EP0885036A1 - Self-coupling snowboard binding and footwear therefor - Google Patents
Self-coupling snowboard binding and footwear thereforInfo
- Publication number
- EP0885036A1 EP0885036A1 EP96940094A EP96940094A EP0885036A1 EP 0885036 A1 EP0885036 A1 EP 0885036A1 EP 96940094 A EP96940094 A EP 96940094A EP 96940094 A EP96940094 A EP 96940094A EP 0885036 A1 EP0885036 A1 EP 0885036A1
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- Prior art keywords
- sole
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- bar
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Classifications
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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
- A63C10/00—Snowboard bindings
- A63C10/02—Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders
- A63C10/10—Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders using parts which are fixed on the shoe, e.g. means to facilitate step-in
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B5/00—Footwear for sporting purposes
- A43B5/04—Ski or like boots
- A43B5/0401—Snowboard boots
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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
- A63C10/00—Snowboard bindings
- A63C10/02—Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders
- A63C10/10—Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders using parts which are fixed on the shoe, e.g. means to facilitate step-in
- A63C10/103—Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders using parts which are fixed on the shoe, e.g. means to facilitate step-in on the sides of the shoe
Definitions
- the invention has for ob ⁇ et a snowboard binding with automatic boot and a shoe for the latter.
- Snowboarding also known as snowboarding, is an elongated more or less flexible board intended to slide on snow.
- Snowboards are expensive relative to the time they are used. In addition, during the period when they are not used they are bulky. For these reasons many occasional athletes prefer to rent snowboards rather than buying them.
- the current bindings require adjustment according to the types of shoes and sizes.
- the self-fitting surf bindings currently on the market offer little fitting position, which is particularly inconvenient with shoes with rigid shells, called alpine.
- the current automatic shoe bindings include a very directional snap.
- Most self-fitting surfboard bindings require great precision from the user to put them on. These bindings are not satisfactory, some are not central relative to the shoe and require a holding bracket at the front of the shoe, they do not offer a good distribution of the forces on the surf. They are lateral or very directional snap-fast which offer little comfort to the user. In addition, they are unusable for users of rigid, so-called shell shoes. For other types, the position during latching does not leave the fixing visible to the user and requires a lot of precision. They do not have the possibility of automatic tightening compensation when there is a thickness of snow under the shoe. The snow settling with the movements, leaves a void generating instability.
- a binding comprising a base comprising lateral hooks, one of which is locked by a lever, into which two stirrups secured to the shoe snap.
- One of the stirrups is locked by a closing means which allows passage during the fitting and prevents the stirrup from returning by its interposition during a vertical stress.
- Another type of binding comprising a low plate fixed on the surf and the female imprint integral with the shoe comprising the closing means, offers the characteristics of self-fitting surf binding but has the drawback of obscuring the part to be snapped since the latter is located under the user's shoe.
- Snowboard boots are known comprising at their two ends edges or complex parts under the sole intended to allow them to be held on the surf or on the ski. Most of these shoes give satisfaction to their users, however in certain situations they present difficulties to be fixed on the surf or on the ski, in particular when snow is fixed on the surf or the ski or under the shoe, for shoes with integral fixation under the sole in particular. In addition, for shoes whose attachment is made at the front and at the rear or in the cantilevered lateral zones, the transmission of forces is not optimum.
- the object of the invention is to provide a binding which does not have the defects of existing bindings and a shoe for the latter. These objects are achieved with the snowboard binding defined in claim 1 and with the boot defined in claim 5.
- Figure 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the surfboard binding according to the invention.
- FIG. 2 shows a view of the attachment shown in Figure 1 seen from above.
- Figure 3 shows a view of the binding shown in Figure 1 in front view.
- FIG 4 shows two views of the attachment shown in Figure 1 in side view in the open and closed position.
- FIG. 5 shows the binding of Figure 1 in side view on which there is shown a shoe before putting on.
- Figures 6A and 6B show a variant of the binding shown in Figure 1 respectively before and after fitting.
- Figures 7A and 7B show another variant of the binding of Figure 1, respectively before and after fitting.
- Figure 8 shows in perspective view the underside of the sole of a shoe according to the invention.
- FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the sole of the shoe of FIG. 8.
- a binding according to the invention represents a compact assembly having a shape which is pleasant to look at.
- the binding comprises a base plate 1, also known as a base, intended to be fixed to the upper surface of a snowboard.
- the base 1 is fixed by means of screws passing through the holes 2, or by means of a circular plate (not shown), which have notches to allow angle adjustment over 360 ° and holes intended to receive fixing screws, not shown.
- the circular plate (not shown) is independent of the base 1 and has a flange with grooves. We find identical grooves on the base 1 which allows to orient the fixing in the desired manner. This device is known and is found on existing fasteners, which is why it has not been shown.
- the binding is formed by a base 1 comprising two side plates 3 and 4, having a spacing 5 substantially the width of a shoe.
