Ski Binding Mounting Device with Automatic Locking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ski binding storage devices require users to interrupt their skiing and manually release their boot to adjust the binding position, which is time-consuming and inconvenient, especially when frequent adjustments are needed due to changing snow conditions.
Innovation Solution
A storage device with an actuating element that allows the locking element to be activated via a pushing movement, enabling the ski binding to be shifted forward or backward without manual operation, using the foot to apply force and automatically locking into position, thus allowing easy and quick adjustments while skiing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the ski binding position is adjusted using a manual locking device, then the binding can be firmly positioned on the ski, but the user must interrupt skiing and manually release the boot to adjust the position
Solution Approach 1:
The locking device automatically locks the connecting element into the fastening element at predefined positions without requiring manual intervention. The spring element automatically engages the locking element with the recesses in the connecting element, allowing the binding position to be adjusted simply by moving the boot forward or backward on the ski.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the binding position is adjusted frequently due to changing snow conditions, then the skiing performance can be optimized, but the time required for adjustments increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking device enables dynamic adjustment of the binding position during skiing activities. The connecting element can be quickly moved between different functional positions on the ski, and the automatic locking mechanism ensures rapid securing at each position, allowing frequent adjustments without significant time loss.
3Ease of operation
If the locking device requires hand operation, then precise control is achieved, but the user's foot must be moved manually which is laborious
Solution Approach 1:
The locking device operates automatically through the movement of the connecting element itself. When the connecting element is moved to a new position, the spring element automatically engages the locking element with the appropriate recess, eliminating the need for separate manual locking operations or complex control mechanisms.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a mounting device (1) for a ski binding (3), which is slidably mounted on a binding plate (10), comprising: - a connecting element (11), the connecting element (11) and the ski binding (3) being substantially unslidable relative to each other, and the connecting element extending forward from the ski binding (3); - a fastening element (10), which is provided to be immovably fastened, in front of a front end of the ski binding (3), to a ski (3) supporting the ski binding (3); - a locking device (22), which has an open position, in which open position the connecting element (11) is freely slidable relative to the fastening element (10) and the connecting element (11) can be positioned in at least two mutually spaced, defined functional positions, the locking device (22) having at least one slidably mounted locking element (23), which, in the locking position, is received in a cutout (24a, 24b) in the connecting element (11), and the locking device (22) having an actuation element (13) for transferring the locking element (23) being a blocking position and a release position.