Patent ID: 6428032
Filing Date: 2002-08-06
Classification: A63C

Abstract:
A safety binding device for a snowboard comprising:(a) a first part to be secured to a snowboard; (b) a second part to be connected to a boot; and (c) a locking mechanism for connecting the first and second parts, wherein the locking mechanism comprises: (i) two compression springs arranged substantially parallel to each other and substantially parallel to a horizontal axis of the device; (ii) a first and a second bolt located at a first end of the compression springs and a pressure plate located at a second end of the compression springs, the pressure plate contacting a third and a fourth bolt aligned with the compression springs, wherein each bolt meshes with an engaging element provided on the second part, each engaging element being provided with an insert means for setting a trigger threshold for release of the locking mechanism by rotation about a longitudinal direction of a shin-bone of a wearer when the device is in use; and (iii) an adjustable counter plate positioned between the compression springs and the pressure plate in order to set a trigger threshold for release of the locking mechanism by rotation in a longitudinal direction and by rotation about a foot joint of a wearer when the device is in use, whereby a force exerted by the counter plate is transferred to the bolts by means of the compression springs.