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EP1464367B1
EP1464367B1 EP04003348A EP04003348A EP1464367B1 EP 1464367 B1 EP1464367 B1 EP 1464367B1 EP 04003348 A EP04003348 A EP 04003348A EP 04003348 A EP04003348 A EP 04003348A EP 1464367 B1 EP1464367 B1 EP 1464367B1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63CSKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C9/00Ski bindings
    • A63C9/002Strap closures or latches; Leashes
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63CSKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C10/00Snowboard bindings
    • A63C10/02Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders
    • A63C10/04Shoe holders for passing over the shoe
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63CSKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C10/00Snowboard bindings
    • A63C10/02Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders
    • A63C10/04Shoe holders for passing over the shoe
    • A63C10/06Straps therefor, e.g. adjustable straps
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63CSKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C10/00Snowboard bindings
    • A63C10/24Calf or heel supports, e.g. adjustable high back or heel loops

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  • the invention relates to a snowboard binding according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Such a bond is from the US 2001/052688 A1 and the US 2002/190502 A1 known.
  • These known bindings have a base member attachable to a top of a snowboard. Attached to the base element is an instep element which partially overlaps the snowboard boot.
  • the instep element is slidable along at least one arcuate path for adjustment of binding and initiation to the size of the snowboard boot.
  • the instep element is not displaceable but at best flexible due to an intrinsic elasticity of their material.
  • This binding has a base element to be fastened on the surface of the snowboard, an instep element which is attached to it and which partially overlaps the upper side of a snowboard boot, and a heel element which is pivotably articulated to the base element and supports the rear side of the snowboard boot.
  • the instep element is large area that it covers the snowboard boots in the toe area and the instep area.
  • the instep element is adjustable in length Belt, namely a toe strap and a instep strap attached to the base member.
  • the boot In the closed position of the binding, the boot is thus held between the base element, the instep element and the heel element.
  • the adaptation of the binding to boots of different sizes on the one hand via a length adjustment of the instep element holding belt as well as on the adjustable position of the pivotal heel element, which is fastened by a fastened in the front region of the base element, the heel element behind embracing, length-adjustable belt.
  • a similar snowboard binding is also from the US 5,556,123 A1 known, where the fixation of the heel element is designed differently.
  • bindings are also commonly referred to as "soft binding” because they are used in conjunction with relatively soft, flexible boots (so-called soft boots) that provide the rider with relatively great flexibility of movement both forward and sideways.
  • soft binding By said adjustment of instep and heel member, flexibility, i. the possible range of motion, be adjusted so that the driver has as desired a large or small range of motion of the boot in the binding.
  • the object of the invention is therefore to improve the snowboard binding of the type mentioned in that increased flexibility for movements of the boot in the binding is created and in particular for a lateral kinking or rolling of the boot in the binding.
  • the basic principle of the invention is that the instep element is displaceable along at least one arcuate path and thus participates in the lateral kinking or rolling movement of the boot.
  • the arcuate path is formed by at least one strap, preferably by two straps, namely a toe strap and a instep strap, which engage and support the instep element externally. On this belt and the instep element cooperating guide means are provided which delimit the arcuate path.
  • the guide means consist of slot-like guide openings in the belt and a guide pin on the instep element, wherein the guide pin passes through the guide openings of the belt and is guided on the side walls thereof.
  • damping means are present at the ends of the guide openings, which damp a movement near the respective limit position.
  • damping means are preferably narrowings of the guideway whose width is smaller than the diameter of the pin or inserts made of elastic material.
  • the pins at their free ends on the guide openings cross-thickened head, so that there is always a secure connection between the instep element and the belt is given.
  • the relative displaceability between instep element and belt can also be locked.
  • a toothing between the head of the respective pin and the opposite this outside of the belt is provided. By turning the pin by 90 °, the teeth can be aligned parallel to each other and grab or stand perpendicular to each other, so that the tips of the teeth can slide on each other.
  • Fig. 1 shows a schematic side view of the snowboard binding 1, which has to be fastened on the surface of a snowboard, not shown basic element 2, which has on its longitudinal sides in each case a substantially vertically upwardly directed side wall 3, which is part of the base element.
  • a non-descript heel element 4 is pivotally arranged, which can be pivoted to open the binding to the rear and to close the binding to the front, where it in a known manner (see. DE 44 35 113 C1 ) is fixable in the closed position.
  • the binding on an instep element 5 which is here formed over a large area and the instep and the toe area of a boot 20 covered and is adaptable to the contour of its contour due to its internal flexibility.
  • the instep element 5 is held on two arcuate belts, namely a instep strap 6 and a toe strap 7, the ends of which are fastened respectively to the base element 2 and more precisely to its side walls 3, namely to pivot bearings 8 and 9, respectively.
  • the two belts 6 and 7 are made of flexible, bendable material, but they have a high tensile strength in the longitudinal direction.
