the base of the rear fixing element, shown schematically at 15. At this level, preferably, the end of the tongue 13 can slide freely in a longitudinal direction.

Ainsi que cela est visible dans la figure 1, la plaque de base 9, dans sa partie arrière, coiffe la languette 13. Avantageusement, la languette présente des repères 16 successifs qui viennent chacun en coïncidence avec l'extrémité arrière de la plaque de base 9 à chacune des positions longitudinales que la plaque de base peut occuper. La languette et les repères 16 permettent ainsi d'identifier très rapidement et très facilement la position dans laquelle l'élément avant de fixation se trouve.As can be seen in FIG. 1, the base plate 9, in its rear part, covers the tongue 13. Advantageously, the tongue has successive marks 16 which each coincide with the rear end of the base plate 9 at each of the longitudinal positions that the base plate can occupy. The tongue and the marks 16 thus make it possible to identify very quickly and very easily the position in which the element before fixing is located.

Les figures 3 et 4 représentent plus en détail la glissière 8. Cette glissière présente une forme globale rectangulaire, elle présente une partie centrale 19, équipée d'orifices 20 pour des vis d'assemblage au ski. Latéralement, la glissière présente deux ailes longitudinales relevées 21 et 22 le long desquelles la plaque de base 9 viendra se guider.Figures 3 and 4 show in more detail the slide 8. This slide has an overall rectangular shape, it has a central part 19, equipped with holes 20 for ski assembly screws. Laterally, the slide has two raised longitudinal wings 21 and 22 along which the base plate 9 will be guided.

Dans la partie centrale 19, la plaque de base 8 présente une pluralité de dents 23 à 31. Ces dents sont alignées le long d'un axe dirigé longitudinalement, et elles définissent entre elles des entre-dents identiques.In the central part 19, the base plate 8 has a plurality of teeth 23 to 31. These teeth are aligned along an axis directed longitudinally, and they define identical between-teeth between them.

Dans la figure 3, on a représenté neuf dents, définissant donc huit entre-dents. Ce nombre, naturellement, n'est pas limitatif, et tout autre nombre pourrait convenir.In Figure 3, there are shown nine teeth, thus defining eight between-teeth. This number, of course, is not limitative, and any other number may be suitable.

Ainsi que cela est visible dans la figure 4, de préférence, vue selon une direction longitudinale, chaque dent présente une section trapézoïdale avec la grande base située au niveau de la surface supérieure de la glissière, et la petite base dans la partie supérieure de la dent. De cette façon, les dents présentent latéralement au moins une surface inclinée 32 dont le rôle sera décrit ultérieurement.As can be seen in Figure 4, preferably, viewed in a longitudinal direction, each tooth has a trapezoidal section with the large base located at the upper surface of the slide, and the small base in the upper part of the tooth. In this way, the teeth have laterally at least one inclined surface 32 whose role will be described later.

Ainsi que cela est visible dans les figures 3 et 4, les dents 23 à 31 sont légèrement décalées par rapport à l'axe longitudinal médian 33 de la glissière 8, et la face 32 se trouve orientée du côté de l'axe 33. Ceci, toutefois, correspond à un mode préférentiel de réalisation, et n'est pas limitatif pour l'invention.As can be seen in FIGS. 3 and 4, the teeth 23 to 31 are slightly offset with respect to the median longitudinal axis 33 of the slide 8, and the face 32 is oriented towards the side of the axis 33. This , however, corresponds to a preferred embodiment, and is not limiting for the invention.

Egalement, selon un mode préférentiel de réalisation, la première dent, c'est-à-dire la dent 23, présente, selon une direction longitudinale, une dimension plus importante que les autres dents. Egalement, la dernière dent, c'est-à-dire la dent 31, s'étend davantage en direction de l'axe 33 que les autres dents. La raison en sera décrite ultérieurement.Also, according to a preferred embodiment, the first tooth, that is to say the tooth 23, has, in a longitudinal direction, a larger dimension than the other teeth. Also, the last tooth, that is to say the tooth 31, extends more towards the axis 33 than the other teeth. The reason will be described later.

Les figures 5 et 6 représentent, en vue de dessous, la plaque de base 9 équipée de son verrou 35. La plaque de base 9 présente un évidement longitudinal 36, qui débouche vers l'arrière, et qui est limité latéralement par deux rainures longitudinales 37 et 38. Les dimensions transversales des rainures 37 et 38 sont déterminées de telle façon que la plaque de base 9 puisse coulisser librement le long de la glissière 8 tout en étant retenue verticalement vers le bas et vers le haut. De préférence, la plaque de base 9 présente, sur ses deux bords latéraux, et sur son bord avant un rebord 39, qui descend aussi près que possible de la surface supérieure du ski, de façon à imiter les introductions de neige ou de salissures à ce niveau. Les rainures 37 et 38 sont creusées dans les parties latérales de ce rebord.Figures 5 and 6 show, in bottom view, the base plate 9 equipped with its latch 35. The base plate 9 has a longitudinal recess 36, which opens towards the rear, and which is limited laterally by two longitudinal grooves 37 and 38. The transverse dimensions of the grooves 37 and 38 are determined so that the base plate 9 can slide freely along the slide 8 while being held vertically downwards and upwards. Preferably, the base plate 9 has, on its two lateral edges, and on its front edge a rim 39, which descends as close as possible to the upper surface of the ski, so as to imitate the introduction of snow or dirt to this level. The grooves 37 and 38 are hollowed out in the lateral parts of this rim.

