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EP2740519B1 - Braking device for touring ski - Google Patents

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EP2740519B1
EP2740519B1 EP13196279.7A EP13196279A EP2740519B1 EP 2740519 B1 EP2740519 B1 EP 2740519B1 EP 13196279 A EP13196279 A EP 13196279A EP 2740519 B1 EP2740519 B1 EP 2740519B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C7/00—Devices preventing skis from slipping back; Ski-stoppers or ski-brakes
    • A63C7/10—Hinged stoppage blades attachable to the skis in such manner that these blades can be moved out of the operative position
    • A63C7/1073—Ski-brakes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C7/00—Devices preventing skis from slipping back; Ski-stoppers or ski-brakes
    • A63C7/10—Hinged stoppage blades attachable to the skis in such manner that these blades can be moved out of the operative position
    • A63C7/1006—Ski-stoppers
    • A63C7/1013—Ski-stoppers actuated by the boot
    • A63C7/1033—Ski-stoppers actuated by the boot articulated about at least two transverse axes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C9/00—Ski bindings
    • A63C9/08—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings
    • A63C9/0807—Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings for both towing and downhill skiing

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  • the invention relates to a braking device for gliding board, particularly suitable for ski touring. It also relates to a device for attaching a boot to a gliding board, such as a heel or a stop, incorporating such a braking device. Finally, it also relates to a ski on which is fixed such a braking device.
  • the practice of ski touring requires two different phases of operation of the ski. In a first phase of climbing, or more generally of walking, the skier advances by lifting his heel, which is not secured to the gliding board. In this first phase, no ski braking device is used. In a second downhill phase, the skier has his shoe fully secured to the ski, and practices skiing as in the case of downhill skiing.
  • a fixing device equipped with a trigger mechanism allowing him an automatic release of the shoe in case of fall, to avoid any injury and ensure its safety.
  • a braking device is then also essential to automatically brake the ski in case of triggering of the attachment device, to prevent the ski from continuing to slide.
  • the ski touring braking device is generally equipped with a locking device, which makes it possible to block it and make it inactive in the first climbing phase. Downhill, the locking device is in an unlocked configuration, in which the brake operates in a manner similar to the brakes on alpine skis.
  • a braking device for ski touring comprising the features defined in the preamble of claim 1 is known from the document WO 2012/024809 .
  • the existing solutions remain unsatisfactory and the present invention aims to provide a braking device for ski touring that is simple, user-friendly, reliable.
  • the invention is based on a braking device for ski touring comprising a brake, provided with an elastic element which exerts an elastic return force of braking limbs to the braking position of the brake, and a braking device.
  • blocking which can occupy a locking configuration in which the brake is immobilized by the locking device in the non-braking position and a non-locking configuration in which the brake is free to rotate relative to the ski to occupy the non-braking position or the braking position in which it is able to brake the ski according to the positioning or not of a boot on the ski
  • the locking device being slidably mounted relative to the brake so as to occupy the locking or non-locking configuration and characterized in that the blocking device comprises a blocking element which acts on the brake during the actuation of the locking device in exerting t a first effect of positioning the brake in the non-braking position by opposing the elastic return force, and in that the locking element acts directly at the level of the elastic element of the brake during the actuation of the locking device, regardless of the initial position
  • the locking device may be independent of the brake.
  • the brake can be fixed on a ski and the locking device can be sliding relative to the brake.
  • the invention also relates to a heel assembly and braking device, for fixing the rear portion of a ski boot on a ski touring, characterized in that the heel is connected to a braking device as described above.
  • the heel can be linked to the locking device to obtain an automatic retreat of the heel during the passage of the braking device to its brake locking configuration.
  • the invention also relates to a ski touring, characterized in that it comprises a braking device as described above and / or a heel assembly / braking device as described above.
  • the invention is more precisely defined by the claims.
  • the longitudinal direction x as the horizontal direction extending from the rear to the front of the ski
  • the transverse direction y the horizontal direction perpendicular to the direction x
  • the direction vertical z perpendicular to the horizontal plane defined by the x and y axes, pointing upwards.
