EP1106217A1 - Interface for a snowboard - Google Patents

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EP1106217A1
EP1106217A1 EP00420246A EP00420246A EP1106217A1 EP 1106217 A1 EP1106217 A1 EP 1106217A1 EP 00420246 A EP00420246 A EP 00420246A EP 00420246 A EP00420246 A EP 00420246A EP 1106217 A1 EP1106217 A1 EP 1106217A1
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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
    • A63C10/28—Snowboard bindings characterised by auxiliary devices or arrangements on the bindings
    • A63C10/285—Pads as foot or binding supports, e.g. pads made of foam
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    • 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
    • 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
    • A43B5/0403—Adaptations for soles or accessories with soles for snowboard bindings
    • 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
    • A43B5/0415—Accessories
    • 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
    • A63C10/14—Interfaces, e.g. in the shape of a plate

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  • the invention relates to the field of sliding sports, and more precisely snowboard generally called “snowboard”. It concerns more particularly means intended to transmit the supports exerted by the foot of the surfer towards the board, designed to optimize the location efforts and behavior of the board.
  • the surf bindings are mounted on the surfboard with a certain latitude of rotation, allowing to adjust the angle of the plane median longitudinal of the binding corresponding to that of the foot, with respect to the axis longitudinal of the board.
  • This orientation can be different from the front foot compared to the rear foot, and may also vary depending on the type of practice. So in practice "free-style" surfing, the orientation of the feet, and therefore of the binding, is further from the longitudinal axis of the board only for the practice of alpine surfing in which the feet are closer to the longitudinal axis of the board.
  • a first problem which the invention proposes to solve is that of optimizing the location of the supports exerted since the fixation, whatever or the orientation of the binding relative to the longitudinal axis of the board.
  • the two transmission zones supports from the attachment to the board, located at the front and rear of the foot, are longitudinally offset from the board. It follows that the part of the fixing located between these two support zones has a rigidity which adds up and combines with the intrinsic rigidity of the board.
  • This interference modifies the intrinsic mechanical characteristics resistance of the board and away from its theoretical behavior. Such a modification is detrimental to the resistance to the forces of the board.
  • Another problem which the invention proposes to solve is that of unclamping of the fixing relative to the board, and the reduction of the influence the mechanical rigidity of the binding on the intrinsic mechanical properties of the board.
  • the invention therefore aims to allow optimization of the supports exercised from the fixation towards the board, while allowing a certain unlocking the rigidity of the binding and the board, while remaining compatible with the latitude for adjusting the orientation of the binding relative to the longitudinal axis of the board, according to the different practices, and the different types of users.
  • the invention therefore relates to an interface element used in the practice of surf, intended to transmit the support exerted by the foot of the surfer towards the surfboard.
  • Such an element has longitudinal and transverse planes medians cutting the support area into four quadrants.
  • This element is characterized in that two of the quadrants arranged in diagonal have greater rigidity than the other two quadrants, so to favor the transmission of support at the diagonal of the two quadrants of higher rigidity.
  • the supports exerted by the user are not localized according to the median longitudinal plane of the boot and the binding, but on the contrary of offset transversely.
  • the diagonal of the two quadrants of higher rigidity is advantageously oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the board, so that the quadrants of higher rigidity are found near the edges, which improves the precision of the surfing behavior.
  • the volume between the foot of the user and the upper face of the board has a rigidity which is distributed in such a way that the supports are preferentially transmitted according to a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the board.
  • the mechanical influence of the support surface on the board is essentially limited to a reduced area in the longitudinal direction of the board to the two quadrants of greater rigidity.
  • the incidence of the rigidity of the fixation and the organs associated with it is relatively weak when bending the board. The latter therefore retains its intrinsic mechanical properties and its optimal behavior.
  • the characteristic element can consist of a spacer element interposed between the fixing and the face top of the surfboard. It is then an interface plate intended for raise the binding.
  • the rigidity of this spacer element varies over its surface and is upper along a characteristic diagonal.
  • the spacer element may comprise two studs of greater rigidity than the rest of the element, incorporated into its structure at level of the two quadrants arranged diagonally.
  • the spacer element comprises at least two protruding parts intended to fit into openings complementary for this purpose in the base of the binding.
  • the base of the attachment may include outgrowth zones, present at the level of the two strongest quadrants rigidity, these protruding areas making contact with the upper face of the board in two areas perpendicular to the axis longitudinal of the board.
  • the same characteristic interface element is likely to be used in two different orientations of the foot relative to the board, for example by flipping.
  • such an element comprises two series of four quadrants, each series being dedicated to a orientation of the foot with respect to the board, and comprising rigidity quadrants higher according to a diagonal different from the diagonal of higher rigidity of the other series, the two series having two quadrants in common.
  • such an element comprises six elementary zones intended for form quadrants, four of these areas being used in the "regular" position, the two other zones being used, with two of the first, in practice "goofy".
  • the interface element can be directly incorporated into the sole of the user's shoe, in this case the sole of the shoe comprises elements of greater rigidity which are arranged according to a diagonal crossing the median longitudinal plane of the shoe.
  • the invention relates to interface elements intended for transmit the support exerted by the surfer's foot towards the board in a preferred direction corresponding substantially to a diagonal of the fixing, oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the board.
  • the supports are exerted as close as possible to the edges, which increases the handling precision of the surf, and on the other hand allows a certain unclamping of the fixing relative to the board.
  • the board (1) has a longitudinal axis middle (2) and two locations (3, 4) on which the fasteners are mounted intended to receive the user's shoes.
  • such support zones (3, 4) have a plane longitudinal median (5) separating the binding of the shoe into two parts respectively right and left.
  • This median longitudinal plane (5) generally deviates from the perpendicular (7) to the median longitudinal axis (2) of the board (1) for ergonomic reasons. So, as already said, depending on whether the board is used for alpine surfing or a practice of "free-style", this inclination can vary.
  • the space between the foot of the user and the upper face of the board constitutes a support zone (3, 4) which breaks down along the longitudinal median plane (5) and the median plane transverse (6) in four quadrants (11 - 14).
  • two of these four quadrants (11, 13) have greater rigidity than the other two (12, 14), and are arranged diagonally so that they lie close to the edges (8, 9).
  • the transmission of support is essentially channeled at the level of the two quadrants (11, 13) of greater rigidity, which means that the two other quadrants (12, 14) give a certain latitude or a certain capacity to movement of the board with respect to the binding (1). Thanks to this feature, the stresses exerted by the fixing on the board (1) are relatively limited and there is therefore an unclamping of the fixing relative to the board.
  • the interface element can take the form a spacer element (20) interposed between the fixing and the upper face of the board.
  • Such an element (20) has dimensions similar to those of the mounting base.
  • zones (21, 23) of greater rigidity arranged on either side of the longitudinal planes (25) and transverse (26) medians.
  • the spacer plate (20) illustrated in Figure 2 has two zones (21, 23) made of a material different from the rest (22, 24) of the plate, and forming rigid studs made of thermoplastic material, by example in polyurethane, polypropylene or polyamide, while the rest of the plate is made of a material such as cellular foam, for example.
  • This plate can be manufactured by multi-injection or thermocompression.
  • the studs (21, 23) can be formed independently of the rest of the plate (20), which then has through housings (27) or not, made for this purpose, and intended to receive the studs (21, 23).
  • the geometry of the pads (21, 23) and their locations can be optimized to obtain the best possible transmission of forces, and is not limited to the shape illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3.
  • the studs can do not completely pass through the flexible material, so as to provide more comfort to the user.
  • the interface element (20) can be either, as illustrated in Figure 3, symmetrical so that it can be turned over and present its areas of higher rigidity in opposite quadrants, or present a more complex geometry as illustrated in Figure 4.
  • the interface plate (30) comprises six quadrants (31 - 36), four of which (31 - 34) correspond to a position (37) in which the diagonal (39) of greater rigidity is oriented according to a certain direction.
  • the rest of the plate does not interfere with the fixing and does not prevent the unleashing.
  • the interface element can consist of a plate (50) disposed under the base (52) of the binding, and which comprises at least two protruding parts (51, 53) intended to be embedded in the openings (55) complementary formed for this purpose in said base (52).
  • the base was represented. It goes without saying that the invention applies to all types of fixing, such as flexible or alpine shell attachment, whatever the means of restraint of the shoe in the binding.
  • the protruding zones (51, 52) can be formed of studs similar to those illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3, but of markedly thick upper so that they are flush with the upper face (56) of the base (52), on which the sole of the shoe rests.
  • the plate located under the base of the binding has two additional growths, made of a more compressible material than that constituting the studs in rigid projection, so as to penetrate into additional openings made in the base.
  • the different protruding zones can be made by added elements, placed in a base plate comprising housings, to allow the arrangement of the studs to be modified more rigid, and thus modify the orientation of the more rigid diagonal.
  • the geometry of the studs and the corresponding housings in the base plate have a certain symmetry.
  • the interface element can be constituted by protuberances (71, 72) of the base (70) of the binding itself, intended for form the contact areas between the base (70) and the board (1) proper.
  • the fixing (70) rests on the board (1) at the level only of the two protruding zones (71, 72).
  • the efforts exerted by the surfer are exclusively transmitted to the board at these contact zones (71, 72).
  • the space between the base (70) and the upper face of the board (1) can be filled with compressible foam, so as to avoid the introduction of a snow hold under the base of the binding.
  • the base of the binding can receive attachments, arranged according to one or the other of the diagonals in depending on the surfer's practice. Means of securing the elements in protuberance on the base are then provided.
  • such a shoe (80) may include, like the shoe (60) described in French patent application FR 98.15088, two transverse inserts (81, 82) located at the front and at the rear of the sole (83).
  • inserts (81, 82) may have rigidity increased on either side of the median longitudinal plane (85) of the shoe.
  • inserts (81, 82) can be made of a material similar to that of the rest of the sole (83) on one side (86), while the other end (86) of the insert is made of a more rigid material.
  • the disposition reverse (87, 89) is used for the opposite insert (82).
  • the inserts do not extend over the almost the entire width of the sole, but on the contrary the sole (83) comprises zones located only at the level of the characteristic diagonal, and made up of studs of greater rigidity.
  • Such studs can either be incorporated inside the produced sole by molding, or still be reported under the sole of the sole. These studs can be symmetrical to be returned depending on whether the shoe is used in practical "goofy” or "regular".

