Detachable Scale Plate for Ski Binding Adaptability
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing binding plates for ski bindings require multiple versions with different scales for various shoe sole lengths, leading to complex handling and storage, as scales are typically printed directly on the plates or on separate labels, making it cumbersome for fitters to adjust and maintain.
Innovation Solution
A binding plate with an elastically flexible plastic film scale plate that can be inserted into a recess, featuring projections to secure it, allowing for easy replacement and adjustment of shoe sole length scales, with the option of printing scales on both sides of the scale plate for versatility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple binding plates with different scales are provided for different shoe sole length ranges, then the adaptability to accommodate various shoe sizes is improved, but the device complexity and handling difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
A single binding plate design incorporates multiple scales through detachable scale plates, allowing one binding plate to serve multiple shoe size ranges. The binding plate structure remains universal while the scale plates provide specific measurements for different shoe sole lengths (e.g., 22-32 cm, 30-40 cm, 28-38 cm ranges), eliminating the need for multiple binding plate versions.
Solution Approach 2:
The scale information is segmented into separate detachable scale plates that can be independently selected and attached to the binding plate. This segmentation allows the main binding plate structure to remain simple and universal, while the specific scale measurements are divided into separate components that can be easily swapped based on the required shoe size range.
2Ease of manufacture
If scales are printed directly on binding plates, then the manufacturing process is simplified, but the ease of replacement and maintenance of scales deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The scale plates are designed as detachable and replaceable components rather than permanent printed markings. This dynamic design allows scales to be easily removed and replaced when worn or when different shoe size ranges are required, while still maintaining the simplicity of printing scales on flat plastic surfaces during manufacturing.
Solution Approach 2:
Worn or damaged scale plates can be easily discarded and replaced with new ones, while the main binding plate structure is retained and reused. This approach separates the consumable scale component from the durable mounting structure, allowing economical replacement of only the scale portion when needed.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple scale plates are provided for different shoe size ranges, then the adaptability is improved, but the storage space required increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple scale plates are designed to nest within each other or stack compactly in a small storage compartment integrated into the binding plate structure. The scale plates can be inserted one inside another or stacked in an organized manner, minimizing the storage volume required while maintaining access to multiple shoe size ranges.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution simplifies handling and storage by allowing multiple scale plates to be produced inexpensively and easily inserted or swapped, ensuring accurate adjustment of ski bindings for different shoe sizes without occupying much space, and enabling easy replacement of worn-out scales.
Implementation Method 1
the scale plate consists of an elastically flexible plastic film
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AI summary
Scale plate (7, 7') which represents a shoe sole length scale (7a, 7'a) of a shoe sole length range and which can be detachably inserted into a recess (5, 5`) extending longitudinally in the ski direction of a binding plate (1, 1', 1") to be attached to the top of a ski for a ski binding jaw. The scale plate (7, 7') consists of an elastically flexible plastic film which is printed at least on one side with a scale (7a, 7'a) of a shoe sole length range.