Dans la partie centrale de la plaque de base 9, un verrou 35 est guidé pour un déplacement selon une direction transversale contre la force de rappel d'un ressort 40. Par exemple, ainsi que cela est représenté, la plaque de base 9 présente un logement transversal 41 le long duquel le verrou 35 est guidé. Ce verrou 35 se prolonge latéralement par une languette 42, à l'extrémité de laquelle se trouve le bouton d'actionnement 10. Le bouton 10 débouche sur un bord latéral de la plaque de base 9, et de préférence, à son niveau, la plaque de base 9 présente un renflement latéral 44, de part et d'autre du bouton, qui enveloppe le bouton dans le contour de la plaque de base.In the central part of the base plate 9, a latch 35 is guided for movement in a transverse direction against the restoring force of a spring 40. For example, as shown, the base plate 9 has a transverse housing 41 along which the latch 35 is guided. This lock 35 is extended laterally by a tongue 42, at the end of which is the actuation button 10. The button 10 opens onto a lateral edge of the base plate 9, and preferably, at its level, the base plate 9 has a lateral bulge 44, on either side of the button, which envelops the button in the outline of the base plate.

Dans sa partie centrale, selon un mode préférentiel de réalisation, le verrou 35 présente un ensemble de trois dents 45, 46 et 47, les deux dents extrêmes 45 et 47 étant alignées selon une direction longitudinale, et la dent centrale 46 étant décalée selon une direction transversale par rapport aux deux précédentes dans une direction opposée au bouton 10. Dans le mode de réalisation représenté, l'axe sur lequel les deux dents 45 et 47 sont alignées, est décalé vers le bouton 10, par rapport à l'axe longitudinal médian 50 de la plaque de base 9.In its central part, according to a preferred embodiment, the lock 35 has a set of three teeth 45, 46 and 47, the two end teeth 45 and 47 being aligned in a longitudinal direction, and the central tooth 46 being offset according to a transverse direction relative to the previous two in a direction opposite to the button 10. In the embodiment shown, the axis on which the two teeth 45 and 47 are aligned, is offset towards the button 10, relative to the longitudinal axis median 50 of base plate 9.

Les dents extrêmes 45 et 47 présentent une largeur sensiblement égale à la largeur des entre-dents de la glissière 8. La largeur de la dent centrale 46 est quant à elle sensiblement égale à la largeur de l'une des dents intermédiaires 24 à 30 de la glissière 8.The extreme teeth 45 and 47 have a width substantially equal to the width of the inter-teeth of the slide 8. The width of the central tooth 46 is for its part substantially equal to the width of one of the intermediate teeth 24 to 30 of the slide 8.

De préférence, au moins la dent centrale 46 présente, du côté du bouton 10, une face inclinée 48, dont l'inclinaison est sensiblement identique à celle de la face 32 des dents 24 à 30. D'après ce qui précède, on comprend aisément que, lorsque la plaque de base 9 est engagée sur la glissière 8, le ressort 40 du verrou 35 sollicite les dents 45, 46 et 47 en direction des dents 23 à 31 de la glissière 8. Les dents 45 et 47 sont prévues pour s'engager dans les entre-dents, et la dent centrale 46 est prévue pour venir buter contre l'une des dents 24 à 30 de la glissière 8. L'inclinaison des faces 48 et 32 a pour effet que, lorsque la dent 46 est en appui sur l'une des dents 24 à 30, la force transversale du ressort 40 est transformée en une force verticale vers le haut qui s'exerce sur l'embase. Ceci contribue à réduire le jeu vertical entre la plaque de base 9 et la glissière 8, au moins en l'absence de chaussure.Preferably, at least the central tooth 46 has, on the side of the button 10, an inclined face 48, the inclination of which is substantially identical to that of the face 32 of the teeth 24 to 30. From the above, it is understood easily that, when the base plate 9 is engaged on the slide 8, the spring 40 of the lock 35 biases the teeth 45, 46 and 47 in the direction of the teeth 23 to 31 of the slide 8. The teeth 45 and 47 are provided for engage in the inter-teeth, and the central tooth 46 is provided to abut against one of the teeth 24 to 30 of the slide 8. The inclination of the faces 48 and 32 has the effect that, when the tooth 46 is supported on one of the teeth 24 to 30, the transverse force of the spring 40 is transformed into a vertical force the upward which is exerted on the base. This contributes to reducing the vertical clearance between the base plate 9 and the slide 8, at least in the absence of a shoe.

Il a été dit précédemment que la première dent 23 présentait une largeur supérieure aux autres dents de la glissière 8, et donc supérieure à la dent centrale 46 du verrou. De cette façon, le verrou 35 ne pourra pas être positionné par rapport à la dent 23. De cette façon, on est sûr que les dents 45 et 47 se positionnent toujours entre deux dents de la glissière 8, quelle que soit la position longitudinale prise par la plaque de base 9. Les huit entre-dents définissent donc sept positions différentes.It has been said previously that the first tooth 23 had a width greater than the other teeth of the slide 8, and therefore greater than the central tooth 46 of the latch. In this way, the latch 35 can not be positioned relative to the tooth 23. In this way, it is certain that the teeth 45 and 47 are always positioned between two teeth of the slide 8, whatever the longitudinal position taken by the base plate 9. The eight teeth therefore define seven different positions.

Lorsque le réglage longitudinal de la plaque de base 9 amène les dents du verrou dans la zone de la première dent 23, ce qui correspond à la position reculée de la plaque de base 9, la partie avant 52 du rebord 39 de la plaque 9 vient buter contre le bord avant 53 de la glissière 8, ce qui limite le mouvement vers l'arrière de la plaque de base.When the longitudinal adjustment of the base plate 9 brings the teeth of the latch into the region of the first tooth 23, which corresponds to the retracted position of the base plate 9, the front part 52 of the flange 39 of the plate 9 comes abut against the front edge 53 of the slide 8, which limits the rearward movement of the base plate.

