Abstract: The operating pedal of a ski brake is directly pivoted about a cross-pin carried by the ski and mounted on the pedal at the end remote from the bearings which receive the elbowed extensions formed on the control ends of the braking arms. The braking ends of the arms are joined to the control ends by means of central portions which are capable of sliding on the top face of the ski during pivotal movements of the operating pedal about its cross-pin.

Abstract: A braking device is disclosed for reducing or retarding rearward movement of a ski, such as when climbing a hill. The device comprises an elongated frame mounted lengthwise in a recess in the bottom of a ski. A plurality of cleats are spaced apart lengthwise of the frame. The front ends of the cleats are pivoted to the frame for vertical movement. The cleats pivot downwardly and dig into the snow when the ski moves rearwardly, acting as a brake. The cleats pivot upwardly and become inoperative during normal downhill skiing. The braking device may be used for all skis, but is primarily intended for cross-country and touring downhill skis. It is preferably built into the ski by the ski manufacturer as original equipment, but may be added to an existing ski.

Abstract: The ski brake blades of the present invention have a recess or notch on their inner surface. These notches engage the mandrels of the other ski brake at a point above the blade. The two skis are thus held together.

Abstract: A device adapted to be mounted on a ski comprising a first maintenance element, a pivotable plate adapted to pivot around an axis substantially perpendicular to the ski comprising a second maintenance element; and a braking assembly. The braking assembly comprises at least one braking element adapted to shift between active and inactive positions and at least one boot-sensitive element adapted to shift the braking element to the inactive position as the boot is mounted on the ski.The braking assembly may be arranged such that it is either stationary with respect to the pivotable plate or such that it pivots together with the pivotable plate.Stopping means for limiting rotation of the plate may also be provided.

Abstract: Latching apparatus for a ski brake that has three elements: at least one braking element journalled on a base plate and movable between an active position, in which the braking element projects under the sole of the ski, and an inactive position, in which the braking element is raised with respect to the ski; an elastic system biasing the braking element toward the active position; and activation means for activating the braking element to move from the active to the inactive position in response to downward pressure from a boot on the activation means. The latching apparatus is a removable bar positioned either, between two of the movable elements of the brake or between the braking element and an element integral with the ski, to lock the braking element in its inactive position. The latching apparatus also includes an extension element, extending vertically above the bar, and positioned in front of the binding so as to block the insertion of the boot into the binding.

Abstract: A traction device for skis moves in response to forward and rearward thrusting motion of the ski to selectively engage the snow or ice surface to prevent rearward sliding motion of the ski and disengage to allow free forward sliding motion of the ski. The device is cammed between operative and inoperative position in response to the forward and rearward thrusting motions of the ski. A tooth arrangement can also be provided to swing between operative and inoperative positions similar to that of the traction member. The tooth device can also be pivoted to a position wherein the traction device is locked in an operative position. In this situation, the traction device operates continuously in forward as well as backward motions of the ski. The operative traction member acts in forward motion, as a braking device to slow forward progress.

Abstract: A heel-retaining device for a ski binding in which a ski brake is integrated with the device and in which the heel-holding member is carried by a rotary plate located beneath the heel of the ski boot. The rotary plate has a large opening within which are mounted the pedal for operating the pivotal arms of the ski brake together with the adjacent end portions of the braking arms. The pivot-pins of the braking arms are located below the level of the rotary plate. An upward displacement of the brake-operating pedal at the time of lifting of the ski-boot heel is not liable to interfere with the free rotational movement of the rotary plate and the components carried by the plate.

Abstract: An improved non-slipping device for skis is described having a braking blade turning under the bottom of the ski. The braking element is easily slid into slots in fastening elements on the side of the ski and removably kept in position by a locking device. Springs are provided to bias the blade to effect braking at the backward motion of the ski.

