Abstract: The invention describes a mounting plate (1) for a runner (2), in particular a ski (3), with a mounting surface (5) for a coupling mechanism, in particular a ski binding. The mounting plate (1) has fixing mechanisms (14) arranged in a longitudinal direction spaced at a distance apart, the mounting surface (5) extending across an entire mounting region for the coupling mechanism. Inset recesses (25) with insert elements (39) are provided in the mounting surface (5) in the region of the fixing mechanisms (14), extending from the longitudinal side faces (16, 17) of the mounting plate (1) in the direction of a longitudinal central axis (31).

Abstract: The invention relates to a binding unit (1) for sports devices, in particular for a snowboard. For the purpose of fixing it to the sports device, this binding unit (1) is provided with a retaining disc (12), which is substantially circular as seen in plan view, for a base plate (11) of relatively large surface area. Mounted on this base plate (11), either directly or indirectly, are coupling parts to provide a connection to a sports shoe, in particular a snowboard shoe. Teeth (49, 51) are also provided between the base plate (11) and the retaining disc (12) inserted therein through a central orifice (15) or corresponding recess. The teeth (49, 51) are provided as a means of securely fixing selectively adjustable and fixable angular positions between the retaining disc (12) and the base plate (11).

Abstract: A binding mounting system for rapidly mounting a slidable front jaw and a slidable heel jaw of a ski binding onto a ski having a top face, comprises a plate-shaped base element having a bearing surface and mounted on the top face of the ski, front rear longitudinal guide mechanisms on the base element, the guide mechanisms preventing vertical and transverse displacements of the front jaw and the rear jaw to be mounted on the base element relative to the bearing surface thereof, and a positioning and locking device immobile relative to the base element and mounted thereon between the front and rear longitudinal guide mechanisms at a distance therefrom. The positioning and locking device has a top face remote from the base element and at least one rigid raised portion with steep flanks on the top face.

Abstract: A plate-like support element (1) for coupling elements (5), in particular a heel piece (7) and a toe piece (8) of a ski binding (6), which is arranged between the coupling elements (5) and a surface (2) of the ski (3) and is designed in several parts in ski longitudinal direction. The support element (1) is formed by a support profile (9, 12) supporting the heel piece (7) and the toe piece (8) spaced apart from the surface (2) of the ski (3) by plate-like damping inserts, which support profiles are secured spaced apart on the surface (2) of the ski in ski longitudinal direction by a spacing element (17) connected between the support profiles (9, 12) and to the latter by means of elastically designed hinge arrangements (20, 21).

Abstract: A pair of skis for alpine skiing, with asymmetrically waisted skis (1, 2), each ski (1, 2) at its outside comprising a sidecut (24) of heavier curvature than at its inside; to facilitate parallel guiding of the skis when going through curves, with equally loaded skis (1, 2), the waisting at the outside of each ski (1, 2) is rearwardly offset relative to that at the inside by a distance (X) in the range of centimeters, and the beginning of the waisting (24) at the outside of each ski (1, 2), following upon the shovel region, is outwardly offset as compared to the waisting (25) at the inside, by a distance (Y) in the range of millimeters; in this manner, when going in curves, when the two skis (1, 2) are guided at a distance (D) in the range of decimeters from each other, with the outer ski (1) rearwardly offset in travel direction relative to the inner ski (2), the waistings (24; 15) of the outside of the inner ski (2) and of the inside of the outer ski (1) describe at least approximately concentric arcs (16,

Abstract: There is disclosed a sliding device, in particular a ski (1), having a carrying structure (1') as well as a core (11) at least substantially rigidly connected therewith, and a binding carrier arranged above the core (11) in the longitudinal middle portion of the sliding device and extending at least over the binding area in the longitudinal direction of the sliding device, the binding carrier being elastically supported relative to the carrying structure and the core (11) so as to avoid a transmission of oscillations and impacts from the ski (1) to the ski binding; to increase the stiffness and for an improved introduction of forces, the binding carrier is designed as a deflection-resistant shell carrier (2; 2'; 2") which also laterally embraces the core (11). (FIG.

