Interface device for a gliding board

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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Benefits of technology

[0007]The present invention provides an interface device between an element for retaining a boot and a gliding board, which makes it possible to overcome the limitations of the devices known from the prior art. More particularly, the invention provides an interface device between an element for retaining a boot and a gliding board, which raises the boot, does not change the behavior of the gliding board, particularly in flexion, and improves the behavior of the gliding board, particularly the resistance to deformation of the gliding board against the forces that cause torsional moments along its longitudinal axis (Mx), thereby enabling a precise steering of the gliding board and a better grip over its entire length, while enhancing the reactive capabilities of the gliding board.

[0008]In addition, the invention provides an interface device that makes it possible to quickly mount the retaining elements on the gliding board.

[0009]Further, the invention provides an interface device that improves the dynamic behavior of the gliding board when subjected to forces tending to bend and / or twist the board.

[0019]In a second embodiment of the invention, the front portion of the interface device includes a raising platform and a stiffener, the stiffener being positioned beneath the raising platform and also used for distributing the pressures exerted by the ski on the snow. The raising platform includes two parallel arms, on each of which is arranged a rail used for fastening the retaining elements, a bridging section connecting the two arms for improving the resistance to deformation of the gliding board / interface device assembly, when such assembly is subjected to transverse forces with respect to the longitudinal plane of the gliding board. The bridging section can be part of the stiffener and comprise a raised portion of the stiffener.

Problems solved by technology

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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