  • the same references are used for the same or substantially the same elements in the two embodiments described below. The different elements in their structure but with the same function are given an identical number to which is added the character "'" in the second execution mode.
  • the Figures 1 to 7 therefore represent a braking device according to a first embodiment, which comprises a brake 1, more particularly visible on the figure 3 , and a blocking device, more particularly visible on the figure 4 .
  • This embodiment is provided for an association of the braking device with a heel of a ski binding device, for example of the type used for the practice of alpine skiing.
  • the ski boot, the attachment device of this shoe (the heel) and the ski itself are not shown in these figures.
  • the brake 1, visible on the figure 3 is a conventional brake used on an alpine ski, shown in the braking position, as for example described in the document FR2788991 . It comprises a pedal 2 intended to receive the support of a ski boot, in general the heel, to allow it to swing from the first braking position to a non-braking position, as represented for example respectively on the Figures 1 and 2 , for the practice of skiing.
  • This brake further comprises a heel rest 3, intended for fixing substantially on the surface of the ski and the reception of the sole of the ski boot during the descent when it is fixed by the jaws of a heel piece and the brake is in a non-braking position.
  • the brake 1 comprises a continuous metal element, forming two braking branches 4 at the bottom, for a disposition on both sides of the ski.
  • these braking arms 4 extend downward under the lower surface of the ski to come rub on the snow and brake the ski.
  • these branches are extended by two substantially horizontal portions 5 which pass through an opening of the heel rest and possibly the base 30 resting on the ski. These horizontal portions thus form a transverse axis of rotation of the metal element relative to the brake heel rest.
  • the metal element then extends upwards to the pedal 2, where it forms a continuous central loop 6 which descends below the pedal and whose U-shaped lower end 7 is substantially at the level of the pedal. heel rest 3. This shape of the metal element, and more particularly the loop 6, gives it an elastic property.
  • the loop 6 is the brake return spring.
  • the brake 1 At rest, the brake 1 is in the braking position as shown on the figures 1 and 3 .
  • the force of his shoe pressing on the pedal 2 causes the entire metal element to rotate around its parts 5 forming a transverse axis of rotation, until the pedal 2 come close to the surface of the ski and the shoe resting on the heel rest.
  • the two braking arms 4 In this final non-braking position, the two braking arms 4 are in the raised position, substantially horizontal, and can not come into contact with the snow, do not interfere with the normal practice of skiing.
  • the boot In the event of a fall and release of the skier's boot by the triggering of the fastening device of the ski boot, the boot no longer bears against the brake which automatically elastically regains its braking position to stop the ski.
  • the braking device further comprises a locking device, the function of which is to lock the brake 1 in said locking configuration in a climbing phase during the practice of ski touring.
  • the locking device comprises a locking element 11 arranged towards a forward end of a rod 20 mounted to slide in a substantially longitudinal direction within a base 30 for attachment to the ski surface, close to the brake.
  • This base 30 is housed on either side of the heel rest 3 of the brake, at its front part, where it forms a complementary lateral support of the braking limbs 4.
  • the sliding of the bead causes its displacement in longitudinal translation, in both directions, in order to induce the two configurations of the locking device and therefore the braking device.
  • the locking device is more particularly visible on the figure 4 .
  • the locking element 11 comprises two upper 12 and lower 13 elements delimiting a groove 14 intended to cooperate with the lower part 7 of the loop 6 of the brake.
  • the lower element 13 comprises a first substantially horizontal high surface 15 and then a surface inclined towards the ski, forming a guide ramp for the insertion of the brake in the groove 14, as will be explained later. Finally, it forms a second substantially horizontal surface 16 low.
  • This blocking element 11 is thus arranged on a rod 20, which then comprises a rearward higher part carrying a toothing 21 or notch, then a loop 22 before ending towards its rear end by an actuating element 23 forming a substantially concave surface and of diameter adapted for receiving a ski stick tip.
  • this braking device is in the non-blocking configuration.
