Patent classifications
A63C10/20
Boot binding system with foot latch pedal
Boot binding systems for riding a snow gliding board, including a pair of boot bindings, each member of the pair having a toe latch pedal mechanism at the toe end of a baseplate on which the rider's boot rests, the toe latch pedal having dual function to either a) attach each boot binding to a ride mode interface in ride mode configuration or to b) attach each boot binding to a ski touring mode interface in ski touring configuration. In a release position the toe latch pedal is disengaged so that the baseplate assembly may be detached or switched between the ski touring mode interface and the ride mode interface in alternation. In a lock position, the toe of the rider's boot depresses the toe latch pedal and locks the boot binding onto the selected interface. As co-planar with the baseplate, the latch pedal also supports the rider's boot when in the lock position.
Device for retaining a boot on a gliding board and gliding apparatus comprising such a device
Binding for retaining a boot on a gliding board including a frame, a longitudinal stop that includes an indexer and a first actuation surface, the longitudinal stop being mounted translationally movable in relation to the frame, along a substantially vertical direction, between two configuration positions, namely, an active position for which the indexer is capable of cooperating with a complementary indexer, and an inactive position for which the indexer does not cooperate with the complementary indexer. The binding further includes an actuator that includes a first cam capable of interacting with the first actuation surface of the longitudinal stop so as to cause the translation of the longitudinal stop towards its active position. The actuator is movably mounted only in rotation in relation to the frame.
Device for retaining a boot on a gliding board and gliding apparatus comprising such a device
Binding for retaining a boot on a gliding board including a frame, a longitudinal stop that includes an indexer and a first actuation surface, the longitudinal stop being mounted translationally movable in relation to the frame, along a substantially vertical direction, between two configuration positions, namely, an active position for which the indexer is capable of cooperating with a complementary indexer, and an inactive position for which the indexer does not cooperate with the complementary indexer. The binding further includes an actuator that includes a first cam capable of interacting with the first actuation surface of the longitudinal stop so as to cause the translation of the longitudinal stop towards its active position. The actuator is movably mounted only in rotation in relation to the frame.
SPLITBOARD INTERFACE
The present disclosure relates to splitboard bindings and interfaces. The improved splitboard interfaces can combine two or three components into one molded composite part. The interfaces can also utilize some of the same parts on the heelside of the assembly and the toe side. The interfaces can also be flipped to be used in different orientations (e.g., left foot forward or right foot forward). Embodiments can use concentric arced mounting slots to reduce the size of parts to achieve desired stance angles. Embodiments can also have a seam connection disk with a cove and bead for better joining at the seam of the splitboard. The improved splitboard interfaces can be easier to manufacture, lighter and stronger than other designs, and easier to use to provide a better overall snowboarding experience.
SPLITBOARD INTERFACE
The present disclosure relates to splitboard bindings and interfaces. The improved splitboard interfaces can combine two or three components into one molded composite part. The interfaces can also utilize some of the same parts on the heelside of the assembly and the toe side. The interfaces can also be flipped to be used in different orientations (e.g., left foot forward or right foot forward). Embodiments can use concentric arced mounting slots to reduce the size of parts to achieve desired stance angles. Embodiments can also have a seam connection disk with a cove and bead for better joining at the seam of the splitboard. The improved splitboard interfaces can be easier to manufacture, lighter and stronger than other designs, and easier to use to provide a better overall snowboarding experience.