Ceci toutefois n'est pas limitatif. On pourrait aussi bien limiter le mouvement vers l'arrière de la plaque de base 9 en prolongeant la dent 23 vers l'axe longitudinal médian 33, de la même façon que la dent 31.This however is not limiting. We could as well limit the backward movement of the base plate 9 by extending the tooth 23 towards the median longitudinal axis 33, in the same way as the tooth 31.

En ce qui concerne le mouvement vers l'avant, il a été dit précédemment que la dernière dent 31 s'étendait davantage vers l'axe 33 que les autres. On comprend alors que, pour franchir cette dent 31, le verrou 35 devra être déplacé latéralement sur une distance plus importante que pour le franchissement des autres dents.With regard to the forward movement, it has been said previously that the last tooth 31 extends more towards the axis 33 than the others. It is then understood that, to cross this tooth 31, the latch 35 will have to be moved laterally over a greater distance than for crossing the other teeth.

La figure 5 illustre un mode préférentiel de réalisation, selon lequel un bloc 56 de matériau compressible, par exemple de la mousse à cellules fermées, est intercalé entre le bouton 10 et la paroi latérale de la plaque de base 9. Ce bloc a pour fonction de combler l'espace entre le bouton et la plaque de base, et donc d'éviter les infiltrations de neige ou de salissure à ce niveau.FIG. 5 illustrates a preferred embodiment, according to which a block 56 of compressible material, for example closed cell foam, is interposed between the button 10 and the side wall of the base plate 9. This block has the function to fill the space between the button and the base plate, and therefore to avoid the ingress of snow or dirt at this level.

Egalement, il contribue au rappel élastique du verrou 35 en coopération avec le ressort 40.Also, it contributes to the elastic return of the latch 35 in cooperation with the spring 40.

En outre, plus il est comprimé, plus la force qu'il oppose au déplacement du verrou croît rapidement. Ainsi, pour enfoncer le verrou à fond, pour dégager le verrou de la dent décalée 31, il faudra repousser le verrou avec un effort beaucoup plus important que celui qui est nécessaire pour dégager le verrou des dents intermédiaires 34 à 30.In addition, the more it is compressed, the more rapidly the force it opposes the movement of the bolt. Thus, to depress the lock fully, to release the lock from the offset tooth 31, it will be necessary to push the lock back with a much greater force than that which is necessary to release the lock from the intermediate teeth 34 to 30.

Le passage de la position active à la position inactive est réalisé par une simple pression sur le bouton 10 qui constitue les moyens d'actionnement du verrou. Le ressort 40 assure le rappel élastique du verrou dans sa position active.The transition from the active position to the inactive position is achieved by a simple press on the button 10 which constitutes the means for actuating the lock. The spring 40 ensures the elastic return of the lock in its active position.

Le dispositif de réglage longitudinal est en plus équipé de moyens pour bloquer, de façon automatique, le verrou dans sa position active de verrouillage.The longitudinal adjustment device is furthermore equipped with means for automatically locking the lock in its active locking position.

En se reportant à la figure 5, le verrou 35 présente deux bords latéraux parallèles et le logement 41, à l'intérieur duquel le verrou est guidé, présente en vue de dessus une forme évasée, avec une paroi 52 sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal médian 50 de la plaque 9, et une paroi avant 53 inclinée par rapport à cet axe médian, de façon à ce qu'un jeu existe entre le verrou et le logement du côté du verrou opposé au bouton 10.Referring to Figure 5, the latch 35 has two parallel side edges and the housing 41, inside which the latch is guided, has a top view in flared shape, with a wall 52 substantially perpendicular to the axis longitudinal median 50 of plate 9, and a front wall 53 inclined with respect to this median axis, so that a clearance exists between the latch and the housing on the side of the latch opposite the button 10.

En outre, ainsi que cela est visible dans la figure 5, l'axe du ressort 40 qui rappelle le verrou est incliné par rapport à une direction perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal médian 50, de façon à ce que la poussée du ressort rappelle élastiquement le verrou en appui contre la paroi 55 qui est située vers le côté arrière de la plaque 9.In addition, as can be seen in FIG. 5, the axis of the spring 40 which recalls the latch is inclined relative to a direction perpendicular to the median longitudinal axis 50, so that the thrust of the spring elastically recalls the lock pressing against the wall 55 which is situated towards the rear side of the plate 9.

De cette façon, le verrou 35 peut basculer dans le plan horizontal de la figure 5 entre deux positions, une première position qui est illustrée en figure 5, où le verrou est en appui contre la paroi 55, et une autre position représentée en figure 6 où, après un mouvement de bascule, le verrou est en appui contre la paroi 53.In this way, the latch 35 can tilt in the horizontal plane of FIG. 5 between two positions, a first position which is illustrated in FIG. 5, where the latch is in abutment against the wall 55, and another position shown in FIG. 6 where, after a rocking movement, the bolt bears against the wall 53.

Il est possible de faire basculer le verrou 35 d'une position à l'autre par un léger déplacement longitudinal vers l'avant ou vers l'arrière de l'élément de fixation ou de la plaque de base. En effet, pour un tel mouvement, le verrou est retenu au niveau de ses dents, et il pivote en quelque sorte autour de l'une des dents 24 à 30 de la glissière en étant lié à l'embase 9 au niveau de sa languette 42.It is possible to tilt the latch 35 from one position to the other by a slight longitudinal movement forwards or backwards of the fixing element or of the base plate. Indeed, for such a movement, the lock is retained at its teeth, and it pivots in a way around one of the teeth 24 to 30 of the slide being linked to the base 9 at its tongue 42.

