Patent ID: 6298584
Filing Date: 2001-10-09
Classification: A43B

Abstract:
A ski boot comprising a first component (1), having a sole and an upper (2) which encloses the foot and the malleolar region, and a second component (4) having a lower-leg cuff (4) which is articulated with respect to the upper so as to allow the cuff to move from front to rear and vice versa, and means for retaining the cuff which resist the rearward tilting of the cuff but give way when the force tending to tilt the cuff exceeds an adjustable preset value, wherein the retaining means includes a ramp (12; 21; 29; 32) which is integral with one of the components of the boot and against which a bearing element (8; 16; 30; 40) integral with the other component of the boot bears, the ramp and the bearing element being capable of pushing one another against the action of an elastic means (9; 19; 31; 38) so as to allow the cuff to tilt, said retaining means having an escape position allowing the cuff to tilt freely rearward.