IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0001700
(2001-11-21)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Okajima, Shinpei
- Ueda, Yutaka
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
7 인용 특허 :
40 |
초록
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A snowboard binding is provided for releasably connecting a boot to a snowboard. One embodiment of the invention includes inner and outer main bodies to receive a two-piece cleat. A second embodiment includes inner and outer hooks for hooking, and a latch for securing, a one-piece cleat. A third emb
A snowboard binding is provided for releasably connecting a boot to a snowboard. One embodiment of the invention includes inner and outer main bodies to receive a two-piece cleat. A second embodiment includes inner and outer hooks for hooking, and a latch for securing, a one-piece cleat. A third embodiment includes a front main body and a spring-loaded latch in a rear main body for engaging a one-piece cleat. A fourth embodiment engages a one-piece cleat with inwardly beveled, semi-circular inner and outer main bodies. A fifth embodiment engages a one-piece cleat with a front main body and a latch, fixedly mounted upon an axle, within a rear main body. The latch is biased toward the engaged position by a spring. In a sixth embodiment of the invention, a one-piece cleat is engaged with a front main body and two rear spring biased latches. In a seventh embodiment, among other things, the cleat is formed in two pieces.
대표청구항
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1. A snowboard binding mechanism for securing a cleat adapted to be attached to a snowboard boot to a snowboard, comprising:a front main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard, said front main body including a cleat receiving opening for receiving a front tab of a cleat;a rear main body adapted
1. A snowboard binding mechanism for securing a cleat adapted to be attached to a snowboard boot to a snowboard, comprising:a front main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard, said front main body including a cleat receiving opening for receiving a front tab of a cleat;a rear main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard;a latch pivotally mounted to said rear main body to pivot between an engaged position and a release position, said latch including a notch for receiving a rear tab of a cleat;wherein said notch is dimensioned and positioned to be located beneath a sole of the boot when the boot is fastened to the binding mechanism;a spring mounted on said rear main body, said spring arranged to bias said latch toward said engaged position when said latch is at said release and engaged positions; andsaid latch being pivotable to said release position allowing release of the rear tab held therein against the bias of said spring without movement of said rear main body when said rear main body is affixed to the snowboard. 2. A snowboard binding mechanism as in claim 1, further comprising a latch securing means for preventing said latch from pivoting to said release position. 3. A snowboard binding mechanism as in claim 1, further comprising a fixing plate for affixing said front and rear main bodies to the snowboard. 4. A snowboard binding mechanism as in claim 3, wherein said fixing plate includes elongated holes through which said fixing plate is secured to the snowboard, thereby allowing adjustment of the position of the front and rear main bodies in a direction along a longitudinal axis of the snowboard. 5. A snowboard binding mechanism as in claim 1, further comprising the cleat, and wherein said front tab is engaged within said cleat receiving opening, said rear tab engaging said notch. 6. A snowboard binding mechanism for securing a cleat adapted to be attached to a snowboard boot to a snowboard, comprising:a front main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard, said front main body including a cleat receiving opening for receiving a front tab of a cleat;a rear main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard;a latch pivotally mounted to said rear main body to pivot between an engaged position and a release position, said latch including a notch for receiving a rear tab of a cleat;a spring mounted on said rear main body, said spring arranged to bias said latch toward said engaged position;said latch being pivotable to said release position allowing release of the rear tab held therein against the bias of said spring without movement of said rear main body when said rear main body is affixed to the snowboard;a latch securing means for preventing said latch from pivoting to said release position; andwherein said latch securing means includes a sliding shaft mounted on said rear main body, said sliding shaft including a head, wherein said sliding shaft is movable between: (a) a secure position wherein said head contacts said latch preventing the latch from pivoting to its release position, and (b) a free position, wherein said head is clear of the range of motion of said latch, allowing said latch to be pivoted to its release position. 