  • the belts 6 and 7 engage over the instep element 5 on the outside thereof.
  • the instep element 5 is displaceable relative to the arcuate path formed by the belts 6 and 7.
  • the instep element is fastened to the belts 6 and 7 via guide means 10 and 11.
  • These guide means consist in the embodiment shown here from slot-like guide openings 12 and 13 in the belt 6 and 7 and a fastened to the instep element 5 guide pin 16, 17, which passes through said guide openings 12 and 13 and at its free end a thickened head 16 ', which is greater than the width of the guide openings 11 and 12 and thus overlaps.
  • the pin 16, 17 is thus displaceable along the guide openings 11 and 12 so that the fixedly coupled to the pins 16, 17 Ristelement can follow this movement, which is formed by the arcuate path.
  • toothed belts 21 and 22 are provided in combination with fastening means 23 and 24, which are attached to the belt 6 and 7, respectively.
  • the toothed belts 21 and 22 are introduced into this fastening device 23 and 24 and fixed there by positive connection.
  • Fig. 2 the instep element 5 is shown in a neutral middle position.
  • the guide pins 16 and 17 are respectively in the middle of the guide openings 12 and 13, respectively.
  • Fig. 3 the instep element 5 is shown in a pivoting position.
  • the pins 16 and 17 have come respectively at one end of the guide openings 12 and 13 to stop.
  • the respective limit positions can also be asymmetrical, ie that the pivoting movement of the instep element in one direction is greater than the other.
  • the displacement of the pins 16 and 17 on the front strap 7 and the rear strap 6 can be different sizes, since the instep element 5 is flexible in itself and thus can follow deformation of the boot 20 and since the lateral displacement in the instep area can be larger than in the toe area.
  • Fig. 4 shows a plan view of a section of Guide means 10 with the guide opening 12 and the guide pin 16 inserted therein damping means to dampen the pivoting movement and to avoid a hard stop the limit positions, damping means are provided.
  • these damping means consist of a tapered constriction 15 of the guide opening 12, wherein the width of the constriction decreases continuously towards the end and is smaller than the diameter of the pin 16. If the pin 16 slides into this constriction 15, the constriction 15 must be widened which, in tensioned belt 6, causes mechanical deformation work which consumes energy and opposes the movement of pin 16 along restriction 15 which increases towards the end of throat 15. At the same time, the friction forces between the pin 16 and the wall of the constriction 15 increase, which dampens the movement.
  • an insert 25 is provided, which is inserted into the guide opening 12 in the region of its end.
  • the insert 25 is made of rubber-elastic material.
  • the insert 25 increasingly deforms and thus forms an increasing resistance to a further displacement of the pin 16, so that likewise the damping effect is achieved.
  • the two described damping means of the constriction 15 and the insert 25 can also be combined with one another, that is, they can be mounted simultaneously in the region of one or both ends of the guide opening 12. It is also possible to attach one or both damping means only on one side of the guide opening.
  • the insert 25 may also be designed interchangeable, so that the driver can optionally use an insert with different damping characteristics.
  • the relative displaceability between the instep element 5 and the respective belt 6 and / or 7 can also be locked or deactivated.
  • a transverse to the longitudinal direction of the toothing 26 is provided in addition to the guide opening 12 and a corresponding counter-toothing 27 on the underside of the thickened head 16 'of the pin 16.
  • the pin together with the head is then fixed so that it is rotated by at least 90 ° can be.
  • the teeth 26 and 27 are aligned at right angles to each other, so that the corresponding teeth can not interlock, but rather their tips slide on each other, so that the slidability is ensured. This can also be signaled to the driver by an arrow 28 on the top of the head.
  • Fig. 5 shows a section along the line xx the Fig. 4 ,
  • the pin 16 is fastened by fastening means 18 on the instep element 5. It can for example be riveted or screwed.
  • the pin 16 has a widened head 16 'which engages over the guide opening 12 of the belt 6 and thus prevents involuntary release of the instep element 5 from the belt 6.
  • the toothing 26, 27 described is clearly visible, and here also the pin 16 together with the head 16 'is aligned so that a sliding is possible.
  • the guide means 10 and 11 can also be designed differently, for example, a dovetail guide, a guide with double U-profile or other known in mechanical guides can be used.
  • Fig. 1 to 3 are each per belt 6 and 7 three guides 10 and 11 attached laterally on both sides and in the middle.
  • the guide only on both sides of the instep element 5 or only in the middle of the instep element 5 or only on one side or on only one side and the middle.
  • Other combinations are conceivable in which, for example, only one guide is attached to the front toe strap 7, while two or three guides are provided on the rear instep strap 6.
  • the instep element 5 can be held only by a single belt.
  • two belts 6 and 7 it is also possible to divide the instep element 5 into two elements, each of which is then fastened to one of the belts 6 or 7. It may also be sufficient if only the attached to the rear instep element according to the invention is displaceable, while the front element remains immovable, since the movement in the instep area is more important than in the toe area.

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Abstract

A snowboard is coupled to a commensurate boot (20) by a binding (2) placed on the snowboard upper face. The binding is joined by straps (6, 7) at the heel (8) and toe (9) by a bridge fitting (5) placed over the instep zone. The bridge fitting has lugs (16, 17) that slide in matching slots (12, 13) within the straps (10, 11).

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Snowboardbindung gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruches 1.The invention relates to a snowboard binding according to the preamble of claim 1.

