US4230337A
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Ski bindings and ski brakes associated therewith
Assignee: Geze Sport International GmbH
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Filing: 1978-10-24
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Granted: 1980-10-28
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Expires: 1998-10-24
Abstract
Abstract A ski brake including at least one brake arm is detachably associated with a ski binding. The brake arm is arranged for movement about a transverse pivot axis defined by pivot axle means located between a base plate of the binding and a heel plate for supporting the heel of the ski boot. The heel plate can be clipped into position on the base plate, with or without the ski brake present, by means of cooperating clip elements on the base plate and heel plate respectively. Three different embodiments are shown including a base plate mounting which allows the ski to flex freely and an arrangement for a ski brake having two transverse pivot axles interconnected by a torsionally loaded actuating loop.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralf Storandt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:55
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C7/00; A63C7/10; A63C7/1006; A63C7/1013; A63C7/102; A63C7/1093
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 40
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A ski brake arrangement comprising a ski brake having at least one brake arm, said ski brake being detachably associated with a base plate of a ski binding; a second plate having upper surface means adapted in operation to support a part of the sole of a ski boot, said second plate being connectable to and detachably associated with the base plate by means of cooperating clip elements provided respectively on said second plate and said base plate, and support means defined between said base plate and said second plate for detachably receiving pivot axle means associated with said brake arm with said pivot axle means disposed substantially parallel to the upper surface of said base plate and substantially transverse to the longitudinal direction thereof, whereby to support said brake arm for corresponding pivotal movement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A ski brake arrangement comprising a ski brake having at least one brake arm, said ski brake being detachably associated with a base plate of a ski binding; a second plate having upper surface means adapted in operation to support a part of the sole of a ski boot, said second plate being connectable to and detachably associated with the base plate by means of cooperating clip elements provided respectively on said second plate and said base plate, and support means defined between said base plate and said second plate for detachably receiving pivot axle means associated with said brake arm with said pivot axle means disposed substantially parallel to the upper surface of said base plate and substantially transverse to the longitudinal direction thereof, whereby to support said brake arm for corresponding pivotal movement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
75 words
Ski brake arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that said support means defined between the base plate and the second plate comprises at least one recess provided in one of the base plate and the second plate, said recess being open at one side to receive said pivot axle means, and the open side of said recess being closeable by means of the other respective one of said base plate and said second plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
Ski brake arrangement according to claim 2 and in which said recess is provided in the base plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
80 words
Ski brake arrangement according to claim 1 and in which the base plate comprises first and second parts, said first part of the base plate cooperating with the second plate to locate said pivot axle means and the first and second parts of the base plate being relatively axially displaceable, there being provided means for separately securing both parts of the base plate to the ski for allowing relative axial displacement of the two parts on bending of the ski.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
Ski brake arrangement according to claim 1 and in which said support means comprises at least one claw like member open at its underside for receiving and locating said pivot axle means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
62 words
Ski brake arrangement according to claim 5 and in which said second plate is provided with at least one projection adapted to fit beneath said claw like member and engageable beneath said claw like member on axial movement of the second plate in the longitudinal direction of the ski, said projection cooperating with said claw like member to form said support means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
Ski brake arrangement according to claim 6 and in which said at least one projection is adapted in operation to abut said claw like member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
Ski brake arrangement according to claim 6 and in which said projection is adapted to abut in operation at least part of the base plate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
49 words
Ski brake arrangement according to claim 6 and in which said cooperating clip elements comprise a sprung latch projection on one of said base plate and said second plate and adapted to engage a latch recess provided in the other one of said base plate and said second plate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
Ski brake arrangement according to claim 9 and in which the said sprung latch projection is provided on said second plate and the said latch recess is provided on the base plate.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
58 words
Ski brake arrangement according to claim 6 and in which said second plate includes at least one recess extending upwardly from the base of the second plate and subsequently forwardly through the second plate to define a recess for receiving said pivot axle means, and wherein the part of the second plate beneath said recess forms said projection.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
61 words
Ski brake arrangement according to claim 6 and in which as seen from above, the second plate is generally of U-shaped form, the legs of the U extending behind said claw like member to either side of the base plate and said cooperating clip elements comprising latch projections provided on each leg and cooperating with latch recesses in said base plate.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
Ski brake arrangement according to claim 6 and in which the second plate is provided with a depression in its upper surface for receiving an actuating part of the ski brake.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
Ski brake arrangement according to claim 1 and in which the second plate is provided with a recess for receiving an actuating part of the ski brake.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
50 words
Ski brake arrangement according to claim 1 and in which said support means comprises a recess provided in the front edge of the base plate, the second plate having recesses at the sides thereof, said recesses being adapted to clip over said pivot axle means to complete said support means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
44 words
Ski brake arrangement according to claim 15 and in which said cooperating clip elements comprise cooperating abutment members provided on said base plate and said second plate and an edge part of said base plate fitting into a latch recess on said second plate.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
