Bindings, binding plates and adapter parts for snow sports equipment with variable functions, preload and modular components
The binding system addresses customization limitations in snow sports equipment by allowing adjustable axes, hybrid materials, and advanced manufacturing methods, enhancing fit and responsiveness.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-16
AI Technical Summary
Snow sports equipment, particularly ski and snowboard bindings, lack customization options and flexible solutions incorporating modular and hybrid materials, as well as diverse manufacturing methods like 3D printing.
A binding system with adjustable axes for height, longitudinal, lateral, and rotational movements, incorporating interchangeable adapter parts, hybrid materials, temperature-sensitive materials, 3D-printed components, and motor-controlled adjustments, along with sensors and electronic control for precise positioning and damping.
Enables customizable and adaptable snow sports equipment with enhanced performance through adjustable axes, hybrid materials, and advanced manufacturing techniques, providing improved fit and responsiveness.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] Snow sports equipment, especially ski and snowboard bindings, often suffers from limitations in terms of customization options and the use of different materials. Furthermore, flexible solutions that incorporate modular and hybrid materials and various manufacturing methods (including, but not limited to, 3D printing) are lacking. Novelty of the invention
[0002] The present invention relates to a binding, binding plate, and adapter parts for snow sports equipment that are flexibly adjustable in various axes (height, longitudinal axis, lateral, canting, and rotational movements). These adjustments can be stepless or in steps, manually or by motor, and a defined preload of the ski in all directions is possible.
[0003] The list of reference numerals, like the technical content of the patent claims and figures, forms part of the disclosure. The figures are described coherently and comprehensively. Identical reference numerals denote identical components; reference numerals with different indices indicate functionally identical or similar components.
[0004] This shows: Fig. 1 A first embodiment of a snow gliding device system according to the invention in perspective view and partial sectional view: Binding (1) on a plate (11, 12, 13, 14) serves as the base. The snow gliding device (2) is designed as a ski. The vertical axis of movement (3) allows vertical adjustment. The longitudinal axis of movement (4) allows longitudinal adjustment. The lateral axis of movement (5) allows sideways adjustment. Rotational movement (6) allows rotation. A locking mechanism (7) holds the position. Spring elements (8) absorb impacts. Damping elements (9) supplement the suspension. Interchangeable adapter parts (10) are modular. Hybrid materials (11) combine different materials. Temperature-sensitive materials (12) react to temperature. 3D-printed parts (13) are made of metal or plastic. Multiple materials in a 3D print (14) combine different material properties. Sensors (15) monitor positions. A motor (16) controls the adjustment. Electronic control (17) regulates functions. Reference symbol list 1 bond 2 snow gliders 3. Vertical axis of movement 4. Axis of movement in the longitudinal axis 5 Lateral axis of movement 6 axis of rotation 7 Fixing mechanism 8 spring element 9 damping element 10 Interchangeable Adapter Parts 11 Hybrid materials 12 Temperature-sensitive materials 13 3D printed parts 14 Multiple materials in one 3D print 15 sensors for monitoring movements 16 Motor for position adjustment 17 Electronic control for adjusting the functions