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EP1234604A1
EP1234604A1 EP02356025A EP02356025A EP1234604A1 EP 1234604 A1 EP1234604 A1 EP 1234604A1 EP 02356025 A EP02356025 A EP 02356025A EP 02356025 A EP02356025 A EP 02356025A EP 1234604 A1 EP1234604 A1 EP 1234604A1
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Bernard Gatel
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C9/00—Ski bindings
    • A63C9/003—Non-swivel sole plate fixed on the ski

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  • the invention relates to the field of snow sliding sports. She aims more particularly a device mounted on a board, which is arranged for allow the stiffness of the board to be adapted according to the desired the user. In the rest of the description, the invention is more specifically described in her job on an alpine ski, but she could also find a application on snowboards.
  • alpine skis can be equipped with stiffening, and / or platforms for raising the binding.
  • a device stiffener generally consists of a rigid plate anchored on the plank at least two distant points, so that its own rigidity is added to that of the board.
  • Such devices like those described in documents FR 2 534 480 and EP 0 183 586 must be determined according to the properties intrinsic mechanics of the board, and their positioning is particularly sensitive.
  • binding raising platforms allow on the one hand, to enhance the fixing relative to the level of the board, and secondly, to remove the influence of the stiffness of the shoe from skiing on the intrinsic stiffness of the board.
  • Such a platform is essentially consisting of a metal plate on which the toe piece and heel piece of safety fasteners.
  • This metal plate rests on an elastomeric layer and is anchored on the board at its two front and rear ends. One of these ends has an oblong hole which allows a slight sliding of the platform by compared to the board.
  • This device allows amortization of part of the vibrations generated on the board, as well as a limitation of the influence of the stiffness of the user's shoe compared to that of the board. Such a platform, by providing some unclamping of the board, has a low affect the stiffness of the board.
  • this elongated light passes a fixing screw whose head can therefore move inside the light when the platform is moving slightly compared to the board. It is possible to authorize or not this sliding by placing a piece inside this elongated light additional which, when present, prohibits the movement of the screw inside the light, and therefore blocks the sliding.
  • DE 197 18 860 describes another device intended for be mounted on a gliding board, and likely to modify the stiffness of the board according to a setting made by the user. More specifically, this device essentially comprises a platform, the rear end of which has a sliding capacity in relation to the upper face of the board. This device also includes a movable lever, articulated relative to the face top of the board. A portion of this lever is at the same level vertical as the rear end of the platform, and can serve as a stop for block the sliding movement of the platform in relation to the board. Depending on the position of the lever, this stop effect occurs sooner or later in the bending of the board.
  • This device has a number of drawbacks. It presents indeed a complex shape and a multitude of parts that make it relatively fragile. In addition, by its architecture, this device is the seat of constraints important mechanical, since, whatever the position of the articulated lever, it undergoes significant efforts when it receives contact from the rear part of the platform.
  • the invention therefore proposes to provide a raising platform whose the influence on the stiffness of the board can be reconfigurable at any time, and for the user.
  • the invention therefore relates to a platform for raising the binding intended to be mounted on a gliding board, and one free end of which has a longitudinal sliding capacity in relation to the board.
  • the platform region that has a capacity to sliding relative to the board can be locked in a fixed position relative to to the latter by the action of the user which modifies the position of the organ mobile so that the latter cooperates or not with the fixed stud relative to the board.
  • the movable member when the movable member is in the locked position, the latter cooperates with the fixed stud so as to prevent the movement of the end of the platform.
  • the platform therefore adds its stiffness to that of the board.
  • the movable member when the movable member is in the so-called "free" position, it does not interfere with the stud fixed when the platform slides.
  • the stiffness of the latter has therefore only a very limited influence on the overall stiffness of the board.
  • the movable member can move relative to the platform either by pivoting, or by translation.
  • the portion abutting against the stud is directed opposite to the end of the platform, so as to prevent the sliding of this last in the direction towards its end.
  • the movable member abuts with respect to the front face of the stud, so as to prevent the rear end of the platform from rolling back.
  • the movable member can comprise a second portion abutting against the stud when the movable member is in locked position, so as to prevent movement of the end of the plate relative to the stud in the two longitudinal directions. In other words, in the locked position, the sliding end of the plate in relation to the board, forwards and backwards.
  • the zones abutting one against the other of the stud and of the movable member are cylindrical.
  • the two cylindrical profiles of the stud and the member mobile slide relative to each other.
  • the movable member can be embedded in a housing provided at this effect under the platform, which limits the total height of the device.
  • the platform can include further return means interposed between the platform and the movable member. These said means are capable of pressing the movable member against the stud in a direction perpendicular to the plate.
  • the recall means are designed to maintain contact and cooperation between the movable member and the stud to ensure in particular the permanence of the blocking, in particular when the organ mobile abuts against the stud.
  • the platform may include at least one light elongated longitudinally, inside which is capable of sliding an anchor point on the board, such as in particular a screw.
  • the characteristic stud is secured to the board by this anchor point, which can for example cross part of the stud before being screwed inside the structure of the board.
  • the pad or the movable member may have means to prevent the free movement of the movable member, that is to say to keep the movable member in the "locked” position , or in the "free” position. In other words, the position of the movable member can be locked to prevent the latter from moving unexpectedly during use.
  • these means of preventing free movement can be formed by bosses present on the stud, and intended to cooperate with at least an edge of the portion of the movable member abutting against said pad.
  • bosses present on the stud, and intended to cooperate with at least an edge of the portion of the movable member abutting against said pad.
  • these bosses form zones in excess thickness that the organ mobile must overcome to pass from the free position to the locked position and Conversely. The effort required to move from one position to another requires user intervention, and cannot be the result of simple vibration.
  • the means to prevent the free displacement of the movable member include a leaf spring secured to the stud cooperating with a portion of the movable member.
  • the two positions "free” and “Blocked” correspond to configurations in which the blade comes out is practically unconstrained. However, to move from a position to the other, it is necessary to exert a minimum effort sufficient to counter the effect of this leaf spring. This minimum effort is determined so as not to have any unexpected movement of the movable member.
  • the invention relates to a raising platform intended to be mounted on a sliding board such as an alpine ski, and which receives mounting the toe and heel piece of the safety binding.
  • this platform (1) comprises a metal plate (2) whose upper face (3) is intended to accommodate the stop and the heel of the binding (not shown).
  • the platform (1) is secured to the board (4) at level of its front end (not shown) and at its median level by by means of two screws passing through circular lights (5), made at through the metal plate (2). In this way, the attachment of the front end and of the median level of the platform is done without any sliding capacity compared to the board.
  • the rear end (6) of the platform (1) is equipped with two openings (7, 8) elongated longitudinally. These two elongated openings (7, 8) receive the passage of two screws (9, 10) screwed inside the board (4).
  • the heads (11, 12) of these screws (9, 10) have a substantially equal diameter the width of the elongated lights (7, 8). However, this diameter is less than the length of these elongated lights (7, 8), which allows a slight sliding longitudinal of the platform in relation to the board, at the level where the anchor is anchored the screws (7, 8) in the board.
  • this platform (1) also includes a stud (20) which is fixedly mounted relative to the ski as well as a movable member (40) accessible to the user.
  • this stud (20) has a plate (21) which comes into contact with the upper face of the ski (4), and a zone in protuberance (22) forming the stud proper.
  • the plate (21) has two holes (23, 24) crossed by the anchoring screws (9, 10), so that the plate (21) and therefore the stud (22), are firmly secured to the board (4) and therefore constitute a fixed point relative to to the latter.
  • this plate (21) is extended by a zone in protuberance (22) which arises on the upper face (25) of the plate (21).
  • This protuberance (22) is located at the rear of the plate (21), and has a shape substantially square.
  • the front side (26) of this projection (22) has a cylindrical profile, centered on the pivot axis (27) of the movable member (40).
  • the middle zone (41) is extended at the front by the zone front (43), which has a generally cylindrical shape, slightly in diameter greater than the diameter of the front side (26) of the stud (22).
  • This front zone (43) has a height substantially equal to the height of the characteristic stud (22).
  • the rear face (44) of the front zone (43) of the member mobile (40) comes into contact with the front face (26) of the stud (22), when the member mobile (40) is in the locked position, as illustrated in FIG. 1.
  • the upper zone (42) of the movable member (40) is broken down into a first cylindrical part (46), located directly above the middle zone flat (41).
  • This cylindrical zone (46) has a diameter corresponding to that an opening (14) pierced on the plate (2).
  • This cylindrical portion (46) is extends upwards by a gripping area (47) which can be tightened by the user to cause the movable member (40) to pivot.
  • This area of grip (47) may also have a transverse slot (48) allowing the use of a screwdriver or equivalent tool to pivot the the movable member (40).
  • the platform also includes a wavy washer (50) which is interposed between the movable member (40) and the plate (4). More specifically, this wavy washer (50) is located between the upper face of the middle zone (41) of the movable member (40) and the underside (15) of the plate (4).
  • This corrugated washer (50) or more generally any spring system or return, exerts a force moving the movable member (40) away from the plate (4), and therefore plate the movable member (40) on the stud (20).
  • the movable member (40) is embedded under the plate (4) in a housing (17) provided for this purpose.
  • This housing (17) has a general shape allowing the movable member (40) to pivot 180 °, that is to say between the position illustrated in Figure 2 corresponding to the free position, up to the position illustrated in Figure 3 corresponding to the locked position, or even to a position not shown, but corresponding to a pivoting of the additional 90 ° movable member, in which the movable member (40) is located in a symmetrical position with respect to its axis of rotation, in comparison with the representation of figure 2.
  • the front region (43) of the movable member (40) comes almost in contact with the border (18) of the housing made in the plate for eliminate mechanical play.
  • the height of the front region (43) of the movable member (40) is such that the latter is flush with the underside (15) of the plate (4) without protruding.
  • the protruding portion (22) of the fixed stud (20) also penetrates inside the housing (17) produced in the plate (4). To facilitate understanding, only one half of the fixed stud (20) has been shown in this figure.
  • the movable member (40) when the movable member (40) is in the position illustrated in the Figure 6, after being rotated 90 °, the front portion (43) of the movable member (40) is located in a lateral area of the platform, and therefore appears hidden in figure 6.
  • This position corresponds in top view to the representation of Figure 9.
  • the movable member (40) can move longitudinally with respect to the stud (20) without abutting against the latter.
  • the space (51) located between the front face (26) of the stud (22) and the border (18) of the housing (17) produced in the plate (4), can decrease.
  • the characteristic pad has two bosses (30, 31) located on either side of the median longitudinal plane. These bosses (30, 31) are spaced apart by a distance substantially corresponding to the width of the front zone (43) of the movable member (40). So when the organ mobile is in the locked position illustrated in Figure 7, these bosses (30, 31) oppose the free pivoting of the latter. To move from the locked position to the free position, that is to say from the position illustrated in FIG. 7 to that illustrated in Figure 9, it is necessary that the front area (43) of the movable member surmounts the boss (30). When the movable member (40) is in the so-called "free" position, the face (32) of the boss (30) opposes its movement in the direction of the position blocked.
  • the locking function provided by the bosses can be made by equivalent means such as return spring blades arranged in suitable places to lock the movable member in its free and blocked positions.
  • the part in projection (22) of the stud (20) may include a housing of general shape oblong (60).
  • This oblong housing (60) has its largest dimension according to the longitudinal axis of the board.
  • This housing (60) accommodates on one of its faces lateral a spring (61) formed of a steel rod or of the piano string type U-shaped.
  • This spring (61) has a deformation capacity transverse, and is therefore slightly separated from the side (62) of the housing (60) opposite from which it is located.
  • This housing (60) accommodates a protruding portion (64) located under the middle area (41) of the movable member (40). This portion in outgrowth has a generally square shape.
  • this protruding portion has two sides (65, 66) substantially straight, and oriented 90 ° from each other. These two sides (65, 66) come opposite the spring (61) in one or the other of the two locked positions or free from the movable member (40). More specifically, and in the form illustrated, when the movable member (42) is in the locked position, the side (65) of the portion (64, 65) comes into contact with the spring (61). To go into the free position, it is necessary to perform a 90 ° rotation of the movable member (40). During this movement, the corner (67) of the protruding portion (64), located at the intersection sides (65, 66) deforms the spring blade (61) which opposes this movement.
  • outgrowth (64) may be different from that illustrated, since it ensures a blocking of the movable member (40) in the two positions locked and free.
  • the invention is described above in detail for an embodiment in which the movable member pivots about a vertical axis, but it covers also variants in which the movable member moves by translation horizontal or vertical when the principle of the invention is respected, that is to say that this movable member can take two positions, one in which it blocks or more generally limits the movement of the end of the platform, and another position in which the sliding of the latter is free.
  • the platform according to the invention has multiple advantages, including the possibility of adjusting the stiffness of the board very easy for the user.

