IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0227233
(2002-08-23)
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우선권정보 |
AT-0001368 (2001-08-29) |
발명자
/ 주소 |
- Holzer, Helmut
- Luitz, Max
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
28 인용 특허 :
10 |
초록
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For the purpose of fixing a binding unit (1) to a snowboard (4), this binding unit (1) is provided with a retaining disc (12), which is substantially circular as seen in plan view, for a base plate (11) of relatively large surface area. Mounted on this base plate (11), either directly or indirectly,
For the purpose of fixing a binding unit (1) to a snowboard (4), this binding unit (1) is provided with a retaining disc (12), which is substantially circular as seen in plan view, for a base plate (11) of relatively large surface area. Mounted on this base plate (11), either directly or indirectly, are coupling parts to provide a connection to a snowboard shoe. Teeth (49, 51) are provided between the base plate (11) and the retaining disc (12) inserted therein through a central orifice (15). The teeth (49, 51) securely fix selectively adjustable and fixable angular positions between the retaining disc (12) and the base plate (11). At least one slide element (24, 25) is provided on the retaining disc (12) and is displaceable between an extracted position (26), in which it spans or overlaps a transition region (28) between the retaining disc (12) and the base plate (11), and an inserted position, in which the slide element (24, 25) does not span or overlap this transition region (28). The slide element prevents the base plate from being lifted off the retaining disc in the extracted position while enabling it to be lifted off in the inserted position.
대표청구항
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1. Binding unit for a snowboard, comprising, for the purpose of fixing it to the snowboard, a retaining disc, which is substantially circular as seen in plan view, for a base plate of relatively large surface area, coupling parts mounted directly or indirectly thereon to provide a connection to a sn
1. Binding unit for a snowboard, comprising, for the purpose of fixing it to the snowboard, a retaining disc, which is substantially circular as seen in plan view, for a base plate of relatively large surface area, coupling parts mounted directly or indirectly thereon to provide a connection to a snowboard shoe, which is releasable from the snowboard, the retaining disc being inserted in a central orifice or corresponding recess of the base plate such that a perimeter of the retaining disc does not extend beyond a perimeter of the central orifice or corresponding recess teeth between the base plate and the retaining disc, the teeth securely fixing selectively adjustable and fixable angular positions between the retaining disc and the base plate, and at least one slide element on the retaining disc, the at least one slide element being displaceable between an extracted position, in which the at least one slide element at least partially covers the base plate and an inserted position, in which the slide element does not span or overlap the transition region between the retaining disc and the base plate, the at least one slide element in the extracted position preventing the base plate from being lifted off the retaining disc in a direction perpendicular to its mounting plane while enabling the base plate to be lifted off the retaining disc in the inserted position.2. Binding unit according to claim 1, comprising at least two of said slide elements displaceably mounted on the retaining disc in a diametrically opposite arrangement or distributed around a peripheral region thereof, portions thereof projecting out from the circular circumferential region of the retaining disc in their extracted position.3. Binding unit according to claim 1, wherein the at least one slide element is displaceable at least substantially radially to the retaining disc.4. Binding unit according to claim 1, comprising an adjusting mechanism designed to adjust several of said slide elements in opposite directions synchronously and coupled in displacement.5. Binding unit according to claim 4, wherein the adjusting mechanism is a pinion or driving gear disposed at the center of the retaining disc and drivingly connected to the slide elements.6. Binding unit according to claim 1, comprising at least one spring means, which forces the at least one slide element into the extracted position.7. Binding unit according to claim 6, wherein the spring means is at least one helical spring disposed on the retaining disc, the at least one helical spring continuously forcing at least one slide element into the extracted position and into a position producing a positive coupling with the base plate.8. Binding unit according to claim 1, wherein the retaining disc is a gear with teeth on its end face.9. Binding unit according to claim 1, wherein the teeth comprise straight teeth on the retaining disc and on the base plate inside the orifice for receiving the retaining disc.10. Binding unit according to claim 9, wherein, when the retaining disc is inserted in the base plate, the corresponding teeth form a mutual anti-rotation lock relative to their mounting plane.11. Binding unit according to claim 1, comprising a release and locking mechanism for selectively releasing and locking displacement of the at least one slide element.12. Binding unit according to claim 11, wherein the release and locking mechanism is a spring-biassed push-button, which is selectively displaceable into and out of positive engagement with the at least one slide element.13. Binding unit according to claim 11, wherein the release and locking mechanism is a means of deactivating the retention of the at least one slide element against the action of spring means in the inserted