BINDING SYSTEMS FOR BOARDS AND SKIS

摘要

Various binding systems for sliding boards and skis are presented. In one example, among others, a binding system includes a boot plate assembly affixed to a boot and a mounting plate assembly. The mounting plate assembly can be affixed to a sliding board or a ski. The boot plate assembly includes a socket and a wedge attached to opposite sides of a boot plate. The mounting plate assembly includes a spring mechanism configured to engage the socket and a wedge block configured to receive the wedge. When engaged, pressure from the spring mechanism holds the boot plate assembly to the sliding board or ski. When sufficient force is applied through the boot, the boot plate assembly is released from the mounting plate assembly, which frees the rider from the sliding board or ski.

主权项

1. A binding system for a sliding board, comprising:
a boot plate assembly comprising a boot plate affixed to a boot, the boot plate comprising a top surface that is mounted flush with a bottom surface of the boot, the top surface extending over a heel-to-toe length of the boot, a wedge affixed to the boot plate on a first side of the heel-to-toe length of the boot and a socket affixed to the boot plate on a second side of the heel-to-toe length of the boot, the boot plate comprising a first axis extending between the wedge and the socket and a second axis extending perpendicular to the first axis, where the boot can be affixed to the boot plate in a plurality of rotational orientations about the second axis; and a mounting plate assembly affixed to the sliding board, the mounting plate assembly comprising:
a wedge block substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the sliding board, the wedge block including a tapered recess configured to receive the wedge; anda spring mechanism substantially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the sliding board, the spring mechanism configured to engage the socket, wherein the boot plate assembly is secured to the sliding board by the spring mechanism in a locked position and the wedge block, where the first axis of the boot plate is substantially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the sliding board when secured to the mounting plate assembly, and where the spring mechanism is configured to release the boot plate assembly from the mounting plate assembly with the spring mechanism in the locked position when a force applied to the spring mechanism via the boot plate and socket exceeds a threshold defined by adjustment of the spring mechanism.