- Each of said plates 3 and 4 has a vertical groove 6 respectively 7 in its center and a cam 8 respectively 9 movable on axes integral with said plates 3 and 4.
- These cams are intended to hold a transverse bar 10 at the bottom of the grooves 6 and 7 fixed under the sole of the shoe (see figure 8 and 9).
- the crossbar 10 is snapped into the grooves 6 and 7 of the plates 3 and 4 of the base 1 and is retained by the cams 8 and 9.
- Said cams are self-tightening, that is to say that they can make up for any play left by the compaction of a layer of snow under the sole thanks to the cutouts 11.
- the shoe is released by simple pressure on a lateral lever 12, which by a transmission rod 13 held in position low by a spring 14, opens the two cams 8 and 9 at the same time, which allows the removal of the bar 10, therefore of the shoe 15 (Fig 5).
- the bar 10 can be constituted by a straight bar or having folds.
- FIG. 5 will better understand the operation of the binding. Indeed, it is not necessary to present the shoe 15 horizontally laterally or longitudinally for the latching to be achieved.
- the cams 8 and 9 are independent despite their connection by the rod 13 by the presence of the slot 16.
- the binding can be used regardless of the orientation of the shoe.
- the fixing according to the invention can be made of light metal, for example sheet metal or aluminum alloy or of synthetic material of suitable strength.
- a sole 1 of a shoe according to the invention has a front part 3 and a rear part called heel 2. Between the two parts 2 and 3 is finds a recess 4, which in the embodiment described is circular with a diameter of 110 mm and depth of 14 mm. These shapes and dimensions are given only by way of example.
- the recess can have any shape, for example: square, rectangular, elliptical, oval etc. to allow the attachment of a bar 5 between the front part 3 and the heel 2.
- This bar disposed transversely relative to the length of the sole has a length slightly greater than the width of the sole, so as to create elements of hooking projecting, or substantially aligned with the outer shapes of the upper of the shoe.
- the bar 5 is intended to be caught in a device (shown in Figures 1 to 7) on the binding designed to cooperate with said shoe.
- the position of the bar 5 is substantially offset, relative to the middle of the sole, on the rear side, that is to say towards the heel 2.
- the aim of this positioning of the bar is to create a better position for the user in order to obtain a more direct transmission of the forces.
- a sole 1 of a shoe according to the invention comprises a front part 3 and a rear part called heel 2. Between the two parts 2 and 3 is a recess 4, which in the described embodiment is circular with a diameter of 110 mm and depth of 14 mm. These shapes and dimensions are given only by way of example.
- the recess can have any shape, for example: square, rectangular, elliptical, oval to allow the fixing of a bar 5 between the front part 3 and the heel (2).
- This bar disposed transversely relative to the length of the sole has a length slightly greater than the width of the sole, so as to create hooking elements projecting, or substantially aligned with the external shapes of the upper of the shoe.
- the bar 5 is intended to be caught in a device (not shown) on the binding designed to cooperate with said shoe.
- the position of the bar 5 is substantially offset, relative to the middle of the sole, on the rear side, that is to say towards the heel 2. This positioning of the bar aims to create a better position for the user to end of obtaining a more direct transmission of forces.
- the bar 5 will be held against the sole by any known means. In the example described, it is held by a plate 6 screwed by four screws 7.
- the sole 1 of the shoe can also have a groove 9 to improve the retention of the bar 5.
- the bar 5 will have at its two ends projecting beyond the sole 1 of the elbows this to gain height.
- the invention is not limited to the defined forms of execution, but on the contrary comprises all the variants which a person skilled in the art could adapt to it with regard to the dimensions, the forms and the positions of the reinforcements and of the bar 5.
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EP0885036A1 true EP0885036A1 (en) | 1998-12-23 |
EP0885036B1 EP0885036B1 (en) | 2003-11-26 |
EP0885036B2 EP0885036B2 (en) | 2007-09-05 |
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WO (1) | WO1997022390A1 (en) |
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EP3741436A1 (en) | 2019-05-24 | 2020-11-25 | Skis Rossignol | Binding device for fixing a boot onto a snowboard |
FR3096273A1 (en) | 2019-05-24 | 2020-11-27 | Skis Rossignol | Binding device for attaching a shoe to a sliding board |
FR3099346A1 (en) | 2019-08-02 | 2021-02-05 | Skis Rossignol Sas | Sports shoe able to cooperate with a binding device attached to a gliding board |
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EP3741436A1 (en) | 2019-05-24 | 2020-11-25 | Skis Rossignol | Binding device for fixing a boot onto a snowboard |
FR3096273A1 (en) | 2019-05-24 | 2020-11-27 | Skis Rossignol | Binding device for attaching a shoe to a sliding board |
FR3099346A1 (en) | 2019-08-02 | 2021-02-05 | Skis Rossignol Sas | Sports shoe able to cooperate with a binding device attached to a gliding board |
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