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EP2386333A1 - Attachment element with adjustable position on a ski board - Google Patents

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EP2386333A1
EP2386333A1 EP11164615A EP11164615A EP2386333A1 EP 2386333 A1 EP2386333 A1 EP 2386333A1 EP 11164615 A EP11164615 A EP 11164615A EP 11164615 A EP11164615 A EP 11164615A EP 2386333 A1 EP2386333 A1 EP 2386333A1
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Frédéric Farges
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C9/00—Ski bindings
    • A63C9/005—Ski bindings with means for adjusting the position of a shoe holder or of the complete binding relative to the ski
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C10/00—Snowboard bindings
    • A63C10/16—Systems for adjusting the direction or position of the bindings
    • A63C10/20—Systems for adjusting the direction or position of the bindings in longitudinal or lateral direction relative to the board
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C9/00—Ski bindings
    • A63C2009/008—Ski bindings with a binding element sliding along a rail during use or setting
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C9/00—Ski bindings
    • A63C9/08—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings
    • A63C9/084—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings with heel hold-downs, e.g. swingable
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C9/00—Ski bindings
    • A63C9/08—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings
    • A63C9/085—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings with sole hold-downs, e.g. swingable

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  • the invention relates to an element for attaching a boot to a gliding board, such as an abutment or heel piece of a fixing device, which is particularly suitable for adjusting its longitudinal position on a gliding board. It is particularly adapted to a stop and / or a heel of a ski boot fastening device, allowing the longitudinal adjustment of the stop and / or the heel. It also relates to a shoe attachment device and a gliding board comprising such a fixing device. Finally, it also relates to a method of mounting such a fastener.
  • a device for attaching a ski boot is intended to secure the ski boot of a skier on a ski. It comprises two fixing elements, a front stop which allows to block the front of the shoe and a rear heel whose jaw is cooperating with a rear sidewalk of the sole of the ski boot.
  • a current solution of the state of the art is based firstly on an element positioned on the ski having guide rails and a toothed portion, and secondly on slides and a complementary toothed portion of the heel or of the stop.
  • the two complementary toothed parts can be nested and block the longitudinal movement of the heel or stop in the rails of the ski in a first blocking configuration for the practice of skiing.
  • a means for releasing these toothed portions makes it possible to move the heel piece or stop relative to the ski for adjusting its position, in a second setting configuration.
  • crankshaft is rotatably mounted on the fixing element and can act on a toothed bar, enabling it to occupy a low position in which it cooperates with the toothed part connected to the ski so as to prevent any movement of the fixing element and a second high position in which the fixing element is released from this toothed part and movable in a longitudinal direction.
  • This solution has the disadvantage of a great complexity due to the use of a bar which must be integrated within the fastener movably along an axis of rotation.
  • it requires a complex fastener to provide the volume necessary for the bar, and a method of mounting the bar within this fastener element is user friendly.
  • the crankshaft also has a complex shape.
  • the two elements used, the bar and the crankshaft require the use of a metallic material, which is expensive and complex to manufacture.
  • the document FR2906155 discloses another solution in which a latch is mounted movable in vertical translation within the fastener. The operation of this lock for performing a setting of the position of the fastener requires the use of a tool.
  • a general object of the present invention is to provide an adjustable fastening element on a gliding board which does not have the above disadvantages. More specifically, the invention seeks to achieve all or part of the following objects.
  • a first object of the invention to provide an adjustable fastening element on a gliding board, stop or heel type, whose adjustment is user-friendly and easy to implement in all conditions.
  • a second object of the invention is to provide an aesthetically adjustable fastening element.
  • a third object of the invention is to provide a space-saving adjustable fastening element.
  • a fourth object of the invention is to provide an adjustable fastening element for secure attachment.
  • a fifth object of the invention is to provide an inexpensive adjustable fastening element.
  • the invention is based on a fastening element of a device for attaching a boot to a gliding board such as a ski, comprising a notching part, characterized in that it comprises a lever co-operating with the camming member by a cam, so that the operation of the lever allows the positioning of the notching part in two high and low positions respectively corresponding to a setting configuration and blocking of the fastening element on the gliding board .
  • the notch member has a transversely extending aperture, traversed by an axis of the lever, which axis of the lever has a camming portion cooperating with the inner surface of the opening of the notch member.
  • the invention also relates to a device for attaching a boot to a gliding board, comprising an abutment and a heel piece, characterized in that the abutment and / or the heel piece is as described above, in particular for fastening a shoe on a ski.
  • the invention also relates to a ski characterized in that it comprises a stop or a heel as described above.
  • the longitudinal direction for the horizontal direction in the direction of the length of the ski, from the rear to the front, the transverse direction for the horizontal direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.
  • the vertical direction is perpendicular to the other two directions and upward.
  • the Figures 1 to 4 illustrate a stop for fixing a ski boot according to a first embodiment of the invention.
  • the abutment comprises a main upper body 10 comprising the trigger mechanism of the abutment and comprising in its rear part two jaws 11 adapted to the grip of the front portion of a ski boot, in a known manner.
  • the abutment further comprises in its lower part a base 13 whose bottom surface forms slides 14 adapted to correspond with corresponding slides integral with the ski, in a known manner.
  • the base 13 of the abutment comprises on its upper surface a shoe support plate 12 in the rear zone of the abutment, adapted to receive the anterior sole of a ski boot when its front sidewalk is housed under the jaws 11.
  • the abutment comprises a mechanism for adjusting its positioning actuated by means of a lever 20, manually actuable by a gripping member 23, rotatably mounted about an axis of rotation transverse disposed under the jaws 11 at the base 13 of the stop.
  • This lever 20 acts by a cam on a notch member 30 movable in vertical translation within the stop, as will be detailed later.
  • the stop is adapted to attach to a ski 1 by means of an arrangement positioned on the ski as shown in FIG. figure 5 , which comprises a connection base 3 comprising laterally arranged slides 2 and a longitudinal plate 4 positioned in its central part and comprising a toothed part 5 comprising two parallel series of teeth. These series of teeth extend in the longitudinal direction, according to the direction of the ski.
  • This arrangement of receiving the stop on the ski is illustrated by way of example but may have any other configuration of the state of the art.
  • the figure 1 illustrates the stop in a locking configuration, in which the modification of its positioning on a ski is impossible.
  • the notch member 30 is in its lower position in which its lower toothed portion 35 extends below the bottom surface of the abutment 13 of the abutment so that it can cooperate with the corresponding toothed portion 5 connected to the ski, that is to say in a configuration where the teeth of the toothed portion 35 are housed between the teeth 5 positioned on the ski, so as to lock the position of the stop on the ski.
  • This configuration of the stop allows the practice of skiing.
  • FIGs 3 and 4 instead illustrate the abutment in a setting configuration, in which the gripping member 23 of the lever 20 is raised, following a rotation which drives up the notch member 30 so that its toothed portion 35 escapes any right of way with the toothed portion 5 positioned on the ski.
  • the figure 4 there is the upper part of the notch member 30 which extends above the base 13 of the stop while its toothed portion is retracted into the base 13 of the stop.
  • the stop is free in translation on a ski, which allows the adjustment of its positioning on the ski, by its movement along the slides.
  • the gripping member 23 of the lever 20 abuts against a jaw 11 in this configuration, which ensures its good position and avoids any damage that could be obtained by too great a rotational force.
  • the figure 6 represents the lever 20 according to the embodiment of the invention. It comprises a gripping member 23 on a first end and a fastening means 24 of type by clipping on its second end.
  • This fastening means 24 allows attachment to an opening 15 formed in the side portion of the base 13 of the abutment opposite the housing of the gripping member 23, while allowing its rotational movement.
  • the lever 20 further comprises a transverse axis 21, intended to extend over the width of the stop between the gripping member 23 and the fastening means 24, and can be rotated around itself by the actuation of the gripping member 23.
  • the axis 21 further comprises an area of greater thickness in its central portion, extending asymmetrically with respect to the axis of rotation of the lever, so as to form a cam 22 adapted to cooperate with the notch part 30 as will be detailed later.