Le déplacement vers l'arrière se fait par une action volontaire sur l'élément de fixation ou sur la plaque de base. Le déplacement vers l'avant se fait également par une action volontaire, ou bien se fait de façon automatique et obligatoire lors de l'engagement de la chaussure dans ses éléments de fixation. Il est connu en effet qu'en présence de la chaussure, la chaussure exerce en permanence sur l'élément de fixation avant une poussée dirigée vers l'avant.The rearward movement is made by a voluntary action on the fastening element or on the base plate. The forward movement is also done by voluntary action, or is done automatically and obligatory when the shoe is engaged in its fastening elements. It is known in fact that in the presence of the shoe, the shoe exerts permanently on the fastening element before a thrust directed forward.

Toutefois, selon un mode préférentiel de réalisation, le ressort 40, par son inclinaison et la force de rappel qu'il développe, rappelle élastiquement l'embase 9 vers l'avant dès que le verrou est revenu en position active de verrouillage et qu'aucune action volontaire n'est plus exercée sur la plaque 9.However, according to a preferred embodiment, the spring 40, by its inclination and the restoring force that it develops, resiliently recalls the base 9 forward as soon as the lock has returned to the active locking position and that no voluntary action is no longer exercised on plate 9.

Dans la position avancée de l'élément de fixation, c'est-à-dire la position de la figure 5, les moyens de blocage sont actifs, et ils empêchent tout mouvement du verrou vers sa position inactive. Par contre, dans la position reculée de la plaque de base 9 représentée en figure 6, les moyens de blocage sont inactifs, et le verrou peut être manoeuvré vers sa position inactive où un réglage longitudinal est possible.In the advanced position of the fixing element, that is to say the position of FIG. 5, the blocking means are active, and they prevent any movement of the bolt towards its inactive position. By cons, in the remote position of the base plate 9 shown in Figure 6, the means blocking are inactive, and the latch can be operated to its inactive position where longitudinal adjustment is possible.

En se reportant à la figure 5, les moyens de blocage sont représentés sous la forme d'un doigt 58 situé à l'extrémité du verrou, du côté opposé au bouton 10 qui coopère avec une rainure 59 du logement. Le doigt est orienté selon l'axe transversal du verrou, et la rainure est orientée sensiblement parallèlement à la paroi inclinée 53.Referring to Figure 5, the locking means are shown in the form of a finger 58 located at the end of the lock, on the side opposite the button 10 which cooperates with a groove 59 of the housing. The finger is oriented along the transverse axis of the lock, and the groove is oriented substantially parallel to the inclined wall 53.

Dans la position active du verrou, c'est-à-dire la position de la figure 5, le doigt est dégagé de la rainure, et il est décalé par rapport à son alignement. En fait, le doigt 58 est en regard du rebord de la rainure 59. Le doigt 58 empêche donc tout mouvement du verrou 35 vers sa position inactive, car il vient buter alors contre le rebord de la rainure 59.In the active position of the lock, that is to say the position of FIG. 5, the finger is released from the groove, and it is offset with respect to its alignment. In fact, the finger 58 is facing the edge of the groove 59. The finger 58 therefore prevents any movement of the latch 35 towards its inactive position, since it then abuts against the edge of the groove 59.

A la suite d'une action volontaire schématisée par la flèche 57 dirigée vers l'arrière sur l'élément de fixation ou la plaque 9, le verrou bascule dans la position présentée en figure 6. Dans cette position, le doigt 58 se trouve dans l'alignement de la rainure 59. Il est alors possible d'amener le verrou dans sa position inactive, ce qui se traduit par la pénétration du doigt 58 à l'intérieur de la rainure 59. La figure 7 représente le dispositif de réglage dans cette position. Il est alors possible de régler la position longitudinale de l'élément de fixation, de façon à amener les dents du verrou en regard d'une autre dent de la glissière.Following a voluntary action shown diagrammatically by the arrow 57 directed towards the rear on the fixing element or the plate 9, the latch switches to the position shown in FIG. 6. In this position, the finger 58 is located in the alignment of the groove 59. It is then possible to bring the latch into its inactive position, which results in the penetration of the finger 58 inside the groove 59. FIG. 7 shows the adjustment device in this position. It is then possible to adjust the longitudinal position of the fastening element, so as to bring the teeth of the lock facing another tooth of the slide.

Il faut noter que le ressort 40 assure le rappel élastique du verrou dans sa position active de verrouillage, et qu'il tend également à ramener le verrou 35 dans la position où les moyens de blocage sont actifs. Toutefois, si ce n'est pas le cas, cette position sera atteinte dès que la chaussure sera engagée dans l'élément de fixation. En effet, tout mouvement vers l'avant exercé sur l'élément de fixation ou sur la plaque 9 amène les moyens de blocage dans leur position active. On est sûr ainsi que, lors de la pratique du ski en particulier, aucun déverrouillage intempestif ne pourra avoir lieu.It should be noted that the spring 40 ensures the elastic return of the lock to its active locking position, and that it also tends to bring the lock 35 back to the position where the locking means are active. However, if this is not the case, this position will be reached as soon as the shoe is engaged in the fastening element. Indeed, any forward movement exerted on the fastening element or on the plate 9 brings the locking means into their active position. It is thus certain that, when skiing in particular, no untimely unlocking can take place.