Abstract: The braking arms of the ski brake are carried solely by an operating pedal which is pivoted to the ski about a transverse axis. The corresponding control ends of the braking arms are elbowed so as to form a V, the point of which is directed away from the braking shoes and/or away from the top face of the ski. The control ends are rotatably mounted within bores having the same angular orientation and formed in the operating pedal. By means of an elastic plug applied against a flat face formed in each control end, the braking arms are caused to rotate upon completion of an upward displacement and the active ends of the arms are automatically restored to their inwardly withdrawn position above 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: A ski brake includes a holding plate mountable on a ski, a first pedal part having one end supported on the holding plate for pivotal movement about a stationary first axle and the other end pivotally coupled to one end of a second pedal part. The other end of the second pedal part is pivotally supported on a second axle which extends normal to and is supported for movement parallel to the longitudinal axis of the ski. A helical spring has one end supported on the first axle and the other end supported on the second axle and urges the second axle to move in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the ski. Two braking arms are rotationally supported on the second pedal part, are rotationally biased by torsion springs, and have extensions engageable with surfaces on the holding plate to effect rotation of the braking arms in response to movement of the second pedal part.

Abstract: A pedal-actuated ski brake which is biased into the braking position. The ski brake may be easily released from the biasing device so as to permit the ski brake to be released into a non-braking position permitting free access to the sides and bottom of the ski.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a brake device for skis which comprises two lateral arms (1, 1') resiliently connected to each other by a spring loop (2) and each bearing as a result of this resilient action against an incline (4, 4') forming an angle with the upper surface of the ski and which has an element (6) secured to the ski. The spring loop connecting the two lateral arms serves as a lever and is adapted to be actuated by the boot to control the movement of the arms between an active position, in which they extend below the sole of the ski (7) and are outwardly directed from the latter, and an inactive position, in which they are retracted substantially parallel and above the lateral edges of the ski.

Abstract: A pedal-actuated ski brake biased into the braking position and having a means for holding the brake prong inboard of the ski when in the skiing position. The ski brake may also have a means for biasing the brake prong outboard of the ski when in the braking position. When the ski brake is used with a turntable ski binding, the pedal is received inside an opening in the turntable and there is also a means for engaging the heel retainer so as to hinder unwanted movement.

Abstract: A pivotal control flap carried by the top section of one ski-braking arm is connected to an identical flap carried by the other braking arm by means of a top arcuate member. Each flap has two separate bores forming swivel-bearings respectively for the top section of the corresponding arm and for the respective leg of the arcuate connecting member. The angle made by the bores with respect to each other is such that the pivotal displacement of the two flaps under the pressure of the ski boot produces a movement of relative inward withdrawal of the bottom sections of the braking arms when they are in the raised position.

Abstract: A heel holder of a ski binding is mounted on a guide plate which is in turn supported on a ski for movement longitudinally thereof. A biasing mechanism yieldably urges the guide plate forwardly with respect to the ski. A ski brake mounted on the ski just ahead of the heel holder includes a pedal which is supported for pivotal movement and two braking mandrels operatively coupled to the pedal, pivotal movement of the pedal effecting movement of the braking bars between a braking and a retracted position. An inclined surface is provided on either the free end of the pedal or the forward end of the guide plate, and at least one roller engageable with the inclined surface is provided on the other of the pedal and guide plate. The biasing mechanism, through engagement of the roller and inclined surface, urges the pedal and braking mandrels toward the braking position. When a ski shoe is releasably secured in the heel holder, a small space preferably exists between the roller and the inclined surface.

Abstract: A ski brake has a base plate secured to the upper side of a ski which pivotally supports a braking arm carrier for movement between a braking position and a retracted position about a first axis normal to the longitudinal axis of the ski. Two wire braking arms are pivotally supported in the braking arm carrier, each braking arm having a free end which is spaced from the braking arm carrier and from the pivot axis of the braking arm. Means are provided for pivoting the braking arms as the braking arm carrier pivots between braking and retracted positions, and springs urge the braking arm carrier toward the braking position. A first member is supported on the base plate for pivotal movement about a second axis, and a second member is pivotally connected at opposite ends to the first member and to the braking arm carrier at the ends thereof remote from the second and first axes, respectively. The second member and braking arm carrier define a toggle-joint.

Abstract: A ski has a safety binding which includes a support for a ski boot. The support carries retainers for the toe and heel of the boot and is pivotable about an axis extending transversely of the ski so that the ski boot may be swung away from the ski during skiing. A brake for the ski is mounted on the support and is arranged to be kept in an inoperative or non-braking position by the pressure of the ski boot. The brake is resiliently urged towards its operative or braking position and automatically moves to this position when the pressure of the ski boot is released. The ski is thus braked regardless of whether the boot is removed from the binding intentionally or unintentionally.