  • the cam 22 has a groove 26 in its central part whose function is to ensure a transverse retention of the lever 20.
  • the axis 21 comprises three zones of different thicknesses along its length, representing three zones of different mechanical strength: an extreme zone of smaller thickness towards its end 24, beyond the cam 22, a zone of greater thickness at level of the cam 22, and a region of intermediate thickness between the gripping member 23 and the cam 22, which allows the lever 20 to withstand all the forces experienced during its actuation.
  • the figure 7 illustrates the notch part 30 according to the embodiment of the invention. It comprises a toothed portion 35 in its lower zone and an upper portion 31 comprising an opening 32 therethrough transversely, intended to cooperate with the lever 20, as will be explained later.
  • the cross-section along a longitudinal plane of the opening 32 has a rectangular shape whose length is at least as large as the length of the axis 21 at the cam 22, as is visible for example at the figure 10 .
  • This rectangle section is thus longer than it is tall.
  • the toothed portion 35 comprises in fact two sets of parallel teeth which are able to cooperate with the corresponding teeth mounted on the ski. Alternatively, a single set of teeth could be suitable.
  • this connection could have any other configuration based on teeth, notches, pins ...
  • a tongue 36 is positioned in an upper angle of the opening 32, so as to be housed within the groove 26 of the lever, ensuring its good positioning and reinforcing its lateral support.
  • the notch member 30 comprises two locations 33 for receiving a resilient means within the abutment, not shown, which exerts a downward force stress tending to maintain the notching part in its lower position and the stop in the blocking configuration.
  • the notch part 30 comprises vertical walls 34 front and rear which serve to guide its displacement in vertical translation within the abutment.
  • the Figures 8 to 10 represent the cooperation of the lever 20 and the notch member 30.
  • the axis 21 of the lever 20 extends through the opening 32 of the notch member 30.
  • these two elements are in a position relative which corresponds to the blocking configuration of the stop.
  • the notch member 30 is in its lowest position and the lever 20 is such that the gripping member 23 is in a horizontal position.
  • the region of greater cam thickness 22 of the axis 21 of the lever is in a horizontal position and is in the upper part of the opening 32 of the notch part 30.
  • the transition from the locking configuration to the adjustment configuration of the stop is obtained by the rotation of the lever 20 via its gripping member 23.
  • This rotation induces a vertical translation upwardly of the notching member 30 by the cooperation of the cam 22 of the lever with the upper inner surface of the opening 32 of the notching part.
  • the figure 11 illustrates the relative position of the two elements 20, 30 in this final setting configuration.
  • the area of greater cam thickness 22 of the axis 21 of the lever 20 is now inclined upwards, at an inclination defined by the rotation of the lever, of about 45 degrees, preferably between 30 and 60 degrees.
  • the upper surface of the opening 32 of the notch member 30 is now supported on this upper portion of the cam 22 of the lever, in a higher position.
  • the invention is not limited to the embodiment described above.
  • the cam-type cooperation between the lever 20 and the notch member 30 respectively could be based on components having a completely different shape allowing the notch member 30 to be moved vertically by the rotation of the lever 20.
  • this function of cam is obtained by an asymmetrical distribution of material around the axis 21 of rotation of the lever, as shown in the embodiment described.
  • the embodiment described above is advantageous in that the lever 20 on the one hand and the notch part 30 on the other hand have suitable shapes for their manufacture in one piece monolithic plastic material.
  • these two elements can be manufactured at low cost by a process of injection of plastic material.
  • the invention is naturally not limited to the materials used and it is possible to envisage any other structure than that described, the combination of several distinct sub-elements, the use of any other material such as metal or a reinforced plastic by fibers.
  • the invention also relates to a method of mounting the fastener of a shoe on a gliding board.
  • a first step of the mounting method of the abutment according to the first embodiment of the invention described above is the positioning of the notch member 30 in its housing within the abutment by its insertion from above or from below .
  • the figure 12 illustrates such a step.
  • This first step ends with the positioning in the high position of the notch member 30 within the abutment, as represented by FIG. figure 13 .
  • This high position which is opposed to the resilient means of return of the notching part downwards, is implemented either automatically, using a robot, or manually or almost manually.
  • the second step of the abutment mounting method consists of the insertion of the axis 21 of the lever 20 in the transverse direction through the base 13 of the abutment and then through the opening 32 of the notch piece 30, until its end 24 is housed in the opening 15 arranged within the base 13 of the stop.
  • the lever 20 is maintained in its horizontal orientation corresponding to that occupied in the blocking configuration of the stop.
  • the axis 21 passes through the lower part of the opening 32 of the notch member 30, which is always held in its upper position, as is particularly visible on the figure 15 .
  • This step allows the positioning of the axis 21 of the lever 20 in its position transverse to the stop.
  • the notch member 30 is released and automatically descends under the effect of the elastic return means to its final position as represented for example by on the figure 9 .
  • the tongue 36 formed in the opening 32 of the notch member 30 is housed in the groove 26 provided in the cam 22 of the lever 20, thereby achieving the transverse locking of the lever 20 relative to the stop.
  • the invention also relates to the disassembly process, which comprises a prior step of release, here declippage, of the end 24 of the lever 20 of the base 13 of the abutment, and the reverse stages that those performed during of its assembly.
  • the invention has been illustrated in the context of the adjustable attachment in the longitudinal direction of a stop of a shoe attachment device on a ski. It could, however, be implemented for fixing the heel of the shoe attachment device, or for fixing any shoe attachment element on a gliding board, including snowboard for example.
  • Figures 16 to 18 represent a second embodiment adapted to a heel of a fastening device of a ski boot.
  • lever 40 and notch member 50 are shown.
  • the lever 40 of this second embodiment differs mainly from that of the first mode execution by its action on the notching part. Indeed, this lever 40 always comprises a gripping member 43 which allows its rotation, around an axis 41 comprising a central portion 42 away from the axis 41 by two elbows, in order to act on the part notching to induce its vertical movement.
  • the notching member 50 likewise has a lower toothed portion 55 and a transverse opening 52 whose inner surface cooperates with the central portion 42 of the lever.
  • This opening 52 differs from that of the notching part of the first embodiment in that it has a longitudinal lumen-shaped section, of length greater than the thickness of the axis 21 of the lever 20 to allow a longitudinal displacement of the lever 40 relative to the notching member 50 in blocking configuration. This allows to fulfill the function of retreating a heel of a ski binding device when the heel is secured to a ski.
  • the lever 40 could have a cam similar to the embodiment described above.

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Elément de fixation d'un dispositif de fixation d'une chaussure sur une planche de glisse comme un ski, comprenant une pièce de crantage (30 ; 50), caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend un levier (20 ; 40) coopérant avec la pièce de crantage (30 ; 50) par une came, de sorte que l'actionnement du levier (20 ; 40) permet le positionnement de la pièce de crantage selon deux positions haute et basse correspondant respectivement à une configuration de réglage et de blocage de l'élément de fixation sur la planche de glisse.

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Element for fastening a device for attaching a boot to a gliding board such as a ski, comprising a notch piece (30; 50), characterized in that it comprises a lever (20; 40) cooperating with the a camming member (30; 50) so that actuation of the lever (20; 40) allows positioning of the notch member at two high and low positions respectively corresponding to a setting and locking configuration of the fastening element on the gliding board.
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L'invention concerne un élément de fixation d'une chaussure sur une planche de glisse comme une butée ou une talonnière d'un dispositif de fixation, particulièrement adapté pour le réglage de sa position longitudinale sur une planche de glisse. Elle est particulièrement adaptée à une butée et/ou une talonnière d'un dispositif de fixation de chaussure de ski, permettant le réglage longitudinal de la butée et/ou de la talonnière. Elle porte aussi sur un dispositif de fixation de chaussure et une planche de glisse comprenant un tel dispositif de fixation. Enfin, elle porte aussi sur un procédé de montage d'un tel élément de fixation.The invention relates to an element for attaching a boot to a gliding board, such as an abutment or heel piece of a fixing device, which is particularly suitable for adjusting its longitudinal position on a gliding board. It is particularly adapted to a stop and / or a heel of a ski boot fastening device, allowing the longitudinal adjustment of the stop and / or the heel. It also relates to a shoe attachment device and a gliding board comprising such a fixing device. Finally, it also relates to a method of mounting such a fastener.