Eine solche Bindung ist aus der US 2001/052688 A1 und der US 2002/190502 A1 bekannt. Diese bekannten Bindungen haben ein Grundelement, das an einer Oberseite eines Snowboards befestigbar ist. An dem Grundelement ist ein Ristelement angebracht, das den Snowboardstiefel teilweise übergreift. Das Ristelement ist zur Einstellung der Bindung und zur Anlassung an die Größe des Snowboardstiefels längs mindestens einer bogenförmigen Bahn verschieblich. Bei eingesetztem Snowboardstiefel und fixierter Bindung ist das Ristelement nicht verschieblich sondern allenfalls aufgrund einer Eigenelastizität ihres Materiales flexibel.Such a bond is from the US 2001/052688 A1 and the US 2002/190502 A1 known. These known bindings have a base member attachable to a top of a snowboard. Attached to the base element is an instep element which partially overlaps the snowboard boot. The instep element is slidable along at least one arcuate path for adjustment of binding and initiation to the size of the snowboard boot. When used snowboard boots and fixed binding the instep element is not displaceable but at best flexible due to an intrinsic elasticity of their material.

Eine ähnliche Bindung ist auch aus der DE 44 35 113 C1 (= US 5,918,897 ; EP 0 705 625 B1 , JP 8-206275 A1 ) bekannt. Diese Bindung hat ein auf der Oberfläche des Snowboards zu befestigendes Grundelement, ein daran befestigtes, die Oberseite eines Snowboardstiefels teilweise übergreifendes Ristelement und ein an dem Grundelement schwenkbar angelenktes, die Rückseite des Snowboardstiefels abstützendes Fersenelement. Das Ristelement ist dabei großflächig, daß es den Snowboardstiefel in dessen Zehenbereich und dessen Ristbereich überdeckt. Das Ristelement ist über längenverstellbare Riemen, nämlich einen Zehenriemen und einen Ristriemen an dem Grundelement befestigt. In der Schließstellung der Bindung ist der Stiefel somit zwischen dem Grundelement, dem Ristelement und dem Fersenelement gehalten. Die Anpassung der Bindung an unterschiedlich große Stiefel erfolgt einerseits über eine Längeneinstellung der das Ristelement haltenden Riemen als auch über die einstellbare Lage des schwenkbaren Fersenelementes, welches durch einen im vorderen Bereich des Grundelementes befestigten, das Fersenelement hinten umgreifenden, längenverstellbaren Gurt erfolgt.A similar bond is also from the DE 44 35 113 C1 (= US 5,918,897 ; EP 0 705 625 B1 . JP 8-206275 A1 ) known. This binding has a base element to be fastened on the surface of the snowboard, an instep element which is attached to it and which partially overlaps the upper side of a snowboard boot, and a heel element which is pivotably articulated to the base element and supports the rear side of the snowboard boot. The instep element is large area that it covers the snowboard boots in the toe area and the instep area. The instep element is adjustable in length Belt, namely a toe strap and a instep strap attached to the base member. In the closed position of the binding, the boot is thus held between the base element, the instep element and the heel element. The adaptation of the binding to boots of different sizes on the one hand via a length adjustment of the instep element holding belt as well as on the adjustable position of the pivotal heel element, which is fastened by a fastened in the front region of the base element, the heel element behind embracing, length-adjustable belt.

Eine ähnliche Snowboardbindung ist auch aus der US 5,556,123 A1 bekannt, wobei dort die Fixierung des Fersenelementes unterschiedlich gestaltet ist.A similar snowboard binding is also from the US 5,556,123 A1 known, where the fixation of the heel element is designed differently.

Die oben genannten Bindungen werden allgemein auch als "Softbindung" bezeichnet, weil sie zusammen mit relativ weichen, flexiblen Stiefeln (sog. Softboots) benutzt werden, die dem Fahrer eine relativ große Flexibilität der Bewegung sowohl nach vorne als auch zur Seite bieten. Durch die genannte Einstellung von Rist- und Fersenelement kann die Flexibilität, d.h. der mögliche Bewegungsbereich, eingestellt werden, so daß der Fahrer je nach Wunsch einen großen oder kleinen Bewegungsspielraum des Stiefels in der Bindung hat.The above bindings are also commonly referred to as "soft binding" because they are used in conjunction with relatively soft, flexible boots (so-called soft boots) that provide the rider with relatively great flexibility of movement both forward and sideways. By said adjustment of instep and heel member, flexibility, i. the possible range of motion, be adjusted so that the driver has as desired a large or small range of motion of the boot in the binding.

