Patent ID: 6840533
Filing Date: 2005-01-11
Classification: A63C

Abstract:
1. A boot/binding assembly for a snowboard with automatic binding comprising a base ( 12 ) carrying at least one means ( 14 ) for holding the boot via at least one of the sides ( 2 , 4 ) formed so as to engage with the holding means, and in which the binding and the boot have complementary guiding and positioning means for ensuring the correct positioning of the boot relative to the means for holding the binding, the upper end of the guiding means located on the binding being located above the means for holding the boot, wherein a vertically oriented structure ( 16 ) located on the binding extends perpendicular to the base ( 12 ) and mates with a corresponding vertically oriented structure in the boot so as to constrain the binding and boot against excessive front to back motion during insertion and wherein the corresponding vertically oriented structure located on the boot ( 7 ) are distinct from the sides ( 2 , 4 ) for engaging with the holding means.