  • the lower part 7 of the element metal of the brake more precisely of the loop 6 forming a spring, which bears on the first substantially horizontal surface 15 arranged in the upper part of the groove 14 of the locking element 11.
  • the brake is free to rotate relative to the ski to occupy the position of non-braking, illustrated by the figure 5 , or the braking position, illustrated by the figure 6 , depending on the position or not of a ski boot on the ski. Note, it is visible that the lower end 7 of the loop 6 moves slightly on the surface 15 between these two positions.
  • the passage of the braking device from this first non-locking configuration to the blocking configuration is implemented by a manual support on the surface of the actuating element 23 of the rod 20, for example in a user-friendly manner with the tip of a stick, to generate an elastic lever effect on the rear portion of the rod 20 which allows the loop 22 to descend below the rod 32 while inducing a rear pushing effect of the rod, causing its recoil by sliding back within the base 30, as soon as it is unlocked. Then, this sliding movement is continued until reaching a final stop, in which the lower end 7 of the brake loop 6 is on the second horizontal surface 16 at the bottom of the groove 14 of the locking element.
  • Loop 6 loses any degree of freedom, which thus blocks the brake in its non-braking position.
  • the locking element 11 opposes the elastic return of the brake. This effect is all the more powerful that its action occurs directly on the loop 6 of the metal element, which forms the energizing component that produces the spring effect of the brake.
  • the shape of the rear portion of the rod allows it to remain elastic support under the rod 32 at a lower portion of the rod. This geometry prevents accidental sliding of the rod and this locking configuration is stable.
  • the actuation of the rod 20 can be performed while the brake is in the braking position. This has the first effect of moving it to the non-braking position, before locking it in this position.
  • the locking element of the locking device acts directly on the spring element of the brake during the actuation of the locking device, regardless of the initial position of the brake, which allows it first to exercise a first dynamic effect of good positioning of the brake as the displacement of the locking device and a second static effect of locking the brake in the non-braking position at the end of displacement.
  • the rod 20 also comprises a toothing 21.
  • the function of this toothing is to allow the attachment of a heel of a ski binding device, through a corresponding toothing arranged beneath its lower surface.
  • the use of the teeth allows longitudinally adjustable positioning of the heel.
  • the latter advantageously comprises rails, which cooperate with slides 31 arranged in the lateral portion of the base 30, allowing it to slide longitudinally along these slides 31.
  • the heel is then notched in the toothing 21 of the rod to secure it with the ski by the intermediate of this rod 20.
  • This arrangement advantageously allows the rod 20 to perform a second function, in addition to locking the brake explained above, the heel of the heel during the passage in blocking configuration.
  • the rod is slid backwards. It then drives the heel that is attached to it in this movement back.
  • This allows to move the heel of the boot in blocking configuration of the braking device, which is used for the climbing phase of the ski touring, during which the heel of the shoe is not secured to the ski but free.
  • the recoil of the heel then allows to release a volume so as not to hinder the movement of the heel of the shoe during the climbing phase.
  • the rod returns to its advanced position and the heel returns to the same position as initially. It automatically returns to a good position, without the need for a new size adjustment, which is very user-friendly and advantageous.
  • the profile of the groove 14 of the locking element determines the sliding length of the rod and thus the retraction of the heel between the two configurations of the braking device.
  • a retreat of at least 20 mm is implemented.
  • FIGS 8 to 13 represent by way of example a second embodiment in which the brake has another architecture, also existing in the state of the art, for example as described by the document US4515388 .
  • This brake is different from the previous in that it no longer relies on a single continuous metal element.
  • the pedal 2 is mounted to move about a transverse axis 5 'close to the surface of a ski by means of a connecting rod 8.
  • the return spring effect is implemented by an elastic element or 6 'torsion spring. The latter is in two parts connected around a central portion forming a blade in contact with the rod 8.
  • the two braking branches 4 are separate and linked to the pedal 2 by two respective metal rods distinct. They are independent of the spring 6 '.
  • the figure 10 shows a portion of the spring 6 'without its cylindrical cowling 9 to facilitate the visibility of the figure.
  • the base 30 is extended in its anterior part under the heel rest 3 and forms a lateral support for the braking limbs 4.
  • the locking device of this second embodiment is also based on a rod 20 whose rear portion is similar to that of the first embodiment, but differs by the use of a different locking element, which is under the shape of a simple stop 14 '.
  • the spring 6 'of the braking device comprises two lateral ends 7', oriented downwards, which can cooperate with two respective lateral tabs 17 of the cowling 9, which can themselves cooperate with abutments 14 'of the locking device, as will be detailed hereinafter.
  • the Figures 8 to 12 represent the non-blocking configuration.
  • the rod occupies its advanced position, in which only the actuating element 23 is disposed beyond the base 30. In this position, the brake is free to rotate, depending on the actuation of the pedal 2, so that the brake can occupy the position of non-braking, illustrated by the figure 12 , or the braking position, illustrated by the Figures 8 to 11 .
  • This direct blockage therefore means in the broad sense, possibly one or more intermediate components, such as a cowling.
  • the locking element of the locking device therefore acts directly on the spring element of the brake during the actuation of the locking device, regardless of the initial position of the brake, which allows it to first exercise a first dynamic effect of good positioning of the brake as the displacement of the device blocking then a second static effect of locking the brake in the non-braking position at the end of displacement.
  • the rod used can be simplified, by removing its toothed portion 21.
  • this rod can extend forwardly or laterally, and be actuated differently.
  • the blocking element is independent, not necessarily linked to a rod but for example to a simple base slidably mounted relative to the brake, so with respect to the ski.
  • the locking element is therefore a separate element of the brake according to one embodiment.
  • the brake heel rest is preferably fixedly mounted on the ski. It can be confused with the base mentioned above.
  • the recoil function can be maintained, but the connection between the rod and the heel can be simplified, can rest on any fastener, not necessarily proposing the longitudinal adjustment of the heel.
  • the locking device is also independent of the brake.
  • the heel rest or base of the latter is advantageously fixed on the ski, and the independent locking element is movable in sliding relative to the movable part to lock the brake, to interact or not with him.
  • the locking element is preferably operable in a simple and user-friendly way, manually, possibly using the skier's stick, but without tools.
  • Any locking device of the locking member may be provided to stabilize one or both configurations of the braking device. In a simplified variant, no locking device is implemented.
  • the braking device has advantageously been combined with a heel piece for fixing a ski boot of the heel type used for the practice of alpine skiing.
  • the principle remains compatible with any other heel. It can also be combined with an abutment of a fixing device, intended to fix the front of a shoe, not a heel, or independently of these two fasteners, stop and heel, for example on the ski between these two devices.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif de freinage pour planche de glisse, particulièrement adapté au ski de randonnée. Elle concerne aussi un dispositif de fixation d'une chaussure sur une planche de glisse, comme une talonnière ou une butée, intégrant un tel dispositif de freinage. Enfin, elle concerne aussi un ski sur lequel est fixé un tel dispositif de freinage. La pratique du ski de randonnée nécessite deux phases différentes de fonctionnement du ski. Dans une première phase de montée, ou plus généralement de marche, le skieur avance en soulevant son talon, qui n'est pas solidarisé sur la planche de glisse. Dans cette première phase, aucun dispositif de freinage du ski n'est utilisé. Dans une seconde phase de descente, le skieur a sa chaussure totalement solidarisée sur le ski, et pratique le ski comme dans le cas du ski alpin. Il a ainsi besoin d'un dispositif de fixation équipé d'un mécanisme de déclenchement lui permettant une libération automatique de la chaussure en cas de chute, pour éviter toute blessure et assurer sa sécurité. Un dispositif de freinage est alors aussi indispensable pour freiner automatiquement le ski en cas de déclenchement du dispositif de fixation, pour empêcher au ski de continuer sa glisse.The invention relates to a braking device for gliding board, particularly suitable for ski touring. It also relates to a device for attaching a boot to a gliding board, such as a heel or a stop, incorporating such a braking device. Finally, it also relates to a ski on which is fixed such a braking device. The practice of ski touring requires two different phases of operation of the ski. In a first phase of climbing, or more generally of walking, the skier advances by lifting his heel, which is not secured to the gliding board. In this first phase, no ski braking device is used. In a second downhill phase, the skier has his shoe fully secured to the ski, and practices skiing as in the case of downhill skiing. He thus needs a fixing device equipped with a trigger mechanism allowing him an automatic release of the shoe in case of fall, to avoid any injury and ensure its safety. A braking device is then also essential to automatically brake the ski in case of triggering of the attachment device, to prevent the ski from continuing to slide.

