Remote release of ski binding
The manual release of a Ski-Binding is accomplished by Exerting a downward force on the “Heel-Release-Lever” of the Ski-Binding with skipole, ski or ski-boot. This manual release Can be difficult, inconvenient or dangerous under certain Conditions. For example after a fall, in deep snow, icy conditions Or other hazards. A remote release of the Ski-Boot from the Ski-Binding under these conditions is desirable. This invention will Accomplish this through the use of a magnetic force acting on the Heel-Release-Lever by remote control. Two modes of remote control are envisioned to initiate this action: 1) A wire connection which provides a current flow through the coil which exerts the force and is controlled by a remote push button. 2) A transmitter/receiver arrangement which controls the current flow through the coil via coded signals transmitted and received and initiated by a remote push button. Both arrangements provide the convenience that is necessary for a Save and fast release of the Ski-Boot from the Ski-Binding.
(01) Ski Bindings are customarily released by manually pushing the HEAL RELEASE LEVER (BRL)—see
(02) The invention, RRSB, is envisioned in two possible configurations:
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- Using a wire connection between a remote push button and the actual release mechanism (see
FIG. 1 ). - A wireless arrangement using a transmitter with push button to originate the release. This transmitter sends a coded signal to the receiver, which activates the release mechanism (see
FIG. 2 ).
- Using a wire connection between a remote push button and the actual release mechanism (see
(01) Ski Bindings of present configuration are of mechanical nature in their engagement and release. The engagement is accomplished by stepping into the binding. The release can occur either through exertion, torque or other forces during a fall, or purposely by activating the HRL—see Purpose of the Invention (01).
(02) The engagement and release mechanics of the Ski-Binding employ springs and other mechanical gadgets to accomplish their functions and safety features.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe purpose of the invention is to provide a safe and Convenient Method for releasing the Ski Binding under adverse Conditions. This is accomplished by using an Electro magnet, which is energized by a command either through a wire connection or through a remote signal by coded transmitter/receiver arrangement.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (01) The invention envisions two possible ways of executing a remote release of the Ski Binding as shown in
(02) The remote release through a wire connection is shown in
(03) The remote release through a wireless arrangement is shown in
The following steps accomplish the operation:
- a) Pushing the button at the transmitter module causes a code generator to feed a selected code to the transmitter. The transmitter receives power from the battery and transmits the coded signal via the antenna.
- b) The receiver is in a stand-by-mode and receives the coded signal from its antenna. The decoder recognizes the signal as a command to release the ski binding and switches the relay to provide a current flow through the Electro-Magnet. The Electro-Magnet pulls the HRL for releasing the ski-boot.
Claims
1) What I claim as my invention is an Electro-Mechanical device, which releases the Ski Boot from the Ski-Binding by means of an electrical current flowing through the coil of an Electro-Magnet generating a Magnetic field. The Magnetic field forces a piston in the coil, mechanically attached to the release-mechanism of the Ski-Binding, to a position at or near the middle of the coil, as such pulling or pushing the release-mechanism of the Ski-Binding, in effect releasing the Ski-Boot from the Ski-Binding.
2) What I claim as my invention is the remote release of the Ski-Binding by a push-button which sends an electrical current through electrical wires and through the coil of the Electro-Magnet. The piston in the Electro-Magnet is pulled or pushed from its resting position to a position at or near the middle of the Electro-Magnet and with these motions pulls or pushes the release mechanism of the Ski-Binding causing it to release the Ski-Boot.
3) What I claim as my invention is the wireless remote release of the Ski-Binding by means of a transmitter and receiver arrangement, which initiates the release of the Ski Boot. The transmitter sends a signal, containing the code for the release of the Ski binding to the receiver. The receiver, which is located at or near the Ski-Binding, receives the signal and decodes the signal as a command to release the Ski-Boot from the Binding. The decoded signal initiates for a relay to become energized. The contact of the relay closes and a momentary current from the battery flows through the coil of the Electro-Magnet triggering the release of the Ski-Boot.
Type: Application
Filed: Mar 8, 2004
Publication Date: Sep 8, 2005
Inventor: Frederick Bluemel (Fort Salonga, NY)
Application Number: 10/795,598