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Abstract

Elément interface utilisé dans la pratique du surf, destiné à transmettre les appuis exercés par le pied du surfeur en direction de la planche de surf (1), ledit élément comportant des plans longitudinal (5) et transversal (6) médians découpant la zone d'appui (3, 4) en quatre quadrants (11 - 14), caractérisé en ce que deux (11, 13) des quadrants disposés en diagonale présentent une rigidité supérieure aux deux autres quadrants (12, 14), de manière à privilégier la transmission des appuis au niveau de la diagonale des deux quadrants de rigidité supérieure, ladite diagonale étant destinée à être orientée sensiblement perpendiculairement à l'axe longitudinal de la planche. <IMAGE>Interface element used in the practice of surfing, intended to transmit the supports exerted by the foot of the surfer towards the surfboard (1), said element comprising median longitudinal (5) and transverse (6) planes cutting the area d '' support (3, 4) in four quadrants (11 - 14), characterized in that two (11, 13) of the quadrants arranged diagonally have greater rigidity than the other two quadrants (12, 14), so as to favor the transmission of the supports at the diagonal of the two quadrants of higher rigidity, said diagonal being intended to be oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the board. <IMAGE>

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L'invention se rattache au domaine des sports de glisse, et plus précisément du surf des neiges généralement appelé "snowboard". Elle concerne plus particulièrement des moyens destinés à transmettre les appuis exercés par le pied du surfeur en direction de la planche, conçus de manière à optimiser la localisation des efforts et le comportement de la planche.The invention relates to the field of sliding sports, and more precisely snowboard generally called "snowboard". It concerns more particularly means intended to transmit the supports exerted by the foot of the surfer towards the board, designed to optimize the location efforts and behavior of the board.

Techniques antérieuresPrevious techniques

De façon connue, les fixations de surf sont montées sur la planche de surf avec une certaine latitude de rotation, permettant de régler l'angle du plan longitudinal médian de la fixation correspondant à celui du pied, par rapport à l'axe longitudinal de la planche.In a known manner, the surf bindings are mounted on the surfboard with a certain latitude of rotation, allowing to adjust the angle of the plane median longitudinal of the binding corresponding to that of the foot, with respect to the axis longitudinal of the board.