Bei einem seitlichen Abwinkeln des Schienbeines und damit des Schaftes des Stiefels tritt aber das Problem auf, daß das Ristelement, welches relativ fest an der äußeren Oberseite des Stiefels im Bereich von Zehen und Rist aufliegt, diese seitliche Abknickbewegung begrenzt, insbesondere wenn das Ristelement, wie beim oben genannten Stand der Technik, großflächig ausgebildet ist und weitestgehend den Vorderfußbereich und den Ristbereich des Stiefels überdeckt und an dessen Kontur angepaßt ist. Selbst wenn das Ristelement aus flexiblem Material hergestellt ist, wird bei dieser Konfiguration doch die seitliche Bewegung des Stiefels stark behindert, was als Nachteil anzusehen ist, da gerade bei diesem Typ von Bindung die hohe Flexibilität der Bewegung nach vorne und zur Seite wünschenswert ist.In a lateral bending of the shin and thus the shaft of the boot but the problem arises that the instep element, which rests relatively firmly on the outer top of the boot in the toe and instep limits this lateral kinking, especially when the instep element, such as in the above-mentioned prior art, is formed over a large area and largely covers the forefoot and the instep area of the boot and adapted to the contour. Even if the instep element is made of flexible material, this configuration will still cause lateral movement the boot is severely hampered, which is a disadvantage, since with this type of binding, the high flexibility of movement to the front and to the side is desirable.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es daher, die Snowboardbindung der eingangs genannten Art dahingehend zu verbessern, daß eine erhöhte Flexibilität für Bewegungen des Stiefels in der Bindung geschaffen wird und insbesondere für ein seitliches Abknicken oder Abrollen des Stiefels in der Bindung.The object of the invention is therefore to improve the snowboard binding of the type mentioned in that increased flexibility for movements of the boot in the binding is created and in particular for a lateral kinking or rolling of the boot in the binding.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die im Patentanspruch 1 angegebenen Merkmale gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind den Unteransprüchen zu entnehmen.This object is achieved by the features specified in claim 1. Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention can be found in the dependent claims.

Das Grundprinzip der Erfindung besteht darin, daß das Ristelement längs mindestens einer bogenförmigen Bahn verschieblich ist und damit die seitliche Abknick- oder Abrollbewegung des Stiefels mitmacht.The basic principle of the invention is that the instep element is displaceable along at least one arcuate path and thus participates in the lateral kinking or rolling movement of the boot.

Die bogenförmige Bahn wird durch mindestens einen Riemen, vorzugsweise durch zwei Riemen, nämlich einen Zehenriemen und einen Ristriemen gebildet, die das Ristelement außen übergreifen und halten. An diesem Riemen und dem Ristelement sind zusammenwirkende Führungsmittel vorgesehen, die die bogenförmige Bahn begrenzen.The arcuate path is formed by at least one strap, preferably by two straps, namely a toe strap and a instep strap, which engage and support the instep element externally. On this belt and the instep element cooperating guide means are provided which delimit the arcuate path.

Bei einer konkreten Ausgestaltung bestehen die Führungsmittel aus langlochartigen Führungsöffnungen in den Riemen und einem Führungsstift an dem Ristelement, wobei der Führungsstift durch die Führungsöffnungen des Riemens hindurchgreift und an dessen Seitenwänden geführt ist.In a specific embodiment, the guide means consist of slot-like guide openings in the belt and a guide pin on the instep element, wherein the guide pin passes through the guide openings of the belt and is guided on the side walls thereof.

Bei einer seitlichen Abrollbewegung bleiben somit die Riemen im wesentlichen in unveränderter Position, während das Ristelement relativ zu den Riemen verschieblich ist und damit im weiteren Sinne eine Schwenkbewegung um eine im Bereich der Fußsohle oder noch darunter liegende Schwenkachse ausführen kann.In a lateral rolling movement thus the belt remain substantially in the same position, while the instep element is displaceable relative to the belt and thus in a broader sense, a pivoting movement about a in Area of the sole of the foot or even underlying pivot axis can perform.

Nach einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung sind an den Enden der Führungsöffnungen Dämpfungsmittel vorhanden, die eine Bewegung nahe der jeweiligen Grenzstellung dämpfen. Diese Dämpfungsmittel sind vorzugsweise Verengungen der Führungsbahn, deren Weite kleiner ist als der Durchmesser des Stiftes oder Einsätze aus elastischem Material. Zur sicheren Führung weisen die Stifte an ihren freien Enden einen die Führungsöffnungen übergreifenden verdickten Kopf auf, so daß stets eine sichere Verbindung zwischen dem Ristelement und dem Riemen gegeben ist.According to an advantageous development of the invention damping means are present at the ends of the guide openings, which damp a movement near the respective limit position. These damping means are preferably narrowings of the guideway whose width is smaller than the diameter of the pin or inserts made of elastic material. For safe guidance, the pins at their free ends on the guide openings cross-thickened head, so that there is always a secure connection between the instep element and the belt is given.

Nach einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann die relative Verschieblichkeit zwischen Ristelement und Riemen auch gesperrt werden. Zu diesem Zweck ist eine Verzahnung zwischen dem Kopf des jeweiligen Stiftes und der diesem gegenüberliegenden Außenseite des Riemens vorgesehen. Durch Drehen des Stiftes um 90° können die Verzahnungen parallel zueinander ausgerichtet sein und damit greifen oder senkrecht zueinander stehen, so daß die Spitzen der Zähne aufeinander abgleiten können.According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the relative displaceability between instep element and belt can also be locked. For this purpose, a toothing between the head of the respective pin and the opposite this outside of the belt is provided. By turning the pin by 90 °, the teeth can be aligned parallel to each other and grab or stand perpendicular to each other, so that the tips of the teeth can slide on each other.

