Ski binding
AssigneeBlack Diamond Equipment, Ltd.
InventorsBen Walker, Mark Santurbane, David Narajowski, David Mellon, Thomas Laakso
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Abstract
The present invention relates to an improved telemark ski binding. More particularly, the present invention relates to a dual front cable under-foot telemark binding. The two front cables attach to a linkage point within the toe receiving portion. The front cables are also designed to be easily replaceable by a consumer thereby extending the overall lifespan of the binding. In addition, the coupling between the two front cables and the resistance mechanism cartridges includes a unique rotational and lateral chalking mechanism that prevents inadvertent adjustment.
Claims28
A ski binding comprising:
- a toe portion compatible with a front portion of a ski boot, wherein the toe portion is coupled to a ski;
- 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 two cables coupled to the toe portion and configured to extend below the ski boot;
- at least one resistance mechanism which includes two resistance mechanism cartridges configured to be disposed under the ski boot and coupled to the at least two cables.
A ski binding comprising:
- a toe receiving portion including an upper and lower retaining surface, wherein the toe receiving portion includes a linkage;
- at least two cables extending below a portion of the lower retaining surface and coupling to the linkage;
- at least one resistance mechanism coupled to the at least two cables and disposed below a portion of the lower retaining surface;
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- a heel attachment mechanism coupled to the at least one resistance mechanism two cables.
A ski binding comprising:
- a toe portion compatible with 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;
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- at least one resistance mechanism 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 includes a 360 degree axial and rotational non-threaded chocking mechanism to prevent inadvertent adjustment.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.