The present invention concerns a system for optional dynamic positioning of a ski binding (2) or parts of this, on or in a ski during use. The invention is characterized in that the system comprises an electrical actuator (6), an energy source (7) in order to run the electrical actuator, in addition to a control system (8) adapted to control the electrical actuator.

A system for optional dynamic positioning of a ski binding or parts thereof on or in a ski during use, the system comprising a motor, an energy source for driving the motor, a control system arranged to control the motor and a track that transmits power from the motor to the ski binding or parts thereof.

A ski binding (1) is provided comprising a casing (2) defining at least a seat (20) developing along an axis (2a); elastic opposition means (3) housed in the seat (20) configured, when subject to a dilation, to produce a resistance force to opening of the binding (1); adjusting means (4) suitable to adjust the resistant force and comprising at least a cursor (40) housed in the seat (20), movable along the axis (2a), and configured to determine, when moved along the axis (2a), the dilation on the opposition means (3) so as to define at least a minimum limit position wherein the opposition means (3) is unloaded and a loading position wherein the opposition means (3) subjects a dilation, a control element (41) integral to the cursor (40) and movable along the axis (2a) so as to be able to control the passage from the unloading position to the loading one and vice versa, locking means (5) suitable to lock the control element (41) when actuated; wherein the adjusting means (4) further comprises a control element (42) kinematically constrained to the control element (41) so that when the control element (41) translates along the axis (2a), the monitoring element (42) rotates around the axis (2a), and wherein the locking means (5) comprises an obstruction element (50) defining at least an unlocking configuration wherein the obstruction element (50) interferes with the rotation of the monitoring element (42), and an unlocking configuration wherein the obstruction element (50) does not interfere with the rotation of the monitoring element (42).

The present invention concerns a system for optional dynamic positioning of a ski binding (2) or parts of this, on or in a ski during use. The invention is characterized in that the system comprises an electrical actuator (6), an energy source (7) in order to run the electrical actuator, in addition to a control system (8) adapted to control the electrical actuator.

Some aspects include a ski binding system using controllable electromagnets, alone or in combination with permanent magnets, as means of attaching or releasing a ski boot to a ski during use. Some aspects include a ski binding system using a controllable solenoid. In some aspects, microprocessor-based control releases binding electronically based on input from sensors located in binding, ski and/or boot, as well as in other equipment or clothing connected to them or to skier, or binding releases when a mechanical threshold is overcome. In some aspects, sensor data are recorded for analysis of system performance and for adjustment and improvement of system parameters based on data analytics.

In one example, a ski binding control and release assembly includes a motor, an actuator element connected to the motor, an arm operably engaged with the actuator element and selectively engageable with a toe piece of a ski binding, and a binding plate. The binding plate is configured to be mounted at least indirectly to a ski, wherein the binding plate is configured to slidingly engage a toe piece of a ski binding so that the toe piece is movable lengthwise relative to the binding plate when the toe piece and the binding plate are engaged with each other. Finally, a control system is provided that is operable to cause movement of the arm.