Un dispositif de fixation d'une chaussure de ski est destiné à assurer la solidarisation de la chaussure de ski d'un skieur sur un ski. Il comprend deux éléments de fixation, une butée avant qui permet de bloquer l'avant de la chaussure et une talonnière arrière dont une mâchoire vient coopérer avec un trottoir arrière de la semelle de la chaussure de ski.A device for attaching a ski boot is intended to secure the ski boot of a skier on a ski. It comprises two fixing elements, a front stop which allows to block the front of the shoe and a rear heel whose jaw is cooperating with a rear sidewalk of the sole of the ski boot.

Différentes solutions existent pour réaliser un réglage de la position longitudinale d'une butée ou d'une talonnière d'un dispositif de fixation de chaussure de ski sur un ski, dans le but d'adapter le dispositif de fixation à différentes pointures de chaussures. Une solution courante de l'état de la technique est basée d'une part sur un élément positionné sur le ski comportant des rails de guidage et une partie dentée, et d'autre part sur des glissières et une partie dentée complémentaires de la talonnière ou de la butée. Les deux parties dentées complémentaires peuvent être imbriquées et bloquer le déplacement longitudinal de la talonnière ou de la butée dans les rails du ski dans une première configuration de blocage pour la pratique du ski. Un moyen de libération de ces parties dentées permet d'obtenir un déplacement de la talonnière ou butée par rapport au ski pour le réglage de sa position, dans une seconde configuration de réglage.Various solutions exist for adjusting the longitudinal position of a stop or heel of a ski boot fastening device on a ski, in order to adapt the fastening device to different sizes of shoes. A current solution of the state of the art is based firstly on an element positioned on the ski having guide rails and a toothed portion, and secondly on slides and a complementary toothed portion of the heel or of the stop. The two complementary toothed parts can be nested and block the longitudinal movement of the heel or stop in the rails of the ski in a first blocking configuration for the practice of skiing. A means for releasing these toothed portions makes it possible to move the heel piece or stop relative to the ski for adjusting its position, in a second setting configuration.

Une telle approche est par exemple décrite dans le document EP1652559 , dans laquelle un vilebrequin est monté mobile en rotation sur l'élément de fixation et peut agir sur une barrette dentée, lui permettant d'occuper une position basse dans laquelle elle coopère avec la partie dentée liée au ski de manière à empêcher tout mouvement de l'élément de fixation et une seconde position haute dans laquelle l'élément de fixation est libéré de cette partie dentée et mobile dans une direction longitudinale. Cette solution présente l'inconvénient d'une grande complexité du fait de l'utilisation d'une barrette qui doit être intégrée au sein de l'élément de fixation de manière mobile selon un axe de rotation. Ainsi, elle nécessite un élément de fixation complexe pour offrir le volume nécessaire à la barrette, ainsi qu'un procédé de montage de la barrette au sein de cet élément de fixation peut convivial. De plus, le vilebrequin présente aussi une forme complexe. Enfin, les deux éléments utilisés, la barrette et le vilebrequin, exigent l'utilisation d'un matériau métallique, ce qui est coûteux et complexe à fabriquer.Such an approach is for example described in the document EP1652559 , in which a crankshaft is rotatably mounted on the fixing element and can act on a toothed bar, enabling it to occupy a low position in which it cooperates with the toothed part connected to the ski so as to prevent any movement of the fixing element and a second high position in which the fixing element is released from this toothed part and movable in a longitudinal direction. This solution has the disadvantage of a great complexity due to the use of a bar which must be integrated within the fastener movably along an axis of rotation. Thus, it requires a complex fastener to provide the volume necessary for the bar, and a method of mounting the bar within this fastener element is user friendly. In addition, the crankshaft also has a complex shape. Finally, the two elements used, the bar and the crankshaft, require the use of a metallic material, which is expensive and complex to manufacture.

Le document FR2906155 décrit une autre solution dans laquelle un verrou est monté mobile en translation verticale au sein de l'élément de fixation. Le fonctionnement de ce verrou pour la réalisation d'un réglage de la position de l'élément de fixation exige l'utilisation d'un outil.The document FR2906155 discloses another solution in which a latch is mounted movable in vertical translation within the fastener. The operation of this lock for performing a setting of the position of the fastener requires the use of a tool.

Ainsi, les solutions existantes présentent toutes au moins certains des inconvénients suivants :

  • elles nécessitent un outil comme un tournevis pour libérer les parties dentées. Dans ce cas, les solutions ne sont pas conviviales et peu adaptées à des réglages rapides et dans toutes conditions, comme par exemple sur les pistes de ski où l'outil spécifique n'est pas toujours disponible, ou pour les loueurs de matériel qui ont besoin de réaliser un grand nombre de réglages manuels de manière rapide ; et/ou,
  • elles sont complexes, car basées soit sur un grand nombre de composants, soit sur des éléments complexes à fabriquer ou monter : cela les rend coûteuses, moins fiables, peu conviviales et incompatibles avec les butées ou talonnières standard existantes ; et/ou,
  • elles sont parfois peu esthétiques car des éléments mécaniques peu esthétiques sont visibles ; et/ou,
  • elles sont encombrantes et augmentent le volume global de l'accessoire à monter sur la planche de glisse ; et/ou,
  • elles ne sont pas sûres, c'est à dire qu'elles peuvent entraîner des déréglages accidentels de la position de l'accessoire durant son utilisation, ce qui est dangereux car cela peut entraîner la chute du skieur ; et/ou
  • elles peuvent présenter des jeux qui nuisent à leur performance et à leur sécurité.
Thus, the existing solutions all have at least some of the following disadvantages:
  • they require a tool like a screwdriver to release the toothed parts. In this case, the solutions are not user-friendly and are not suited to quick adjustments in all conditions, for example on ski slopes where the specific tool is not always available. available, or for equipment rental companies that need to perform a large number of manual adjustments quickly; and or,
  • they are complex, because based on a large number of components, or on complex elements to manufacture or mount: it makes them expensive, less reliable, not very user-friendly and incompatible with the existing standard stops or heels; and or,
  • they are sometimes unattractive because unattractive mechanical elements are visible; and or,
  • they are bulky and increase the overall volume of the accessory to be mounted on the gliding board; and or,
  • they are not safe, that is to say that they can cause accidental adjustment of the position of the accessory during use, which is dangerous because it can cause the fall of the skier; and or
  • they may present games that affect their performance and security.

Suite aux explications précédentes, il apparaît qu'il existe aujourd'hui un besoin d'une autre solution d'élément de fixation à position réglable sur une planche de glisse.Following the above explanations, it appears that there is today a need for another solution of fixing element adjustable position on a gliding board.

Un objet général de la présente invention est de proposer un élément de fixation réglable sur une planche de glisse qui ne présente pas les inconvénients précédents. Plus précisément, l'invention cherche à atteindre tout ou partie des objets suivants.A general object of the present invention is to provide an adjustable fastening element on a gliding board which does not have the above disadvantages. More specifically, the invention seeks to achieve all or part of the following objects.

Un premier objet de l'invention consiste à proposer un élément de fixation réglable sur une planche de glisse, de type butée ou talonnière, dont le réglage est convivial et facile à mettre en oeuvre dans toutes les conditions.A first object of the invention to provide an adjustable fastening element on a gliding board, stop or heel type, whose adjustment is user-friendly and easy to implement in all conditions.

