Cartridge radius surface
AssigneeBlack Diamond Equipment, Ltd.
InventorsBen Walker, Mark Santurbane, David Narajowski, David Mellon, Thomas Laakso
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a radius surface for use on a ski binding resistance mechanism cartridge. The radius surface of the present invention enables a cable coupled to the resistance mechanism cartridge to bend directly adjacent to the cartridge. Since the cable is able to bend adjacent to the cartridge, the overall functionality of a binding is improved. In addition, the radius surface can be adjusted to specifically dictate the exit bend radius allowed on the cable coupled to the resistance mechanism cartridge.
Claims10
A ski binding comprising:
- a toe portion configured to conform to a front portion of a ski boot;
- a coupling system configured to releasably secure the ski boot to the toe portion, wherein the coupling system includes:
- a heel attachment mechanism;
- at least one cable coupled to the toe portion;
- and
- at least one resistance mechanism cartridge coupled to the at least one cable and the heel attachment mechanism, wherein the coupling between the at least one cable and the at least one resistance mechanism cartridge includes a radius surface that allows bending in the at least one cable to occur directly adjacent to the at least one resistance mechanism cartridge.
A coupling mechanism comprising:
- a resistance mechanism cartridge including a radius surface;
- and
- a cable internally coupled to the resistance mechanism cartridge and extending out through the radius surface, wherein the cable is able to bend directly adjacent to the resistance mechanism cartridge.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.