En effet, pour adopter une position la plus ergonomique possible, il peut être nécessaire que les pieds avant et arrière présentent une certaine orientation par rapport à la planche.In fact, to adopt the most ergonomic position possible, it can be necessary that the front and rear feet have a certain orientation by compared to the board.

Cette orientation peut être différente du pied avant par rapport au pied arrière, et peut varier également en fonction du type de pratique. Ainsi, dans la pratique du surf de "free-style", l'orientation des pieds, donc de la fixation, est plus éloignée de l'axe longitudinal de la planche que pour la pratique du surf alpin dans lequel les pieds sont plus proches de l'axe longitudinal de la planche.This orientation can be different from the front foot compared to the rear foot, and may also vary depending on the type of practice. So in practice "free-style" surfing, the orientation of the feet, and therefore of the binding, is further from the longitudinal axis of the board only for the practice of alpine surfing in which the feet are closer to the longitudinal axis of the board.

Par ailleurs, il existe deux orientations possibles du pied par rapport à la perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal de la planche.In addition, there are two possible orientations of the foot relative to the perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the board.

En effet, certains surfeurs préfèrent disposer leur pied gauche du côté de l'avant de la planche. Les surfeurs, selon cette pratique, sont dénommés "regular". Indeed, some surfers prefer to place their left foot on the side of the front of the board. Surfers, according to this practice, are called "regular".

A l'inverse, certains surfeurs préfèrent disposer leur pied droit du côté de l'avant de la planche. De tels surfeurs sont dénommés "goofy". Comme le pied arrière est généralement plus perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal de la planche que le pied avant, il s'ensuit que la fixation peut adopter une angulation très variable selon qu'elle est utilisée par un surfeur "goofy" ou "regular".Conversely, some surfers prefer to place their right foot on the side of the front of the board. Such surfers are called "goofy". Like the foot rear is generally more perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the board than the front foot, it follows that the binding can adopt a very variable angulation depending on whether it is used by a "goofy" or "regular" surfer.

Par ailleurs, on a observé que les efforts sont généralement exercés depuis la fixation en direction de la planche localisés essentiellement au niveau des zones extrêmes de la fixation, correspondant à l'avant du pied pour les virages "front side" et à l'arrière du pied par les virages "back side".Furthermore, it has been observed that the efforts are generally exerted since the fixation towards the board located mainly at the level of the zones extremities of the binding, corresponding to the front of the foot for "front" turns side "and at the back of the foot by the" back side "turns.

Autrement dit, en fonction de l'orientation de la fixation par rapport à la planche, les efforts sont exercés de façon décalée par rapport aux carres. Plus le pied est écarté de la perpendiculaire, plus les appuis sont exercés dans une zone éloignée des carres, et sont donc moins efficaces.In other words, depending on the orientation of the binding relative to the board, the forces are exerted offset from the edges. The longer the foot is moved away from the perpendicular, the more the supports are exerted in an area away from the edges, and are therefore less effective.

Un premier problème que se propose de résoudre l'invention, est celui de l'optimisation de la localisation des appuis exercés depuis la fixation, quelle que soit l'orientation de la fixation par rapport à l'axe longitudinal de la planche.A first problem which the invention proposes to solve is that of optimizing the location of the supports exerted since the fixation, whatever or the orientation of the binding relative to the longitudinal axis of the board.

Par ailleurs, dans le cas le plus fréquent où la fixation n'est pas perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal de la planche, les deux zones de transmission des appuis de la fixation vers la planche, situées à l'avant et à l'arrière du pied, sont décalées longitudinalement par rapport à la planche. Il s'ensuit que la partie de la fixation située entre ces deux zones d'appui présente une rigidité qui s'additionne et se combine avec la rigidité intrinsèque de la planche.In addition, in the most frequent case where the fixation is not perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the board, the two transmission zones supports from the attachment to the board, located at the front and rear of the foot, are longitudinally offset from the board. It follows that the part of the fixing located between these two support zones has a rigidity which adds up and combines with the intrinsic rigidity of the board.

Cette interférence vient modifier les caractéristiques mécaniques intrinsèques de résistance de la planche et l'éloigne de son comportement théorique. Une telle modification est préjudiciable à la résistance aux efforts de la planche.This interference modifies the intrinsic mechanical characteristics resistance of the board and away from its theoretical behavior. Such a modification is detrimental to the resistance to the forces of the board.

En effet, on a notamment observé de nombreux cas de rupture de la planche au niveau des zones extrêmes de la fixation de par l'apparition de trop fortes contraintes lors du cintrage de la planche. Indeed, we have notably observed numerous cases of breakage of the board at the extreme zones of the fixation due to the appearance of too strong constraints when bending the board.

Un autre problème que se propose de résoudre l'invention est celui du débridage de la fixation par rapport à la planche, et de la diminution de l'influence de la rigidité mécanique de la fixation sur les propriétés mécaniques intrinsèques de la planche.Another problem which the invention proposes to solve is that of unclamping of the fixing relative to the board, and the reduction of the influence the mechanical rigidity of the binding on the intrinsic mechanical properties of the board.

L'invention a donc pour objectif de permettre une optimisation des appuis exercés de la fixation en direction de la planche, tout en permettant un certain débridage de rigidité de la fixation et de la planche, tout en restant compatible avec la latitude de réglage d'orientation de la fixation par rapport à l'axe longitudinal de la planche, selon les différentes pratiques, et les différents types d'utilisateurs.The invention therefore aims to allow optimization of the supports exercised from the fixation towards the board, while allowing a certain unlocking the rigidity of the binding and the board, while remaining compatible with the latitude for adjusting the orientation of the binding relative to the longitudinal axis of the board, according to the different practices, and the different types of users.

Exposé de l'inventionStatement of the invention

L'invention concerne donc un élément interface utilisé dans la pratique du surf, destiné à transmettre les appuis exercés par le pied du surfeur en direction de la planche de surf. Un tel élément comporte des plans longitudinal et transversal médians découpant la zone d'appui en quatre quadrants.The invention therefore relates to an interface element used in the practice of surf, intended to transmit the support exerted by the foot of the surfer towards the surfboard. Such an element has longitudinal and transverse planes medians cutting the support area into four quadrants.