Abstract: In a ski brake (1) at least one brake arm (4) is mounted so as to be pivotable about an axis (D2) extending in parallel to the upper side of the ski. The brake arm (4) is articulately connected with a spring-loaded pedal plate (5) whose latching portion (7) in the braking position is supported by a supporting surface (9; 9') fixed relative to the ski, the pedal plate (5) being extended beyond its brake arm (4) pivot axis (D1). To prevent bending or breaking of the brake arm (4) in case of excessive load on the ski, the supporting surface (9; 9') has an associated abutment surface (10) fixed relative to the ski so as to form a latching indentation (8) for the latching portion (7); the arrangement being such that, if a pre-determined maximum force (F) acts on the brake arm (4), a safety unlatching of the latching portion (7) of the pedal plate (5) will occur against the force (F.sub.2) of the spring (12) acting on the pedal plate (5).

Abstract: A damping device for arrangement between parts of a coupling device and a surface of a ski comprises at least one bearing element consisting of a first material, the bearing element defining a hollow receiving chamber and having a supporting surface facing the surface of the ski and an opposite surface facing away from the surface of the ski. At least one damping element is inserted in the receiving chamber of the bearing element, the damping element having at least one contact surface facing the surface of the ski, the contact surface in an unstressed state protruding beyond the supporting surface of the bearing element in the direction of the surface of the ski. The bearing element defines bores for receiving fastening elements and is arranged adjacent the contact surface of the damping element and extends perpendicularly thereto, and the damping element has a lower hardness and a higher elasticity than the first material.

Abstract: A ski boot has a shell (1) and a shaft or a cuff (8). The shell contains two overlapping closing quarters bridged by a tongue-shaped instep cover (4). The closing members (3) engage the shell (1) through outer closing quarters (2) and thus close the inner overlapping closing quarters.

Abstract: The invention describes a support device (6) between the sole (9) of a boot (4) and a piece of sports apparatus, in particular a ski (5). Between the toe clamp and a heel clamp (1, 2) of a coupling device (3) a housing (22) is arranged which is mounted on the ski (5). In the housing (22) a running plate (32) is provided which is motionally mounted transversely to the longitudinal direction of the ski from a position of rest against the effect of a readjusting force brought about by a spring device (48). The housing (22) is mounted on the ski (5) in an end section facing towards the toe clamp and/or the heel clamp (1, 2) in a predeterminable position vertically to the surface (10) and in an opposite end section relative to the surface (10) and is mounted freely, adjustable vertically to the latter. Or the housing (22) is mounted on a freely moving spacer (13) connecting the toe clamp and the heel clamp (1, 2) in a vertical direction relative to the surface (10).

Abstract: A ski brake comprises a symmetrically arranged bearing device comprising a housing on each side of the central ski axis, the housing defining a first bore extending parallel to the central axis, and a bearing bore extending perpendicularly to the central axis. A brake lever is rotatably mounted in the bearing bore, a crank arm extending from one end of the brake lever above the upper ski surface and a brake arm extending from an opposite end at an angle thereto, rotation of the brake lever causing the brake arm to be pivoted from a rest position above the upper surface to a braking position therebelow.

Abstract: A coupling device (3) between a boot and a piece of sports apparatus such as a ski binding having a toe clamp (1 ) and a heel clamp which are connected to each other by a connecting element at a predeterminable distance and which form a coupling device (3) which is displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the ski (5) in a guiding arrangement (9) arranged on the ski (5) and secured to the latter, and with an arresting device to secure the coupling device (3) with respect to the guiding arrangement (9) or the ski (5). Between the coupling device (3) and the guiding arrangement (9) and/or the piece of sports apparatus, an adjusting device (16) is arranged, which has a catching element (18) that can be engaged or disengaged by the actuating element (17) which is motionally connected to the latter, in or from the locking plate (19) which is provided with latching slots (20) arranged in the longitudinal direction of the ski.