Cependant, selon un mode préférentiel de réalisation, le ressort 40 est suffisamment puissant pour ramener également l'embase vers l'avant dès que le verrou est relâché. Les moyens de blocage sont donc ramenés automatiquement en position active.However, according to a preferred embodiment, the spring 40 is powerful enough to also bring the base forward as soon as the lock is released. The locking means are therefore automatically returned to the active position.

La figure 8 représente une variante de réalisation selon laquelle les moyens de blocage comprennent, pour le verrou, une butée latérale 60 située en saillie du côté de la paroi 52 du logement 41 qui coopère avec une butée 61 que présente cette paroi en saillie.FIG. 8 represents an alternative embodiment according to which the locking means comprise, for the lock, a lateral stop 60 projecting from the side of the wall 52 of the housing 41 which cooperates with a stop 61 that this projecting wall has.

Dans la position active des moyens de blocage, c'est-à-dire celle où le verrou 35 est en appui contre la paroi 52, les deux butées 60 et 61 sont en appui l'une contre l'autre, et tout mouvement du verrou vers sa position inactive est impossible. Dans la position inactive des moyens de verrouillage, c'est-à-dire après un mouvement vers l'arrière de la plaque 9, la butée 60 du verrou échappe à la butée 61 de la paroi 52, et alors un mouvement du verrou est possible vers sa position inactive. Comme dans le cas précédent, le ressort 40 assure le rappel élastique du verrou vers sa position active, et également tend à ramener le verrou dans la position active des moyens de blocage.In the active position of the locking means, that is to say that where the lock 35 is in abutment against the wall 52, the two stops 60 and 61 are in abutment against each other, and any movement of the lock to its inactive position is impossible. In the inactive position of the locking means, that is to say after a movement towards the rear of the plate 9, the stop 60 of the lock escapes from the stop 61 of the wall 52, and then a movement of the lock is possible to its inactive position. As in the previous case, the spring 40 ensures the elastic return of the lock to its active position, and also tends to bring the lock back into the active position of the locking means.

Les figures 10 à 12 illustrent le dispositif de réglage dans ses différentes positions de fonctionnement. La figure 8 correspond à la position normale de ski avec le verrou 35 engagé sur l'une des dents 24 à 30 de la glissière 8. Dans la figure 11, une force "F" transversale est exercée sur le bouton 10. Les dents du verrou sont alors dégagées des dents 24 à 30 de la glissière, mais leur déplacement n'est pas suffisant pour permettre le franchissement de la dernière dent 31. Le bloc de mousse 56 est comprimé.Figures 10 to 12 illustrate the adjustment device in its different operating positions. FIG. 8 corresponds to the normal ski position with the lock 35 engaged on one of the teeth 24 to 30 of the slide 8. In FIG. 11, a transverse force "F" is exerted on the button 10. The teeth of the lock are then released from the teeth 24 to 30 of the slide, but their displacement is not sufficient to allow the crossing of the last tooth 31. The foam block 56 is compressed.

Dans la figure 12 une force F' supérieure à F permet alors un déplacement maximum du verrou 35, et les dents du verrou sont alors dégagées des dents 24 à 31. Le bloc de mousse 56 est comprimé à fond. L'extraction de la plaque de base hors de la glissière vers l'avant est possible. Ceci est utile par exemple pour échanger le produit complet, ou bien pour démonter l'élément de fixation par rapport à la plaque de base, en vue de le réparer ou bien de le remplacer.In FIG. 12, a force F ′ greater than F then allows maximum displacement of the latch 35, and the teeth of the latch are then released from the teeth 24 to 31. The foam block 56 is fully compressed. Extraction of the base plate from the slide forward is possible. This is useful for example to exchange the complete product, or to disassemble the fixing element with respect to the base plate, in order to repair or replace it.

Il faut enfin remarquer que, selon un mode préférentiel de réalisation, le bouton 10 se trouve situé sur la côté gauche de l'embase, au niveau de la partie arrière du corps 4 de l'élément de fixation.Finally, it should be noted that, according to a preferred embodiment, the button 10 is located on the left side of the base, at the rear part of the body 4 of the fixing element.

Ceci tient compte de la position habituelle d'un ski lors du réglage, c'est-à-dire la spatule sur le côté gauche du technicien qui effectue le réglage. De sa main gauche, il saisit le corps de l'élément de fixation. Son pouce alors se présente naturellement au niveau du poussoir 10 qu'il peut actionner de façon très simple. Ainsi, le technicien enchaîne très naturellement, et de sa main gauche, les mouvements nécessaires pour actionner le verrou 35, puis déplacer la plaque de base 9, puis relâcher le verrou lorsque la position désirée est atteinte. Les repères 16 de la languette 13 qui ont été décrits relativement à la figure 1 aident alors le technicien à positionner la plaque de base 9 dans l'une des positions longitudinales définies par les dents de la glissière 8.This takes into account the usual position of a ski during adjustment, that is to say the tip on the left side of the technician who performs the adjustment. With his left hand, he grabs the body of the fastener. His thumb then naturally occurs at the pusher 10 which he can operate in a very simple manner. Thus, the technician very naturally connects, and with his left hand, the movements necessary to actuate the lock 35, then move the base plate 9, then release the lock when the desired position is reached. The marks 16 of the tongue 13 which have been described in relation to FIG. 1 then help the technician to position the base plate 9 in one of the longitudinal positions defined by the teeth of the slide 8.

Naturellement, la présente description n'est donnée qu'à titre indicatif, et l'on pourrait adopter d'autres mises en oeuvre de l'invention sans pour autant sortir du cadre de celle-ci.Naturally, the present description is given for information only, and other implementations of the invention could be adopted without departing from the scope thereof.