Un second objet de l'invention consiste à proposer un élément de fixation réglable esthétique.A second object of the invention is to provide an aesthetically adjustable fastening element.

Un troisième objet de l'invention consiste à proposer un élément de fixation réglable peu encombrant.A third object of the invention is to provide a space-saving adjustable fastening element.

Un quatrième objet de l'invention consiste à proposer un élément de fixation réglable permettant une fixation en toute sécurité.A fourth object of the invention is to provide an adjustable fastening element for secure attachment.

Un cinquième objet de l'invention consiste à proposer un élément de fixation réglable peu coûteux.A fifth object of the invention is to provide an inexpensive adjustable fastening element.

A cet effet, l'invention repose sur un élément de fixation d'un dispositif de fixation d'une chaussure sur une planche de glisse comme un ski, comprenant une pièce de crantage, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un levier coopérant avec la pièce de crantage par une came, de sorte que l'actionnement du levier permet le positionnement de la pièce de crantage selon deux positions haute et basse correspondant respectivement à une configuration de réglage et de blocage de l'élément de fixation sur la planche de glisse. La pièce de crantage présente une ouverture s'étendant transversalement, traversée par un axe du levier, cet axe du levier présentant une partie formant came coopérant avec la surface intérieure de l'ouverture de la pièce de crantage.For this purpose, the invention is based on a fastening element of a device for attaching a boot to a gliding board such as a ski, comprising a notching part, characterized in that it comprises a lever co-operating with the camming member by a cam, so that the operation of the lever allows the positioning of the notching part in two high and low positions respectively corresponding to a setting configuration and blocking of the fastening element on the gliding board . The notch member has a transversely extending aperture, traversed by an axis of the lever, which axis of the lever has a camming portion cooperating with the inner surface of the opening of the notch member.

L'invention porte aussi sur un dispositif de fixation d'une chaussure sur une planche de glisse, comprenant une butée et une talonnière, caractérisé en ce que la butée et/ou la talonnière est telle que décrite précédemment, notamment pour la fixation d'une chaussure sur un ski.The invention also relates to a device for attaching a boot to a gliding board, comprising an abutment and a heel piece, characterized in that the abutment and / or the heel piece is as described above, in particular for fastening a shoe on a ski.

L'invention porte aussi sur un ski caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend une butée ou une talonnière telle que décrite précédemment.The invention also relates to a ski characterized in that it comprises a stop or a heel as described above.

L'invention porte aussi sur un procédé de montage d'un élément de fixation tel que décrit précédemment, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend les étapes suivantes :

  • logement d'une pièce de crantage en position haute au sein de l'élément de fixation ;
  • insertion d'un levier, dont l'axe traverse une ouverture transversale de la pièce de crantage ;
  • descente de la pièce de crantage en position basse.
The invention also relates to a mounting method of a fastening element as described above, characterized in that it comprises the following steps:
  • housing a notch in the high position within the fastener;
  • insertion of a lever, whose axis passes through a transverse opening of the notch piece;
  • descent of the notching part in the down position.

L'invention est plus particulièrement définie par les revendications.The invention is more particularly defined by the claims.

Ces objets, caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention seront exposés en détail dans la description suivante de modes d'exécution particuliers faits à titre non-limitatif en relation avec les figures jointes parmi lesquelles :

  • La figure 1 représente une vue de côté d'une butée en configuration de blocage selon un premier mode d'exécution de l'invention.
  • La figure 2 représente une vue en perspective de dessous de la butée selon le premier mode d'exécution de l'invention.
  • La figure 3 représente une vue de côté de la butée en configuration de réglage selon le premier mode d'exécution de l'invention.
  • La figure 4 représente une vue de l'autre côté de la butée en configuration de réglage selon le premier mode d'exécution de l'invention.
  • La figure 5 représente une vue en perspective d'une partie centrale d'un ski adapté pour coopérer avec la butée selon le premier mode d'exécution de l'invention.
  • La figure 6 représente le levier de la butée selon le premier mode d'exécution de l'invention.
  • La figure 7 représente la pièce de crantage de la butée selon le premier mode d'exécution de l'invention.
  • Les figures 8 à 10 représentent la coopération du levier et de la pièce de crantage dans une configuration de blocage de la butée selon le premier mode d'exécution de l'invention.
  • La figure 11 représente la coopération du levier et de la pièce de crantage dans une configuration de réglage de la butée selon le premier mode d'exécution de l'invention.
  • La figure 12 représente une vue de côté de la butée sans le levier selon le premier mode d'exécution de l'invention.
  • Les figures 13 et 14 représentent une étape intermédiaire du procédé de montage de la butée selon le mode d'exécution de l'invention.
  • La figure 15 représente la coopération entre le levier et la pièce de crantage de la butée selon le mode d'exécution de l'invention dans une étape intermédiaire du procédé de montage de la butée.
  • Les figures 16 à 18 représentent la coopération du levier et de la pièce de crantage d'une talonnière selon un second mode d'exécution de l'invention.
These objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in detail in the following description of particular embodiments given in a non-limiting manner in relation to the appended figures among which:
  • The figure 1 represents a side view of a stop in blocking configuration according to a first embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 2 represents a perspective view from below of the abutment according to the first embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 3 represents a side view of the stop in adjustment configuration according to the first embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 4 represents a view of the other side of the stop in adjustment configuration according to the first embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 5 represents a perspective view of a central portion of a ski adapted to cooperate with the abutment according to the first embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 6 represents the lever of the abutment according to the first embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 7 represents the notching part of the abutment according to the first embodiment of the invention.
  • The Figures 8 to 10 represent the cooperation of the lever and the notching part in a stop blocking configuration according to the first embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 11 represents the cooperation of the lever and the notch member in a stop adjustment configuration according to the first embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 12 represents a side view of the stop without the lever according to the first embodiment of the invention.
  • The figures 13 and 14 represent an intermediate step of the mounting method of the abutment according to the embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 15 represents the cooperation between the lever and the abutment of the abutment according to the embodiment of the invention in an intermediate step of the mounting method of the stop.
  • The Figures 16 to 18 represent the cooperation of the lever and the notching part of a heel according to a second embodiment of the invention.

Pour faciliter la description suivante, nous utiliserons la direction longitudinale pour la direction horizontale dans le sens de la longueur du ski, de l'arrière vers l'avant, la direction transversale pour la direction horizontale perpendiculaire à la direction longitudinale. La direction verticale est perpendiculaire aux deux autres directions et orientée vers le haut.To facilitate the following description, we will use the longitudinal direction for the horizontal direction in the direction of the length of the ski, from the rear to the front, the transverse direction for the horizontal direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The vertical direction is perpendicular to the other two directions and upward.

Les figures 1 à 4 illustrent une butée de fixation d'une chaussure de ski selon un premier mode d'exécution de l'invention. La butée comprend un corps supérieur principal 10 comprenant le mécanisme de déclenchement de la butée et comprenant dans sa partie arrière deux mâchoires 11 aptes à l'emprise de la partie avant d'une chaussure de ski, de manière connue. La butée comprend de plus dans sa partie inférieure une embase 13 dont la surface inférieure forme des glissières 14 aptes à une correspondance avec des glissières correspondantes solidaires du ski, de manière connue. L'embase 13 de la butée comprend sur sa surface supérieure une plaque support de chaussure 12 dans la zone arrière de la butée, apte à recevoir la semelle antérieure d'une chaussure de ski quand son trottoir avant vient se loger sous les mâchoires 11.The Figures 1 to 4 illustrate a stop for fixing a ski boot according to a first embodiment of the invention. The abutment comprises a main upper body 10 comprising the trigger mechanism of the abutment and comprising in its rear part two jaws 11 adapted to the grip of the front portion of a ski boot, in a known manner. The abutment further comprises in its lower part a base 13 whose bottom surface forms slides 14 adapted to correspond with corresponding slides integral with the ski, in a known manner. The base 13 of the abutment comprises on its upper surface a shoe support plate 12 in the rear zone of the abutment, adapted to receive the anterior sole of a ski boot when its front sidewalk is housed under the jaws 11.

