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Interface device for a gliding board

a technology of gliding board and interface device, which is applied in the direction of skis, skates, sports apparatus, etc., can solve the problems of affecting the gliding board's longitudinal axis, affecting the gliding board's flexion, etc., and achieves the effect of improving the gliding board's behavior, improving the gliding board's steering accuracy, and improving the grip over its entire length

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-09-06
SALOMON SA
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The present invention provides an interface device between a gliding board and a boot-retaining element that improves the behavior of the gliding board, particularly its resistance to deformation against forces that cause torsional moments. The interface device raises the boot without changing the behavior of the gliding board, enhances its grip over its entire length, and improves its reactive capabilities. The interface device includes a bridging section that is positioned between two lateral arms and is higher than the lower surface of the gliding board. The interface device can be quickly mounted on the gliding board and makes the gliding board more dynamic and responsive. The stiffener of the invention modifies only slightly the dynamic behavior of the gliding board and is positioned beneath the raising platform to minimize its effect on the behavior of the ski. The stiffener can be made of a more noble material or a composite material with higher density than the raising platform.

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Furthermore, they are often designed so that the retaining elements hinder the flexion of the ski as little as possible.
A problem with such a construction is the deformation of the gliding board in torsion along its longitudinal axis.

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[0031]FIG. 2 shows an interface device according to the invention. The interface device 51 includes a front portion 91 and a rear portion 101. The rear portion 101 is constituted as a solid interface, meaning that the two lateral rails form a unitary piece, which is a raising piece made by plastic injection molding. The rear portion 101 is fixed to the gliding board by four screws.

[0032]In order to prevent the rear portion 101 from hindering the flexion of the gliding board, the two rear screws 25 of the rear portion 101 are movable in longitudinal translation with respect to the rear portion 101, whereas the two front screws 24 are fixed.

[0033]For the rear screws 25 to be movable in translation with respect to the rear portion 101, they are positioned in a slide 26, which can move in translation in a housing extending through the end of the rear portion 101. The slide 26 includes a block 37 topped by a plate 27, the lateral wings of the plate being supported on the rear rails 28 of...

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[0045]FIG. 9 shows the invention. The interface device 52 includes a front portion 92 and a rear portion 102. The rear portion 102 is constructed as a conventional interface, meaning a raising element made by plastic injection molding. The rear portion 102 is fixed to the gliding board by four screws.

[0046]In order to prevent the rear portion 102 from hindering the flexion of the ski board, the two rear screws 25 of the rear portion 102 are movable in longitudinal translation with respect to the rear portion 102, whereas the two front screws 24 are fixed.

[0047]For the rear screws 25 to be movable in translation with respect to the rear portion 102, they are positioned in a slide 26, which can move in translation in a housing extending through the end of the rear portion 102. The slide 26 includes a block 37 topped by a plate 27, the lateral wings of which are supported on the rear rails 28 of the rear portion 102.

[0048]The rear portion 102 includes two rear rails 28, which extend lo...

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Abstract

An interface device to be positioned between a gliding board, such as a ski, and at least one boot-retaining element, as well as a gliding apparatus that includes such device. The interface device includes: a right lateral arm including a lower surface that can be positioned on the gliding board; a left lateral arm arranged parallel to the right lateral arm and including a lower surface that can be positioned on the gliding board; the right lateral arm and the left lateral arm being used for supporting and fastening the at least one of retaining elements on the gliding board; and including a bridging section arranged between the right lateral arm and the left lateral arm. The bridging section is higher than the lower surface of the right lateral arm.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 of French Patent Application No. 06.01888, filed on Mar. 2, 2006, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference thereto in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The invention relates to an interface device between a gliding board and a binding element for a boot that is mounted on the gliding board. The invention also relates to a gliding board equipped with such an interface device.[0004]2. Description of Background and Relevant Information[0005]Interface devices between an element for retaining a boot and a gliding board, such as between a binding and a ski, are known from the prior art. They are especially used to isolate the retaining elements from the gliding board and to enable the boot to be elevated. They are also used to allow the position of the retaining elements to be adjusted with respect to the gliding board. Furthermore...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63C5/04A63C9/00
CPCA63C5/07A63C2009/008A63C9/003
Inventor SCHARY, PHILIPPERENAUD-GOUD, GILLES
Owner SALOMON SA
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