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The heightening platform (1) to be installed on a surfboard (4) has a free end (6) with a longitudinal sliding capability relative to the board. A stop (20) is fixed to the board to form a fixed point. A movable part (40) can be moved within the platform free end by the user. This movable part can take up a locked position where it has a portion abutting against the fixed stop so as to prevent movement of the platform end, and a free position where it can slide freely relative to the stop and allow longitudinal sliding of the platform.

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L'invention se rattache au domaine des sports de glisse sur neige. Elle vise plus particulièrement un dispositif monté sur une planche, qui est agencé pour permettre l'adaptation de la raideur de la planche en fonction du souhait de l'utilisateur. Dans le reste de la description, l'invention est plus spécifiquement décrite dans son emploi sur un ski alpin, mais elle pourrait trouver également une application sur les surfs des neiges.The invention relates to the field of snow sliding sports. She aims more particularly a device mounted on a board, which is arranged for allow the stiffness of the board to be adapted according to the desired the user. In the rest of the description, the invention is more specifically described in her job on an alpine ski, but she could also find a application on snowboards.

Techniques antérieuresPrevious techniques

De façon connue, les skis alpins peuvent être équipés de dispositifs de raidissement, et/ou de plate-formes de rehaussement de la fixation. Un dispositif raidisseur est généralement constitué d'une plaque rigide ancrée sur la planche en au moins deux points distants, de sorte que sa rigidité propre s'ajoute à celle de la planche. De tels dispositifs comme ceux décrits dans les documents FR 2 534 480 et EP 0 183 586 doivent être obligatoirement déterminés en fonction des propriétés mécaniques intrinsèques de la planche, et leur positionnement est particulièrement sensible.In known manner, alpine skis can be equipped with stiffening, and / or platforms for raising the binding. A device stiffener generally consists of a rigid plate anchored on the plank at least two distant points, so that its own rigidity is added to that of the board. Such devices like those described in documents FR 2 534 480 and EP 0 183 586 must be determined according to the properties intrinsic mechanics of the board, and their positioning is particularly sensitive.

On connaít également d'autres types d'accessoires montés sur les planches de ski, telles que des plates-formes de rehaussement de la fixation. Ce type de plate-forme permet d'une part, de rehausser la fixation par rapport au niveau de la planche, et d'autre part, de supprimer l'influence de la raideur de la chaussure de ski sur la raideur intrinsèque de la planche.We also know other types of accessories mounted on the boards of ski, such as binding raising platforms. This type of platform allows on the one hand, to enhance the fixing relative to the level of the board, and secondly, to remove the influence of the stiffness of the shoe from skiing on the intrinsic stiffness of the board.

