Patent ID: 6217055
Filing Date: 2001-04-17
Classification: A63C

Abstract:
A ski assembly comprising:an elongated beam extending in a longitudinal direction, the beam including a sole, an upper surface and lateral sides, each lateral side including a cutout comprising a bottom surface located below the upper surface and a lateral surface;a raised rigid platform disposed adjacent the upper surface in an area of a longitudinal central part of the beam, the platform including an upper part adapted to retain boot retaining elements and defining mounting zones, the platform comprising:a front plate comprising a lower part and lateral side edges, each of the lateral side edges comprising a support surface and a lateral side surface wherein the lateral side edges are adapted to moveably engage the cutouts; anda rear plate comprising a lower part and lateral side edges, each of the lateral side edges comprising a support surface and a lateral side surface wherein the lateral side edges are adapted to moveably engage the cutouts;the support surfaces of one of the front and rear plates being configured to engage the bottom surfaces of the cutouts;the lateral side surfaces of one of the front and rear plates being configured to engage the lateral surfaces of the cutouts;wherein each support surface of one of the front and rear plates is progressively distanced from each corresponding bottom surface such that the support surfaces and the cooperating bottom surfaces progressively enter into contact with one another when the beam bends.