Patent ID: 6402185
Filing Date: 2002-06-11
Classification: A63C

Abstract:
A safety binding for a ski comprising a pair of arms pivotably attached to a ski and a pivotable binding body (1) pivotably attached to the pair of arms, the binding body including therein at least one return spring (5), adjustable means (7, 8) for prestressing the spring, and means for indicating the prestress of the spring, the indicating means comprising a cursor (7a) linked kinematically with the prestressing means and viewable through openings in the binding body and graduations (17), the cursor moving relative to the graduation on an exterior of the binding body, the safety binding characterized in that the binding body is at least partially covered with a cylindrical casing (18), the casinga) having at least one transparent region spanning the openings in the binding body through which the cursor and the graduations are visible, and b) forming a snug, transparent cap protecting against encroachments of moisture into the binding body.