Selon un élément essentiel de l'invention, la butée comprend un mécanisme de réglage de son positionnement actionné par l'intermédiaire d'un levier 20, actionnable manuellement par un organe de préhension 23, monté mobile en rotation autour d'un axe de rotation transversal disposé sous les mâchoires 11 au niveau de l'embase 13 de la butée. Ce levier 20 agit par une came sur une pièce de crantage 30 mobile en translation verticale au sein de la butée, comme cela sera détaillé par la suite.According to an essential element of the invention, the abutment comprises a mechanism for adjusting its positioning actuated by means of a lever 20, manually actuable by a gripping member 23, rotatably mounted about an axis of rotation transverse disposed under the jaws 11 at the base 13 of the stop. This lever 20 acts by a cam on a notch member 30 movable in vertical translation within the stop, as will be detailed later.

Selon le mode d'exécution de l'invention, la butée est adaptée pour se fixer sur un ski 1 par l'intermédiaire d'un agencement positionné sur le ski tel qu'illustré sur la figure 5, qui comprend une embase de liaison 3 comprenant des glissières 2 arrangées latéralement et une plaque longitudinale 4 positionnée dans sa partie centrale et comprenant une partie dentée 5 comprenant deux séries parallèles de dents. Ces séries de dents s'étendent dans la direction longitudinale, selon la direction du ski. Cet agencement de réception de la butée sur le ski est illustré à titre d'exemple mais peut présenter toute autre configuration de l'état de la technique.According to the embodiment of the invention, the stop is adapted to attach to a ski 1 by means of an arrangement positioned on the ski as shown in FIG. figure 5 , which comprises a connection base 3 comprising laterally arranged slides 2 and a longitudinal plate 4 positioned in its central part and comprising a toothed part 5 comprising two parallel series of teeth. These series of teeth extend in the longitudinal direction, according to the direction of the ski. This arrangement of receiving the stop on the ski is illustrated by way of example but may have any other configuration of the state of the art.

La figure 1 illustre la butée dans une configuration de blocage, dans laquelle la modification de son positionnement sur un ski est impossible. Dans cette configuration, la pièce de crantage 30 se trouve dans sa position basse dans laquelle sa partie dentée 35 inférieure s'étend sous la surface inférieure de l'embase 13 de la butée de sorte de pouvoir coopérer avec la partie dentée 5 correspondante liée au ski, c'est-à-dire dans une configuration où les dents de la partie dentée 35 se trouvent logées entre les dents 5 positionnées sur le ski, de sorte de verrouiller la position de la butée sur le ski. Cette configuration de la butée permet la pratique du ski.The figure 1 illustrates the stop in a locking configuration, in which the modification of its positioning on a ski is impossible. In this configuration, the notch member 30 is in its lower position in which its lower toothed portion 35 extends below the bottom surface of the abutment 13 of the abutment so that it can cooperate with the corresponding toothed portion 5 connected to the ski, that is to say in a configuration where the teeth of the toothed portion 35 are housed between the teeth 5 positioned on the ski, so as to lock the position of the stop on the ski. This configuration of the stop allows the practice of skiing.

Les figures 3 et 4 illustrent au contraire la butée dans une configuration de réglage, dans laquelle l'organe de préhension 23 du levier 20 est relevé, suite à une rotation qui entraîne vers le haut la pièce de crantage 30 de sorte que sa partie dentée 35 échappe à toute emprise avec la partie dentée 5 positionnée sur le ski. Sur la figure 4, on distingue la partie haute de la pièce de crantage 30 qui s'étend au-dessus de l'embase 13 de la butée alors que sa partie dentée est escamotée dans l'embase 13 de la butée. Dans cette configuration, la butée est libre en translation sur un ski, ce qui permet de procéder au réglage de son positionnement sur le ski, par son déplacement le long des glissières. En remarque, l'organe de préhension 23 du levier 20 vient en butée contre une mâchoire 11 dans cette configuration, ce qui garantit sa bonne position et évite tout endommagement qui pourrait être obtenu par un effort de rotation trop important.The Figures 3 and 4 instead illustrate the abutment in a setting configuration, in which the gripping member 23 of the lever 20 is raised, following a rotation which drives up the notch member 30 so that its toothed portion 35 escapes any right of way with the toothed portion 5 positioned on the ski. On the figure 4 , there is the upper part of the notch member 30 which extends above the base 13 of the stop while its toothed portion is retracted into the base 13 of the stop. In this configuration, the stop is free in translation on a ski, which allows the adjustment of its positioning on the ski, by its movement along the slides. Note, the gripping member 23 of the lever 20 abuts against a jaw 11 in this configuration, which ensures its good position and avoids any damage that could be obtained by too great a rotational force.

La figure 6 représente le levier 20 selon le mode d'exécution de l'invention. Il comprend un organe de préhension 23 sur une première extrémité et un moyen de fixation 24 de type par clipsage sur sa seconde extrémité. Ce moyen de fixation 24 permet une fixation sur une ouverture 15 pratiquée dans la partie latérale de l'embase 13 de la butée opposée au logement de l'organe de préhension 23, tout en autorisant son mouvement de rotation. Le levier 20 comprend de plus un axe transversal 21, destiné à s'étendre sur la largeur de la butée entre l'organe de préhension 23 et le moyen de fixation 24, et pouvant être mis en rotation autour de lui-même par l'actionnement de l'organe de préhension 23. L'axe 21 comprend de plus une zone de plus grande épaisseur dans sa partie centrale, s'étendant de manière dissymétrique par rapport à l'axe de rotation du levier, de manière à former une came 22 adaptée pour coopérer avec la pièce de crantage 30 comme cela sera détaillé par la suite. En remarque, la came 22 présente une rainure 26 dans sa partie centrale dont la fonction est d'assurer un maintien transversal du levier 20. Dans le mode d'exécution représenté, particulièrement adapté pour la fabrication d'un levier 20 en matériau plastique, l'axe 21 comprend trois zones d'épaisseurs différentes sur sa longueur, représentant trois zones de résistance mécanique différente : une zone extrême de plus petite épaisseur vers son extrémité 24, au-delà de la came 22, une zone de plus grande épaisseur au niveau de la came 22, et une zone d'épaisseur intermédiaire entre l'organe de préhension 23 et la came 22, qui permet au levier 20 de supporter tous les efforts subis lors de son actionnement.The figure 6 represents the lever 20 according to the embodiment of the invention. It comprises a gripping member 23 on a first end and a fastening means 24 of type by clipping on its second end. This fastening means 24 allows attachment to an opening 15 formed in the side portion of the base 13 of the abutment opposite the housing of the gripping member 23, while allowing its rotational movement. The lever 20 further comprises a transverse axis 21, intended to extend over the width of the stop between the gripping member 23 and the fastening means 24, and can be rotated around itself by the actuation of the gripping member 23. The axis 21 further comprises an area of greater thickness in its central portion, extending asymmetrically with respect to the axis of rotation of the lever, so as to form a cam 22 adapted to cooperate with the notch part 30 as will be detailed later. Note that the cam 22 has a groove 26 in its central part whose function is to ensure a transverse retention of the lever 20. In the embodiment shown, particularly suitable for the manufacture of a lever 20 of plastic material, the axis 21 comprises three zones of different thicknesses along its length, representing three zones of different mechanical strength: an extreme zone of smaller thickness towards its end 24, beyond the cam 22, a zone of greater thickness at level of the cam 22, and a region of intermediate thickness between the gripping member 23 and the cam 22, which allows the lever 20 to withstand all the forces experienced during its actuation.