Cet élément se caractérise en ce que deux des quadrants disposés en diagonale présentent une rigidité supérieure aux deux autres quadrants, de manière à privilégier la transmission des appuis au niveau de la diagonale des deux quadrants de rigidité supérieure.This element is characterized in that two of the quadrants arranged in diagonal have greater rigidity than the other two quadrants, so to favor the transmission of support at the diagonal of the two quadrants of higher rigidity.

Autrement dit, sur une planche de surf équipée de l'élément interface caractéristique, les appuis exercés par l'utilisateur ne sont pas localisés selon le plan longitudinal médian de la chaussure et de la fixation, mais au contraire de façon décalée transversalement.In other words, on a surfboard equipped with the interface element characteristic, the supports exerted by the user are not localized according to the median longitudinal plane of the boot and the binding, but on the contrary of offset transversely.

La diagonale des deux quadrants de rigidité supérieure est avantageusement orientée perpendiculairement à l'axe longitudinal de la planche, de sorte que les quadrants de rigidité supérieure se trouvent à proximité des carres, ce qui améliore la précision de la conduite du surf.The diagonal of the two quadrants of higher rigidity is advantageously oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the board, so that the quadrants of higher rigidity are found near the edges, which improves the precision of the surfing behavior.

En d'autres termes, conformément à l'invention, le volume compris entre le pied de l'utilisateur et la face supérieure de la planche présente une rigidité qui est distribuée de telle manière que les appuis sont préférentiellement transmis selon une direction perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal de la planche. In other words, in accordance with the invention, the volume between the foot of the user and the upper face of the board has a rigidity which is distributed in such a way that the supports are preferentially transmitted according to a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the board.

En outre, grâce à l'élément interface caractéristique, l'influence mécanique de la surface d'appui sur la planche est essentiellement limitée à une zone réduite dans le sens longitudinal de la planche aux deux quadrants de plus forte rigidité. De la sorte, l'incidence de la rigidité de la fixation et des organes qui lui sont associés est relativement faible lors du cintrage de la planche. Cette dernière conserve donc ses propriétés mécaniques intrinsèques et son comportement optimal.In addition, thanks to the characteristic interface element, the mechanical influence of the support surface on the board is essentially limited to a reduced area in the longitudinal direction of the board to the two quadrants of greater rigidity. Of the so the incidence of the rigidity of the fixation and the organs associated with it is relatively weak when bending the board. The latter therefore retains its intrinsic mechanical properties and its optimal behavior.

En pratique, de nombreuses formes de réalisation permettent d'obtenir une structure privilégiant des appuis selon la diagonale caractéristique.In practice, numerous embodiments make it possible to obtain a structure favoring supports according to the characteristic diagonal.

Ainsi, selon une première famille de réalisation, l'élément caractéristique peut être constitué d'un élément entretoise interposé entre la fixation et la face supérieure de la planche de surf. Il s'agit alors d'une plaque interface destinée à surélever la fixation. La rigidité de cet élément entretoise varie sur sa surface et est supérieure selon une diagonale caractéristique.Thus, according to a first family of embodiments, the characteristic element can consist of a spacer element interposed between the fixing and the face top of the surfboard. It is then an interface plate intended for raise the binding. The rigidity of this spacer element varies over its surface and is upper along a characteristic diagonal.

Ainsi, dans une première variante, l'élément entretoise peut comporter deux plots de plus forte rigidité que le reste de l'élément, incorporés dans sa structure au niveau des deux quadrants disposés en diagonale.Thus, in a first variant, the spacer element may comprise two studs of greater rigidity than the rest of the element, incorporated into its structure at level of the two quadrants arranged diagonally.

De la sorte, lorsque la fixation est disposée sur cet élément entretoise, les efforts exercés par le skieur sont essentiellement transmis au niveau des zones de plus forte rigidité, tandis que les zones de moins forte rigidité se déforment et se compriment.In this way, when the fixing is arranged on this spacer element, the forces exerted by the skier are mainly transmitted at the level of the higher stiffness, while areas of lower stiffness deform and become compress.

Dans une autre forme de réalisation, l'élément entretoise comporte au moins deux parties en excroissance destinées à s'encastrer dans des ouvertures complémentaires ménagées à cet effet dans l'embase de la fixation.In another embodiment, the spacer element comprises at least two protruding parts intended to fit into openings complementary for this purpose in the base of the binding.

De la sorte, la chaussure de l'utilisateur est en contact de l'élément entretoise dans les deux quadrants de plus forte rigidité, et les efforts se transmettent donc directement via les parties en excroissance. In this way, the user's shoe is in contact with the spacer element. in the two quadrants of higher rigidity, and the forces are therefore transmitted directly via the protruding parts.

Selon une autre forme de réalisation, l'embase de la fixation peut comporter des zones en excroissance, présentes au niveau des deux quadrants de plus forte rigidité, ces zones en excroissance prenant contact avec la face supérieure de la planche selon deux zones situées perpendiculairement par rapport à l'axe longitudinal de la planche.According to another embodiment, the base of the attachment may include outgrowth zones, present at the level of the two strongest quadrants rigidity, these protruding areas making contact with the upper face of the board in two areas perpendicular to the axis longitudinal of the board.

Pour tenir compte des différentes orientations correspondant aux pratiques "goofy" et "regular", le même élément interface caractéristique est susceptible d'être utilisé selon les deux orientations différentes du pied par rapport à la planche, par exemple par retournement.To take into account the different orientations corresponding to the practices "goofy" and "regular", the same characteristic interface element is likely to be used in two different orientations of the foot relative to the board, for example by flipping.

Dans un autre cas de figure permettant la double utilisation, un tel élément comporte deux séries de quatre quadrants, chaque série étant dédié à une orientation du pied par rapport à la planche, et comportant des quadrants de rigidité supérieure selon une diagonale différente de la diagonale de plus forte rigidité de l'autre série, les deux séries comportant deux quadrants en commun.In another case allowing dual use, such an element comprises two series of four quadrants, each series being dedicated to a orientation of the foot with respect to the board, and comprising rigidity quadrants higher according to a diagonal different from the diagonal of higher rigidity of the other series, the two series having two quadrants in common.