Im folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand eines Ausführungsbeispieles im Zusammenhang mit der Zeichnung ausführlicher erläutert. Es zeigt:

Fig. 1
eine schematische Seitenansicht der Snowboardbindung nach der Erfindung;
Fig. 2
eine schematische Vorderansicht der Snowboardbindung in einer neutralen Stellung;
Fig. 3
eine schematische Vorderansicht der Snowboardbindung in einer Schwenkstellung;
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eine Draufsicht auf die Führungsmittel; und
Fig. 5
eine Schnittansicht gemäß der Schnittlinie x-x der Fig. 4.
In the following the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment in conjunction with the drawing. It shows:
Fig. 1
a schematic side view of the snowboard binding according to the invention;
Fig. 2
a schematic front view of the snowboard binding in a neutral position;
Fig. 3
a schematic front view of the snowboard binding in a pivoting position;
Fig. 4
a plan view of the guide means; and
Fig. 5
a sectional view along the section line xx of Fig. 4 ,

Gleiche Bezugszeichen in den einzelnen Figuren bezeichnen gleiche bzw. funktionell einander entsprechende Teile.The same reference numerals in the individual figures designate the same or functionally corresponding parts.

Fig. 1 zeigt eine schematische Seitenansicht der Snowboardbindung 1, die ein auf der Oberfläche eines nicht dargestellten Snowboards zu befestigendes Grundelement 2 aufweist, welches an seinen Längsseiten jeweils eine im wesentlichen senkrecht nach oben gerichtete Seitenwand 3 aufweist, die Bestandteil des Grundelementes ist. An beiden Seitenwänden ist im hinteren Bereich der Bindung ein nicht näher zu beschreibendes Fersenelement 4 schwenkbar angeordnet, das für ein Öffnen der Bindung nach hinten geschwenkt werden kann und zum Schließen der Bindung nach vorne, wobei es in bekannter Weise (vgl. DE 44 35 113 C1 ) in der Schließstellung fixierbar ist. Fig. 1 shows a schematic side view of the snowboard binding 1, which has to be fastened on the surface of a snowboard, not shown basic element 2, which has on its longitudinal sides in each case a substantially vertically upwardly directed side wall 3, which is part of the base element. On both side walls in the rear region of the binding, a non-descript heel element 4 is pivotally arranged, which can be pivoted to open the binding to the rear and to close the binding to the front, where it in a known manner (see. DE 44 35 113 C1 ) is fixable in the closed position.

Weiter weist die Bindung ein Ristelement 5 auf, das hier großflächig ausgebildet ist und den Rist- und den Zehenbereich eines Stiefels 20 überdeckt und aufgrund seiner inneren Flexibilität an dessen Kontur anpaßbar ist. Das Ristelement 5 ist an zwei bogenförmigen Riemen gehalten, nämlich einem Ristriemen 6 und einem Zehenriemen 7, deren Enden jeweils an dem Grundelement 2 und genauer an dessen Seitenwänden 3 befestigt sind und zwar an Schwenklagern 8 bzw. 9. Die beiden Riemen 6 und 7 sind aus flexiblem, biegbarem Material, sie haben in Längsrichtung jedoch eine hohe Zugfestigkeit. Die Riemen 6 und 7 übergreifen das Ristelement 5 an dessen Außenseite.Next, the binding on an instep element 5, which is here formed over a large area and the instep and the toe area of a boot 20 covered and is adaptable to the contour of its contour due to its internal flexibility. The instep element 5 is held on two arcuate belts, namely a instep strap 6 and a toe strap 7, the ends of which are fastened respectively to the base element 2 and more precisely to its side walls 3, namely to pivot bearings 8 and 9, respectively. The two belts 6 and 7 are made of flexible, bendable material, but they have a high tensile strength in the longitudinal direction. The belts 6 and 7 engage over the instep element 5 on the outside thereof.

Das Ristelement 5 ist relativ zu der von den Riemen 6 und 7 gebildeten bogenförmigen Bahn verschiebbar. Zu diesem Zweck ist das Ristelement über Führungsmittel 10 und 11 an den Riemen 6 und 7 befestigt. Diese Führungsmittel bestehen bei dem hier gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel aus langlochartigen Führungsöffnungen 12 bzw. 13 in den Riemen 6 und 7 und aus einem an dem Ristelement 5 befestigten Führungsstift 16, 17, der durch die genannten Führungsöffnungen 12 bzw. 13 hindurchgreift und an seinem freien Ende einen verdickten Kopf 16' aufweist, die größer ist als die Weite der Führungsöffnungen 11 bzw. 12 und diese somit übergreift.The instep element 5 is displaceable relative to the arcuate path formed by the belts 6 and 7. For this purpose, the instep element is fastened to the belts 6 and 7 via guide means 10 and 11. These guide means consist in the embodiment shown here from slot-like guide openings 12 and 13 in the belt 6 and 7 and a fastened to the instep element 5 guide pin 16, 17, which passes through said guide openings 12 and 13 and at its free end a thickened head 16 ', which is greater than the width of the guide openings 11 and 12 and thus overlaps.