Différents types de plates-formes ont déjà été décrites. L'exemple d'une telle plate-forme est décrit dans le document US 4 896 895. Une telle plate-forme est essentiellement constituée d'une plaque métallique sur laquelle sont solidarisées la butée et la talonnière des fixations de sécurité. Different types of platforms have already been described. The example of such platform is described in document US 4,896,895. Such a platform is essentially consisting of a metal plate on which the toe piece and heel piece of safety fasteners.

Cette plaque métallique repose sur une couche élastomérique et est ancrée sur la planche au niveau de ses deux extrémités avant et arrière. Une de ces extrémités comporte un trou oblong qui autorise un léger coulissement de la plate-forme par rapport à la planche. Ce dispositif permet un amortissement d'une partie des vibrations générées sur la planche, ainsi qu'une limitation de l'influence de la raideur de la chaussure de l'utilisateur par rapport à celle de la planche. Une telle plate-forme, en procurant un certain débridage de la planche, a une faible incidence sur la raideur de la planche.This metal plate rests on an elastomeric layer and is anchored on the board at its two front and rear ends. One of these ends has an oblong hole which allows a slight sliding of the platform by compared to the board. This device allows amortization of part of the vibrations generated on the board, as well as a limitation of the influence of the stiffness of the user's shoe compared to that of the board. Such a platform, by providing some unclamping of the board, has a low affect the stiffness of the board.

Le Demandeur a décrit dans le document EP 1 166 834 une plate-forme de rehaussement de la fixation qui est ancrée sur la planche à trois niveaux longitudinaux différents. Une telle plate-forme, qui comporte des zones d'ancrage distantes, assure un bridage important de la planche puisque sa raideur propre s'ajoute à celle de la planche. Ce type de plate-forme est donc particulièrement destinée à la pratique du ski de compétition, ou plus sportive, pour laquelle il est nécessaire que la planche possède une raideur importante.The Applicant has described in document EP 1 166 834 a platform for raising of the fastening which is anchored on the three-level board different longitudinal ones. Such a platform, which has anchoring zones distant, ensures a significant clamping of the board since its own stiffness is added to that of the board. This type of platform is therefore particularly intended for the practice of ski racing, or more sporty, for which it is necessary that the board has a significant stiffness.

Il apparaít donc que les différents types de plates-formes ou de raidisseurs existants sont plus spécifiquement dédiés chacun à un type de pratique. Cela oblige donc les fabricants à concevoir et à réaliser des dispositifs différents selon leur utilisation ultérieure. Ce désavantage pour le fabricant se double d'un inconvénient pour l'utilisateur ou le revendeur de skis qui doit choisir un type de plate-forme ou de raidisseur en fonction de la pratique souhaitée, et qui doit obligatoirement en changer s'il souhaite adopter une pratique différente.It therefore appears that the different types of platforms or stiffeners existing ones are more specifically dedicated each to a type of practice. This forces manufacturers to design and produce different devices according to their subsequent use. This disadvantage for the manufacturer is coupled with a disadvantage for the user or the ski dealer who must choose a type of platform or stiffener according to the desired practice, and which must necessarily change if he wishes to adopt a different practice.

Le Demandeur a déjà décrit dans la demande de brevet FR 00.14032, non publiée à la date de dépôt de la présente demande, une plate-forme de rehaussement destinée à être montée sur un ski, et dont une extrémité présente une capacité de coulissement longitudinal par rapport à la planche. Cette capacité de coulissement est obtenue grâce à une lumière allongée située à une extrémité de la plate-forme. The Applicant has already described in patent application FR 00.14032, no published on the filing date of this application, a platform for riser intended to be mounted on a ski, and one end of which has a longitudinal sliding capacity in relation to the board. This ability to sliding is obtained thanks to an elongated light located at one end of the platform.

A l'intérieur de cette lumière allongée passe une vis de fixation dont la tête peut donc se déplacer à l'intérieur de la lumière lorsque la plate-forme se déplace légèrement par rapport à la planche. Il est possible d'autoriser ou non ce coulissement en disposant à l'intérieur de cette lumière allongée une pièce additionnelle qui, lorsqu'elle est présente, interdit le mouvement de la vis à l'intérieur de la lumière, et donc bloque le coulissement.Inside this elongated light passes a fixing screw whose head can therefore move inside the light when the platform is moving slightly compared to the board. It is possible to authorize or not this sliding by placing a piece inside this elongated light additional which, when present, prohibits the movement of the screw inside the light, and therefore blocks the sliding.

L'emploi de cette pièce additionnelle nécessite l'intervention de l'utilisateur, ce qui peut s'avérer malcommode, notamment lorsque la modification est faite sur la neige. En outre, il existe le risque de perdre une des pièces du système.The use of this additional part requires the intervention of the user, which can be inconvenient, especially when the modification is made on the snow. In addition, there is the risk of losing one of the parts of the system.

On a décrit dans le document DE 197 18 860, un autre dispositif destiné à être monté sur une planche de glisse, et susceptible de modifier la raideur de la planche selon un réglage effectué par l'utilisateur. Plus précisément, ce dispositif comprend essentiellement une plate-forme dont l'extrémité arrière présente une capacité de coulissement par rapport à la face supérieure de la planche. Ce dispositif comporte également un levier mobile, articulé par rapport à la face supérieure de la planche. Une portion de ce levier se trouve au même niveau vertical que l'extrémité arrière de la plate-forme, et peut servir de butée pour bloquer le mouvement de coulissement de la plate-forme par rapport à la planche. En fonction de la position du levier, cet effet de butée intervient plus ou moins tôt dans le cintrage de la planche.DE 197 18 860 describes another device intended for be mounted on a gliding board, and likely to modify the stiffness of the board according to a setting made by the user. More specifically, this device essentially comprises a platform, the rear end of which has a sliding capacity in relation to the upper face of the board. This device also includes a movable lever, articulated relative to the face top of the board. A portion of this lever is at the same level vertical as the rear end of the platform, and can serve as a stop for block the sliding movement of the platform in relation to the board. Depending on the position of the lever, this stop effect occurs sooner or later in the bending of the board.

Ce dispositif présente un certain nombre d'inconvénients. Il présente en effet une forme complexe et une multitude de pièces qui le rendent relativement fragile. En outre, de par son architecture, ce dispositif est le siège de contraintes mécaniques importantes, puisque, quelle que soit la position du levier articulé, celui-ci subit des efforts importants lorsqu'il reçoit le contact de la partie arrière de la plate-forme. This device has a number of drawbacks. It presents indeed a complex shape and a multitude of parts that make it relatively fragile. In addition, by its architecture, this device is the seat of constraints important mechanical, since, whatever the position of the articulated lever, it undergoes significant efforts when it receives contact from the rear part of the platform.

L'invention se propose donc de fournir une plate-forme de rehaussement dont l'influence sur la raideur de la planche puisse être reconfigurable à tout moment, et de façon aisée pour l'utilisateur.The invention therefore proposes to provide a raising platform whose the influence on the stiffness of the board can be reconfigurable at any time, and for the user.

Exposé de l'inventionStatement of the invention

L'invention concerne donc une plate-forme de rehaussement de la fixation destinée à être montée sur une planche de glisse, et dont une extrémité libre possède une capacité de coulissement longitudinal par rapport à la planche.The invention therefore relates to a platform for raising the binding intended to be mounted on a gliding board, and one free end of which has a longitudinal sliding capacity in relation to the board.

Conformément à l'invention, cette plate-forme se caractérise en ce qu'elle comporte également

  • un plot destiné à être solidarisé à la planche pour former un point fixe ;
  • un organe mobile apte à être déplacé au sein de l'extrémité libre de la plate-forme par action de l'utilisateur, ledit organe mobile pouvant adopter deux positions à savoir :
    • une position dite « bloquée » dans laquelle il présente une portion venant en butée contre le plot fixe, de manière à empêcher le mouvement de l'extrémité libre de la plate-forme par rapport au plot ;
    • une position dite « libre » dans laquelle il peut librement coulisser par rapport au plot, et donc autoriser le coulissement longitudinal de la plate-forme par rapport au plot.
According to the invention, this platform is characterized in that it also includes
  • a stud intended to be secured to the board to form a fixed point;
  • a movable member able to be moved within the free end of the platform by action of the user, said movable member being able to take two positions, namely:
    • a position called "blocked" in which it has a portion abutting against the fixed stud, so as to prevent movement of the free end of the platform relative to the stud;
    • a so-called "free" position in which it can slide freely relative to the stud, and therefore allow the longitudinal sliding of the platform relative to the stud.

Autrement dit, la région de la plate-forme qui possède une capacité de coulissement par rapport à la planche peut être bloquée en position fixe par rapport à cette dernière par l'action de l'utilisateur qui modifie la position de l'organe mobile pour que ce dernier coopère ou non avec le plot fixe par rapport à la planche.In other words, the platform region that has a capacity to sliding relative to the board can be locked in a fixed position relative to to the latter by the action of the user which modifies the position of the organ mobile so that the latter cooperates or not with the fixed stud relative to the board.

Ainsi, lorsque l'organe mobile est en position bloquée, ce dernier coopère avec le plot fixe de manière à interdire le déplacement de l'extrémité de la plate-forme. La plate-forme ajoute donc sa raideur à celle de la planche. A l'inverse, lorsque l'organe mobile est en position dite « libre », il n'interfère pas avec le plot fixe lors du coulissement de la plate-forme. La raideur de cette dernière n'a donc qu'une influence très limitée sur la raideur globale de la planche.Thus, when the movable member is in the locked position, the latter cooperates with the fixed stud so as to prevent the movement of the end of the platform. The platform therefore adds its stiffness to that of the board. Conversely, when the movable member is in the so-called "free" position, it does not interfere with the stud fixed when the platform slides. The stiffness of the latter has therefore only a very limited influence on the overall stiffness of the board.

En pratique, l'organe mobile peut se déplacer par rapport à la plate-forme soit par pivotement, soit par translation.In practice, the movable member can move relative to the platform either by pivoting, or by translation.

Dans une forme particulière de réalisation, lorsque l'organe mobile est en position bloquée, la portion venant en butée contre le plot est dirigée à l'opposé de l'extrémité de la plate-forme, de manière à empêcher le coulissement de cette dernière dans le sens orienté vers son extrémité. Autrement dit, lorsqu'il s'agit de l'extrémité arrière de la plate-forme qui possède une capacité de coulissement, l'organe mobile vient en butée par rapport à la face avant du plot, de manière à empêcher que l'extrémité arrière de la plate-forme ne recule.In a particular embodiment, when the movable member is in locked position, the portion abutting against the stud is directed opposite to the end of the platform, so as to prevent the sliding of this last in the direction towards its end. In other words, when it comes to the rear end of the platform which has a sliding capacity, the movable member abuts with respect to the front face of the stud, so as to prevent the rear end of the platform from rolling back.

A l'inverse, s'il s'agit de l'extrémité avant qui possède une capacité de coulissement, on préférera que l'organe coulissant vienne en butée avec la face arrière du plot fixe, pour empêcher le coulissement de la plate-forme vers l'avant du ski.Conversely, if it is the front end which has a capacity of sliding, we prefer that the sliding member comes into abutment with the face rear of the fixed stud, to prevent the platform from sliding forward ski.

Dans une forme particulière de réalisation, l'organe mobile peut comprendre une seconde portion venant en butée contre le plot lorsque l'organe mobile est en position bloquée, de manière à interdire le mouvement de l'extrémité de la plaque par rapport au plot dans les deux sens longitudinaux. Autrement dit, dans la position bloquée, on empêche le déplacement de l'extrémité coulissante de la plaque par rapport à la planche, vers l'avant et vers l'arrière.In a particular embodiment, the movable member can comprise a second portion abutting against the stud when the movable member is in locked position, so as to prevent movement of the end of the plate relative to the stud in the two longitudinal directions. In other words, in the locked position, the sliding end of the plate in relation to the board, forwards and backwards.

Cette disposition présente un intérêt lorsque dans sa position de repos, c'est-à-dire sous la charge statique de l'utilisateur, la plate-forme est dans une position intermédiaire par rapport à la planche, c'est-à-dire qu'elle présente une capacité de coulissement soit vers l'avant ou vers l'arrière. This provision is of interest when in its rest position, that is to say under the static load of the user, the platform is in a position intermediate to the board, i.e. it has a capacity of sliding either forward or backward.

Avantageusement en pratique, dans le cas où l'organe mobile est pivotant par rapport à la plate-forme, les zones venant en butée l'une contre l'autre du plot et de l'organe mobile sont cylindriques. De la sorte, lors du pivotement de l'organe mobile par rapport au plot, les deux profils cylindriques du plot et de l'organe mobile coulissent l'un par rapport à l'autre.Advantageously in practice, in the case where the movable member is pivotable by relative to the platform, the zones abutting one against the other of the stud and of the movable member are cylindrical. In this way, during the pivoting of the organ movable relative to the stud, the two cylindrical profiles of the stud and the member mobile slide relative to each other.

En pratique, l'organe mobile peut être encastré dans un logement ménagé à cet effet sous la plate-forme, ce qui limite la hauteur totale du dispositif.In practice, the movable member can be embedded in a housing provided at this effect under the platform, which limits the total height of the device.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, la plate-forme peut comporter en outre des moyens de rappel interposés entre la plate-forme et l'organe mobile. Ces dits moyens sont aptes à plaquer l'organe mobile contre le plot dans une direction perpendiculaire à la plaque. Autrement dit, les moyens de rappel sont prévus pour maintenir le contact et la coopération entre l'organe mobile et le plot pour assurer notamment la permanence du blocage, en particulier lorsque l'organe mobile vient en butée contre le plot.According to another characteristic of the invention, the platform can include further return means interposed between the platform and the movable member. These said means are capable of pressing the movable member against the stud in a direction perpendicular to the plate. In other words, the recall means are designed to maintain contact and cooperation between the movable member and the stud to ensure in particular the permanence of the blocking, in particular when the organ mobile abuts against the stud.

Avantageusement en pratique, la plate-forme peut comporter au moins une lumière allongée longitudinalement, à l'intérieur de laquelle est apte à coulisser un point d'ancrage sur la planche, telle que notamment une vis. Dans ce cas, le plot caractéristique est solidarisé à la planche par ce point d'ancrage, qui peut par exemple traverser une partie du plot avant d'être vissé à l'intérieur de la structure de la planche.
   Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le plot ou l'organe mobile peuvent présenter des moyens pour empêcher le libre déplacement de l'organe mobile, c'est-à-dire pour maintenir l'organe mobile soit en position « bloquée », soit en position « libre ». Autrement dit, la position de l'organe mobile peut être verrouillée pour éviter que ce dernier ne se déplace de façon inopinée en cours d'utilisation. Advantageously in practice, the platform may include at least one light elongated longitudinally, inside which is capable of sliding an anchor point on the board, such as in particular a screw. In this case, the characteristic stud is secured to the board by this anchor point, which can for example cross part of the stud before being screwed inside the structure of the board.
According to another characteristic of the invention, the pad or the movable member may have means to prevent the free movement of the movable member, that is to say to keep the movable member in the "locked" position , or in the "free" position. In other words, the position of the movable member can be locked to prevent the latter from moving unexpectedly during use.

En pratique, ces moyens pour empêcher le libre déplacement peuvent être formés par des bossages présents sur le plot, et destinés à coopérer avec au moins un bord de la portion de l'organe mobile venant en butée contre ledit plot. Autrement dit, ces bossages forment des zones en surépaisseur que l'organe mobile doit surmonter pour passer de la position libre à la position bloquée et inversement. L'effort nécessaire pour passer d'une position à l'autre requiert impérativement l'intervention de l'utilisateur, et ne peut être le résultat de simples vibrations.In practice, these means of preventing free movement can be formed by bosses present on the stud, and intended to cooperate with at least an edge of the portion of the movable member abutting against said pad. In other words, these bosses form zones in excess thickness that the organ mobile must overcome to pass from the free position to the locked position and Conversely. The effort required to move from one position to another requires user intervention, and cannot be the result of simple vibration.

Dans une autre forme de réalisation, les moyens pour empêcher le libre déplacement de l'organe mobile incluent une lame ressort solidaire du plot coopérant avec une portion de l'organe mobile. Les deux positions « libre » et « bloquée » correspondent à des configurations dans lesquelles la lame ressort n'est pratiquement pas contrainte. En revanche, pour passer d'une position à l'autre, il est nécessaire d'exercer un effort minimum suffisant pour contrer l'effet de cette lame ressort. Cet effort minimal est déterminé pour ne pas avoir de déplacement inopiné de l'organe mobile.In another embodiment, the means to prevent the free displacement of the movable member include a leaf spring secured to the stud cooperating with a portion of the movable member. The two positions "free" and "Blocked" correspond to configurations in which the blade comes out is practically unconstrained. However, to move from a position to the other, it is necessary to exert a minimum effort sufficient to counter the effect of this leaf spring. This minimum effort is determined so as not to have any unexpected movement of the movable member.

Description sommaire des figuresBrief description of the figures

La manière de réaliser l'invention ainsi que les avantages qui en découlent ressortiront bien de la description des modes de réalisation qui suivent, à l'appui des figures annexées dans lesquelles :

  • La figure 1 est une vue en éclaté de l'extrémité arrière d'une plate-forme de rehaussement conforme à l'invention, et de la zone du ski dans laquelle elle est implantée.
  • La figure 2 est une vue de dessous en perspective sommaire de la plate-forme de la figure 1 uniquement équipée de l'organe mobile, montrée dans la position libre.
  • La figure 3 est une vue de dessous identique à celle de la figure 3 dans laquelle l'organe mobile est montré en position bloquée.
  • La figure 4 est la même vue en perspective que celle de la figure 3, dans laquelle une partie du plot fixe est également représentée.
  • La figure 5 est une vue en perspective sommaire en écorché de l'extrémité arrière de la plate-forme de la figure 1, dans laquelle l'organe mobile est en position bloquée.
  • La figure 6 correspond à la figure 5 dans laquelle l'organe mobile est en position libre.
  • La figure 7 est une vue de dessus du plot et de l'organe mobile montré dans la position bloquée.
  • La figure 8 est une vue en coupe selon le plan VIII-VIII' de la figure 7.
  • La figure 9 est une vue de dessus correspondant à la figure 7 dans laquelle l'organe mobile est dans la position « libre ».
  • Les figures 10 et 11 sont des vues en éclaté respectivement de dessus et de dessous d'une variante de réalisation de la plate-forme.
    • The manner of carrying out the invention as well as the advantages which result therefrom will emerge clearly from the description of the embodiments which follow, with the support of the appended figures in which:
  • Figure 1 is an exploded view of the rear end of a raising platform according to the invention, and the ski area in which it is located.
  • Figure 2 is a bottom perspective view in summary of the platform of Figure 1 only equipped with the movable member, shown in the free position.
  • Figure 3 is a bottom view identical to that of Figure 3 in which the movable member is shown in the locked position.
  • Figure 4 is the same perspective view as that of Figure 3, in which a portion of the fixed stud is also shown.
  • Figure 5 is a cut away perspective view of the rear end of the platform of Figure 1, in which the movable member is in the locked position.
  • Figure 6 corresponds to Figure 5 in which the movable member is in the free position.
  • Figure 7 is a top view of the pad and the movable member shown in the locked position.
  • FIG. 8 is a sectional view along the plane VIII-VIII 'of FIG. 7.
  • Figure 9 is a top view corresponding to Figure 7 in which the movable member is in the "free" position.
  • Figures 10 and 11 are exploded views respectively from above and from below of an alternative embodiment of the platform.

    • Manière de réaliser l'inventionWay of realizing the invention

    Comme déjà évoqué, l'invention concerne une plate-forme de rehaussement destinée à être montée sur une planche de glisse telle qu'un ski alpin, et qui reçoit le montage de la butée et de la talonnière de la fixation de sécurité.As already mentioned, the invention relates to a raising platform intended to be mounted on a sliding board such as an alpine ski, and which receives mounting the toe and heel piece of the safety binding.

    Dans l'exemple de réalisation illustré à la figure 1, cette plate-forme (1) comprend une plaque métallique (2) dont la face supérieure (3) est destinée à accueillir la butée et la talonnière de la fixation (non représentées).In the exemplary embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1, this platform (1) comprises a metal plate (2) whose upper face (3) is intended to accommodate the stop and the heel of the binding (not shown).

    Dans la forme illustrée, la plate-forme (1) est solidarisée à la planche (4) au niveau de son extrémité avant (non représentée) et à son niveau médian par l'intermédiaire de deux vis traversant des lumières circulaires (5), réalisées à travers la plaque métallique (2). De la sorte, l'accrochage de l'extrémité avant et du niveau médian de la plate-forme se fait sans aucune capacité de coulissement par rapport à la planche.In the illustrated form, the platform (1) is secured to the board (4) at level of its front end (not shown) and at its median level by by means of two screws passing through circular lights (5), made at through the metal plate (2). In this way, the attachment of the front end and of the median level of the platform is done without any sliding capacity compared to the board.

    A l'inverse, l'extrémité arrière (6) de la plate-forme (1) est équipée de deux ouvertures (7, 8) allongées longitudinalement. Ces deux ouvertures allongées (7, 8) reçoivent le passage de deux vis (9, 10) vissées à l'intérieur de la planche (4). Conversely, the rear end (6) of the platform (1) is equipped with two openings (7, 8) elongated longitudinally. These two elongated openings (7, 8) receive the passage of two screws (9, 10) screwed inside the board (4).

    Les têtes (11, 12) de ces vis (9, 10) possèdent un diamètre sensiblement égal à la largeur des lumières allongées (7, 8). En revanche, ce diamètre est inférieur à la longueur de ces lumières allongées (7, 8), ce qui autorise un léger coulissement longitudinal de la plate-forme par rapport à la planche, au niveau où sont ancrées les vis (7, 8) dans la planche.The heads (11, 12) of these screws (9, 10) have a substantially equal diameter the width of the elongated lights (7, 8). However, this diameter is less than the length of these elongated lights (7, 8), which allows a slight sliding longitudinal of the platform in relation to the board, at the level where the anchor is anchored the screws (7, 8) in the board.

    Conformément à l'invention, cette plate-forme (1) comprend également un plot (20) qui est monté de façon fixe par rapport au ski ainsi qu'un organe mobile (40) accessible à l'utilisateur.According to the invention, this platform (1) also includes a stud (20) which is fixedly mounted relative to the ski as well as a movable member (40) accessible to the user.

    Plus précisément, et comme illustré à la figure 1, ce plot (20) possède une platine (21) qui vient au contact de la face supérieure du ski (4), et une zone en excroissance (22) formant le plot proprement dit.More precisely, and as illustrated in FIG. 1, this stud (20) has a plate (21) which comes into contact with the upper face of the ski (4), and a zone in protuberance (22) forming the stud proper.

    Plus exactement, la platine (21) présente deux perçages (23, 24) traversés par les vis d'ancrage (9, 10), de sorte que la platine (21) et donc le plot (22), sont fermement solidarisés à la planche (4) et constituent donc un point fixe par rapport à cette dernière. A l'arrière, cette platine (21) se prolonge par une zone en excroissance (22) qui prend naissance sur la face supérieure (25) de la platine (21). Cette excroissance (22) se situe à l'arrière de la platine (21), et présente une forme sensiblement carrée. Le côté avant (26) de cette excroissance (22) possède un profil cylindrique, centré sur l'axe de pivotement (27) de l'organe mobile (40).More precisely, the plate (21) has two holes (23, 24) crossed by the anchoring screws (9, 10), so that the plate (21) and therefore the stud (22), are firmly secured to the board (4) and therefore constitute a fixed point relative to to the latter. At the rear, this plate (21) is extended by a zone in protuberance (22) which arises on the upper face (25) of the plate (21). This protuberance (22) is located at the rear of the plate (21), and has a shape substantially square. The front side (26) of this projection (22) has a cylindrical profile, centered on the pivot axis (27) of the movable member (40).

    Cet organe mobile (40), tel qu'illustré à la figure 1 comporte trois zones principales, à savoir :

    • une zone médiane (41) sensiblement plate, et orientée horizontalement ;
    • une zone haute (42) servant de manette de manipulation pour déplacer l'organe mobile (40) ;
    • et une zone avant (43) formant la butée destinée à venir au contact du plot (20).
    This movable member (40), as illustrated in FIG. 1, has three main areas, namely:
    • a substantially flat central region (41) oriented horizontally;
    • an upper zone (42) serving as a manipulation lever for moving the movable member (40);
    • and a front zone (43) forming the stop intended to come into contact with the stud (20).

    Plus précisément, la zone médiane (41) se prolonge à l'avant par la zone avant (43), qui possède une forme générale cylindrique, de diamètre légèrement supérieur au diamètre du côté avant (26) du plot (22).More specifically, the middle zone (41) is extended at the front by the zone front (43), which has a generally cylindrical shape, slightly in diameter greater than the diameter of the front side (26) of the stud (22).

    Cette zone avant (43) possède une hauteur sensiblement égale à la hauteur du plot caractéristique (22). La face arrière (44) de la zone avant (43) de l'organe mobile (40) vient au contact de la face avant (26) du plot (22), lorsque l'organe mobile (40) est en position bloquée, comme illustré à la figure 1.This front zone (43) has a height substantially equal to the height of the characteristic stud (22). The rear face (44) of the front zone (43) of the member mobile (40) comes into contact with the front face (26) of the stud (22), when the member mobile (40) is in the locked position, as illustrated in FIG. 1.

    La zone supérieure (42) de l'organe mobile (40) se décompose en une première partie (46) cylindrique, directement située au-dessus de la zone médiane plate (41). Cette zone cylindrique (46) possède un diamètre correspondant à celui d'une ouverture (14) percée sur la plaque (2). Cette portion cylindrique (46) se prolonge vers le haut par une zone de préhension (47) qui peut être serrée par l'utilisateur pour provoquer le pivotement de l'organe mobile (40). Cette zone de préhension (47) peut également présenter une fente transversale (48) permettant l'utilisation d'un tourne-vis ou d'un outil équivalent pour assurer le pivotement de l'organe mobile (40).The upper zone (42) of the movable member (40) is broken down into a first cylindrical part (46), located directly above the middle zone flat (41). This cylindrical zone (46) has a diameter corresponding to that an opening (14) pierced on the plate (2). This cylindrical portion (46) is extends upwards by a gripping area (47) which can be tightened by the user to cause the movable member (40) to pivot. This area of grip (47) may also have a transverse slot (48) allowing the use of a screwdriver or equivalent tool to pivot the the movable member (40).

    Dans la forme illustrée à la figure 1, la plate-forme comprend également une rondelle ondulée (50) qui est interposée entre l'organe mobile (40) et la plaque (4). Plus précisément, cette rondelle ondulée (50) est située entre la face supérieure de la zone médiane (41) de l'organe mobile (40) et la face inférieure (15) de la plaque (4). Cette rondelle ondulée (50), ou plus généralement tout système de ressort ou de rappel, exerce un effort éloignant l'organe mobile (40) de la plaque (4), et donc plaque l'organe mobile (40) sur le plot (20).In the form illustrated in FIG. 1, the platform also includes a wavy washer (50) which is interposed between the movable member (40) and the plate (4). More specifically, this wavy washer (50) is located between the upper face of the middle zone (41) of the movable member (40) and the underside (15) of the plate (4). This corrugated washer (50), or more generally any spring system or return, exerts a force moving the movable member (40) away from the plate (4), and therefore plate the movable member (40) on the stud (20).

    Comme illustré aux figures 2 à 4, l'organe mobile (40) est encastré sous la plaque (4) dans un logement (17) prévu à cet effet. Ce logement (17) possède une forme générale permettant le pivotement de l'organe mobile (40) sur 180°, c'est-à-dire entre la position illustrée à la figure 2 correspondant à la position libre, jusqu'à la position illustrée à la figure 3 correspondant à la position bloquée, voire même jusqu'à une position non représentée, mais correspondant à un pivotement de l'organe mobile de 90° supplémentaire, dans lequel l'organe mobile (40) se trouve dans une position symétrique par rapport à son axe de rotation, en comparaison avec la représentation de la figure 2.As illustrated in Figures 2 to 4, the movable member (40) is embedded under the plate (4) in a housing (17) provided for this purpose. This housing (17) has a general shape allowing the movable member (40) to pivot 180 °, that is to say between the position illustrated in Figure 2 corresponding to the free position, up to the position illustrated in Figure 3 corresponding to the locked position, or even to a position not shown, but corresponding to a pivoting of the additional 90 ° movable member, in which the movable member (40) is located in a symmetrical position with respect to its axis of rotation, in comparison with the representation of figure 2.

    Dans la forme illustrée, la zone avant (43) de l'organe mobile (40) vient quasiment au contact de la frontière (18) du logement réalisé dans la plaque pour éliminer les jeux mécaniques.In the illustrated form, the front region (43) of the movable member (40) comes almost in contact with the border (18) of the housing made in the plate for eliminate mechanical play.

    Par ailleurs, la hauteur de la zone avant (43) de l'organe mobile (40) est telle que ce dernier affleure sous la face inférieure (15) de la plaque (4) sans dépasser.Furthermore, the height of the front region (43) of the movable member (40) is such that the latter is flush with the underside (15) of the plate (4) without protruding.

    Comme illustré à la figure 4, la portion en excroissance (22) du plot fixe (20) pénètre également à l'intérieur du logement (17) réalisé dans la plaque (4).
       Pour faciliter la compréhension, une seule moitié du plot fixe (20) a été représentée dans cette figure.    As illustrated in FIG. 4, the protruding portion (22) of the fixed stud (20) also penetrates inside the housing (17) produced in the plate (4).
    To facilitate understanding, only one half of the fixed stud (20) has been shown in this figure.

    Le fonctionnement de la plate-forme conforme à l'invention est le suivant.The operation of the platform according to the invention is as follows.

    Comme illustré à la figure 5, lorsque l'organe mobile (40) est en position dite « bloquée », la zone avant (43) de l'organe mobile (40) est située selon le plan longitudinal médian de la plaque (4). La face arrière (44) de cette zone avant (43) vient au contact du plot caractéristique (22). Cette configuration est également illustrée aux figures 8 et 9. L'extrémité arrière (6) de la plaque (4) vient donc par cette portion caractéristique en butée contre le plot fixe (20). Il est donc impossible à la plate-forme (1) de coulisser vers l'arrière lorsque la planche se cintre. Autrement dit, la rigidité de la planche est augmentée par celle de la plate-forme.As illustrated in Figure 5, when the movable member (40) is in said position "Blocked", the front area (43) of the movable member (40) is located along the plane longitudinal median of the plate (4). The rear face (44) of this front zone (43) comes into contact with the characteristic pad (22). This configuration is also illustrated in Figures 8 and 9. The rear end (6) of the plate (4) therefore comes by this characteristic portion in abutment against the fixed stud (20). It is therefore impossible the platform (1) to slide backwards when the board bends. In other words, the rigidity of the board is increased by that of the platform.

    A l'inverse, lorsque l'organe mobile (40) est dans la position illustrée dans la figure 6, après avoir été pivoté de 90°, la portion avant (43) de l'organe mobile (40) se trouve située dans une zone latérale de la plate-forme, et apparaít donc cachée dans la figure 6. Cette position correspond en vue de dessus à la représentation de la figure 9. Dans ce cas, l'organe mobile (40) peut se déplacer longitudinalement par rapport au plot (20) sans venir en butée contre ce dernier. Autrement dit, l'espace (51) situé entre la face avant (26) du plot (22) et la frontière (18) du logement (17) réalisé dans la plaque (4), peut diminuer.Conversely, when the movable member (40) is in the position illustrated in the Figure 6, after being rotated 90 °, the front portion (43) of the movable member (40) is located in a lateral area of the platform, and therefore appears hidden in figure 6. This position corresponds in top view to the representation of Figure 9. In this case, the movable member (40) can move longitudinally with respect to the stud (20) without abutting against the latter. In other words, the space (51) located between the front face (26) of the stud (22) and the border (18) of the housing (17) produced in the plate (4), can decrease.

    Cela intervient lorsque la planche se cintre, et que l'extrémité arrière (6) de la plate-forme est repoussée vers l'arrière, en coulissant par rapport aux points d'ancrage constitués par les vis (9, 10). Dans ce cas, les vis (9, 10) se déplacent à l'intérieur des lumières allongées (7, 8) en direction de l'avant de la plate-forme lorsque la planche se cintre. Ainsi, l'influence de la raideur de la plate-forme sur celle du ski est plus limitée.This occurs when the board bends, and the rear end (6) of the platform is pushed back, sliding relative to the points anchor formed by the screws (9, 10). In this case, the screws (9, 10) move at the interior of the elongated lights (7, 8) towards the front of the platform when the board bends. So the influence of the rigidity of the platform on that of skiing is more limited.

    Comme illustré aux figures 7 et 9, le plot caractéristique comporte deux bossages (30, 31) situés de part et d'autre du plan longitudinal médian. Ces bossages (30, 31) sont écartés d'une distance correspondant sensiblement à la largeur de la zone avant (43) de l'organe mobile (40). De la sorte, lorsque l'organe mobile est dans la position bloquée illustrée à la figure 7, ces bossages (30, 31) s'opposent au libre pivotement de ce dernier. Pour passer de la position bloquée à la position libre, c'est-à-dire de la position illustrée à la figure 7 à celle illustrée à la figure 9, il est nécessaire que la zone avant (43) de l'organe mobile surmonte le bossage (30). Lorsque l'organe mobile (40) est dans la position dite « libre », la face (32) du bossage (30) s'oppose à son déplacement en direction de la position bloquée. On élimine ainsi le risque de voir l'organe mobile (40) se déplacer de façon inopinée au cours de l'utilisation, ce qui pourrait provoquer des modifications de raideur involontaires. Dans ce cas, la rondelle (50) plaquant l'organe mobile (40) vers le bas, l'utilisateur devra exercer une légère traction de ce dernier vers le haut pour le faire pivoter.As illustrated in Figures 7 and 9, the characteristic pad has two bosses (30, 31) located on either side of the median longitudinal plane. These bosses (30, 31) are spaced apart by a distance substantially corresponding to the width of the front zone (43) of the movable member (40). So when the organ mobile is in the locked position illustrated in Figure 7, these bosses (30, 31) oppose the free pivoting of the latter. To move from the locked position to the free position, that is to say from the position illustrated in FIG. 7 to that illustrated in Figure 9, it is necessary that the front area (43) of the movable member surmounts the boss (30). When the movable member (40) is in the so-called "free" position, the face (32) of the boss (30) opposes its movement in the direction of the position blocked. This eliminates the risk of the movable member (40) moving from unexpectedly during use, which could cause involuntary stiffness changes. In this case, the washer (50) plating the movable member (40) downwards, the user will have to exert a slight pull of the latter upwards to rotate it.

    Bien évidemment, la fonction de verrouillage assurée par les bossages peut être réalisée par des moyens équivalents tels que des lames de ressort de rappel disposées à des endroits appropriés pour verrouiller l'organe mobile dans ses positions libre et bloquée. Obviously, the locking function provided by the bosses can be made by equivalent means such as return spring blades arranged in suitable places to lock the movable member in its free and blocked positions.

    Plus précisément, et comme illustré aux figures 10 et 11, la partie en excroissance (22) du plot (20) peut comporter un logement de forme générale oblongue (60). Ce logement oblong (60) présente sa plus grande dimension selon l'axe longitudinal de la planche. Ce logement (60) accueille sur une de ses faces latérales un ressort (61), formé d'une tige d'acier ou du type corde de piano configuré en forme de U. Ce ressort (61) possède une capacité de déformation transversale, et est donc légèrement écarté du côté (62) du logement (60) en regard duquel il se trouve. Ce logement (60) accueille une portion en excroissance (64) située sous la zone médiane (41) de l'organe mobile (40). Cette portion en excroissance présente une forme générale carrée.More precisely, and as illustrated in FIGS. 10 and 11, the part in projection (22) of the stud (20) may include a housing of general shape oblong (60). This oblong housing (60) has its largest dimension according to the longitudinal axis of the board. This housing (60) accommodates on one of its faces lateral a spring (61) formed of a steel rod or of the piano string type U-shaped. This spring (61) has a deformation capacity transverse, and is therefore slightly separated from the side (62) of the housing (60) opposite from which it is located. This housing (60) accommodates a protruding portion (64) located under the middle area (41) of the movable member (40). This portion in outgrowth has a generally square shape.

    De façon générale, cette portion en excroissance présente deux côtés (65, 66) sensiblement rectilignes, et orientés à 90° l'un de l'autre. Ces deux côtés (65, 66) viennent en regard du ressort (61) dans l'une ou l'autre des deux positions bloquée ou libre de l'organe mobile (40). Plus précisément, et dans la forme illustrée, lorsque l'organe mobile (42) est dans la position bloquée, le côté (65) de la portion (64, 65) vient au contact du ressort (61). Pour passer dans la position libre, il est nécessaire d'effectuer une rotation de 90° de l'organe mobile (40). Lors de ce mouvement, le coin (67) de la portion en excroissance (64), située à l'intersection des côtés (65, 66) déforme la lame en ressort (61) qui s'oppose à ce mouvement.Generally, this protruding portion has two sides (65, 66) substantially straight, and oriented 90 ° from each other. These two sides (65, 66) come opposite the spring (61) in one or the other of the two locked positions or free from the movable member (40). More specifically, and in the form illustrated, when the movable member (42) is in the locked position, the side (65) of the portion (64, 65) comes into contact with the spring (61). To go into the free position, it is necessary to perform a 90 ° rotation of the movable member (40). During this movement, the corner (67) of the protruding portion (64), located at the intersection sides (65, 66) deforms the spring blade (61) which opposes this movement.