La figure 7 illustre la pièce de crantage 30 selon le mode d'exécution de l'invention. Elle comprend une partie dentée 35 dans sa zone inférieure et une partie haute 31 comprenant une ouverture 32 la traversant transversalement, destinée à coopérer avec le levier 20, comme cela sera expliqué par la suite. En remarque, la section en coupe selon un plan longitudinal de l'ouverture 32 présente une forme rectangulaire dont la longueur est au moins aussi grande que la longueur de l'axe 21 au niveau de la came 22, comme cela est par exemple visible à la figure 10. Cette section rectangle est ainsi plus longue que haute. La partie dentée 35 comprend en fait deux séries de dents parallèles qui sont aptes à coopérer avec les dents correspondantes montées sur le ski. En variante, une seule série de dents pourrait convenir. Selon une autre variante, cette liaison pourrait avoir toute autre configuration à base de dents, crans, pions... Une languette 36 est positionnée dans un angle supérieur de l'ouverture 32, de sorte de se loger au sein de la rainure 26 du levier, assurant son bon positionnement et renforçant son maintien latéral. De plus, la pièce de crantage 30 comprend deux emplacements 33 destinés à recevoir un moyen élastique au sein de la butée, non représenté, qui exerce un effort de contrainte vers le bas tendant à maintenir la pièce de crantage dans sa position basse et la butée dans la configuration de blocage. Enfin, la pièce de crantage 30 comprend des parois verticales 34 avant et arrière qui servent au guidage de son déplacement en translation verticale au sein de la butée.The figure 7 illustrates the notch part 30 according to the embodiment of the invention. It comprises a toothed portion 35 in its lower zone and an upper portion 31 comprising an opening 32 therethrough transversely, intended to cooperate with the lever 20, as will be explained later. As a remark, the cross-section along a longitudinal plane of the opening 32 has a rectangular shape whose length is at least as large as the length of the axis 21 at the cam 22, as is visible for example at the figure 10 . This rectangle section is thus longer than it is tall. The toothed portion 35 comprises in fact two sets of parallel teeth which are able to cooperate with the corresponding teeth mounted on the ski. Alternatively, a single set of teeth could be suitable. According to another variant, this connection could have any other configuration based on teeth, notches, pins ... A tongue 36 is positioned in an upper angle of the opening 32, so as to be housed within the groove 26 of the lever, ensuring its good positioning and reinforcing its lateral support. In addition, the notch member 30 comprises two locations 33 for receiving a resilient means within the abutment, not shown, which exerts a downward force stress tending to maintain the notching part in its lower position and the stop in the blocking configuration. Finally, the notch part 30 comprises vertical walls 34 front and rear which serve to guide its displacement in vertical translation within the abutment.

Les figures 8 à 10 représentent la coopération du levier 20 et de la pièce de crantage 30. L'axe 21 du levier 20 s'étend au travers de l'ouverture 32 de la pièce de crantage 30. Sur ces figures, ces deux éléments se trouvent dans une position relative qui correspond à la configuration de blocage de la butée. Ainsi, la pièce de crantage 30 se trouve dans sa position la plus basse et le levier 20 est tel que l'organe de préhension 23 se trouve dans une position horizontale. Dans cette configuration, la zone de plus grande épaisseur formant came 22 de l'axe 21 du levier est dans une position horizontale et se trouve dans la partie supérieure de l'ouverture 32 de la pièce de crantage 30.The Figures 8 to 10 represent the cooperation of the lever 20 and the notch member 30. The axis 21 of the lever 20 extends through the opening 32 of the notch member 30. In these figures, these two elements are in a position relative which corresponds to the blocking configuration of the stop. Thus, the notch member 30 is in its lowest position and the lever 20 is such that the gripping member 23 is in a horizontal position. In this configuration, the region of greater cam thickness 22 of the axis 21 of the lever is in a horizontal position and is in the upper part of the opening 32 of the notch part 30.

Le passage de la configuration de blocage à la configuration de réglage de la butée est obtenu par la rotation du levier 20 par l'intermédiaire de son organe de préhension 23. Cette rotation induit une translation verticale vers le haut de la pièce de crantage 30 par la coopération de la came 22 du levier avec la surface intérieure supérieure de l'ouverture 32 de la pièce de crantage. La figure 11 illustre la position relative des deux éléments 20, 30 dans cette configuration finale de réglage. La zone de plus grande épaisseur formant came 22 de l'axe 21 du levier 20 se trouve maintenant inclinée vers le haut, selon une inclinaison définie par la rotation du levier, d'environ 45 degrés, de préférence entre 30 et 60 degrés. La surface supérieure de l'ouverture 32 de la pièce de crantage 30 se trouve maintenant en appui sur cette partie supérieure de la came 22 du levier, dans une position plus haute.The transition from the locking configuration to the adjustment configuration of the stop is obtained by the rotation of the lever 20 via its gripping member 23. This rotation induces a vertical translation upwardly of the notching member 30 by the cooperation of the cam 22 of the lever with the upper inner surface of the opening 32 of the notching part. The figure 11 illustrates the relative position of the two elements 20, 30 in this final setting configuration. The area of greater cam thickness 22 of the axis 21 of the lever 20 is now inclined upwards, at an inclination defined by the rotation of the lever, of about 45 degrees, preferably between 30 and 60 degrees. The upper surface of the opening 32 of the notch member 30 is now supported on this upper portion of the cam 22 of the lever, in a higher position.

Naturellement, l'invention ne se limite pas au mode d'exécution décrit ci-dessus. Notamment, la coopération de type came entre respectivement le levier 20 et la pièce de crantage 30 pourrait reposer sur des composants présentant une toute autre forme permettant un déplacement vertical de la pièce de crantage 30 par la rotation du levier 20. Avantageusement, cette fonction de came est obtenue par une répartition dissymétrique de matière autour de l'axe 21 de rotation du levier, comme représenté sur le mode d'exécution décrit.Naturally, the invention is not limited to the embodiment described above. In particular, the cam-type cooperation between the lever 20 and the notch member 30 respectively could be based on components having a completely different shape allowing the notch member 30 to be moved vertically by the rotation of the lever 20. Advantageously, this function of cam is obtained by an asymmetrical distribution of material around the axis 21 of rotation of the lever, as shown in the embodiment described.

Le mode d'exécution décrit précédemment est avantageux en ce que le levier 20 d'une part et la pièce de crantage 30 d'autre part présentent des formes adaptées pour leur fabrication en une seule pièce monolithique en matériau plastique. Ainsi, ces deux éléments peuvent être fabriqués à bas coût par un processus d'injection de matériau plastique. Toutefois, l'invention ne se limite naturellement pas aux matériaux utilisés et il est possible d'envisager toute autre structure que celle décrite, l'association de plusieurs sous éléments distincts, l'utilisation de tout autre matériau comme du métal ou un plastique renforcé par des fibres.The embodiment described above is advantageous in that the lever 20 on the one hand and the notch part 30 on the other hand have suitable shapes for their manufacture in one piece monolithic plastic material. Thus, these two elements can be manufactured at low cost by a process of injection of plastic material. However, the invention is naturally not limited to the materials used and it is possible to envisage any other structure than that described, the combination of several distinct sub-elements, the use of any other material such as metal or a reinforced plastic by fibers.

L'invention porte aussi sur un procédé de montage de l'élément de fixation d'une chaussure sur une planche de glisse.The invention also relates to a method of mounting the fastener of a shoe on a gliding board.