Abstract: A heel holder includes a ski brake, a bearing block which is arranged on a base plate, and a housing which is supported swingably on the bearing block, wherein the housing carries a sole hold-down member which is under the influence of a spring, and is held in the skiing position by a locking lever or a pawl, and wherein braking mandrels of the ski brake, with respect to their swivelling movement to the braking position, are controlled by the housing. In order to permit an opening of the heel holder and a swivelling of the ski brake into the braking position in a simple manner when only the front jaw of the ski binding has released, the ski brake is provided with a stepping plate and is operatively connected through a coupling or operating member to the locking lever or the pawl.

Abstract: The control ends of two pivotal braking arms have elbowed extensions rotatably mounted in bearings provided on or within an operating pedal. In the active braking position of the pivotal arms, the axes of the elbowed extensions form a V having a downwardly-directed point and the braking ends of the pivotal arms are outwardly displaced with respect to each other on each side of the ski. In the withdrawn position, the braking ends are close together and set back with respect to the sides of the ski. However a tension spring tends to produce a pivotal displacement of the operating pedal with respect to the pivotal arms to an angular position such that the braking ends are spaced at a sufficient distance to pass on each side of the ski.

Abstract: A heel grip for a rotary ski binding having a lever pivotally mounted on a rotary plate for rotation between skiing and braking positions, a pair of brake wings mounted on the lever to move with the lever between skiing and braking positions and being rotatable on the lever between positions inboard and outboard of the ski, and a spring wire connecting member having an intermediate portion connected to a pedal and free end portions connected to the brake wings, the pedal engaging the connecting member between its intermediate and free end portions to deform the connecting member and rotate the wings to their inboard position as the pedal is moved to its skiing position and the latter action being reversed to move the wings to their outboard position as the pedal is moved out of the skiing position.

Abstract: A ski brake is provided with two braking arms pivotally mounted in bearings disposed transversely with respect to the ski. The braking arms are downwardly inclined towards the interior of the ski and joined together by means of a resilient stirrup-piece located above the ski and capable of undergoing resilient flexural deformation in its own plane. The stirrup-piece is connected to the braking arms by means of pivot-pins in the form of rivets, the axes of which are located at right angles to the plane of the stirrup-piece.

Abstract: A safety ski binding having a pivotal binding plate releasably held in a skiing position, includes separate holder elements on opposite sides of the plate. The holder elements prevent lateral movement of the boot relative to the plate until the plate has been pivoted beyond a predetermined angle. On exceeding the angle, the holder elements may pivot freely to allow lateral release of the boot.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved ski braking mechanism wherein the braking unit comprises a pair of Z-shaped, independently movable rods each having an outer leg attached to a braking spur, an inner leg attached to a brake pedal, and a central cross-bar forming a pivot axis. A stop is provided to inhibit the movement of the braking spurs towards the longitudinal middle section of the ski when the spurs are in the lowered braking position. Each braking spur is retractable towards the longitudinal middle section of the ski when the spurs are in the raised skiing position.

Abstract: A ski brake including a pair of legs each having a free end on a lower arm and an end section on an upper arm, a housing to which the legs are pivotally attached, a pedal including a receptacle having an access for releasably engaging the end sections of the legs and a connection between the pedal and housing.

Abstract: A ski brake has a base plate and has a stepping plate which is hinged to the base plate by means of a transverse axle and is biased by an erecting spring, in which stepping plate or on which stepping plate are pivotally supported two braking mandrels by their support sections. Pivotal movement of each braking mandrel occurs either by means of a coarse thread provided on its support section which operatively engages an internal thread of a structural part fixed on the stepping plate or movable relative to the stepping plate, or by means of a helical slot which guides the transversely extending section of the braking mandrel.

Abstract: A ski brake having a pair of braking legs, which ski brake is pivotal by a force applied by a ski boot or by a sole plate to a pedal about an axle which extends substantially at a right angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the ski in a mounting member which is secured to the ski, between a braking position against a spring force into a retracted position. Each braking leg has a braking mandrel with a bent segment therein which extends from the braking mandrel toward the longitudinal axis of the ski. The braking leg is held totally above the upper surface of the ski and within the width of the ski in the retracted position of the ski brake by the pedal which is stepped down upon by the ski boot or by the sole plate. In the braking position of the ski brake, the braking mandrel is held lying next to the ski edge and the braking leg projects below the running surface of the ski.

Abstract: A ski brake comprising two pivotal arms having intermediate elbowed portions pivotally mounted in fixed bearings about an axis transverse to the ski, an operating pedal and a spring for restoring the pivotal arms to their braking position. A flexible and resilient metallic strip provides a connection between the control ends of the braking arms, is secured to an operating pedal actuated by the ski boot and is subjected to the action of a restoring spring and traction member. The ends of the resilient strip are fixed in cylindrical sleeves which are rotatably mounted on the control ends. When a boot is in position within the safety ski binding and the ski brake is therefore in a standby position of withdrawal above the ski, the resilient strip has a flat configuration and is located in practically the same plane as the traction member, thus preventing the appearance of a parasitic stress which would otherwise be liable to interfere with the operation of the ski binding.

Abstract: A ski brake having two braking legs, which in the braking position project next to the two ski edges below the running surface of the ski. The braking legs are the free ends of at least one braking bar which is formed preferably of a spring wire by being bent and curved, which braking bar can be swung against a vertically acting spring force of return spring which is produced when a ski boot or a sole plate urges the ski brake from the braking position into a retracted position, in which position the two braking legs are supported lying approximately parallel with respect to and above the upper surface of the ski, which vertical force is diverted by guide means substantially at a right angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the ski and thus the braking bars are either spread apart or pulled in.

Abstract: A ski brake has an operating pedal pivotally connected to a wire braking bar with two braking mandrels. The pedal is pivotal about a first ski fixed axle and the bar is pivotal about a second axle which is parallel to the first axle and supported for movement relative to the pedal in directions substantially parallel to the longitudinally axis of the ski. An upwardly projecting path extender which is disposed in the path of movement of the second axle raises the second axle and the braking mandrels to positions spaced above the surface of the ski, and then lowers the second axle to a position adjacent the surface of the ski as the ski brake moves between its retracted and braking positions. A mechanism is provided for pulling the braking mandrels laterally inwardly as the ski brake approaches the retracted position.

Abstract: A ski binding mounted on a carriage reciprocally supported on a guide rail secured to a ski. A ski brake having a cam surface thereon is pivotally secured to the ski binding. An operating cam is secured to the guide rail or a component fixed to the ski and operatively engages the cam surface to (1) hold the ski brake in the retracted position when a ski boot is clamped in the ski bindings on the ski, and (2) effect a movement of the ski brake to the braking position when the thrust springs urge the ski binding and supporting carriage to its forwardmost position.

Abstract: A retractable ski brake includes a pair of pivoted brake arms disposed symmetrically on either side of the ski and freely journaled on the ski top surface in bearings, the operative ends of the brake arms being adapted to be raised and retracted inwards of the ski so as not to protrude from the side edges thereof when inoperative. The opposite ends of these arms are interconnected by hinge means through a flexible, suitably shaped portion of the same metal wire constituting the brake arms. A strap fastened to clamps rotating about these opposite ends forms a control pedal, and the hinge means is anchored to one end of resilient return means normally urging the brake arms to their operative position and the control pedal to its raised position, these positions being obtained when the ski boot is lifted off the ski.

Abstract: This ski brake comprises two pivoting brake arms disposed symmetrically on either side of the ski and having each an operative portion movable between a lower braking position and a raised retracted inoperative position, the opposite ends of the brake arms carrying a control pedal hinged to bent extensions of the opposite ends of the brake arms. When the pivoting brake arms are in their retracted inoperative position above the ski top and the pedal is pressed against the ski top, the axes of the bent extensions form an obtuse angle having its vertex directed away from the brake shoes carried by the operative portions of the brake arms. These brake arms are on the other hand so shaped that when inoperative the brake shoes are retracted inwards of the ski edges, above the ski top. When the ski boot is lifted off the brake control pedal, the latter is urged by spring means to its raised position while both brake shoes are divaricated and lowered to their operative position clear of the ski edges.

Abstract: A ski brake having two braking legs, which in the braking position project next to the two ski edges below the running surface of the ski. The braking legs are the free ends of at least one braking bar which is formed preferably of a spring wire by being bent and curved, which braking bar can be swung against a vertically acting spring force of return spring which is produced when a ski boot or a sole plate urges the ski brake from the braking position into a retracted position, in which position the two braking legs are supported lying approximately parallel with respect to and above the upper surface of the ski, which vertical force is diverted by guide means substantially at a right angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the ski and thus the braking bars are either spread apart or pulled in.

Abstract: In a ski stopper having a pivoted spur spring-biassed to swing to a braking position in the absence of a ski boot on a pedal connected to a spur extension, a coupling member displaceable on the spur extension by the biassing spring and the pedal is secured to the ski, or a part fixed thereto, by a connection which is only deliberately releasable.

Abstract: A ski brake, which is mounted on the ski and provided with two brake arms, one on each side of the ski, which brake arms by spring action can be turned to a catching position, in which the brake arms extend downward, substantially perpendicularly to the ski.The invention is characterized in that the ski brake consists of single piece of material, and the resilience is obtained by utilizing the design of the sheet metal material, a.o. reinforcing grooves.

Abstract: A holding plate is secured on the top surface of a ski and pivotally supports a support frame. The support frame is a piece of wire material bent preferably into the shape of a square or an omega, the sections of which are preferably coplanar and at least one section of which serves as the pivot axle therefor. A torsion spring encircles said one section of the frame, has two legs with eyelets which respectively grip adjacent sections of the frame, and has a central section which rests against the holding plate. An operating pedal is releasably mounted on the support frame by resilient fastening clamps fabricated from the material of the operating pedal, at least one fastening clamp being engaged with each section of the support frame other than the section serving as the pivot axle.

Abstract: A ski brake has a base plate secured to the upper side of a ski which pivotally supports a braking arm carrier for movement between a braking position and a retracted position about a first axis normal to the longitudinal axis of the ski. Two wire braking arms are pivotally supported in the braking arm carrier, each braking arm having a free end which is spaced from the braking arm carrier and from the pivot axis of the braking arm. Means are provided for pivoting the braking arms as the braking arm carrier pivots between braking and retracted positions, and springs urge the braking arm carrier toward the braking position. A first member is supported on the base plate for pivotal movement about a second axis, and a second member is pivotally connected at opposite ends to the first member and to the braking arm carrier at the ends thereof remote from the second and first axes, respectively. The second member and braking arm carrier define a toggle-joint.

Abstract: A ski stop is associated with a heel tightener for safety ski bindings that comprises a boot heel-supporting turntable to which there are pivotably secured two pull members, one passing each side of the boot heel, which carry a sole retainer movable against the force of at least one spring. To permit stepping into the binding without prior manipulation and automatically bring the ski stop to a position ready for operation, a base plate fixed to the ski and carrying the turntable has a horizontal cross-shaft to which there is pivoted a pedal of the ski stop that is pivotable against the force of at least one spring to a position above the turntable at least approximately parallel to the base plate. At least one lever in the form of a braking skid is hinged to the pedal parallel to its pivotal shaft and the arm of the lever is guided for longitudinal movement in an eyelet on the ski.

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 ski brake having a ski mountable base plate and having a pair of braking arms, each braking arm having a disk-shaped head at one end and being supported intermediate its ends on the base plate for limited pivotal and axial movement about an axis normal to the arm and transverse of the ski. A bearing bar is pivotally supported in the base plate about the axis, and a pedal is pivotally supported on the bearing bar at a location remote from the axis. A receiving recess is provided in each lateral side of the pedal and defines a guide surface which forms an acute angle with the ski surface when the ski brake is fully retracted. Each disk-shaped head is supported for pivotal movement about its axis on a respective guide surface with a side thereof disposed against and parallel to the guide surface. The undersurface of the pedal includes a flattened surface extending forwardly from beneath the pivot axis and upwardly at an acute angle to the rest of the undersurface.

Abstract: A ski brake construction having a pair of blade members which are located on laterally opposite sides of the ski and can be pivoted between a cocked or ready or downhill position wherein the blade members extend approximately parallel with respect to the upper surface of the ski and a braking position wherein the blade members extend approximately perpendicularly with respect to the upper surface of the ski. The blade members are pivotally secured to a mounting device and are movable about the axis of two axles, one of which is stationary and the other of which is movable. The movable axle is slidable in a slot provided in the mounting device.

