Integrated Ski Binding Longitudinal Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional ski bindings face challenges in accurately positioning the toe and heel pieces relative to the ski boot's sole, as they are composed of independent elements, making precise longitudinal adjustment difficult.
Innovation Solution
The device integrates a one-piece assembly for both the front and rear bindings, featuring a body with a pivotally mounted retaining jaw and a sliding mechanism, allowing for precise longitudinal adjustment and locking, with the rear assembly also serving as a ski brake support, made from materials like acetal resin or polypropylene.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If traditional independent elements are used for toe piece and heel piece, then manufacturing and assembly are simpler, but precise longitudinal positioning is difficult to achieve
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the toe piece and heel piece into a single integrated binding assembly that moves as one unit along the ski. This integration ensures that both pieces maintain precise longitudinal positioning relative to each other and to the ski, eliminating the positioning difficulties inherent in separate independent elements while achieving the desired manufacturing precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated binding assembly serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides both toe and heel retention, maintains precise longitudinal positioning, and includes adjustable components for different ski lengths and boot sizes. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by achieving precise positioning through a unified structure that performs multiple tasks.
2Manufacturing precision
If the binding structure is made more complex to achieve precise positioning, then positioning accuracy improves, but ease of adjustment and manufacturing decreases
Solution Approach 1:
While the binding assembly is integrated, it is segmented into modular components that can be manufactured separately and then assembled. The toe piece, heel piece, and adjustment mechanisms are distinct segments that maintain their individual functionality while contributing to the overall precise positioning system, making manufacturing more manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The binding assembly incorporates dynamic adjustment mechanisms that allow the toe and heel pieces to be repositioned along the ski while maintaining their integrated relationship. This dynamic capability enables precise positioning to be achieved through adjustment rather than requiring complex fixed structures, simplifying manufacturing.
3Manufacturing precision
If independent toe piece and heel piece are used, then component versatility is higher, but longitudinal position coordination is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the toe piece and heel piece into a single integrated assembly that moves together, ensuring perfect longitudinal coordination between the two pieces. This integration eliminates the coordination difficulties of independent components while the assembly remains adaptable to different configurations through adjustable mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated binding assembly incorporates adjustable components that allow dynamic reconfiguration for different ski lengths, boot sizes, and riding styles. This dynamic adaptability is achieved within the integrated structure, maintaining both coordination precision and versatility.
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AI summary
The device has lower front and rear support elements (10, 18) on which bottom parts (9, 17) of front and rear ends (3, 5) of a shoe sole are supported, respectively. The support element (10) is extended from a lower part of a body (7) of a front safety fixation i.e. stop (4), to form a front monoblock assembly (11). The support element (18) is extended from a lower part of a body (15) of a rear safety fixation i.e. heelpiece (6) to form a rear monoblock assembly (19). The support element (10) has an upper surface that is provided with a sliding plate i.e. antifriction plate.