Multi-function Block for Snow Sliding Apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional snow sliding apparatuses face challenges in adjusting boot height, experiencing friction issues with snow surfaces, and edge wear when riding over obstacles, particularly when using boots wider than the deck.
Innovation Solution
A multi-function block system is introduced between the deck and boot, allowing adjustable height and spacing through first fastening holes and a three-dimensional polygonal shape, combined with an auxiliary sliding part to protect edges and reduce friction using wear plates and weight reduction holes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If boots are spaced apart from the snow surface to improve speed sensation and manipulation, then riding performance is improved, but the structure becomes more complex and difficult to adjust
Solution Approach 1:
The binding is designed to be movable relative to the deck along the longitudinal direction, allowing dynamic adjustment of boot height. The binding can be positioned at multiple heights by engaging with different positions on the deck or using an adjustable mechanism, enabling riders to optimize for speed sensation or manipulation control as needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The binding system is divided into separable components that can be independently adjusted. The binding assembly can be detached and repositioned at different locations along the deck's longitudinal axis, allowing flexible height adjustment without requiring complex integrated mechanisms.
2Adaptability or versatility
If different types of boots are applied to snow sliding apparatus, then versatility is improved, but friction between boot and snow surface increases
Solution Approach 1:
A wear plate is introduced as an intermediary component between the boot and the snow surface. This wear plate serves as a protective interface that prevents direct contact between the boot material and snow, reducing friction and wear. The wear plate can be made from materials optimized for sliding performance while protecting various boot types.
3Adaptability or versatility
If deck edges contact obstacles during riding, then obstacle techniques are enabled, but deck edges are worn and damaged
Solution Approach 1:
Edge protectors are installed on the deck edges before they contact obstacles during riding. These protectors serve as sacrificial elements that absorb the wear and damage from obstacle contact, protecting the main deck structure. The edge protectors can be replaced when worn, maintaining deck durability while enabling obstacle techniques.
4Weight of moving object
If weight reduction holes are formed in the multi-function block, then apparatus weight is reduced, but structural strength may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
Weight reduction holes are strategically positioned in the multi-function block at locations where material can be removed without compromising critical load-bearing areas. The holes are placed in non-structural regions or areas experiencing minimal stress, allowing weight reduction while maintaining sufficient structural strength for the binding and deck assembly.
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AI summary
Disclosed is a multi-function block for a snow sliding apparatus for enabling sliding on a surface of snow. The multi-function block is provided between a deck, constituting part of the snow sliding apparatus, and a bottom surface of a binding or boot, and spaces the binding or boot apart from the deck. A plurality of first fastening holes is formed in the multi-function block. At least any one of the deck, the binding and the boot is fastened to the plurality of first fastening holes. The first fastening holes are formed through at least any one of outside surfaces of the multi-function block. The multi-function block is formed in a three-dimensional shape having at least one pair of parallel outside surfaces.