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Device for supporting a boot on a sports article

a technology for sports equipment and feet, applied in sport equipment, snowboard bindings, skiing, etc., can solve the problems of disadvantageous steering or maneuvering of the apparatus, overly amplified sensory information can mislead the rider, and the intensity of transverse steering forces or excessive sensory information is sometimes excessive, so as to achieve advantageous and paradoxical steering of the apparatus

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-06-22
SALOMON SA
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Benefits of technology

The invention is a support device for sports equipment that improves the transmission of steering forces and sensory information. It includes a base plate and a rear support element with a wing or extension that covers the foot or boot. The wing is located near the ankle or lower portion of the lower leg, which amplifies the steering forces and sensory information. This results in easier steering and consistent with the rider's intent. The invention allows for better control and efficiency of the sports apparatus.

Problems solved by technology

It has been noted, however, that the intensity of the transverse steering forces or of the sensory information is sometimes excessive.
If the intensity of the forces or sensory information is too high, the steering or maneuvering of the apparatus can be disadvantageously affected.
Sometimes, application of an excessive force or the transmission of an excessive sensory information to the rider can even cause a steering error.
Furthermore, overly amplified sensory information can mislead the rider, for example, as to the actual conditions of the terrain.

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[0023] the invention is shown by means of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2.

[0024]FIG. 1 shows a support device 1, in the form of a snowboard binding, that allows for a boot, not shown, to be supported on a board 2. According to the first embodiment, the support device 1 also allows for the removable retention of the boot.

[0025] In a known manner, the support device 1 includes a base plate 3, which extends longitudinally between a rear end 4 and a front end 5.

[0026] The base plate 3 includes a bottom 6 that has an upper surface 7 provided to be opposite the sole of the boot, and a lower surface 8 provided to be on top of the board.

[0027] The bottom 6 of the base plate 3 is retained to the board 2 by a means shown in the form of a disk 10, the latter being itself retained to the board 2 by screws 11.

[0028] Of course, other means known in the art for retaining the base plate 3 could be provided.

[0029] The bottom 6 of the base plate includes an upwardly extending lateral flange 12 and an upwardly...

second embodiment

[0056] A device 71 includes a base plate 72, which includes a bottom 73 border by a lateral flange 74 and a medial flange 75. An arch 76 connects the flanges 74, 75 to one another. A rear support element 77 is affixed to the base plate 72, for example, by means of an articulation 78. The rear support element 77 extends lengthwise between a fastening end 80 and a free end 81, width-wise between a lateral edge 82 and a medial edge 83, and depth-wise between a support surface 84 and a free surface 85. The device 71 also includes a first or front linkage 86 and a second or rear linkage 87. The first linkage 86 is located substantially in the area of the metatarsophalangeal articulation when the foot is retained. The second linkage 87 is located substantially in the area of the instep or of the ankle.

[0057] According to this embodiment of the invention, the retaining device 71 includes at least a wing 100, 101 adapted to cover the foot or the boot, the wing 100, 101 extending longitudin...

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Abstract

A device for supporting a foot or a boot on a sports apparatus, such as a snowboard binding. The device includes a base plate associated with a rear support element, which extends transversely between a lateral edge and a medial edge. The device includes at least one wing adapted to cover the foot or the boot, the wing extending longitudinally in the area of the lateral edge or of the medial edge of the rear support element, on the one hand, and substantially in the area of the lower portion of the rear support element, on the other hand.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is based upon French Patent Application No. 04.13450, filed Dec. 17, 2004, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference thereto in its entirety and the priority of which is hereby claimed under 35 U.S.C. §119. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The invention relates to the field of devices for supporting a foot or a boot on a sports apparatus, and more particularly, to such a device that supports the lower leg. The invention also relates to an assembly including a boot and such support device. More particularly, the invention encompasses a snowboard binding as well as an assembly that includes a snowboard and binding. [0004] 2. Background and Relevant Information [0005] Support devices and bindings of the aforementioned types can be used for snowboarding or snowsurfing, snow or water skiing, snowshoeing, roller-skating, or the like. [0006] A device according to the prior ar...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63C9/00A63C10/04A63C10/06A63C10/24A63C10/28
CPCA63C10/04A63C10/06A63C10/24A63C10/285
Inventor COUDERC, BERNARDGONTHIER, JEAN-FRANCOIS
Owner SALOMON SA