Der Stift 16, 17 ist somit längs der Führungsöffnungen 11 bzw. 12 verschieblich, so daß das fest mit den Stiften 16, 17 gekoppelte Ristelement dieser Bewegung folgen kann, die durch die bogenförmige Bahn gebildet ist.The pin 16, 17 is thus displaceable along the guide openings 11 and 12 so that the fixedly coupled to the pins 16, 17 Ristelement can follow this movement, which is formed by the arcuate path.

Zur Längenverstellung der beiden Riemen 6 und 7 sind an sich bekannte Zahnriemen 21 und 22 in Kombination mit Befestigungseinrichtungen 23 und 24 vorgesehen, die an den Riemen 6 bzw. 7 angebracht sind. Die Zahnriemen 21 bzw. 22 werden in diese Befestigungsvorrichtung 23 bzw. 24 eingeführt und dort durch formschlüssige Verbindung fixiert.To adjust the length of the two belts 6 and 7 known toothed belts 21 and 22 are provided in combination with fastening means 23 and 24, which are attached to the belt 6 and 7, respectively. The toothed belts 21 and 22 are introduced into this fastening device 23 and 24 and fixed there by positive connection.

In Fig. 2 ist das Ristelement 5 in einer neutralen Mittelstellung dargestellt. Die Führungsstifte 16 und 17 liegen jeweils in der Mitte der Führungsöffnungen 12 bzw. 13.In Fig. 2 the instep element 5 is shown in a neutral middle position. The guide pins 16 and 17 are respectively in the middle of the guide openings 12 and 13, respectively.

In Fig. 3 ist das Ristelement 5 in einer Schwenkstellung dargestellt. Die Stifte 16 und 17 sind jeweils an einem Ende der Führungsöffnungen 12 bzw. 13 zum Anschlag gekommen. Es sei darauf hingewiesen, daß die jeweiligen Grenzstellungen auch asymmetrisch sein können, d.h. daß die Schwenkbewegung des Ristelementes in die eine Richtung größer ist als die andere.In Fig. 3 the instep element 5 is shown in a pivoting position. The pins 16 and 17 have come respectively at one end of the guide openings 12 and 13 to stop. It should be noted that the respective limit positions can also be asymmetrical, ie that the pivoting movement of the instep element in one direction is greater than the other.

Weiter sei darauf hingewiesen, daß die Verschiebung der Stifte 16 und 17 am vorderen Riemen 7 und am hinteren Riemen 6 unterschiedlich groß sein kann, da das Ristelement 5 in sich flexibel ist und somit Verformungen des Stiefels 20 folgen kann und da die seitliche Verschiebung im Ristbereich größer sein kann als im Zehenbereich.It should also be noted that the displacement of the pins 16 and 17 on the front strap 7 and the rear strap 6 can be different sizes, since the instep element 5 is flexible in itself and thus can follow deformation of the boot 20 and since the lateral displacement in the instep area can be larger than in the toe area.

Fig. 4 zeigt eine Draufsicht auf einen Ausschnitt der Führungsmittel 10 mit der Führungsöffnung 12 und dem in diese eingesetzten Führungsstift 16. Um die Schwenkbewegung zu dämpfen und einen harten Anschlag der Grenzstellungen zu vermeiden, sind Dämpfungsmittel vorgesehen. Im linken Teil der Fig. 4 bestehen diese Dämpfungsmittel aus einer spitz zulaufenden Verengung 15 der Führungsöffnung 12, wobei die Weite der Verengung zum Ende hin kontinuierlich abnimmt und kleiner ist als der Durchmesser des Stiftes 16. Gleitet der Stift 16 in diese Verengung 15 hinein, so muß die Verengung 15 aufgeweitet werden, was bei unter Zugspannung stehenden Riemen 6 eine mechanische Verformungsarbeit bewirkt, die Energie verzehrt und der Bewegung des Stiftes 16 längs der Verengung 15 einen Widerstand entgegensetzt, der in Richtung zum Ende der Verengung 15 hin zunimmt. Gleichzeitig vergrößern sich auch die Reibungskräfte zwischen dem Stift 16 und der Wand der Verengung 15, was die Bewegung dämpft. Fig. 4 shows a plan view of a section of Guide means 10 with the guide opening 12 and the guide pin 16 inserted therein damping means to dampen the pivoting movement and to avoid a hard stop the limit positions, damping means are provided. In the left part of the Fig. 4 these damping means consist of a tapered constriction 15 of the guide opening 12, wherein the width of the constriction decreases continuously towards the end and is smaller than the diameter of the pin 16. If the pin 16 slides into this constriction 15, the constriction 15 must be widened which, in tensioned belt 6, causes mechanical deformation work which consumes energy and opposes the movement of pin 16 along restriction 15 which increases towards the end of throat 15. At the same time, the friction forces between the pin 16 and the wall of the constriction 15 increase, which dampens the movement.