Une première étape du procédé de montage de la butée selon le premier mode d'exécution de l'invention décrite précédemment consiste au positionnement de la pièce de crantage 30 dans son logement au sein de la butée par son insertion par le haut ou par le bas. La figure 12 illustre une telle étape. Cette première étape se termine par le positionnement en position haute de la pièce de crantage 30 au sein de la butée, telle que représentée par la figure 13. Cette position haute, qui s'oppose au moyen élastique de rappel de la pièce de crantage vers le bas, est mise en oeuvre soit automatiquement, à l'aide d'un robot, soit manuellement ou quasi manuellement.A first step of the mounting method of the abutment according to the first embodiment of the invention described above is the positioning of the notch member 30 in its housing within the abutment by its insertion from above or from below . The figure 12 illustrates such a step. This first step ends with the positioning in the high position of the notch member 30 within the abutment, as represented by FIG. figure 13 . This high position, which is opposed to the resilient means of return of the notching part downwards, is implemented either automatically, using a robot, or manually or almost manually.

La seconde étape du procédé de montage de la butée consiste en l'insertion de l'axe 21 du levier 20 dans la direction transversale à travers l'embase 13 de la butée puis à travers l'ouverture 32 de la pièce de crantage 30, jusqu'à ce que son extrémité 24 vienne se loger dans l'ouverture 15 aménagée au sein de l'embase 13 de la butée. Pour cette insertion, le levier 20 est maintenu dans son orientation horizontale correspondant à celle occupée dans la configuration de blocage de la butée. Dans cette étape, l'axe 21 traverse la partie inférieure de l'ouverture 32 de la pièce de crantage 30, qui est toujours maintenue dans sa position haute, comme cela est particulièrement visible sur la figure 15. Cette étape permet le positionnement de l'axe 21 du levier 20 dans sa position transversale à la butée.The second step of the abutment mounting method consists of the insertion of the axis 21 of the lever 20 in the transverse direction through the base 13 of the abutment and then through the opening 32 of the notch piece 30, until its end 24 is housed in the opening 15 arranged within the base 13 of the stop. For this insertion, the lever 20 is maintained in its horizontal orientation corresponding to that occupied in the blocking configuration of the stop. In this step, the axis 21 passes through the lower part of the opening 32 of the notch member 30, which is always held in its upper position, as is particularly visible on the figure 15 . This step allows the positioning of the axis 21 of the lever 20 in its position transverse to the stop.

Enfin, lorsque le levier 20 occupe sa position finale au sein de l'embase de la butée, la pièce de crantage 30 est relâchée et redescend automatiquement sous l'effet des moyens de rappel élastique jusqu'à sa position finale telle que par exemple représentée sur la figure 9. Dans cette phase de descente, la languette 36 aménagée dans l'ouverture 32 de la pièce de crantage 30 vient se loger dans la rainure 26 prévue dans la came 22 du levier 20, réalisant ainsi le verrouillage transversal du levier 20 par rapport à la butée.Finally, when the lever 20 occupies its final position within the base of the abutment, the notch member 30 is released and automatically descends under the effect of the elastic return means to its final position as represented for example by on the figure 9 . In this descent phase, the tongue 36 formed in the opening 32 of the notch member 30 is housed in the groove 26 provided in the cam 22 of the lever 20, thereby achieving the transverse locking of the lever 20 relative to the stop.

Ainsi, l'invention porte aussi sur un procédé de montage d'un élément de fixation pour chaussure de sport, qui comprend les étapes essentielles suivantes :

  • Logement d'une pièce de crantage en position haute au sein de l'élément de fixation ;
  • Insertion d'un levier, dont l'axe traverse une ouverture transversale de la pièce de crantage ;
  • Descente de la pièce de crantage en position basse.
Thus, the invention also relates to a method of mounting a fastener for a sports shoe, which comprises the following essential steps:
  • Housing a high position locking member within the fastener;
  • Inserting a lever, whose axis passes through a transverse opening of the notch piece;
  • Descent of the notching part in the low position.

En remarque, l'invention porte aussi sur le procédé de démontage, qui comprend une étape préalable de libération, ici déclippage, de l'extrémité 24 du levier 20 de l'embase 13 de la butée, puis les étapes inverses que celles effectuées lors de son montage.As a remark, the invention also relates to the disassembly process, which comprises a prior step of release, here declippage, of the end 24 of the lever 20 of the base 13 of the abutment, and the reverse stages that those performed during of its assembly.

L'invention a été illustrée dans le cadre de la fixation réglable dans la direction longitudinale d'une butée d'un dispositif de fixation de chaussure sur un ski. Elle pourrait toutefois être implémentée pour la fixation de la talonnière du dispositif de fixation de chaussure, ou pour la fixation de tout élément de fixation de chaussure sur une planche de glisse, incluant le snowboard par exemple.The invention has been illustrated in the context of the adjustable attachment in the longitudinal direction of a stop of a shoe attachment device on a ski. It could, however, be implemented for fixing the heel of the shoe attachment device, or for fixing any shoe attachment element on a gliding board, including snowboard for example.

Ainsi, les figures 16 à 18 représentent un second mode d'exécution adapté à une talonnière d'un dispositif de fixation d'une chaussure de ski. Pour une raison de clarté, seuls les deux composants essentiels, le levier 40 et la pièce de crantage 50, sont représentés. Le levier 40 de ce second mode d'exécution diffère principalement de celui du premier mode d'exécution par son action sur la pièce de crantage. En effet, ce levier 40 comprend toujours un organe de préhension 43 qui permet sa mise en rotation, autour d'un axe 41 comprenant une partie centrale 42 s'écartant de l'axe 41 par deux coudes, afin d'agir sur la pièce de crantage pour induire son déplacement vertical. La pièce de crantage 50 présente de même une partie dentée 55 inférieure et une ouverture transversale 52 dont la surface intérieure coopère avec la partie centrale 42 du levier. Cette ouverture 52 diffère de celle de la pièce de crantage du premier mode d'exécution en ce qu'elle se présente avec une section en forme de lumière longitudinale, de longueur supérieure à l'épaisseur de l'axe 21 du levier 20 pour permettre un déplacement longitudinal du levier 40 relativement à la pièce de crantage 50 en configuration de blocage. Cela permet de remplir la fonction de recul d'une talonnière d'un dispositif de fixation de ski quand la talonnière est solidaire d'un ski. En remarque, le levier 40 pourrait présenter une came similaire au mode d'exécution décrit précédemment.Thus, Figures 16 to 18 represent a second embodiment adapted to a heel of a fastening device of a ski boot. For the sake of clarity, only the two essential components, lever 40 and notch member 50, are shown. The lever 40 of this second embodiment differs mainly from that of the first mode execution by its action on the notching part. Indeed, this lever 40 always comprises a gripping member 43 which allows its rotation, around an axis 41 comprising a central portion 42 away from the axis 41 by two elbows, in order to act on the part notching to induce its vertical movement. The notching member 50 likewise has a lower toothed portion 55 and a transverse opening 52 whose inner surface cooperates with the central portion 42 of the lever. This opening 52 differs from that of the notching part of the first embodiment in that it has a longitudinal lumen-shaped section, of length greater than the thickness of the axis 21 of the lever 20 to allow a longitudinal displacement of the lever 40 relative to the notching member 50 in blocking configuration. This allows to fulfill the function of retreating a heel of a ski binding device when the heel is secured to a ski. As a remark, the lever 40 could have a cam similar to the embodiment described above.

Finalement, l'invention présente les avantages suivants :

  • elle fonctionne avec un simple levier, facile à manipuler, sans outil, et est donc une solution conviviale ;
  • elle représente un montage simple puisqu'il suffit d'intégrer deux composants au sein d'un élément de fixation ;
  • l'aspect global du dispositif reste inchangé, et les composants principaux de l'élément de fixation ne sont pas modifiés, ce qui permet de ne pas dégrader l'aspect esthétique de l'élément de fixation et de ne pas nuire à ses fonctions essentielles ;
  • elle n'apporte aucun encombrement supplémentaire, ce qui permet d'obtenir une solution peu encombrante ;
  • elle peut être mise en oeuvre avec un minimum de pièces, ce qui la rend peu coûteuse.
Finally, the invention has the following advantages:
  • it works with a simple lever, easy to handle, without tools, and is therefore a user-friendly solution;
  • it represents a simple assembly since it is sufficient to integrate two components within a fastener;
  • the overall appearance of the device remains unchanged, and the main components of the fastener element are not modified, which makes it possible not to degrade the aesthetic appearance of the fastener element and not to impair its essential functions ;
  • it provides no additional space, which provides a space-saving solution;
  • it can be implemented with a minimum of parts, which makes it inexpensive.

