Abstract: A device for binding a boot to a sports article, of the type including a retaining system through which the boot is fixed to the sports article with a possibility to move relative to the sports article, between a low position and a high position, of the type including a system for the elastic return of the boot toward its low position, and of the type in which the retaining system functions independently of the elastic return system, and in which the elastic return system is part of a pre-assembled unitary module.

Abstract: A device for binding a boot to a cross-country ski, the device fixing the front of the boot to the ski while allowing the rear of the boot to move relative to the ski between a low position and a high position. The device includes an elastic return system for applying an elastic return force to return the boot to the low position, and an elastic abutment operable at the end of travel of the boot toward the high position.

Abstract: A device for binding a boot to a cross-country ski, the device fixing the front of the boot to the ski while allowing the rear of the boot to move relative to the ski between a low position and a high position. The device includes an elastic return system for applying an elastic return force to return the boot to the low position, and an elastic abutment operable at the end of travel of the boot toward the high position.

Abstract: A device for binding a boot to a sports article, of the type including a retaining system through which the boot is fixed to the sports article with a possibility to move relative to the sports article, between a low position and a high position, of the type including a system for the elastic return of the boot toward its low position, and of the type in which the retaining system functions independently of the elastic return system, and in which the elastic return system is part of a pre-assembled unitary module.

Abstract: A device for binding a boot to a sports article, of the type having a retaining system whereby the boot is fixed to the ski with a possibility of moving in relation to the sports article, between a low position and a high position, of the type having a system for the elastic return of the boot to its low position, and of the type in which the retaining system is independent of the elastic return system. The elastic return system includes at least an elastic member that is connected to the sports article, and a flexible linkage that connects the elastic member directly or indirectly to the boot, and which cooperates with at least one return member.

Abstract: A device for binding a boot to a sports article, of the type having a housing that is adapted to receive a member for fastening the boot, and which is provided with a movable latch capable of being displaced between an open position, in which the fastening member can be introduced or disengaged from the housing, and a closed position, in which the latch prevents the disengagement of the fastening member, and of the type in which the displacement of the latch is controlled by a control system, whereby the control system has a gripping member that is slidably movable, and a connecting rod that is linked by its two ends to the latch, on the one hand, and to the gripping member, on the other hand.

Abstract: A device for binding a boot to a sports article, of the type having a retaining system whereby the boot is fixed to the ski with a possibility of moving in relation to the sports article, between a low position and a high position, of the type having a system for the elastic return of the boot to its low position, and of the type in which the retaining system is independent of the elastic return system. The elastic return system includes at least an elastic member that is connected to the sports article, and a flexible linkage that connects the elastic member directly or indirectly to the boot, and which cooperates with at least one return member.

Abstract: A device for binding a boot to a sports article, such as a ski, skate, or snowshoe. The device is of the type having a member for linking to the boot that is capable of being displaced with respect to the sports article between a low position and a high position. For fastening the boot to the device, the linkage member has a front retaining system that cooperates with a front anchoring member of the boot, and a rear retaining system that cooperates with a rear anchoring member. The front retaining system has an opening arrangement to effect the unfastening of the boot from the binding device.

Abstract: A device for binding a boot to a sports article, of the type having a housing that is adapted to receive a member for fastening the boot, and which is provided with a movable latch capable of being displaced between an open position, in which the fastening member can be introduced or disengaged from the housing, and a closed position, in which the latch prevents the disengagement of the fastening member, and of the type in which the displacement of the latch is controlled by a control system, whereby the control system has a gripping member that is slidably movable, and a connecting rod that is linked by its two ends to the latch, on the one hand, and to the gripping member, on the other hand.

Abstract: A cross-country ski boot having a collar that is pivotally mounted by journals on an upper, and a device for retaining the collar that is active from a angular position and only in the front-to-rear direction by means of a fixed abutment located on the upper. The retaining device, located in the rear portion of the boot, includes a support mechanism that can be adjusted between two different positions with respect to the fixed abutment, one of the positions placing the support mechanism in cooperation with the latter and the other retracting it from the latter. The invention makes it possible to adapt a single type of cross-country ski boot for two different techniques such as the alternating step and the skating step.

Abstract: A device for a quick binding of a boot on a moving apparatus, which occurs by means of a front transverse connection member of the boot adapted to cooperate with corresponding retaining mechanism affixed to a support plate of the apparatus, and by a mechanism for retaining the heel affixed to a slide that is mounted freely in a rectilinear guide of the plate so that they can be adjusted into a position relative to the front of the boot. The retention mechanisms for the front and the rear of the boot on the plate provide positive locking with automatic snap engagement, which can be actuated against an elastic return force, without manual intervention, by the mere pressure of the boot on the front and then on the rear in substantially vertical downward movements, and consequently in a substantially horizontal position of the boot.

Abstract: A system for binding a boot on a support surface of a sports apparatus, of the type in which the binding system includes a rear binding. The binding system is provided with a front binding in the form of a hook that is affixed to the sports apparatus and which demarcates a notch open longitudinally rearwardly and transversely on both sides to receive a front transverse rod of the boot. The rear binding longitudinally immobilizes the boot in a position such that the transverse rod of the boot is maintained within the notch.

Abstract: A load-bearing apparatus including a raised front portion, the so-called shovel, that maintains the direction of the apparatus while allowing gliding. The lower surface of the shovel includes a protuberance that is oriented substantially along a longitudinal axis. The protuberance is connected to one of the edges of the shovel by a gliding surface that has a substantially continuous slope.

Abstract: A connecting interface device adapted to be fixed on a boot and mounted pivotally on a sports apparatus which procures rear retention when climbing. The device includes a plate to which a boot is fixed, which is pivotally mounted on an axle in relation to the sports apparatus. This device also includes a base plate that is pivotally mounted in relation to the plate about an axis. This base plate is arranged beneath the plate and includes a housing for receiving a climbing wedge that is mounted so as to be inserted between the plate and the base plate. This device finds an application in particular in snowshoes and cross country skis.

Abstract: A connecting interface device adapted to be fixed on a boot and mounted pivotally on a sports apparatus which procures rear retention when climbing. The device includes a plate to which a boot is fixed, which is pivotally mounted on an axle in relation to the sports apparatus. This device also includes a base plate that is pivotally mounted in relation to the plate about an axis. This base plate is arranged beneath the plate and includes a housing for receiving a climbing wedge that is mounted so as to be inserted between the plate and the base plate. This device finds an application in particular in snowshoes and cross country skis.

Abstract: A load-bearing apparatus including a raised front portion, the so-called shovel, that maintains the direction of the apparatus while allowing gliding. The lower surface of the shovel includes a protuberance that is oriented substantially along a longitudinal axis. The protuberance is connected to one of the edges of the shovel by a gliding surface that has substantially continuous slope.

Abstract: Safety ski binding designed to hold releasably in position the front portion of a boot (2) mounted on the ski (3), comprising a forward fall-compensation mechanism comprising a pedal (12) forming a forward fall sensor. The front end (12a) of the pedal (12) is, in the pedal rest position, positioned at a distance (d) above a moveable control element (9) which approximates the standard tolerance for the thickness of the sole (6) of the boot, i.e., by a distance between accepted maximum and minimum thicknesses of the sole (6).