7. A snowboard binding mechanism for securing a cleat adapted to be attached to a snowboard boot to a snowboard, comprising:a front main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard, said front main body including a cleat receiving opening for receiving a front tab of a cleat;a rear main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard;a latch pivotally mounted to said rear main body to pivot between an engaged position and a release position, said latch including a notch for receiving a rear tab of a cleat;a spring mounted on said rear main body, said spring arranged to bias said latch toward said engaged position;said latch being pivotable to said release position allowing release of the rear tab held therein against the bias of said spring;a latch securing means for preventing said latc h from pivoting to said release position, wherein said latch securing means comprises:a sliding shaft mounted on said rear main body, said sliding shaft including a head, wherein said sliding shaft is movable between: (a) a secure position wherein said head contacts said latch preventing the latch from pivoting to its release position, and (b) a free position, wherein said head is clear of the range of motion of said latch, allowing said latch to be pivoted to its release position; anda hook mounted on said sliding shaft, said hook including a groove, and a tab mounted on said rear main body, wherein when said sliding shaft is in said secure position said groove is engaged with said tab. 8. A snowboard binding mechanism as in claim 7, wherein said hook further includes a cord attaching means for securing a pull cord operable to disengage said groove from said tab. 9. A snowboard binding mechanism for securing a cleat adapted to be attached to a snowboard boot to a snowboard, comprising:a front main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard, said front main body including a cleat receiving opening for receiving a front tab of a cleat;a rear main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard;a latch pivotally mounted to said rear main body to pivot between an engaged position and a release position, said latch including a notch for receiving a rear tab of a cleat;a spring mounted on said rear main body, said spring arranged to bias said latch toward said engaged position;said latch being pivotable to said release position allowing release of the rear tab held therein against the bias of said spring; andwherein said cleat receiving notch has at least one notch bevel surface for engaging with a bevel surface on said cleat to cause a force to be applied to said notch bevel surface sufficient to overcome the biasing force of said spring, thereby pivoting said latch to said release position. 10. A snowboard binding mechanism as in claim 9, wherein said notch includes first and second notch bevel surfaces on opposite sides of said notch for engaging with respective tab surfaces provided on opposite sides of a cleat tab for pivoting the latch to said release position. 11. A snowboard binding mechanism for securing a cleat adapted to be attached to a snowboard boot to a snowboard, comprising:a front main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard, said front main body including a cleat receiving opening for receiving a front tab of a cleat;a rear main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard;a latch pivotally mounted to said rear main body to pivot between an engaged position and a release position, said latch including a notch for receiving a rear tab of a cleat;a spring mounted on said rear main body, said spring arranged to bias said latch toward said engaged position;said latch being pivotable to said release position allowing release of the rear tab held therein against the bias of said spring; anda latch axle mounted on said rear main body; wherein said latch is pivotally mounted on said latch axle and said spring is mounted on said axle. 12. A snowboard binding mechanism as in claim 11, wherein said spring includes a first arm engaged with said rear main body and a second arm engaged with said latch. 13. A snowboard binding mechanism as in claim 11, wherein said latch further includes a latch body forming said notch, and first and second legs extending from said latch body, said first and second legs being mounted on said latch axle. 14. A snowboard binding mechanism for securing a cleat adapted to be attached to a snowboard boot to a snowboard, comprising:a front main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard, said front main body including a cleat receiving opening for receiving a front tab of a cleat;a rear main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard;a latch pivotally mounted to said rear main body to pivot between an engaged position and a release position, said latch including a notch for receiving a rear tab of a cleat;a spring mounted on said rear main body, said spring arranged to bias said latch toward said engaged position;said latch being pivotable to said release position allowing release of the rear tab held therein against the bias of said spring without movement of said rear main body when said rear main body is affixed to the snowboard; andwherein said front main body further includes a first wall and a second wall, said first and second walls tapering towards said cleat receiving opening to guide the front tab of the cleat into engagement as the front tab is moved towards said cleat receiving opening. 15. A snowboard binding mechanism as in claim 14, wherein said front main body further comprises a retaining bar extending from said first wall to said second wall, wherein said cleat receiving opening is bounded by said first wall, said second wall and said retaining bar. 16. A snowboard binding mechanism for securing a cleat adapted to be attached to a snowboard boot to a snowboard, comprising:a front main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard, said front main body including a cleat receiving opening;a rear main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard;a latch pivotally mounted to said rear main body to pivot between an engaged position and a release position, said latch including a cleat receiving notch;wherein said cleat receiving notch is dimensioned and positioned to be located beneath a sole of the boot when the boot is fastened to the binding mechanism;a cleat having a front tab and a rear tab, wherein said front tab is adapted to engage said cleat receiving opening in said front main body and said rear tab is adapted to engage said cleat receiving notch in said latch;a spring mounted on said rear main body, wherein said spring is arranged to bias said latch toward said engaged position;said latch being pivotable to said release position allowing release of said rear tab held therein against the bias of said spring; andwherein said cleat further includes a rear portion and a front portion, said front portion being lower than said rear portion relative to said binding mechanism, wherein said front tab extends from said front portion and said rear tab extends from said rear portion. 