En particulier, il va de soi que le dispositif de réglage qui vient d'être décrit pourrait être adapté pour un élément de fixation arrière. Il suffirait de modifier les dimensions horizontales de la plaque de base 9, de telle façon qu'elle puisse recevoir l'embase d'un élément de fixation arrière.In particular, it goes without saying that the adjustment device which has just been described could be adapted for a rear fixing element. It would suffice to modify the horizontal dimensions of the base plate 9, so that it can receive the base of a rear fixing element.

Egalement, le dispositif de réglage qui vient d'être décrit est destiné à équiper une plaque de base indépendante de l'élément de fixation. Toutefois, un tel dispositif pourrait être adapté directement dans l'embase d'une fixation, et l'embase serait alors en prise directe sur la glissière.Also, the adjustment device which has just been described is intended to equip a base plate independent of the fixing element. However, such a device could be adapted directly into the base of a binding, and the base would then be in direct engagement with the slide.

Les parois 52 et 53 du logement 41, et la direction de déplacement du verrou pourraient aussi avoir une orientation différente par rapport à ce qui a été décrit.The walls 52 and 53 of the housing 41, and the direction of movement of the lock could also have a different orientation compared to what has been described.

Egalement, le jeu entre le verrou et son logement pourrait être obtenu à partir de deux parois parallèles du logement 41 et des bords latéraux non parallèles du verrou, ou par tout autre moyen. Egalement, le présent dispositif pourrait équiper tout autre dispositif de réglage longitudinal d'un accessoire sur un ski, ou bien même sur une planche de glisse.Also, the clearance between the latch and its housing could be obtained from two parallel walls of the housing 41 and the non-parallel lateral edges of the latch, or by any other means. Also, the present device could equip any other longitudinal adjustment device with an accessory on a ski, or even on a board for sliding.

