Abstract: A binding unit for a snowboard that permits an individual adjustment of angular position relative to the snowboard, includes, for fixing it to the snowboard, a substantially circular retaining disc, as seen in plan view, for a base plate of relatively large surface area. Coupling parts are mounted directly or indirectly on the base plate to provide a connection to a snowboard shoe which is releasable from the snowboard when the coupling parts are inactive or deactivated. At least one slide element on the retaining disc is displaceable between an extracted position, in which the at least one slide element at least partially covers the base plate, a portion of the slide element or elements projecting from a circular circumferential region of the retaining disc in the extracted position, and an inserted position, in which the at least one slide element does not at least partially cover the base plate.

Abstract: For the purpose of fixing a binding unit (1) to a snowboard (4), 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 snowboard shoe. Teeth (49, 51) are provided between the base plate (11) and the retaining disc (12) inserted therein through a central orifice (15). The teeth (49, 51) securely fix selectively adjustable and fixable angular positions between the retaining disc (12) and the base plate (11). At least one slide element (24, 25) is provided on the retaining disc (12) and is displaceable between an extracted position (26), in which it spans or overlaps a transition region (28) between the retaining disc (12) and the base plate (11), and an inserted position, in which the slide element (24, 25) does not span or overlap this transition region (28).

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 unit support comprises a support body of a length approximately that of the binding unit and having a longitudinal axis, distal end regions of the support body receiving jaw bodies of the binding unit, a bottom face of the support body having at least part regions designed to sit on a top face of a board-type runner, and a middle region of the support body being of a lesser structural stiffness than the end regions. A fixing device mounts the support body on the top face of the board-type runner, the fixing device comprising longitudinally spaced brackets extending transversely over at least one of the end regions across the support body and guiding the support body for freely sliding in the longitudinal direction relative to the top face of the board-type runner.

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: The invention relates to a binding support plate (9), in particular an interface system (1) between a binding unit (2) for retaining, releasably if necessary, a boot and a board-type runner (3). This binding support plate (9) comprises a single- or multiple-component support body (19) of a length (14) approximately that of a binding unit (2), the distal end regions (12, 13) of which are provided as a means of receiving jaw bodies (5, 6) or guide tracks (15, 16) for jaw bodies (5, 6) of a binding unit (2) and the bottom face (47) of which is designed, at least in part regions, to sit on the top face (8) of a board-type runner (3).

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: 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: The invention describes a binding unit (2) between a boot and an item of sports equipment, in particular a ski binding, with a front jaw (3) and a rear jaw (4) which are connected to each other at a presettable distance (6) by a connecting element (5) and form a binding unit (2) which is slidable in the longitudinal direction of the ski (1) in a longitudinal guide (8) which is arranged on the ski and can be fixed thereon. The binding unit (2) comprises a locking device (10) for locking the binding unit (2) relative to the longitudinal guide (8) or ski (1). Between the binding unit (2) and the longitudinal guide (8) and/or the item of sports equipment is arranged an adjusting device (13) which includes supporting elements fixed to the ski at a distance one behind the other in the longitudinal direction of the binding unit (2), e.g. transverse webs between latching slots in a latching strip, and at least one setting member which comprises an actuating member.

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.

Abstract: The ski brake comprises a base plate (3) on which are supported two brake levers (15, 17) between their two ends via a crossed linkage (27) pivotably about two mutually perpendicular axes. Crank arms (35) opposite the free ends (33) of the brake arms are connected in articulated manner with a foot pedal (41) whose opposite end in the lengthwise direction of the ski is linked to guidance means (45) which are guided upon the base plate (3) slideably in the lengthwise direction of the ski against the pressure of a pretensioning spring (61). In the braking position, in which the free ends of the brake levers (15, 17) project below the ski runner surface, the pretensioning force of the spring (61) is absorbed by a bearing surface (57) of the base plate (3). In the ready position, in which the foot pedal (41) is pressed down upon the base plate (3) the free ends (33) of the brake levers (15, 17) are lifted above the ski.

Abstract: The ski binding clamp mechanism includes a base plate 5 which is to be attached to a ski 1, as well as a clamping unit 7 which is guided in lengthwise displaceable manner along the ski. A locking arrangement 15 latches the clamping unit 7 to the base plate 5 in predetermined displacement positions. The locking arrangement 15 has a locking member 21 movably attached to the clamping unit 7 and is held by a spring 17 in mating engagement with a complementary locking member 23 of base plate 5. A double arm lever 27, pivotally attached to the clamping unit 7 and having an operating arm 33 and a disengaging arm 35, disengages the locking arrangement 15 against the resistance of spring 17. The disengaging arm 35 is substantially shorter than the operating arm 33 in order to facilitate the disengaging action. A locking projection 41 prevents undesired disengagement of the locking arrangement 15 when lever 27 is latched in the operating position of the ski binding clamping mechanism.

Abstract: The ski binding comprises a toe unit (5) and a heel unit (7) which is connected thereto as a unitary assembly. The assembly is guided slidably lengthwise of the ski in a mounting (3) attached to the ski. By means of a latching arrangement, the assembly is latchable in several slide positions. The mounting has at least one insertion aperture for the point of a ski pole (17). One of the units (7) carries spaced above the insertion aperture two bearing surfaces (11) for the ski pole (17) facing each other lengthwise of the ski, which permit a tilting movement of the ski pole (17) whose point has been inserted into the insertion aperture about an axis transverse to the lengthwise direction of the ski. The ski pole (17) serves as a lever which acts to displace the binding lengthwise of the ski without having to separate the ski (1) from the boot. The latching arrangement can be unlocked by a manual actuating device or by the ski pole (17).

Abstract: A ski brake, which is equipped with at least one brake arm, a foot element and a spring-loaded articulated lever system arranged between the brake arm and the foot element, has a sliding crank as the articulated lever system. The crank is connected with the brake arm and the coupler forms the foot element. A sliding element is arranged spring-loaded in a housing. Joints between the foot element and the sliding element can be arranged at different levels relative to the surface of the ski. If two brake arms are used, they are connected with each other by way of a U-shaped intermediate zone.

Abstract: A clamping device for attachment to a work support or table and adapted to hold a ski in either a horizontal position or on its edge in a vertical position to permit waxing, sharpening, or other finishing or repair operations. The upper face of the clamping device has both an elongated shallow tray for horizontal ski support, and a deeper and narrower U-shaped tray for vertical ski support, and a screw means is employed acting on either one or two separate movable abutments to clamp the ski within one or the other tray.