17. A snowboard binding mechanism for securing a cleat adapted to be attached to a snowboard boot to a snowboard, comprising:a front main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard, said front main body including a cleat receiving opening;a rear main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard;a latch pivotally mounted to said rear main body to pivot between an engaged position and a release position, said latch including a cleat receiving notch;a cleat having a front tab and a rear tab, wherein said front tab is adapted to engage said cleat receiving opening in said front main body and said rear tab is adapted to engage said cleat receiving notch in said latch;a spring mounted on said rear main body, wherein said spring is arranged to bias said latch toward said engaged position;said latch being pivotable to said release position allowing release of said rear tab held therein against the bias of said spring;wherein said cleat further includes a rear portion and a front portion, said front portion being lower than said rear portion relative to said binding mechanism, wherein said front tab extends from said front portion and said rear tab extends from said rear portion; anda boot including an outsole, said outsole including a bottom surface and a recess formed therein, wherein said cleat is affixed to said boot within said recess such that said cleat is farther from the snowboard than said bottom surface. 18. A snowboard binding mechanism as in claim 17, wherein said recess includes a front bevel on said outsole, said front bevel being arranged to engage said front main body as said boot is lowered onto said binding mechanism thereby guiding said front tab into engagement with said front main body. 19. A snowboard binding mechanism as in claim 18, wherein said front bevel is arcuate. 20. A snowboard binding mechanism as in claim 17, wherein said recess includes a rear bevel on said outsole, said rear bevel being arranged to engage said rear main body as said boot is lowered onto said binding mechanism thereby guiding said rear tab into engagement with said rear main body. 21. A snowboard binding mechanism as in claim 20, wherein said rear bevel is arcuate. 22. A snowboard binding mechanism as in claim 17, wherein said binding mechanism engages said cleat so as to maintain a longitudinal axis of said boot generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the snowboard. 23. A snowboard binding mechanism for securing a cleat adapted to be attached to a snowboard boot to a snowboard, comprising:a front main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard, said front main body including a cleat receiving opening;a rear main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard;a latch pivotally mounted to said rear main body to pivot between an engaged position and a release position, said latch including a cleat receiving notch;wherein said cleat receiving notch is dimensioned and positioned to be located beneath a sole of the boot when the boot is fastened to the binding mechanism;a cleat having a front tab and a rear tab, wherein said front tab is adapted to engage said cleat receiving opening in said front main body and said rear tab is adapted to engage said cleat receiving notch in said latch;a spring mounted on said rear main body, wherein said spring is arranged to bias said latch toward said engaged position;said latch being pivotable to said release position allowing release of said rear tab held therein against the bias of said spring; andwherein said rear tab has a bevel surface on a bottom portion thereof, said bevel surface being engageable with said latch to force said latch to pivot to said release position as said cleat is lowered against said binding mechanism. 24. A snowboard binding mechanism for securing a cleat adapted to be attached to a snowboard boot to a snowboard, comprising:a front main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard, said front main body including a cleat receiving opening;a rear main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard;a latch pivotally mounted to said rear main body to pivot between an engaged position and a release position, said latch including a cleat receiving notch;wherein said cleat receiving notch is dimensioned and positioned to be located beneath a sole of the boot when the boot is fastened to the binding mechanism;a cleat having a front tab and a rear tab, wherein said front tab is adapted to engage said cleat receiving opening in said front main body and said rear tab is adapted to engage said cleat receiving notch in said latch;a spring mounted on said rear main body, wherein said spring is arranged to bias said latch toward said engaged position;said latch being pivotable to said release position allowing release of said rear tab held therein against the bias of said spring; andwherein said latch has a beveled surface on a top portion thereof engageable with said rear tab such that lowering said rear tab against said latch forces said latch to pivot to said release position. 