System for optional dynamic positioning a ski binding
AssigneeRottefella AS
InventorsØyvind AANES, Thomas GOVERUD-HOLM, Øyvar SVENDSEN, Håkon Johan SEINESS, Øivind GRØNLI, Odd Øystein RA, Even WØLLO
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Abstract
The present invention concerns a system for optional dynamic positioning of a ski binding (2) or parts of this, on or in a ski during use. The invention is characterized in that the system comprises an electrical actuator (6), an energy source (7) in order to run the electrical actuator, in addition to a control system (8) adapted to control the electrical actuator.
Claims21
-29. (canceled)
A system for optional dynamic longitudinal positioning of the rotational point of a ski binding on a cross-country or touring ski during use,
- characterized in that that the system comprises:
- an electrical actuator comprising an engine,
- an energy source for the electrical actuator, and
- a control system adapted to control the electrical actuator,
- wherein the electrical engine is adapted to move the rotational point by moving the ski binding, or parts thereof, when the electrical actuator receives a signal from the control system.
A system according to claim 1, wherein the electrical actuator (6) comprises an electrical engine.
A system according to claim 1, wherein the electrical actuator (6) controls a pneumatic system.
A system according to claim 1, wherein the electrical actuator (6) controls a hydraulic system.
A system according to claim 1, comprising a blocking element (15;
- 16) which locks the binding in a selected position, the blocking element being adapted to be released when the binding is moved to a new position.
A system according to claim 1, wherein the binding is adapted to move steplessly between positions.
A system according to claim 1, wherein the binding is adapted to move between discrete positions.
A system according to claim 1, wherein the electrical actuator interacts with a biased spring, wherein stored energy exists in the biased spring in order to move the binding on or in the ski, the electrical actuator being adapted to bias the spring.
A system according to claim 5, wherein the electrical actuator is adapted to release and lock the blocking element.
A system according to claim 5, wherein another electrical actuator is adapted to release and lock the blocking element.
A system according to claim 9, wherein the blocking element locks or releases a cradle, wherein the cradle is adapted to change a ski boot's rotational point.
A system according to claim 5, wherein a biased spring is adjusted to move the binding to a default position when the blocking element is released, the electrical actuator being adapted to move the binding to a different position than the default position when the blocking element is released.
A system according to claim 5, wherein a biased spring is adapted to move the binding to a default position when the blocking element is released, the athlete's muscle power causing the binding to move to a different position than the default position when the blocking element is released.
A system according to claim 1, wherein the electrical actuator, the energy source and signal receiver are arranged on the ski, in front of the binding.
A system according to claim 1, wherein the electrical actuator, the energy source and signal receiver are arranged on the ski, behind the binding.
A system according to claim 1, wherein the electrical actuator, the energy source and signal receiver are arranged between the ski and the binding.
A system according to claim 1, wherein the electrical actuator, the energy source and signal receiver are arranged in the ski.
A system according to claim 2, wherein the electrical engine is selected from the group comprising:
- step engine, linear motor, screw drive motor, telescopic engine, back-geared motor, magnet/solenoid switch.
A system according to claim 1, further comprising a sensor member selected from the group:
- accelerometer, gyroscope, pressure sensor, flexor sensor.
A system according to claim 10, wherein the blocking element locks or releases a cradle, wherein the cradle is adapted to change a ski boot's rotational point.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.