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1. Dispositif de réglage longitudinal d'un élément de fixation pour ski alpin destiné à retenir une chaussure en appui sur un ski, l'élément de fixation comprenant un organe de retenue (3) d'une extrémité de la chaussure, un corps (4) et une embase (5) par laquelle l'élément de fixation peut être assemblé au ski, le dispositif de réglage comprenant par ailleurs une glissière longitudinale (8) solidaire du ski le long de laquelle l'élément de fixation peut coulisser, et des moyens pour immobiliser l'élément de fixation sur la glissière dans au moins deux positions longitudinales différentes,
caractérisé par le fait qu'il comprend une plaque de base (9) sur laquelle l'embase (5) de l'élément de fixation est assemblée de manière solidaire, que la plaque de base (9) est montée de façon coulissante par rapport à la glissière (8), que la plaque de base (9) est par ailleurs équipée d'un verrou (35) de positionnement longitudinal, et d'un bouton de commande (10) qui permet la manoeuvre du verrou (35). 1. Device for longitudinal adjustment of a fastening element for alpine skiing intended to retain a boot bearing on a ski, the fastening element comprising a retaining member (3) at one end of the boot, a body ( 4) and a base (5) by which the binding element can be assembled to the ski, the adjustment device further comprising a longitudinal slide (8) integral with the ski along which the binding element can slide, and means for immobilizing the fastening element on the slide in at least two different longitudinal positions,
characterized by the fact that it comprises a base plate (9) on which the base (5) of the fixing element is integrally assembled, that the base plate (9) is slidably mounted relative to the slide (8), that the base plate (9) is also equipped with a latch (35) for longitudinal positioning, and a control button (10) which allows the latch (35) to be operated. 2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisée par le fait que la glissière (8) présente, dans sa partie centrale, au moins trois dents (23-31) alignées selon une direction longitudinale définissant entre elles au moins deux entre-dents, et que la plaque de base (9) présente un verrou (35) mobile selon une direction transversale, muni d'un bouton de commande (10) qui débouche sur un bord latéral de la plaque de base, le verrou présentant au moins une dent (45,47) qui coopère avec les entre-dents de la glissière par un engagement selon une direction transversale, pour réaliser une immobilisation de la plaque de base (9) sur une direction longitudinale.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the slide (8) has, in its central part, at least three teeth (23-31) aligned in a longitudinal direction defining between them at least two inter-teeth, and that the base plate (9) has a lock (35) movable in a transverse direction, provided with a control button (10) which opens on a lateral edge of the base plate, the lock having at least one tooth ( 45,47) which cooperates with the inter-teeth of the slide by an engagement in a transverse direction, in order to immobilize the base plate (9) in a longitudinal direction. 3. Dispositif selon la revendication 2, caractérisé par le fait que le verrou (35) présente trois dents juxtaposées (45,46,47) réparties selon une direction longitudinale, deux dents extrêmes (45,47) alignées sur une direction longitudinale, et une dent centrale (46) en retrait selon une direction transversale, les deux dents extrêmes étant destinées à s'engager dans deux entre-dents successifs de la glissière sous la force élastique d'un ressort (40) de rappel du verrou, la dent centrale (46) venant buter contre la dent (24-30) de la glissière (8) adjacente aux deux entre-dents.3. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the latch (35) has three juxtaposed teeth (45,46,47) distributed in a longitudinal direction, two end teeth (45,47) aligned on a longitudinal direction, and a central tooth (46) recessed in a transverse direction, the two end teeth being intended to engage in two successive inter-teeth of the slide under the elastic force of a spring (40) for returning the lock, the tooth central (46) abutting against the tooth (24-30) of the slide (8) adjacent to the two between-teeth. 4. Dispositif selon la revendication 3, caractérisé par le fait que la face latérale (48) de la dent centrale (46) du verrou et celle (32) des dents (24-30) de la glissière (8) qui coopèrent ensemble sont inclinées dans un plan vertical et transversal, et présentent respectivement une inclinaison sensiblement identique.4. Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the lateral face (48) of the central tooth (46) of the lock and that (32) of the teeth (24-30) of the slide (8) which cooperate together are inclined in a vertical and transverse plane, and respectively have a substantially identical inclination. 5. Dispositif selon la revendication 2, caractérisé par le fait que la dernière dent (31) à l'une des extrémités de la glissière présente, par rapport aux autres dents, une dimension supérieure selon une direction transversale de façon que le franchissement de cette dent (31) par le verrou (35) nécessite un déplacement du bouton (10) sur une amplitude supérieure à l'amplitude nécessaire pour le franchissement des autres dents (24-30).5. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the last tooth (31) at one of the ends of the slide has, relative to the other teeth, a larger dimension in a transverse direction so that the crossing of this tooth (31) by the latch (35) requires a displacement of the button (10) over an amplitude greater than the amplitude necessary for the crossing of the other teeth (24-30). 6. Dispositif de réglage longitudinal d'un accessoire pour une planche de glisse, notamment un ski alpin destiné à retenir en coopération avec un second élément de fixation une chaussure sur un ski alpin, le premier élément de fixation comprenant un corps et une embase (9) par laquelle l'élément de fixation est relié au ski, le dispositif de réglage comprenant une glissière longitudinale (8) solidaire du ski, le long de laquelle l'embase(9) peut coulisser, des moyens pour immobiliser l'embase dans au moins deux positions longitudinales différentes le long de la glissière, ces moyens comprenant un verrou (35) et des moyens d'actionnement (10) du verrou mobiles entre deux positions, une position active de verrouillage où le verrou immobilise l'embase sur la glissière, et une position inactive de réglage où le verrou est rétracté et permet le coulissement longitudinal de l'embase le long de la glissière, le verrou étant rappelé élastiquement dans sa position active de verrouillage,
caractérisé par le fait qu'il comprend par ailleurs des moyens de blocage (58,59,60,61) pour bloquer de façon automatique le verrou dans sa position de verrouillage dès qu'une poussée longitudinale dans un sens déterminé est exercée sur l'embase, et tant qu'une action volontaire n'est pas exercée dans le sens inverse pour débrayer ces moyens de blocage.6. Device for longitudinal adjustment of an accessory for a gliding board, in particular an alpine ski intended to retain in cooperation with a second binding element a boot on an alpine ski, the first binding element comprising a body and a base ( 9) by which the binding element is connected to the ski, the adjustment device comprising a longitudinal slide (8) integral with the ski, along which the base (9) can slide, means for immobilizing the base in at least two different longitudinal positions along the slide, these means comprising a latch (35) and actuation means (10) of the latch movable between two positions, an active latch position lage where the lock immobilizes the base on the slide, and an inactive position of adjustment where the lock is retracted and allows the longitudinal sliding of the base along the slide, the lock being resiliently returned to its active locking position,