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Elément de fixation d'un dispositif de fixation d'une chaussure sur une planche de glisse comme un ski, comprenant une pièce de crantage (30 ; 50), caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un levier (20 ; 40) coopérant avec la pièce de crantage (30 ; 50) par une came, de sorte que l'actionnement du levier (20 ; 40) permet le positionnement de la pièce de crantage selon deux positions haute et basse correspondant respectivement à une configuration de réglage et de blocage de l'élément de fixation sur la planche de glisse et en ce que la pièce de crantage (30) présente une ouverture (32) s'étendant transversalement, traversée par un axe (21) du levier (20), cet axe (21) du levier (20) présentant une partie formant came (22) coopérant avec la surface intérieure de l'ouverture (32) de la pièce de crantage (30).Fastening element for a shoe attachment device on a gliding board such as a ski, comprising a notch member (30; 50), characterized in that it comprises a lever (20; 40) cooperating with the a camming member (30; 50) so that actuation of the lever (20; 40) allows positioning of the notch member at two high and low positions respectively corresponding to a setting and locking configuration of the fastening element on the gliding board and in that the notching part (30) has an opening (32) extending transversely, traversed by an axis (21) of the lever (20), this axis (21) lever (20) having a cam portion (22) cooperating with the inner surface of the opening (32) of the notch member (30). Elément de fixation selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que l'ouverture (32) présente une section rectangulaire.Fastening element according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the opening (32) has a rectangular section. Elément de fixation selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que l'axe (21) du levier (20) comprend une zone de plus grande épaisseur non symétriquement répartie autour de son axe de rotation, formant la came (22).Fastening element according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the axis (21) of the lever (20) comprises a zone of greater thickness not symmetrically distributed around its axis of rotation, forming the cam (22). Elément de fixation selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que la zone de plus grande épaisseur de l'axe (21) du levier (20) s'étend dans la direction longitudinale dans la partie haute de l'ouverture (32) de la pièce de crantage (30) en configuration de blocage de l'élément de fixation.Fastening element according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the region of greater thickness of the axis (21) of the lever (20) extends in the longitudinal direction in the upper part of the opening (32) of the notch member (30) in locking configuration of the fastener. Elément de fixation selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que la zone de plus grande épaisseur de l'axe (21) du levier (20) s'étend dans la direction longitudinale dans la partie basse de l'ouverture (32) de la pièce de crantage (30) en configuration de montage ou démontage de l'élément de fixation.Fastening element according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the zone of greater thickness of the axis (21) of the lever (20) extends in the longitudinal direction in the lower part of the opening (32) of the notch member (30) in mounting configuration or disassembly of the fastener. Elément de fixation selon l'une des revendications 3 à 5, caractérisé en ce que l'axe (21) comprend trois zones d'épaisseurs différentes sur sa longueur, représentant trois zones de résistance mécanique différente.Fastening element according to one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that the axis (21) comprises three zones of different thicknesses along its length, representing three zones of different mechanical strength. Elément de fixation selon la revendication 4 ou 5, caractérisé en ce que l'ouverture (32) présente une section rectangulaire de longueur supérieure ou égale à l'épaisseur de la zone de plus grande épaisseur de l'axe (21), et une section rectangulaire plus longue que haute.Fastening element according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the opening (32) has a rectangular section of length greater than or equal to the thickness of the zone of greater thickness of the axis (21), and a rectangular section longer than high. Elément de fixation selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que la zone de plus grande épaisseur de l'axe (21) du levier (20) présente une rainure (26) coopérant avec une languette (36) aménagée au sein de l'ouverture (32) de la pièce de crantage (30) afin d'assurer son maintien transversal.Fastening element according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the zone of greater thickness of the axis (21) of the lever (20) has a groove (26) cooperating with a tongue (36) arranged within the opening (32) of the notch (30) to ensure its transverse retention. Elément de fixation selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le levier (20) présente un organe de préhension (23) s'étendant dans une direction sensiblement longitudinale sur une partie latérale de l'élément de fixation au niveau d'une mâchoire (11) de fixation d'une chaussure de l'élément de fixation apte à induire la rotation d'un axe (21) s'étendant dans la direction transversale de l'élément de fixation.Fastening element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lever (20) has a gripping member (23) extending in a substantially longitudinal direction on a lateral part of the fastening element at the level of a jaw (11) for attaching a shoe of the fastener element adapted to induce the rotation of an axis (21) extending in the transverse direction of the fastener. Elément de fixation selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que la mâchoire (11) de fixation d'une chaussure de l'élément de fixation remplit la fonction de butée de l'organe de préhension (23) du levier (20) dans sa position haute en configuration de réglage de l'élément de fixation.Fastening element according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the jaw (11) for attaching a boot of the fastening element serves the stop function of the gripping member (23). lever (20) in its upper position in setting configuration of the fastener. Elément de fixation selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la pièce de crantage (30 ; 50) est montée mobile en translation verticale au sein de l'élément de fixation.Fastening element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the notch member (30; 50) is movably mounted in vertical translation within the fastening element. Elément de fixation selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que la pièce de crantage (30 ; 50) présente une partie dentée (35 ; 55) dans sa partie inférieure.Fastening element according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the notch (30; 50) has a toothed portion (35; 55) in its lower part. Elément de fixation selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il est une butée ou une talonnière d'un dispositif de fixation d'une chaussure de ski sur un ski.Fastening element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is an abutment or a heel of a device for fixing a ski boot on a ski. Elément de fixation selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce qu'il est une talonnière d'un dispositif de fixation d'une chaussure de ski sur un ski et en ce que l'ouverture (32 ; 42) de la pièce de crantage (30 ; 50) présente une longueur supérieure à la partie formant came pour remplir une fonction de recul de la talonnière.Fastening element according to the preceding claim, characterized in that it is a heel of a device for fixing a ski boot on a ski and in that the opening (32; 42) of the notch piece ( 30; 50) has a length greater than the cam portion to fulfill a heel recoil function. Dispositif de fixation d'une chaussure sur une planche de glisse, comprenant une butée et une talonnière, caractérisé en ce que la butée est un élément de fixation selon la revendication 13 et/ou en ce que la talonnière est un élément de fixation selon la revendication 13 ou 14.Device for attaching a boot to a gliding board, comprising an abutment and a heel piece, characterized in that the abutment is a fastening element according to claim 13 and / or that the heel piece is a fastening element according to the Claim 13 or 14. Ski caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un élément de fixation comme une butée ou une talonnière selon la revendication 13 ou 14.Ski characterized in that it comprises a fastening element such as a stop or a heel piece according to claim 13 or 14. Procédé de montage d'un élément de fixation selon l'une des revendications 1 à 14, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend les étapes suivantes : - logement d'une pièce de crantage (30 ; 50) en position haute au sein de l'élément de fixation ; - insertion d'un levier (20 ; 40), dont l'axe (21 ; 41) traverse une ouverture transversale (32 ; 52) de la pièce de crantage (30 ; 50); - descente de la pièce de crantage (30 ; 50) en position basse. Method for mounting a fastening element according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that it comprises the following steps: - housing a notch member (30; 50) in the upper position within the fastener; - insertion of a lever (20; 40), the axis (21; 41) through a transverse opening (32; 52) of the notch member (30; 50); - Lowering the notch (30; 50) in the down position.
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