초록 ▼

An improved snowboard binding (6) has an adjustably positioned toe ramp (44) mounted to the front end (32) of the base (18) with an upwardly curving front portion (62) shaped to conform to the toe (14) of the boot sole (12) to increase the toe-side edge responsiveness. A dampened, energy absorbing h

An improved snowboard binding (6) has an adjustably positioned toe ramp (44) mounted to the front end (32) of the base (18) with an upwardly curving front portion (62) shaped to conform to the toe (14) of the boot sole (12) to increase the toe-side edge responsiveness. A dampened, energy absorbing heel pad (66) is mounted to the rear end (28) of the base to help absorb impact. Arm channels (84,86) are formed in each of the left and right side flanges (22,24), extend upwardly from the baseplate (20), and are sized to contain the left and right mounting arms (94,96) of a heel support (26). A pair of threaded fasteners (104,108) clamp the mounting arms within the side flanges over a range of upwardly and rearwardly extending portions. Front-and-rear forces on the heel support are resisted by the two fasteners and by engagement of the upper and lower edges (122,124) of the arms with upper and lower channel walls (88,89). Lateral forces exerted by the heel support on the base are effectively resisted by this channeled side flange construction.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] In a snowboard binding of the type comprising a base having front and rear ends, and boot binding structure releasably coupling a snowboard boot to the base, the improvement comprising:a toe ramp mounted to the front end of the base;the toe ramp having an upwardly-extendi

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] In a snowboard binding of the type comprising a base having front and rear ends, and boot binding structure releasably coupling a snowboard boot to the base, the improvement comprising:a toe ramp mounted to the front end of the base;the toe ramp having an upwardly-extending, sole-supporting upper surface shaped for supporting engagement with a front end of a sole of a snowboard boot for improved performance;adjustable means for securing the toe ramp to the base over a range of front-to-rear positions; andthe toe ramp comprising a rigid front portion which extends forward of the front end of the base in a cantilevered manner;whereby the toe ramp enhances responsiveness by transmitting force from the foot through the binding to the snowboard.