44 words
Ski brake arrangement according to claim 1 and in which said pivot axle means comprises first and second transverse axles and a torsionally loadable spring loop extending between said first and second axles and wherein both said axles are located by the support means.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
17 words
Ski brake arrangement according to claim 1 and including means for axially locating said pivot axle means.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
27 words
Ski brake arrangement according to claim 1 the second plate being provided with features cooperable with the base plate to prevent, in operation, relative sideways movement therebetween.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
29 words
Ski brake arrangement in accordance with claim 1 and in which said pivot axle means comprises first and second transverse axles arranged transversely spaced apart on a common axis.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
19 words
A ski brake arrangement in accordance with claim 1 and in which said second plate comprises a heel plate.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
23 words
A ski brake arrangement in accordance with claim 1 and in which said base plate comprises the base plate of a heel binding.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
126 words
A ski binding adapted to detachably receive a ski brake having at least one brake arm, the ski binding comprising a base plate, a second plate having surface means adapted in operation to support a part of the sole of a ski boot, said second plate being detachably associated with the base plate by means of cooperating clip elements provided respectively on said second plate and said base plate, and support means defined between said base plate and said second plate for detachably receiving pivot axle means associated with said brake arm with said pivot axle means disposed substantially parallel to the upper surface of said base plate and substantially transverse to the longitudinal direction thereof, whereby to support said brake arm for corresponding pivotal movement.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
126 words
A ski binding adapted to detachably receive a ski brake having at least one brake arm, the ski binding comprising a base plate, a second plate having surface means adapted in operation to support a part of the sole of a ski boot, said second plate being detachably associated with the base plate by means of cooperating clip elements provided respectively on said second plate and said base plate, and support means defined between said base plate and said second plate for detachably receiving pivot axle means associated with said brake arm with said pivot axle means disposed substantially parallel to the upper surface of said base plate and substantially transverse to the longitudinal direction thereof, whereby to support said brake arm for corresponding pivotal movement.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
65 words
Ski binding according to claim 23, characterized in that said support means comprises at least one recess provided in one of the base plate and the second plate, said recess being open at one side to receive said pivot axle means and the open side of said recess being closeable by means of the other respective one of said base plate and said second plate.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
79 words
Ski binding according to claim 23 and in which the base plate comprises first and second parts, said first part of the base plate cooperating with the second plate to locate said pivot axle means and the first and second parts of the base plate being relatively axially displaceable, there being provided means for separately securing both parts of the base plate to the ski for allowing relative axial displacement of the two parts on bending of the ski.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
31 words
Ski binding according to claim 23 and in which said support means comprises at least one claw like member open at its underside for receiving and locating said pivot axle means.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
61 words
Ski binding according to claim 26 and in which said second plate is provided with at least one projection adapted to fit beneath said claw like member and engageable beneath said claw like member on axial movement of the second plate in the longitudinal direction of the ski, said projection cooperating with said claw like member to form said support means.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
57 words
Ski binding according to claim 27 and in which said second plate includes at least one recess extending upwardly from the base of the second plate and subsequently forwardly through the second plate to define a recess for receiving said pivot axle means and wherein the part of the second plate beneath said recess forms said projection.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
48 words
Ski binding according to claim 26 and in which said cooperating clip elements comprise a sprung latch projection on one of said base plate and said second plate and adapted to engage a latch recess provided in the other one of said base plate and said second plate.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
60 words
Ski binding according to claim 26 and in which, as seen from above, the second plate is generally of U-shaped form, the legs of the U extending behind said claw like member to either side of the base plate and said cooperating clip elements comprising latch projections provided on each leg and cooperating with latch recesses in said base plate.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
30 words
Ski binding according to claim 26 and in which the second plate is provided with a depression in its upper surface for receiving an actuating part of the ski brake.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
26 words
Ski binding according to claim 23 and in which the second plate is provided with a recess for receiving an actuating part of the ski brake.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
50 words
Ski binding according to claim 23 and in which said support means comprises a recess provided in the front edge of the base plate, the second plate having recesses at the sides thereof, said recesses being adapted to clip over said pivot axle means whereby to complete said support means.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
43 words
Ski binding according to claim 23 and in which said pivot axle means comprises first and second transverse axles and a torsionally loadable spring loop extending between said first and second axles and wherein both said axles are located by the support means.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
16 words
Ski binding according to claim 23 and including means for axially locating said pivot axle means.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
29 words
A ski binding in accordance with claim 23 and in which said pivot axle means comprises first and second transverse axles arranged transversely spaced apart on a common axis.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
17 words
Ski binding in accordance with claim 27 and in which said second plate comprises a heel plate.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
17 words
Ski binding in accordance with claim 23 and in which said ski binding comprises a heel binding.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-10-28 | 1984-04-28 | 1984-10-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-10-28 | 1988-04-28 | 1988-10-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-10-28 | 1992-04-28 | 1992-10-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |