Patent ID: 6105994
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: A63C

Abstract:
A step-in binding detachably mounting a ski boot on a ski, comprising:a) a base configured to be coupled to the ski;b) a first toe lever pivotably mounted to the base for mount between a release position and a locked position and configured to pivot relative to the base and to hold a toe portion of the ski boot in locking engagement against the base while in the locked position;c) a lever actuator coupled to the first toe lever, the lever actuator being operable when the toe portion of the ski boot is positioned therebetween and is pressed downwardly upon the lever actuator for causing the first toe lever to pivot downwardly into locking engagement with the toe portion of the ski boot; andd) engaging members mounted on the base and engageable with the toe portion of the ski boot for retaining the ski boot between the first toe lever and the lever actuator during locking engagement of the first toe lever with the toe portion of the ski boot; wherein the toe portion of the ski boot is fixedly mounted to the base in the locked position while a rear portion of the ski boot is free to lift away from the ski.