Im rechten Teil der Fig. 4 ist zur Dämpfung der Bewegung ein Einsatz 25 vorgesehen, der in die Führungsöffnung 12 im Bereich deren Ende eingesetzt ist. Der Einsatz 25 besteht aus gummielastischem Material. Sobald der Stift 16 gegen den Einsatz 25 zum Anschlag kommt, verformt sich der Einsatz 25 zunehmend und bildet damit einen zunehmenden Widerstand gegen eine weitere Verschiebung des Stiftes 16, so daß ebenfalls die Dämpfungswirkung erreicht wird. In diesem Zusammenhang sei darauf hingewiesen, daß die beiden beschriebenen Dämpfungsmittel der Verengung 15 und des Einsatzes 25 auch miteinander kombiniert werden können, also gleichzeitig im Bereich eines oder beiden Enden der Führungsöffnung 12 angebracht sein können. Auch ist es möglich, ein oder beide Dämpfungsmittel nur an einer Seite der Führungsöffnung anzubringen. Der Einsatz 25 kann auch auswechselbar gestaltet sein, so daß der Fahrer wahlweise einen Einsatz mit unterschiedlicher Dämpfungscharakteristik einsetzen kann.In the right part of the Fig. 4 For damping the movement, an insert 25 is provided, which is inserted into the guide opening 12 in the region of its end. The insert 25 is made of rubber-elastic material. As soon as the pin 16 comes to a stop against the insert 25, the insert 25 increasingly deforms and thus forms an increasing resistance to a further displacement of the pin 16, so that likewise the damping effect is achieved. In this connection, it should be noted that the two described damping means of the constriction 15 and the insert 25 can also be combined with one another, that is, they can be mounted simultaneously in the region of one or both ends of the guide opening 12. It is also possible to attach one or both damping means only on one side of the guide opening. The insert 25 may also be designed interchangeable, so that the driver can optionally use an insert with different damping characteristics.

Die relative Verschieblichkeit zwischen dem Ristelement 5 und dem jeweiligen Riemen 6 und/oder 7 kann auch gesperrt bzw. deaktiviert werden. Zu diesem Zweck ist neben der Führungsöffnung 12 eine quer zu dessen Längsrichtung verlaufende Verzahnung 26 vorgesehen und eine entsprechende Gegenverzahnung 27 an der Unterseite des verdickten Kopfes 16' des Stiftes 16. Der Stift samt Kopf ist dann so befestigt, daß er um mindestens 90° gedreht werden kann. In der in Fig. 4 dargestellten Stellung sind die Verzahnungen 26 und 27 rechtwinklig zueinander ausgerichtet, so daß die entsprechenden Zähne nicht ineinander greifen können, sondern vielmehr deren Spitzen aufeinander gleiten, so daß die Verschieblichkeit gewährleistet ist. Dies kann dem Fahrer auch durch einen Pfeil 28 auf der Oberseite des Kopfes signalisiert werden. Werden der Stift 16 samt Kopf 16' um 90° verdreht, so liegen die Verzahnungen parallel zueinander, so daß die Zähne ineinander greifen können und damit die Verschieblichkeit blockiert ist. Damit ist es auch möglich, eine vorgegebene Relativposition zwischen Ristelement 5 und Riemen 6 bzw. 7 zu wählen und zu fixieren.The relative displaceability between the instep element 5 and the respective belt 6 and / or 7 can also be locked or deactivated. For this purpose, a transverse to the longitudinal direction of the toothing 26 is provided in addition to the guide opening 12 and a corresponding counter-toothing 27 on the underside of the thickened head 16 'of the pin 16. The pin together with the head is then fixed so that it is rotated by at least 90 ° can be. In the in Fig. 4 illustrated position, the teeth 26 and 27 are aligned at right angles to each other, so that the corresponding teeth can not interlock, but rather their tips slide on each other, so that the slidability is ensured. This can also be signaled to the driver by an arrow 28 on the top of the head. If the pin 16 together with the head 16 'rotated by 90 °, so the teeth are parallel to each other, so that the teeth can interlock and thus the mobility is blocked. Thus, it is also possible to select and fix a predetermined relative position between instep element 5 and belt 6 or 7.

Fig. 5 zeigt einen Schnitt längs der Linie x-x der Fig. 4. Hier ist besonders gut zu erkennen, daß der Stift 16 durch Befestigungsmittel 18 an dem Ristelement 5 befestigt ist. Er kann beispielsweise angenietet oder angeschraubt sein. Auch ist deutlich zu erkennen, daß der Stift 16 einen verbreiterten Kopf 16' aufweist, der die Führungsöffnung 12 des Riemens 6 übergreift und damit ein unfreiwilliges Lösen des Ristelementes 5 vom Riemen 6 verhindert. Auch hier ist die beschriebene Verzahnung 26, 27 klar zu erkennen, wobei auch hier der Stift 16 samt Kopf 16' so ausgerichtet ist, daß ein Gleiten möglich ist. Fig. 5 shows a section along the line xx the Fig. 4 , Here it is particularly easy to see that the pin 16 is fastened by fastening means 18 on the instep element 5. It can for example be riveted or screwed. Also, it can be clearly seen that the pin 16 has a widened head 16 'which engages over the guide opening 12 of the belt 6 and thus prevents involuntary release of the instep element 5 from the belt 6. Here, too, the toothing 26, 27 described is clearly visible, and here also the pin 16 together with the head 16 'is aligned so that a sliding is possible.