position.14. Binding unit according to claim 11, wherein the release and locking mechanism is designed to securely fix the at least one slide element in the extracted position.15. Binding unit according to claim 11, wherein, when the release and locking mechanism is released, the at least one slide element is automatically shifted by spring means from the inserted position into the extracted position.16. Binding unit according to claim 11, wherein the release and locking mechanism is designed to selectively release and lock the rotating motion of a pinion or driving gear for the slide elements.17. Binding unit according to claim 16, wherein the release and locking mechanism comprises an operating handle for rotating the pinion or driving gear.18. Binding unit according to claim 17, wherein the handle is pivotable about an axis aligned parallel with a standing plane for the sports shoe, between a non-operating position in which it lies in the standing plane and an active position folded out from the standing plane.19. Binding unit according to claim 18, wherein, in the non-operating position, the handle forms an anti-rotation lock for the pinion.20. Binding unit according to claim 1, wherein, when the angular position of the base plate is changed, the retaining disc remains rigidly joined to the snowboard by means of fixing screws.21. Binding unit according to claim 1, wherein the retaining disc constitutes a pre-assembled unit with the snowboard.22. Binding unit according to claim 1, wherein the retaining disc has guide elements for linearly guiding the at least one slide element.23. Binding unit according to claim 1, wherein the base plate has a contour substantially the shape of a shoe sole.24. Binding unit according to claim 1, comprising at least one positive connecting means on a bottom face of the retaining disc for establishing a positive connection with a corresponding connecting means on the top face of the snowboard.25. Binding unit according to claim 24, wherein the positive connecting means of the retaining disc in conjunction with the corresponding or complementary shaped connecting means on the snowboard form a guide arrangement that is lockable and releasable to permit a relative adjustment of the binding unit in the longitudinal direction of the snowboard.26. Binding unit according to claim 24, wherein the positive connecting means of the retaining disc is at least one projection standing proud of its bottom face which can be selectively displaced and fixed in at least one guide groove provided in the top face of the snowboard.27. Binding unit according to claim 24, wherein the positive connecting means is at least one groove-shaped recess on the bottom face of the retaining disc, which is displaceable with a complementary or corresponding ledge-shaped raised portion on the snowboard in a positive and relative sliding connection.28. Binding unit according to claim 24, wherein, when the at least one slide element is in the extracted position via inclined surfaces between co-operating contact surfaces between the positive connecting means, a clamping or retaining force is produced, which is sufficient to prevent a free or undesired relative displacement of the retaining disc or the entire binding unit in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the snowboard.29. Binding unit according to claim 24, wherein the positive connective means permits a slight vertical displacement of the retaining disc relative to the top face of the snowboard when the at least one sliding element is in the inserted position.30. Binding unit according to claim 1, comprising an anti-liftoff restriction on the retaining disc, which enables the base plate to rotate when lifted off the snowboard but prevents the base plate from being totally removed from the retaining disc.31. Binding unit according to claim 24, wherein the at least one projection permits a relative displacement of the retaining disc or the entire binding unit in the longitudinal direction of the snowboard due to a slight vertical clearance when the at least one slide element is in the Inserved position.32. Binding unit according to claim 27, wherein the at least one groove-shaped recess and ledge-shaped raised recess portion permit a relative displacement of the retaining disc or the entire binding unit in the longitudinal direction of the snowboard due to a slight vertical clearance when the at least one slide element is in the Inserved position.33. Binding unit for a snowboard, comprising, for the purpose of fixing it to the snowboard, a retaining disc, which is substantially circular in plan view, for a base plate of relatively large surface area, coupling parts mounted directly or indirectly thereon to provide a connect, on to a snowboard shoe, which is releasable from the snowboard, the retaining disc being inserted in a central orifice or corresponding recess of the base plate such that a perimeter of the retaining disc does not extend beyond a perimeter of the central orifice or corresponding recess teeth between the base plate and retaining disc, the teeth securely fixing selectively adjustable and fixable angular positions between the retaining disc and the base plate, at least one slide element on the retaining disc, the at least one slide element being displaceable between an extracted position, in which the at least one slide element at least partially covers the base plate and an inserted position, and an adjusting and fixing mechanism between the retaining disc and the base plate, the adjusting and fixing mechanism comprising an anti-rotation lock and an anti-liftoff lock between the retaining disc and the base plate, and the adjusting and fixing mechanism in an inactive position enabling the base plate to be lifted off the retaining disc in a direction perpendicular to a top face of the retaining disc.
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