Autrement dit, un tel élément comporte six zones élémentaires destinées à former des quadrants, quatre de ces zones étant utilisées en position "regular", les deux autres zones étant utilisées, avec deux des premières, en pratique "goofy".In other words, such an element comprises six elementary zones intended for form quadrants, four of these areas being used in the "regular" position, the two other zones being used, with two of the first, in practice "goofy".

Dans une autre forme de réalisation, l'élément interface peut être directement incorporé dans la semelle de la chaussure de l'utilisateur, dans ce cas, la semelle de la chaussure comporte des éléments de plus forte rigidité qui sont disposés selon une diagonale traversant le plan longitudinal médian de la chaussure.In another embodiment, the interface element can be directly incorporated into the sole of the user's shoe, in this case the sole of the shoe comprises elements of greater rigidity which are arranged according to a diagonal crossing the median longitudinal plane of the shoe.

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La manière de réaliser l'invention ainsi que les avantages qui en découlent ressortiront bien de la description des modes de réalisation qui suivent, à l'appui des figures annexées dans lesquelles :

  • La figure 1 est une vue de dessus d'une planche de surf sur laquelle sont représentées de façon schématique, les zones d'appui de la fixation.
  • La figure 2 est une vue de dessus d'une plaque entretoise correspondant à un première manière de réaliser l'invention.
  • La figure 3 est une vue en coupe selon le plan III-III' de la figure 2.
  • La figure 4 est une vue de dessus d'une plaque entretoise correspondant à une variante d'exécution du premier mode de réalisation.
  • La figure 5 est une vue en coupe longitudinale d'une plaque entretoise et d'une embase de fixation correspondant à un second mode de réalisation de l'invention.
  • La figure 6 est une vue de dessus de la plaque entretoise de la figure 5.
  • La figure 7 est une vue en coupe longitudinale d'une embase et d'une planche de surf conformément à un troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention.
  • La figure 8 est une vue de dessus de l'embase de la fixation de la figure 7.
  • La figure 9 est une vue schématique en coupe longitudinale d'une chaussure correspondant à un quatrième mode de réalisation de l'invention.
  • La figure 10 est une vue de dessous de la chaussure de la figure 9.
    • The manner of carrying out the invention as well as the advantages which result therefrom will emerge clearly from the description of the embodiments which follow, in support of the appended figures in which:
  • Figure 1 is a top view of a surfboard on which are shown schematically, the support areas of the binding.
  • Figure 2 is a top view of a spacer plate corresponding to a first way of carrying out the invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a sectional view along the plane III-III 'of FIG. 2.
  • Figure 4 is a top view of a spacer plate corresponding to an alternative embodiment of the first embodiment.
  • Figure 5 is a longitudinal sectional view of a spacer plate and a mounting base corresponding to a second embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a top view of the spacer plate of FIG. 5.
  • Figure 7 is a longitudinal sectional view of a base and a surfboard according to a third embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a top view of the base of the fixing of FIG. 7.
  • Figure 9 is a schematic view in longitudinal section of a shoe corresponding to a fourth embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 10 is a bottom view of the shoe of FIG. 9.

    • Manière de réaliser l'inventionWay of realizing the invention

    Comme déjà dit, l'invention concerne des éléments interfaces destinés à transmettre les appuis exercés par le pied du surfeur en direction de la planche selon une direction privilégiée correspondant sensiblement à une diagonale de la fixation, orientée perpendiculairement à l'axe longitudinal de la planche.As already said, the invention relates to interface elements intended for transmit the support exerted by the surfer's foot towards the board in a preferred direction corresponding substantially to a diagonal of the fixing, oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the board.

    De la sorte, les appuis sont exercés le plus près possible des carres, ce qui augmente la précision de conduite du surf, et d'autre part permet un certain débridage de la fixation par rapport à la planche.In this way, the supports are exerted as close as possible to the edges, which increases the handling precision of the surf, and on the other hand allows a certain unclamping of the fixing relative to the board.

    Comme illustré à la figure 1, la planche (1) comporte un axe longitudinal médian (2) et deux emplacements (3, 4) sur lesquels sont montées les fixations destinées à recevoir les chaussures de l'utilisateur.As illustrated in Figure 1, the board (1) has a longitudinal axis middle (2) and two locations (3, 4) on which the fasteners are mounted intended to receive the user's shoes.

    De telles zones d'appui (3, 4) présentent, conformément à l'invention, un plan longitudinal médian (5) séparant la fixation de la chaussure en deux parties respectivement droite et gauche.According to the invention, such support zones (3, 4) have a plane longitudinal median (5) separating the binding of the shoe into two parts respectively right and left.

    Ce plan longitudinal médian (5) s'écarte généralement de la perpendiculaire (7) à l'axe longitudinal médian (2) de la planche (1) pour des raisons d'ergonomie. Ainsi, comme déjà dit, selon que la planche est utilisée pour du surf alpin ou d'une pratique de "free-style", cette inclinaison peut varier. This median longitudinal plane (5) generally deviates from the perpendicular (7) to the median longitudinal axis (2) of the board (1) for ergonomic reasons. So, as already said, depending on whether the board is used for alpine surfing or a practice of "free-style", this inclination can vary.

    En outre, selon que l'utilisateur est dit "regular" (comme illustré à la figure 1) ou "goofy", il oriente son pied d'un côté ou de l'autre de la perpendiculaire (7) à l'axe longitudinal (8) de la planche (1).In addition, depending on whether the user is said to be "regular" (as illustrated in Figure 1) or "goofy", he directs his foot on one side or the other from the perpendicular (7) to the longitudinal axis (8) of the board (1).

    Conformément à une caractéristique de l'invention, l'espace situé entre le pied de l'utilisateur et la face supérieure de la planche, constitue une zone d'appui (3, 4) qui se décompose selon le plan médian longitudinal (5) et le plan médian transversal (6) en quatre quadrants (11 - 14).According to a characteristic of the invention, the space between the foot of the user and the upper face of the board, constitutes a support zone (3, 4) which breaks down along the longitudinal median plane (5) and the median plane transverse (6) in four quadrants (11 - 14).