characterized by the fact that it furthermore comprises locking means (58, 59, 60, 61) for automatically locking the bolt in its locking position as soon as a longitudinal thrust in a determined direction is exerted on the base, and as long as a voluntary action is not exerted in the opposite direction to disengage these blocking means. 7. Dispositif selon la revendication 6, caractérisé par le fait que les moyens de blocage (58,59,60,61) sont mobiles entre une position active où ils bloquent le verrou dans sa position de verrouillage, et une position inactive où l'action qu'ils exercent sur le verrou (35) est neutralisée, et qu'ils sont rappelés en permanence dans la position active de façon élastique.7. Device according to claim 6, characterized in that the locking means (58,59,60,61) are movable between an active position where they block the latch in its locking position, and an inactive position where the the action they exert on the latch (35) is neutralized, and that they are permanently returned to the active position in an elastic manner. 8. Dispositif selon la revendication 7, caractérisé par le fait que les moyens de blocage sont débrayés de façon temporaire par une action volontaire exercée sur l'embase (9) selon une direction longitudinale de sens contraire au sens dans lequel la chaussure exerce une poussée sur l'embase lorsqu'elle est engagée entre les deux éléments de fixation.8. Device according to claim 7, characterized in that the blocking means are disengaged temporarily by a voluntary action exerted on the base (9) in a longitudinal direction of direction opposite to the direction in which the shoe exerts a thrust on the base when it is engaged between the two fixing elements. 9. Dispositif selon la revendication 8, caractérisé par le fait que le verrou (35) est mobile entre sa position active et sa position inactive selon une direction oblique par rapport à la direction longitudinale, que le verrou est guidé pour ce mouvement dans un logement (41) évasé qui lui autorise un mouvement de bascule dans un plan horizontal, ce mouvement étant commandé par une action volontaire produisant un déplacement de l'embase (9) selon une direction longitudinale.9. Device according to claim 8, characterized in that the lock (35) is movable between its active position and its inactive position in an oblique direction relative to the longitudinal direction, that the lock is guided for this movement in a housing (41) flared which allows a rocking movement in a horizontal plane, this movement being controlled by a voluntary action producing a displacement of the base (9) in a longitudinal direction. 10. Dispositif selon la revendication 9, caractérisé par le fait que, dans l'une des positions extrêmes du mouvement de bascule, les moyens de blocage (58,59,60,61) sont actifs, et que dans l'autre position extrême, les moyens de blocage sont inactifs.10. Device according to claim 9, characterized in that, in one of the extreme positions of the rocking movement, the locking means (58,59,60,61) are active, and that in the other extreme position , the blocking means are inactive. 11. Dispositif selon la revendication 10, caractérisé par le fait que les moyens de blocage comprennent pour l'un des éléments que sont le verrou et son logement un doigt (58) qui est orienté selon une direction oblique par rapport à la direction longitudinale, et pour l'autre élément une rainure (59) qui coopère avec le doigt par emboîtement, que dans la position active de verrouillage du verrou, le doigt (58) se trouve à l'extérieur de la rainure (59), que dans l'une des positions extrêmes du mouvement de bascule, le doigt se trouve décalé par rapport à l'alignement de la rainure, ce qui bloque le verrou dans sa position active de verrouillage, et que dans l'autre position extrême du mouvement de bascule, le doigt se trouve dans l'alignement de la rainure, ce qui autorise le mouvement du verrou de sa position active à sa position inactive.11. Device according to claim 10, characterized in that the locking means comprise, for one of the elements that are the bolt and its housing, a finger (58) which is oriented in an oblique direction relative to the longitudinal direction, and for the other element a groove (59) which cooperates with the finger by interlocking, that in the active locking position of the latch, the finger (58) is outside the groove (59), that in the one of the extreme positions of the rocking movement, the finger is offset relative to the alignment of the groove, which blocks the latch in its active locking position, and that in the other extreme position of the rocking movement, the finger is in alignment with the groove, which allows movement of the lock from its active position to its inactive position. 12. Dispositif selon la revendication 10, caractérisé par le fait que les moyens de blocage comprennent une butée (60) en saillie sur un bord latéral du verrou qui coopère avec une butée (61) en saillie sur le bord latéral du logement, que dans l'une des positions extrêmes du mouvement de bascule, les deux butées sont en appui l'une contre l'autre, ce qui bloque le verrou dans sa position active de verrouillage, et que dans l'autre position du mouvement de bascule, la butée du verrou se dégage de la butée du logement, ce qui autorise le mouvement du verrou de sa position active à sa position inactive.12. Device according to claim 10, characterized in that the locking means comprise a stop (60) projecting from a lateral edge of the lock which cooperates with a stop (61) projecting from the lateral edge of the housing, that in one of the extreme positions of the rocking movement, the two stops are pressing one against the other, which blocks the latch in its active locking position, and that in the other position of the rocking movement, the latch stopper is released from the housing stopper, which allows movement of the latch from its active position to its inactive position. 13. Dispositif selon la revendication 10, caractérisé par le fait qu'un moyen de rappel élastique (40) rappelle élastiquement le verrou dans sa position extrême du mouvement de bascule dans laquelle les moyens de blocage sont actifs.13. Device according to claim 10, characterized in that an elastic return means (40) resiliently returns the lock in its extreme position of the rocking movement in which the blocking means are active. 14. Dispositif selon la revendication 13, caractérisé par le fait que le moyen de rappel élastique est le ressort (40) de rappel du verrou, qui est orienté selon une direction intermédiaire entre la direction oblique de déplacement du verrou pour passer de sa position active à sa position inactive et la direction longitudinale de façon à exercer simultanément une action élastique de rappel du verrou dans sa position active et dans la position extrême de son mouvement de bascule correspondant à la position active des moyens de blocage.14. Device according to claim 13, characterized in that the elastic return means is the spring (40) for returning the lock, which is oriented in an intermediate direction between the oblique direction of movement of the lock to pass from its active position in its inactive position and in the longitudinal direction so as to simultaneously exert an elastic return action of the lock in its active position and in the extreme position of its rocking movement corresponding to the active position of the locking means. 15. Dispositif selon la revendication 14, caractérisé par le fait que le ressort (40) rappelle élastiquement l'embase (9) dans sa position correspondant à la position active des moyens de blocage (58,59,60,61).15. Device according to claim 14, characterized in that the spring (40) resiliently recalls the base (9) in its position corresponding to the active position of the locking means (58,59,60,61). 16. Dispositif selon la revendication 2, caractérisé par le fait qu'un bloc de matière compressible 56 comble l'espace entre le bouton 10 et la plaque de base 9.16. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that a block of compressible material 56 fills the space between the button 10 and the base plate 9. 17. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que la glissière (8) est prolongée vers l'arrière par une languette (13) par rapport à laquelle la plaque de base (9) est mobile longitudinalement, et que la languette (13) porte des repères permettant (16) d'identifier la position longitudinale de la plaque de base (9).17. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the slide (8) is extended rearwards by a tongue (13) relative to which the base plate (9) is movable longitudinally, and that the tongue (13) carries marks allowing (16) to identify the longitudinal position of the base plate (9). 18. Dispositif selon la revendication 8, caractérisé par le fait que l'extrémité avant de la languette (13) est solidarisée à la glissière (8), et que l'extrémité arrière de la languette est engagée sous l'embase (15) de l'autre élément de fixation où elle peut coulisser librement selon une direction longitudinale.18. Device according to claim 8, characterized in that the front end of the tongue (13) is secured to the slide (8), and that the rear end of the tongue is engaged under the base (15) of the other fastening element where it can slide freely in a longitudinal direction. 19. Fixation de sécurité de ski alpin, destinée à retenir l'extrémité d'une chaussure en appui sur un ski, caractérisée par le fait qu'elle est équipée d'un dispositif de réglage de sa position longitudinale sur le ski selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 18 précédentes.19. Alpine ski safety binding, intended to retain the end of a boot bearing on a ski, characterized in that it is equipped with a device for adjusting its longitudinal position on the ski according to the any of claims 1 to 18 above.
EP92114437A 1991-11-08 1992-08-25 Device for regulating the longitudinal position of an alpine binding Revoked EP0546260B1 (en)

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