US3785666A
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Device for changing the longitudinal position of a ski binding
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-02
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Granted: 1974-01-15
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Expires: 1992-02-02
Abstract
Abstract A device making it possible to change the longitudinal position of a binding on a ski rapidly; the device includes a clamp and slide arrangement permitting longitudinal displacement and two profiles engaging with each other under the action of a spring exerting a thrust transversely relative to the ski.
Inventors
- 👤 G Pierre
- 👤 J Salomon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:10
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C9/00; A63C9/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
233 words
A device for changing the longitudinal position of a binding on a ski, comprising: a sliding member including means for securing said member to the binding; a clamping member including a pair of opposite spaced flanges and means for securing said clamping member to the ski; said sliding member being movable longitudinally in said clamping member; said sliding member defining a first profile and said clamping member defining a second profile; said first and second profiles each having contact faces and adapted to cooperate with one another, said profiles extending transversely to the longitudinal movement of said sliding member said second profile being transversely movable relative to said first profile; and a spring associated with said second profile and mounted in said clamping member for forcing said second profile into frictional engagement with said first profile; the face of at least one of said profiles making, with the longitudinal axis of the ski, an angle having a value other than 90* and, with the direction of the longitudinal force exerted by the binding to the profiles, an angle having a value less than 90*, whereby said force always includes a component transverse to the longitudinal axis and opposing the force of said spring; said component being always at least equal to or less than the value of the force of said spring plus the frictional forces between said first and said second profiles.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
233 words
A device for changing the longitudinal position of a binding on a ski, comprising: a sliding member including means for securing said member to the binding; a clamping member including a pair of opposite spaced flanges and means for securing said clamping member to the ski; said sliding member being movable longitudinally in said clamping member; said sliding member defining a first profile and said clamping member defining a second profile; said first and second profiles each having contact faces and adapted to cooperate with one another, said profiles extending transversely to the longitudinal movement of said sliding member said second profile being transversely movable relative to said first profile; and a spring associated with said second profile and mounted in said clamping member for forcing said second profile into frictional engagement with said first profile; the face of at least one of said profiles making, with the longitudinal axis of the ski, an angle having a value other than 90* and, with the direction of the longitudinal force exerted by the binding to the profiles, an angle having a value less than 90*, whereby said force always includes a component transverse to the longitudinal axis and opposing the force of said spring; said component being always at least equal to or less than the value of the force of said spring plus the frictional forces between said first and said second profiles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said sliding member includes opposite side walls having therein a series of openings with axes parallel to the plane of the ski; said second profile consisting of teeth disposed parallel to the plane of said ski and pushed by said spring into said openings to lock the binding in a selected adjustment position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device as defined in claim 2, wherein said teeth have, in a plane parallel to that of the ski, a trapezoidal shape with lateral sides converging in the direction of said openings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device as defined in claim 1, wherein said second profile is slidably mounted in a plane parallel to that of the ski and is located in one of said flanges of said clamping member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device as defined in claim 4, wherein said second profile is associated with a spring urging said second profile in a space included between said two opposite flanges of said clamping member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device as defined in claim 5, wherein said spring is located in one of said flanges of said clamping member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
65 words
A device as defined in claim 6, wherein said spring is located in the flange opposite to that in which slides the second profile, said spring acting on a portion of said second profile transversely extending to the ski; said portion being fixed, at one end to said second profile and, being mounted, at the other end, for free sliding movement in said opposite flange.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device as defined in claim 4, wherein said second profile is integral with a tongue laterally operable toward the outside against the action of said spring in order to enter said second profile in its associated flange.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
FR1307982A
Cited
CH469492A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-01-14 | 1977-07-16 | 1978-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-14 | 1981-07-16 | 1982-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-14 | 1985-07-16 | 1986-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |