Systems and devices for fastening splitboard skis and associated methods
AssigneeSpark R&DIP Holdings, LLC
InventorWilliam J. Ritter
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Abstract
The splitboard fastening system is for use with a splitboard having first and second splitboard skis. The splitboard fastening system includes an adjustable crossbar attachment, configured to be coupled to the first splitboard ski, and including a crossbar having an engagement interface that is adjustable relative to a center seam of the splitboard. A rotatable lever attachment is configured to be coupled to the second splitboard ski, and includes a post, defining an axis of rotation, and coupled to a lever. Wherein, in a locked configuration, the post exerts a lateral force against the engagement interface of the crossbar based upon rotation of the lever.
Claims20
A splitboard fastening system for use with a splitboard having first and second splitboard skis, the splitboard fastening system comprising:
- an adjustable crossbar attachment, configured to be coupled to the first splitboard ski, and including a crossbar having an engagement interface that is adjustable relative to a center seam of the splitboard;
- and
- a rotatable lever attachment, configured to be coupled to the second splitboard ski, and including a post, defining an axis of rotation, and coupled to a lever;
- wherein, in a locked configuration, the post exerts a lateral force against the engagement interface of the crossbar based upon rotation of the lever;
- wherein the adjustable crossbar attachment comprises an adjustment mechanism.
A splitboard fastening system for use with a splitboard having first and second splitboard skis, the splitboard fastening system comprising:
- a crossbar attachment, configured to be coupled to the first splitboard ski, and including a crossbar having an engagement interface;
- and
- a rotatable lever attachment, configured to be coupled to the second splitboard ski, and including an eccentric post, defining an axis of rotation, and coupled to a lever;
- wherein, in a locked configuration, the eccentric post exerts a lateral force against the engagement interface of the crossbar based upon rotation of the lever;
- wherein the lever comprises a compression stop extending from an underside of the lever.
A splitboard fastening system for use with a splitboard having first and second splitboard skis, the splitboard fastening system comprising:
- an adjustable crossbar attachment, configured to be coupled to the first splitboard ski, and including a crossbar having an engagement interface that is adjustable relative to a center seam of the splitboard;
- and
- a rotatable lever attachment, configured to be coupled to the second splitboard ski, and including a mating component configured to mate with the engagement interface of the crossbar;
- wherein, in a locked configuration, the crossbar overhangs the second splitboard ski and the mating component exerts a lateral force against the engagement interface of the crossbar based upon rotation of the rotatable lever attachment.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.