    Conformément à une caractéristique de l'invention, deux de ces quatre quadrants (11, 13) présentent une rigidité supérieure aux deux autres (12, 14), et sont disposés diagonalement de telle manière qu'ils se situent à proximité des carres (8, 9).According to a characteristic of the invention, two of these four quadrants (11, 13) have greater rigidity than the other two (12, 14), and are arranged diagonally so that they lie close to the edges (8, 9).

    Une telle disposition permet donc aux appuis d'être transmis essentiellement à proximité des carres (8, 9), ce qui améliore la précision de la conduite de la planche.Such a provision therefore allows the supports to be transmitted essentially to proximity of the edges (8, 9), which improves the precision of the driving of the board.

    En outre, la transmission des appuis est essentiellement canalisée au niveau des deux quadrants (11, 13) de plus forte rigidité, ce qui signifie que les deux autres quadrants (12, 14) confèrent une certaine latitude ou une certaine capacité de mouvement de la planche par rapport à la fixation (1). Grâce à cette caractéristique, les contraintes exercées par la fixation sur la planche (1) sont relativement limitées et on constate donc un débridage de la fixation par rapport à la planche.In addition, the transmission of support is essentially channeled at the level of the two quadrants (11, 13) of greater rigidity, which means that the two other quadrants (12, 14) give a certain latitude or a certain capacity to movement of the board with respect to the binding (1). Thanks to this feature, the stresses exerted by the fixing on the board (1) are relatively limited and there is therefore an unclamping of the fixing relative to the board.

    De multiples architectures et structures peuvent être utilisées pour former des zones d'appui conformes à l'invention, ce qui fait l'objet des quatre descriptions ci-après.Multiple architectures and structures can be used to form bearing zones according to the invention, which is the subject of the four descriptions below.

    Première manière de réaliser l'inventionFirst way of carrying out the invention

    Comme illustré aux figures 2 et 3, l'élément interface peut prendre la forme d'un élément entretoise (20) interposé entre la fixation et la face supérieure de la planche. Un tel élément (20) présente des dimensions similaires à celles de l'embase de la fixation. As illustrated in Figures 2 and 3, the interface element can take the form a spacer element (20) interposed between the fixing and the upper face of the board. Such an element (20) has dimensions similar to those of the mounting base.

    Selon une caractéristique de l'invention, il comporte des zones (21, 23) de plus forte rigidité, disposées de part et d'autre des plans longitudinal (25) et transversal (26) médians.According to a characteristic of the invention, it comprises zones (21, 23) of greater rigidity, arranged on either side of the longitudinal planes (25) and transverse (26) medians.

    Plus précisément, la plaque entretoise (20) illustrée à la figure 2 présente deux zones (21, 23) constituées d'un matériau différent du reste (22, 24) de la plaque, et formant des plots rigides réalisés en matière thermoplastique, par exemple en polyuréthanne, polypropylène ou polyamide, tandis que le reste de la plaque est constituée d'une matière telle qu'une mousse alvéolaire, par exemple.More specifically, the spacer plate (20) illustrated in Figure 2 has two zones (21, 23) made of a material different from the rest (22, 24) of the plate, and forming rigid studs made of thermoplastic material, by example in polyurethane, polypropylene or polyamide, while the rest of the plate is made of a material such as cellular foam, for example.

    Cette plaque peut être fabriquée par multi-injection ou thermocompression.This plate can be manufactured by multi-injection or thermocompression.

    Les plots (21, 23) peuvent être formés indépendamment du reste de la plaque (20), qui présente alors des logements traversants (27) ou non, réalisés à cet effet, et destinés à accueillir les plots (21, 23).The studs (21, 23) can be formed independently of the rest of the plate (20), which then has through housings (27) or not, made for this purpose, and intended to receive the studs (21, 23).

    La géométrie des plots (21, 23) ainsi que leurs emplacements peuvent être optimisés pour obtenir la meilleure transmission possible des efforts, et n'est pas limitée à la forme illustrée aux figures 2 et 3. Dans une variante, les plots peuvent ne pas traverser complètement la matière souple, de manière à procurer plus de confort à l'utilisateur.The geometry of the pads (21, 23) and their locations can be optimized to obtain the best possible transmission of forces, and is not limited to the shape illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3. In a variant, the studs can do not completely pass through the flexible material, so as to provide more comfort to the user.

    Pour permettre l'utilisation du même élément interface, selon les deux types de pratique "goofy" et "regular", l'élément interface (20) peut être soit, comme illustré à la figure 3, symétrique de manière à pouvoir être retourné et présenter ses zones de rigidité supérieure dans des quadrants opposés, soit présenter une géométrie plus complexe comme illustré à la figure 4.To allow the use of the same interface element, according to the two types "goofy" and "regular" practice, the interface element (20) can be either, as illustrated in Figure 3, symmetrical so that it can be turned over and present its areas of higher rigidity in opposite quadrants, or present a more complex geometry as illustrated in Figure 4.

    Plus précisément, dans ce cas de figure, la plaque interface (30) comprend six quadrants (31 - 36), dont quatre (31 - 34) correspondent à une position (37) dans laquelle la diagonale (39) de plus forte rigidité est orientée selon une certaine direction. More specifically, in this case, the interface plate (30) comprises six quadrants (31 - 36), four of which (31 - 34) correspond to a position (37) in which the diagonal (39) of greater rigidity is oriented according to a certain direction.

    L'autre série de quatre quadrants (31, 32, 33, 36), qui partagent avec la série précédente les deux quadrants centraux (31, 32), présentent une diagonale (40) de rigidité supérieure orientée selon la direction opposée. De la sorte, lorsque la plaque (30) est utilisée selon une pratique, la fixation est disposée au-dessus des quatre quadrants correspondant, tandis que lorsque la plaque (30) sert pour une fixation disposée selon l'autre pratique, la fixation est alors montée à l'aplomb de l'autre série (38) de quadrants.The other series of four quadrants (31, 32, 33, 36), which share with the series previous the two central quadrants (31, 32), have a diagonal (40) of superior rigidity oriented in the opposite direction. So when the plate (30) is used according to a practice, the fixing is arranged above the four corresponding quadrants, while when the plate (30) is used for a fixing arranged according to the other practice, the fixing is then mounted directly above the other series (38) of quadrants.