25. A snowboard binding mechanism for securing a cleat adapted to be attached to a snowboard boot to a snowboard, comprising:a front main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard, said front main body including a cleat receiving opening;a rear main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard;a latch pivotally mounted to said rear main body to pivot between an engaged position and a release position, said latch including a cleat receiving notch;wherein said cleat receiving notch is dimensioned and positioned to be located beneath a sole of the boot when the boot is fastened to the binding mechanism;a cleat having a front tab and a rear tab, wherein said front tab is adapted to engage said cleat receiving opening in said front main body and said rear tab is adapted to engage said cleat receiving notch in said latch;a spring mounted on said rear main body, wherein said spring is arranged to bias said latch toward said engaged position;said latch being pivotable to said release position allowing release of said rear tab held therein against the bias of said spring; andwherein said latch has a latch bevel on a top portion thereof and said rear tab has a tab bevel on a bottom portion thereof, said latch bevel and tab bevel being engageable to pivot said latch to said release position as said cleat is lowered against said binding. 26. A snowboard binding mechanism for securing a cleat adapted to be attached to a snowboard boot to a snowboard, comprising:a front main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard, said front main body including a cleat receiving opening for receiving a front tab of a cleat;a rear main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard, said rear main body having a rearward-facing surface;a latch pivotally mounted to said rear main body to pivot between an engaged position and a release position, said latch being rigid and having a first leg with a front surface, said latch further including a notch for receiving a rear tab of a cleat, said notch forming a recess at least part of which is located rearwardly of said front surface of said first leg;a spring mounted on said rear main body, said spring arranged to bias said latch toward said engaged position;wherein said latch is prevented from pivoting beyond said engaged position by an abutment of said front surface of said first leg against said rearward-facing surface of said rear main body; andwherein said latch is pivotable to said release position allowing release of the rear tab held therein against the bias of said spring. 27. A snowboard binding mechanism as in claim 26, wherein an entirety of said recess is located rearwardly of said front surface of said first leg. 28. A snowboard binding mechanism as in claim 26, wherein said latch further has a second leg with a front surface and said front surfaces of the first and second legs abut against said rearward-facing surface of said rear main body to prevent said latch from pivoting beyond said engaged position. 29. A snowboard binding mechanism for securing a cleat adapted to be attached to a snowboard boot to a snowboard, comprising:a front main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard, said front main body including a cleat receiving opening for receiving a front tab of a cleat;a rear main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard;a latch pivotally mounted to said rear main body to pivot between an engaged position and a release position, said latch including a notch for receiving a rear tab of a cleat;wherein said notch is dimensioned and positioned to be located beneath a sole of the boot when the boot is fastened to the binding mechanism;a spring mounted on said rear main body, said spring arranged to bias said latch toward said engaged position when said latch is at said release and engaged positions;said latch being pivotable to said release position allowing release of the rear tab held therein against the bias of said spring; andwherein said latch pivots around an axle, wherein said axle does not move forwardly or rearwardly with respect to the snowboard when said rear main body is mounted to the snowboard and said latch pivots from said engaged position to said release position. 30. A snowboard binding mechanism as in claim 29, further comprising a latch securing means for preventing said latch from pivoting to said release position. 31. A snowboard binding mechanism for securing a cleat adapted to be attached to a snowboard boot to a snowboard, comprising:a front main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard, said front main body including a cleat receiving opening for receiving a front tab of a cleat;a rear main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard;a latch pivotally mounted to said rear main body to pivot between an engaged position and a release position, said latch including a notch for receiving a rear tab of a cleat;a spring mounted on said rear main body, said spring arranged to bias said latch toward said engaged position when said latch is at said release and engaged positions;said latch being pivotable to said release position allowing release of the rear tab held therein against the bias of said spring;wherein said latch pivots around an axle, wherein said axle does not move forwardly or rearwardly with respect to the snowboard when said rear main body is mounted to the snowboard and said latch pivots from said engaged position to said release position;a latch securing means for preventing said latch from pivoting to said release position; andwherein said latch securing means includes a sliding shaft mounted on said rear main body, said sliding shaft including a head, wherein said sliding shaft is movable between: (a) a secure position wherein said head contacts said latch preventing the latch from pivoting to its release position, and (b) a free position, wherein said head is clear of the range of motion of said latch, allowing said latch to be pivoted to its release position. 