    L'effort nécessaire pour déformer cette lame ressort (61) nécessite obligatoirement l'intervention de l'utilisateur et ne peut être le simple résultat de vibrations. Lorsque le coin (67) quitte la lame ressort (61), le côté (66) de l'excroissance (64) se situe en regard du ressort (61). Pour revenir en position bloquée, il est nécessaire à nouveau d'exercer un effort suffisant qui ne peut apparaítre de façon accidentelle.The effort required to deform this spring leaf (61) requires mandatory user intervention and cannot be the simple result of vibration. When the wedge (67) leaves the leaf spring (61), the side (66) of the projection (64) is located opposite the spring (61). To return to position blocked, it is again necessary to exert sufficient effort which cannot appear accidentally.

    Bien entendu, la forme générale de l'excroissance (64) peut être différente de celle illustrée, dès lors qu'elle assure un blocage de l'organe mobile (40) dans les deux positions bloquée et libre. Of course, the general form of the outgrowth (64) may be different from that illustrated, since it ensures a blocking of the movable member (40) in the two positions locked and free.

    L'invention est décrite ci-avant en détail pour une forme de réalisation dans laquelle l'organe mobile pivote autour d'un axe vertical, mais elle couvre également des variantes dans lesquelles l'organe mobile se déplace par translation horizontale ou verticale dès lors que le principe de l'invention est respecté, c'est-à-dire que cet organe mobile peut adopter deux positions, l'une dans laquelle elle bloque ou plus généralement limite le mouvement de l'extrémité de la plate-forme, et une autre position dans laquelle le coulissement de cette dernière est libre.The invention is described above in detail for an embodiment in which the movable member pivots about a vertical axis, but it covers also variants in which the movable member moves by translation horizontal or vertical when the principle of the invention is respected, that is to say that this movable member can take two positions, one in which it blocks or more generally limits the movement of the end of the platform, and another position in which the sliding of the latter is free.

    Il ressort de ce qui précède que la plate-forme conforme à l'invention présente de multiples avantages, et notamment la possibilité d'un réglage de la raideur de la planche de façon très aisée pour l'utilisateur.It appears from the above that the platform according to the invention has multiple advantages, including the possibility of adjusting the stiffness of the board very easy for the user.

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    Plate-forme (1) de rehaussement de la fixation destinée à être montée sur une planche de glisse (4), dont une extrémité libre (6) présente une capacité de coulissement longitudinal par rapport à la planche, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte également : un plot (20) destiné à être solidarisé à la planche (4) pour former un point fixe ; un organe mobile (40) apte à être déplacé au sein de l'extrémité libre (6) de la plate-forme, et par action de l'utilisateur, ledit organe mobile pouvant adopter deux positions à savoir : une position dite « bloquée » dans laquelle il présente une portion (43) venant en butée contre le plot fixe (20), de manière à empêcher le mouvement de l'extrémité (6) de la plate-forme par rapport au plot (20) ; une position dite « libre » dans laquelle il peut librement coulisser par rapport au plot (20), et donc autoriser le coulissement longitudinal de la plate-forme (4) par rapport au plot (20). Platform (1) for raising the binding intended to be mounted on a gliding board (4), one free end (6) of which has a capacity for longitudinal sliding relative to the board, characterized in that it comprises also: a stud (20) intended to be secured to the board (4) to form a fixed point; a movable member (40) capable of being moved within the free end (6) of the platform, and by action of the user, said movable member being able to assume two positions, namely: a so-called "locked" position in which it has a portion (43) abutting against the fixed stud (20), so as to prevent movement of the end (6) of the platform relative to the stud (20 ); a so-called "free" position in which it can slide freely relative to the stud (20), and therefore allow the longitudinal sliding of the platform (4) relative to the stud (20). Plate-forme selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que l'organe mobile (40) est apte à pivoter par rapport à la plate-forme (1).Platform according to claim 1, characterized in that the movable member (40) is able to pivot relative to the platform (1). Plate-forme selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que l'organe mobile est apte à se translater par rapport à la plate-forme.Platform according to claim 1, characterized in that the movable member is able to translate relative to the platform. Plate-forme selon la revendication 2, caractérisée en ce que la portion (43) venant en butée est dirigée, lorsque l'organe mobile (40) est en position bloquée, à l'opposé de l'extrémité (6) de la plate-forme (1), de manière à empêcher le coulissement de cette dernière dans le sens orienté vers son extrémité (6).Platform according to claim 2, characterized in that the portion (43) abutting is directed, when the movable member (40) is in the locked position, opposite the end (6) of the platform -form (1), so as to prevent the latter from sliding in the direction oriented towards its end (6). Plate-forme selon la revendication 2, caractérisée en ce que dans leurs zones (43, 26) venant en butée l'une contre l'autre, le plot (20) et la portion (4) de l'organe mobile (43) sont cylindriques. Platform according to claim 2, characterized in that in their zones (43, 26) abutting one against the other, the stud (20) and the portion (4) of the movable member (43) are cylindrical. Plate-forme selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que l'organe mobile comprend une seconde portion venant en butée contre le plot, lorsque l'organe pivotant est en position bloquée, de manière à interdire le mouvement de l'extrémité de la plaque par rapport au plot dans les deux sens longitudinaux.Platform according to claim 1, characterized in that the movable member comprises a second portion abutting against the stud, when the pivoting member is in the locked position, so as to prevent movement of the end of the plate relative to the stud in the two longitudinal directions. Plate-forme selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que l'organe mobile (40) est en partie encastré dans un logement (17) ménagé à cet effet.Platform according to claim 1, characterized in that the movable member (40) is partly embedded in a housing (17) provided for this purpose. Plate-forme selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte en outre des moyens de rappel (50) interposés entre la plate-forme (1) et l'organe mobile (40), aptes à plaquer l'organe mobile (40) contre le plot (20) dans une direction perpendiculaire à la plaque.Platform according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises return means (50) interposed between the platform (1) and the movable member (40), capable of pressing the movable member ( 40) against the stud (20) in a direction perpendicular to the plate. Plate-forme selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte au moins une lumière allongée longitudinalement (7, 8), à l'intérieur de laquelle est apte à coulisser un point d'ancrage (9, 10) sur la planche, et en ce que le plot (20) est solidarisé à la planche (4) par ledit point d'ancrage (9, 10).Platform according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises at least one longitudinally elongated lumen (7, 8), inside which is capable of sliding an anchor point (9, 10) on the board , and in that the stud (20) is secured to the board (4) by said anchor point (9, 10). Plate-forme selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que le plot (20) et/ou l'organe mobile (40) présentent des moyens pour empêcher le libre déplacement de l'organe mobile.Platform according to claim 1, characterized in that the stud (20) and / or the movable member (40) have means for preventing the free movement of the movable member. Plate-forme selon la revendication 10, caractérisée en ce que les moyens pour empêcher le libre déplacement sont formés par des bossages (30, 31) présents sur le plot, destinés à coopérer avec au moins un bord de la portion (43) de l'organe mobile (40) venant en butée contre le plot (20).Platform according to claim 10, characterized in that the means for preventing free movement are formed by bosses (30, 31) present on the stud, intended to cooperate with at least one edge of the portion (43) of the movable member (40) abutting against the stud (20). Plate-forme selon la revendication 10, caractérisée en ce que les moyens pour empêcher le libre déplacement incluent une lame ressort (61) solidaire du plot (20) coopérant avec une portion de l'organe mobile (40).Platform according to claim 10, characterized in that the means for preventing free movement include a leaf spring (61) integral with the stud (20) cooperating with a portion of the movable member (40).
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