    Le reste de la plaque n'interfère pas avec la fixation et n'empêche pas le débridage.The rest of the plate does not interfere with the fixing and does not prevent the unleashing.

    Deuxième manière de réaliser l'inventionSecond way of carrying out the invention

    Comme illustré aux figures 5 et 6, l'élément interface peut être constitué d'une plaque (50) disposée sous l'embase (52) de la fixation, et qui comporte au moins deux parties (51, 53) en excroissance destinées à s'encastrer dans les ouvertures (55) complémentaires ménagées à cet effet dans ladite embase (52). Dans un but de simplification, et afin de ne pas se limiter à un seul type de fixation, seule l'embase a été représentée. Il va de soi que l'invention s'applique à tous types de fixation, telles que fixation à coque souple ou alpine, quels que soient les moyens de retenue de la chaussure dans la fixation.As illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6, the interface element can consist of a plate (50) disposed under the base (52) of the binding, and which comprises at least two protruding parts (51, 53) intended to be embedded in the openings (55) complementary formed for this purpose in said base (52). In order to simplification, and in order not to be limited to a single type of attachment, only the base was represented. It goes without saying that the invention applies to all types of fixing, such as flexible or alpine shell attachment, whatever the means of restraint of the shoe in the binding.

    Plus précisément, les zones (51, 52) en excroissance peuvent être constituées de plots analogues à ceux illustrés aux figures 2 et 3, mais d'épaisseur nettement supérieure de telle manière à ce qu'ils affleurent à la face supérieure (56) de l'embase (52), sur laquelle vient reposer la semelle de la chaussure.More precisely, the protruding zones (51, 52) can be formed of studs similar to those illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3, but of markedly thick upper so that they are flush with the upper face (56) of the base (52), on which the sole of the shoe rests.

    De la sorte, ces zones en excroissance (51, 52) viennent directement au contact de la semelle de la chaussure et reçoivent les appuis qu'ils transmettent directement en direction de la planche, au niveau de la diagonale caractéristique (58).In this way, these protruding areas (51, 52) come directly to the contact with the sole of the shoe and receive the support they transmit directly towards the board, at the characteristic diagonal (58).

    Dans une forme de réalisation non représentée mais dérivée de celle illustrée aux figures 5 et 6, la plaque située sous l'embase de la fixation comporte deux excroissances supplémentaires, constituées d'un matériau plus compressible que celui constituant les plots en excroissance rigide, de manière à pénétrer dans des ouvertures supplémentaires réalisées dans l'embase. In an embodiment not shown but derived from that illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6, the plate located under the base of the binding has two additional growths, made of a more compressible material than that constituting the studs in rigid projection, so as to penetrate into additional openings made in the base.

    Dans cette forme de réalisation, les différentes zones en excroissance peuvent être réalisées par des éléments rapportés, mis en place dans une plaque de base comportant des logements, pour permettre de modifier la disposition des plots les plus rigides, et ainsi modifier l'orientation de la diagonale la plus rigide.In this embodiment, the different protruding zones can be made by added elements, placed in a base plate comprising housings, to allow the arrangement of the studs to be modified more rigid, and thus modify the orientation of the more rigid diagonal.

    Dans ce cas, la géométrie des plots et des logements correspondants dans la plaque de base présentent une certaine symétrie.In this case, the geometry of the studs and the corresponding housings in the base plate have a certain symmetry.

    Troisième forme de réalisationThird embodiment

    Comme illustré aux figures 7 et 8, l'élément interface peut être constitué par des excroissances (71, 72) de l'embase (70) de la fixation elle-même, destinée à former les zones de contact entre l'embase (70) et la planche (1) proprement dite.As illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8, the interface element can be constituted by protuberances (71, 72) of the base (70) of the binding itself, intended for form the contact areas between the base (70) and the board (1) proper.

    De la sorte, la fixation (70) repose sur la planche (1) au niveau uniquement des deux zones en excroissance (71, 72). Ainsi, les efforts exercés par le surfeur sont exclusivement transmis à la planche au niveau de ces zones de contact (71, 72).In this way, the fixing (70) rests on the board (1) at the level only of the two protruding zones (71, 72). Thus, the efforts exerted by the surfer are exclusively transmitted to the board at these contact zones (71, 72).

    Bien entendu, l'espace compris entre l'embase (70) et la face supérieure de la planche (1) peut être comblé par une mousse compressible, de manière à éviter l'introduction d'une cale de neige sous l'embase de la fixation.Of course, the space between the base (70) and the upper face of the board (1) can be filled with compressible foam, so as to avoid the introduction of a snow hold under the base of the binding.

    Pour permettre l'utilisation d'une fixation avec l'optimisation caractéristique de la transmission des efforts, on peut prévoir que l'embase de la fixation puisse recevoir des pièces rapportées, disposées selon l'une ou l'autre des diagonales en fonction de la pratique du surfeur. Des moyens de solidarisation des éléments en excroissance sur l'embase sont alors prévus.To allow the use of a binding with characteristic optimization of the transmission of forces, it can be provided that the base of the binding can receive attachments, arranged according to one or the other of the diagonals in depending on the surfer's practice. Means of securing the elements in protuberance on the base are then provided.

    Quatrième manière de réaliser l'inventionFourth way of carrying out the invention

    La transmission optimale des efforts à proximité des carres, même lorsque le pied est incliné par rapport à la perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal de la planche, peut également être obtenue par des aménagements réalisés à l'intérieur de la chaussure même de l'utilisateur. Optimal transmission of forces near the edges, even when the foot is inclined relative to the perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the board, can also be obtained by improvements made inside the the user's own shoe.

    Plus précisément, une telle chaussure (80) peut comporter, à l'instar de la chaussure (60) décrite dans la demande de brevet français FR 98.15088, deux inserts transversaux (81, 82) situés à l'avant et à l'arrière de la semelle (83). Conformément à l'invention, de tels inserts (81, 82) peuvent présenter une rigidité accrue d'un côté ou de l'autre du plan longitudinal (85) médian de la chaussure.More specifically, such a shoe (80) may include, like the shoe (60) described in French patent application FR 98.15088, two transverse inserts (81, 82) located at the front and at the rear of the sole (83). According to the invention, such inserts (81, 82) may have rigidity increased on either side of the median longitudinal plane (85) of the shoe.