Abstract: A sole-support mechanism having a stepping plate for the heel of a ski boot which is urged by a spring-loaded ski binding part, in particular by a heel holder, toward a front jaw which forms a ski-fixed support in longitudinal direction of the ski, and is supported on a guide plate, which plate is movable in longitudinal direction of the ski through the force of at least one thrust spring over a holding rail or the like, wherein the upper side of the sole-support mechanism consists, if desired, of a material which has a low friction coefficient or has a layer of such a material.

Abstract: A ski brake having at least one braking leg, which is pivotal by a force applied by a ski boot or by a sole plate to a pedal about an axle, which extends substantially at a right angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the ski in a mounting member which is secured to the ski, from a braking position against a spring force into a retracted position. The braking leg is pivotal about a swivel shaft which extends in longitudinal direction of the ski when the ski brake is in the retracted position. The braking leg has a sliding segment thereon which slidingly engages during the swing of the ski brake from the retracted position into the braking position a ski binding part to thereby positively effect a driving of the braking mandrel about the axis of the swivel shaft laterally outwardly beyond the lateral edges of the ski.

Abstract: The snow ski braking device comprises a bracket adapted to be mounted on the top face of the ski and having a pair of pivoted brake members straddling each side of the ski and biased to pivot downwardly to penetrate into the skiing surface when forward motion of the ski is arrested. Each brake member has a vertically oriented lower blade and a top horizontal paddle which cooperate to provide the desired braking action without interferring with the normally intended use of the ski.

Abstract: A ski brake has a support securable to the upper surface of a ski and forming a longitudinal passage extending in the normal ski displacement direction. A brake element is pivotal on this support about an element axis between a skiing position generally parallel to the ski and wholly above the lower ski surface and a braking position extending downwardly past and transverse to this lower surface. A wire biasing loop is connected between the brake element and the support and urges the element into the braking position. This loop has a pivot section pivoted in the support at a pivot axis perpendicular to the ski displacement direction and parallel to the ski upper surface and a leg extending through the passage and longitudinally displaceable therein between a forwardly advanced position corresponding to the braking position of the element and a rearwardly retracted position corresponding to the element skiing position.

Abstract: A ski brake fitted on the heel-retaining unit of a ski binding has two rotatable arms actuated by a battery-powered reversible electric motor which is engaged with an arm-actuating mechanism. A double-throw contactor associated with the actuating mechanism co-operates with a spring-loaded pusher. When the ski boot is inserted in the ski binding, the pusher is moved away from the contactor and the motor produces a pivotal displacement of the arms to their inactive position. When the boot becomes detached from the binding, the pusher spring applies the pusher against the contactor, the motor is started-up and produces a pivotal displacement of the arms to their active braking position.

Abstract: A ski brake of the type having a pair of brake arms and a boot plate which, when depressed, holds the brake arms in an in-use skiing position and which, when released, enables the brake arms to pivot to an in-use braking position under application of spring force, the brake arms partially overlying the top surface of the ski in the in-use skiing position, is improved with respect to the manner in which the ends of the brake arms are transversely pulled-in during movement to said in-use skiing position. According to a preferred embodiment, this improvement comprises the provision of control elements for achieving the transverse pulling-in of the braking arms that comprise right-angular shoulders on a bearing plate and diverging wire sections on an actuating part of the ski brake.

Abstract: A ski brake having a support plate secured to a ski and a combination of a support member and an operating plate pivotally secured to the support plate, which support member and operating plate pivotally support the brake arms therein for movement between a retracted position above the upper surface of a ski and a braking position wherein the brake arms extend beneath the lower surface of the ski. The pivotal movement of the support member and operating plate relative to the support plate, as well as the pivotal movement of the brake arms relative to the support member and the operating plate, is accomplished by a single spring.

Abstract: A structure for a use in either an anti-crossing device for skis or a ski brake. A torsion spring is utilized to urge a projection member to an upright position on the ski. In the anti-crossing device for skis, the resilient projection member will prevent movement of a ski to the crossed position in one direction while simultaneously permitting movement of the ski in the opposite direction by flexing the resilient projection downwardly onto the upper surface of the ski. In the ski brake environment, the ski boot effects a resilient flexing of the projection member down onto the upper surface of the ski when the ski boot is mounted between the ski bindings. The resilient projection member has extension members which project below the lower surface of the ski when the resilient projection member is in the upright position.