Patent ID: 6338497
Filing Date: 2002-01-15
Classification: A63C

Abstract:
A releasable binding for a gliding board, comprising a first portion secured to a boot and a second portion intended to be fixed on a gliding board, in which the second portion includes a pair of jaws which can be moved with respect to one another against the pressure of an elastic means, and in which the jaws and the first portion cooperate to move the jaws when the boot is being fitted in the binding and, upon release, hold the boot on the gliding board after fitting of the boot, the binding further comprising a pivoting jaw retainer biased into an upright boot-retaining position by an elastic means which, upon the exertion of sufficient force, moves in a direction so as to release the boot and which opposes at least a twisting movement about an at least approximately vertical axis of the part secured to the boot.