32. A snowboard binding mechanism for securing a cleat adapted to be attached to a snowboard boot to a snowboard, comprising:a front main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard, said front main body including a cleat receiving opening for receiving a front tab of a cleat;a rear main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard;a latch pivotally mounted to said rear main body to pivot between an engaged position and a release position, said latch including a notch for receiving a rear tab of a cleat;a spring mounted on said rear main body, said spring arranged to bias said latch toward said engaged position;said latch being pivotable to said release position allowing release of the rear tab held therein against the bias of said spring;wherein said latch pivots around an axle, wherein said axle does not move forwardly or rearwardly when said latch pivots;a latch securing means for preventing said latch from pivoting to said release position;wherein said latch securing means includes a sliding shaft mounted on said rear main body, said sliding shaft including a head, wherein said sliding shaft is movable between: (a) a secure position wherein said head contacts said latch preventing the latch from pivoting to its release position, and (b) a free position, wherein said head is clear of the range of motion of said latch, allowing said latch to be pivoted to its release position; andwherein said latch securing means further includes a hook mounted on said sliding shaft, said hook including a groove, and a tab mounted on said rear main body, wherein when said sliding shaft is in said secure position and said groove is engaged with said tab. 33. A snowboard binding mechanism as in claim 32, wherein said hook further includes a cord attaching means for securing a pull cord operable to disengage said groove from said tab. 34. A snowboard binding mechanism for securing a cleat adapted to be attached to a snowboard boot to a snowboard, comprising:a front main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard, said front main body including a cleat receiving opening;a rear main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard;a latch pivotally mounted to said rear main body to pivot between an engaged position and a release position, said latch including a cleat receiving notch;wherein said cleat receiving notch is dimensioned and positioned to be located beneath a sole of the boot when the boot is fastened to the binding mechanism;a cleat having a front tab and a rear tab, wherein said front tab is adapted to engage said cleat receiving opening in said front main body and said rear tab is adapted to engage said cleat receiving notch in said latch;a spring mounted on said rear main body, wherein said spring is arranged to bias said latch toward said engaged position when s aid latch is at said release and engaged positions;said latch being pivotable to said release position allowing release of said rear tab held therein against the bias of said spring; andwherein said latch pivots around an axle, wherein said axle does not move forwardly or rearwardly with respect to the snowboard when said rear main body is mounted to the snowboard and said latch pivots from said engaged position to said release position. 35. A snowboard binding mechanism as in claim 34, wherein said cleat further includes a rear portion and a front portion, said front portion being lower than said rear portion relative to said binding mechanism, wherein said front tab extends from said front portion and said rear tab extends from said rear portion. 36. A snowboard binding mechanism for securing a cleat adapted to be attached to a snowboard boot to a snowboard, comprising:a front main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard, said front main body including a cleat receiving opening;a rear main body adapted to be affixed to the snowboard;a latch pivotally mounted to said rear main body to pivot between an engaged position and a release position, said latch including a cleat receiving notch;a cleat having a front tab and a rear tab, wherein said front tab is adapted to engage said cleat receiving opening in said front main body and said rear tab is adapted to engage said cleat receiving notch in said latch;a spring mounted on said rear main body, wherein said spring is arranged to bias said latch toward said engaged position when said latch is at said release and engaged positions;said latch being pivotable to said release position allowing release of said rear tab held therein against the bias of said spring; andwherein said latch pivots around an axle, wherein said axle does not move forwardly or rearwardly with respect to the snowboard when said rear main body is mounted to the snowboard and said latch pivots from said engaged position to said release position;wherein said cleat further includes a rear portion and a front portion, said front portion being lower than said rear portion relative to said binding mechanism, wherein said front tab extends from said front portion and said rear tab extends from said rear portion; anda boot including an outsole, said outsole including a bottom surface and a recess formed therein, wherein said cleat is affixed to said boot within said recess such that said cleat is farther from the snowboard than said bottom surface. 37. A snowboard binding mechanism as in claim 36, wherein said recess includes a front bevel on said outsole, said front bevel being arranged to engage said front main body as said boot is lowered onto said binding mechanism thereby guiding said front tab into engagement with said front main body.
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