Remote release ski binding

摘要

In one example, a ski binding control and release assembly includes a housing, a motor disposed in the housing, an actuator element disposed in the housing and connected to the motor, and an arm partly disposed in the housing, the arm being operably engaged with the actuator element, and the arm being selectively engageable with a toe piece. A cover is also provided that encloses a substantial portion of the housing. A binding plate is provided that is configured to be disposed on top of the cover, and the binding plate, cover and housing forming a stack that is mountable to a ski. Finally, a control system is provided that is remotely operable to move the arm, and the control system is configured for wireless communication with a remote control device.

主权项

1. A ski binding control and release assembly, comprising:
a housing; a motor disposed in the housing; an actuator element disposed in the housing and connected to the motor; an arm partly disposed in the housing, the arm being operably engaged with the actuator element, and the arm being selectively engageable with a toe piece; a cover configured to enclose a substantial portion of the housing, and the cover defining an opening through which a portion of the arm protrudes; a sealing element disposed between the cover and the housing; a binding plate configured to be disposed on top of the cover, and the binding plate, cover and housing forming a stack that is mountable to a ski, wherein the binding plate is configured to slidingly engage a toe piece of a ski binding so that the toe piece is movable lengthwise relative to the binding plate when the toe piece and the binding plate are engaged with each other; and a control system that is remotely operable to move the arm, and the control system is configured for wireless communication with a remote control device.