Ski Binding Plate Band Element Latching Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ski binding systems face challenges in achieving high stability with a simple design while allowing quick and easy mounting of ski binding parts, often requiring complex threading and limited longitudinal mobility.
Innovation Solution
A binding plate design featuring band-shaped elements that can be securely latched to the base plate, allowing longitudinal mobility and easy mounting of ski binding parts, with additional lateral and vertical fixation, and featuring a transverse web for optimal force transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the band-shaped element runs freely on the upper side of the base plate to allow longitudinal mobility, then the ski binding parts can be flexed when mounted, but the mounting process becomes complex requiring threading into the strap
Solution Approach 1:
The band-shaped element is pre-secured to the base plate at specific locations (middle area on underside, and at least one other point on upper side), establishing a predetermined configuration that eliminates the need for threading during mounting. The binding parts can be directly attached to the pre-positioned latching points without complex threading procedures.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the band-shaped element is securely latched to the base plate, then stability is improved, but the ski binding parts cannot be easily mounted without threading
Solution Approach 1:
The band-shaped element is divided into multiple latching sections: one section latched in the middle area on the underside of the base plate, and another section latched at least one other point on the upper side. This segmentation provides both stability through secure latching and ease of mounting through accessible latching points on the upper side.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a single long band-shaped element is used, then longitudinal mobility is maintained, but positioning and assembly become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of using a single long band-shaped element, the invention employs multiple band-shaped elements, each latched at specific positions. This segmentation makes positioning and assembly easier while maintaining the necessary longitudinal mobility through the arrangement of multiple elements with latching points at different longitudinal positions.
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AI summary
The plate has a base plate with front and rear mounting regions (5, 6) with sliding rails (7, 8). A band-shaped element (4) has a section with locking points (25) to lock complementary locking elements of a ski binding part at longitudinal positions of the band-shaped element. The section is provided at an upper side of the base plate. The band-shaped element is locked at a middle region of the base plate at a lower side of the base plate and is fixed in a lateral direction against lifting in a vertical direction at a position in a longitudinally movable manner and is held by the base plate.