Abschließend sei darauf hingewiesen, daß die Führungsmittel 10 und 11 auch anders ausgestaltet sein können, beispielsweise kann eine Schwalbenschwanzführung, eine Führung mit Doppel-U-Profil oder sonstige im Maschinenbau bekannte Führungen verwendet werden.Finally, it should be noted that the guide means 10 and 11 can also be designed differently, for example, a dovetail guide, a guide with double U-profile or other known in mechanical guides can be used.

In den Fig. 1 bis 3 sind pro Riemen 6 und 7 je drei Führungen 10 und 11 angebracht und zwar seitlich an beiden Seiten und in der Mitte. Selbstverständlich ist es auch möglich, die Führung jeweils nur auf beiden Seiten des Ristelementes 5 anzubringen oder nur in der Mitte des Ristelementes 5 oder nur an einer Seite oder an nur einer Seite und der Mitte. Auch andere Kombinationen sind denkbar, bei denen beispielsweise am vorderen Zehenriemen 7 nur eine Führung angebracht ist, während am hinteren Ristriemen 6 zwei oder drei Führungen vorhanden sind. Auch sei darauf hingewiesen, daß das Ristelement 5 auch nur von einem einzigen Riemen gehalten werden kann. Schließlich ist es auch möglich, wenn zwei Riemen 6 und 7 verwendet werden, das Ristelement 5 in zwei Elemente aufzuteilen, von denen jedes dann an einem der Riemen 6 oder 7 befestigt ist. Dabei kann es auch ausreichend sein, wenn nur das am hinteren Ristriemen befestigte Element nach der Erfindung verschieblich ist, während das vordere Element unverschieblich bleibt, da die Bewegung im Ristbereich wichtiger ist als im Zehenbereich.In the Fig. 1 to 3 are each per belt 6 and 7 three guides 10 and 11 attached laterally on both sides and in the middle. Of course, it is also possible to mount the guide only on both sides of the instep element 5 or only in the middle of the instep element 5 or only on one side or on only one side and the middle. Other combinations are conceivable in which, for example, only one guide is attached to the front toe strap 7, while two or three guides are provided on the rear instep strap 6. It should also be noted that the instep element 5 can be held only by a single belt. Finally, if two belts 6 and 7 are used, it is also possible to divide the instep element 5 into two elements, each of which is then fastened to one of the belts 6 or 7. It may also be sufficient if only the attached to the rear instep element according to the invention is displaceable, while the front element remains immovable, since the movement in the instep area is more important than in the toe area.

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  1. Snowboard binding having a base element (2), which is attachable to a top side of a snowboard, wherein an instep element (5) is applied to the base element (2), which can partly extend over a snowboard boot, wherein the instep element (5) is movable along at least one arc-like path (10, 11), characterized in that
    said at least one arc-like path is formed by a strap (6, 7) that is fastened on both sides to the base element (2) and extends over the instep element (5).
  2. Snowboard binding according to claim 1, characterized in that the arc-like path runs essentially traverse to a longitudinal axis of the binding.
  3. Snowboard binding according to claim 2, characterized in that cooperating guides (10, 11, 12, 13) are provided at the belts (6, 7) and the instep element (5), which limit die arc-like path.
  4. Snowboard binding according to claim 3, characterized in that the guides are formed by at least one longhole-like guiding opening (12, 13) within said belt (6, 7) and a guiding pin at the instep element (5), wherein the guiding pin (16) passing through said guide opening (12, 13) and being guided on side walls of the guide opening (12, 13).
  5. Snowboard binding according to claim 4, characterized in that dampers (15, 25) are provided at the ends of the guide openings (12, 13) to damp a movement of the pin in a longitudinal direction of the guide opening (12, 13).
  6. Snowboard binding according to claim 5, characterized in that the damping means are formed by constrictions (15) of the guide opening (12, 13) whose width is smaller than the diameter of the pin (16).
  7. Snowboard binding according to claim 5, characterized in that the damping means are formed by an insert (5) made of elastic material.
  8. Snowboard binding according to one of claims 3 to 7, characterized in that the pin (16) has a thickened head (16') on its free end that extends over the guide opening (12, 13).
  9. Snowboard binding according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the instep element is guided on at least two guide paths, one of which is arranged in the toe area and the other in the instep area.
  10. Snowboard binding according to one of claims 2 to 9, characterized in that at least two guide means (10, 11, 12, 13) are provided on at least one belt (6, 7).
  11. Snowboard binding according to one claims 2 to 10, characterized in that the belt (6, 7) is adjustable in length.
  12. Snowboard binding according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that means (26, 27) are provided to block mobility of the instep element (5) along the arc-like path (10, 11).
  13. Snowboard binding according to claim 12, characterized in that the means for blocking the movability of the instep element consist of a toothing (26) on the side of the guide opening (12, 13) and a counter toothing (27) on the thickened head (16), which extends over the guide opening (12), wherein the head (16') is mounted to rotate at least for 90°.
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