Patent ID: 7503579
Filing Date: 2009-03-17
Classification: A63C

Abstract:
1. A device for retaining a foot or boot on a sports apparatus, the device comprising: a base plate extending lengthwise from a rear end to a front end and widthwise from a first edge to a second edge; a rear support element and an articulation mechanism mounting the rear support element to articulate with respect to the base plate, the articulation mechanism comprising a first articulation and a second articulation; a tie extending between the base plate and the rear support element to limit rearward articulated movement of the rear support element relative to the base plate, the tie having a first portion and a second portion, the first and second portions of the tie being connected to the base by a first and second lower connection, respectively, the first and second lower connection being located in front of the first and second articulations; an adjustment arrangement to enable a modification of a longitudinal position of an entirety of the rear support element with respect to the base plate.