    Plus précisément, de tels inserts (81, 82) peuvent être constitués d'une matière similaire à celle du reste de la semelle (83) sur un côté (86), tandis que l'autre extrémité (86) de l'insert est constitué d'un matériau plus rigide. La disposition inverse (87, 89) est utilisée pour l'insert opposé (82).More specifically, such inserts (81, 82) can be made of a material similar to that of the rest of the sole (83) on one side (86), while the other end (86) of the insert is made of a more rigid material. The disposition reverse (87, 89) is used for the opposite insert (82).

    Dans une forme différente de réalisation, les inserts ne s'étendent pas sur la quasi totalité de largeur de la semelle, mais au contraire la semelle (83) comprend des zones localisées uniquement au niveau de la diagonale caractéristique, et constituées de plots de plus forte rigidité.In a different embodiment, the inserts do not extend over the almost the entire width of the sole, but on the contrary the sole (83) comprises zones located only at the level of the characteristic diagonal, and made up of studs of greater rigidity.

    De tels plots peuvent être soit incorporés à l'intérieur de la semelle réalisée par moulage, soit encore être rapportés sous le dessous de la semelle. Ces plots peuvent être symétriques pour être retournés selon que la chaussure est utilisée en pratique "goofy" ou "regular".Such studs can either be incorporated inside the produced sole by molding, or still be reported under the sole of the sole. These studs can be symmetrical to be returned depending on whether the shoe is used in practical "goofy" or "regular".

    Il ressort de ce qui précède que les moyens de pratique du surf conforme à l'invention présentent de multiples avantages et notamment :

    • une optimisation de la localisation des efforts à proximité des carres, quelque soit l'orientation du pied par rapport à l'axe longitudinal de la planche, ce qui améliore la conduite et la précision ;
    • un certain débridage de la fixation par rapport au ski, ce qui confère à la planche équipée de fixations ses propriétés mécaniques et intrinsèques ;
    It appears from the above that the means of practicing surfing according to the invention have multiple advantages and in particular:
    • an optimization of the location of the forces near the edges, whatever the orientation of the foot relative to the longitudinal axis of the board, which improves handling and precision;
    • some unclamping of the binding with respect to the ski, which gives the board equipped with bindings its mechanical and intrinsic properties;

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    Elément interface utilisé dans la pratique du surf, destiné à transmettre les appuis exercés par le pied du surfeur en direction de la planche de surf (1), ledit élément comportant des plans longitudinal (5) et transversal (6) médians découpant la zone d'appui (3, 4) en quatre quadrants (11 - 14), caractérisé en ce que deux (11, 13) des quadrants disposés en diagonale présentent une rigidité supérieure aux deux autres quadrants (12, 14), de manière à privilégier la transmission des appuis au niveau de la diagonale des deux quadrants de rigidité supérieure, ladite diagonale étant destinée à être orientée sensiblement perpendiculairement à l'axe longitudinal de la planche.Interface element used in the practice of surfing, intended to transmit the supports exerted by the foot of the surfer towards the surfboard (1), said element comprising median longitudinal (5) and transverse (6) planes cutting the area d '' support (3, 4) in four quadrants (11 - 14), characterized in that two (11, 13) of the quadrants arranged diagonally have greater rigidity than the other two quadrants (12, 14), so as to favor the transmission of the supports at the diagonal of the two quadrants of higher rigidity, said diagonal being intended to be oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the board. Elément selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il est constitué d'un élément entretoise (20) interposé entre la fixation et la face supérieure de la planche de surf.Element according to claim 1, characterized in that it consists of a spacer element (20) interposed between the binding and the upper face of the surfboard. Elément selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que l'élément entretoise (20) comporte deux plots (21, 23) de plus forte rigidité que le reste de l'élément (20), incorporés dans sa structure au niveau des deux quadrants disposés en diagonale.Element according to claim 2, characterized in that the spacer element (20) comprises two studs (21, 23) of greater rigidity than the rest of the element (20), incorporated in its structure at the level of the two quadrants arranged diagonally. Elément selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que l'élément entretoise (50) comporte au moins deux parties en excroissance (51, 53) destinées à s'encastrer dans des ouvertures complémentaires ménagées à cet effet dans l'embase (52) de la fixation.Element according to claim 2, characterized in that the spacer element (50) comprises at least two protruding parts (51, 53) intended to fit into complementary openings made for this purpose in the base (52) of fixation. Elément selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que les deux parties en excroissance (51, 53) forment les zones de plus forte rigidité.Element according to claim 4, characterized in that the two protruding parts (51, 53) form the zones of greater rigidity. Elément (30) selon la revendication 2, susceptible d'être utilisé selon deux orientations différentes du pied par rapport à la planche, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte deux séries de quatre quadrants (31 - 36), chaque série (31, 32, 33, 34 ; 31, 32, 35, 36) étant dédiée à une orientation du pied par rapport à la planche, et comportant des quadrants (31, 33 ; 31, 36) de rigidité supérieure selon une diagonale (39) différente de la diagonale (40) de plus forte rigidité de l'autre série, les deux séries comportant deux quadrants (31, 32) en commun. Element (30) according to claim 2, capable of being used in two different orientations of the foot relative to the board, characterized in that it comprises two series of four quadrants (31 - 36), each series (31, 32 , 33, 34; 31, 32, 35, 36) being dedicated to an orientation of the foot relative to the board, and comprising quadrants (31, 33; 31, 36) of greater rigidity along a diagonal (39) different from the diagonal (40) of greater rigidity of the other series, the two series comprising two quadrants (31, 32) in common. Elément selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'élément interface est constitué de parties en excroissance (71, 72) ménagées dans l'embase (70) de la fixation, et destinées à prendre contact avec la face supérieure de la planche selon deux zones situées perpendiculairement par rapport à l'axe longitudinal de la planche.Element according to claim 1, characterized in that the interface element consists of protruding parts (71, 72) formed in the base (70) of the binding, and intended to make contact with the upper face of the board according two zones located perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the board. Elément selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il est au moins en partie constitué par la semelle (83) de la chaussure (89) de l'utilisateur.Element according to claim 1, characterized in that it is at least partly constituted by the sole (83) of the shoe (89) of the user.
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