Apparatus for testing and fitting cross-country skis
AssigneeScandinavian Ski Shop Limited
InventorMauri Luomaranta
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Abstract
Apparatus is disclosed for the testing and fitting of cross-country skis including means to support the cross-country ski having sensor means distributed along its length and width adapted to emit a signal when the bottom surface of the cross-country ski presses them, display means adapted to indicate the origin of the signals from the sensor means and adjustable loading means to exert predetermined forces to points along the top surface of the ski and load measuring means adapted to indicate the applied load.
Claims10
A flat bed adapted to support a cross-country ski, sensor means distributed at pre-determined points along the length and width of said flat bed, each of said sensor means being adapted to emit a signal in response to force exerted on it by the running surface of a cross-country ski supported on said flat bed, display means adapted to indicate the origin of the signals emitted from each of said sensor means, adjustable loading means adapted to exert pre-determined forces to points along the top surface of said ski and load measuring means adapted to indicate the amount of the applied load.
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