Pour répondre aux contraintes précédentes, le dispositif de freinage du ski de randonnée est en général équipé d'un dispositif de blocage, qui permet de le bloquer et le rendre inactif dans la première phase de montée. En descente, le dispositif de blocage se trouve dans une configuration débloquée, dans laquelle le frein fonctionne de manière similaire aux freins équipant les skis alpins.To meet the above constraints, the ski touring braking device is generally equipped with a locking device, which makes it possible to block it and make it inactive in the first climbing phase. Downhill, the locking device is in an unlocked configuration, in which the brake operates in a manner similar to the brakes on alpine skis.

Un dispositif de freinage pour ski de randonnée comportant les caractéristiques définies dans le préambule de la revendication 1 est connu du document WO 2012/024809 . Toutefois, les solutions existantes restent insatisfaisantes et la présente invention a pour objet de proposer un dispositif de freinage pour ski de randonnée qui soit simple, convivial à utiliser, fiable.A braking device for ski touring comprising the features defined in the preamble of claim 1 is known from the document WO 2012/024809 . However, the existing solutions remain unsatisfactory and the present invention aims to provide a braking device for ski touring that is simple, user-friendly, reliable.

A cet effet, l'invention repose sur un dispositif de freinage pour ski de randonnée comprenant un frein, doté d'un élément élastique qui exerce un effort de rappel élastique de branches de freinage vers la position de freinage du frein, et un dispositif de blocage pouvant occuper une configuration de blocage dans laquelle le frein est immobilisé par le dispositif de blocage en position de non freinage et une configuration de non blocage dans laquelle le frein est libre de tourner par rapport au ski pour occuper la position de non freinage ou la position de freinage dans laquelle il est apte à freiner le ski selon le positionnement ou non d'une chaussure sur le ski, le dispositif de blocage étant monté mobile en coulissement par rapport au frein de manière à occuper la configuration de blocage ou de non blocage et caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de blocage comprend un élément de blocage qui agit sur le frein pendant l'actionnement du dispositif de blocage en exerçant un premier effet de positionnement du frein en position de non freinage en s'opposant à l'effort de rappel élastique, et en ce que l'élément de blocage agit directement au niveau de l'élément élastique du frein pendant l'actionnement du dispositif de blocage, quelle que soit la position initiale du frein, en exerçant un effet dynamique de positionnement du frein en position de non freinage lors du déplacement du dispositif de blocage vers la configuration de blocage.For this purpose, the invention is based on a braking device for ski touring comprising a brake, provided with an elastic element which exerts an elastic return force of braking limbs to the braking position of the brake, and a braking device. blocking which can occupy a locking configuration in which the brake is immobilized by the locking device in the non-braking position and a non-locking configuration in which the brake is free to rotate relative to the ski to occupy the non-braking position or the braking position in which it is able to brake the ski according to the positioning or not of a boot on the ski, the locking device being slidably mounted relative to the brake so as to occupy the locking or non-locking configuration and characterized in that the blocking device comprises a blocking element which acts on the brake during the actuation of the locking device in exerting t a first effect of positioning the brake in the non-braking position by opposing the elastic return force, and in that the locking element acts directly at the level of the elastic element of the brake during the actuation of the locking device, regardless of the initial position of the brake, exerting a dynamic effect of positioning the brake in the non-braking position when moving the locking device to the locking configuration.

Le dispositif de blocage peut être indépendant du frein.The locking device may be independent of the brake.

Le frein peut être fixe sur un ski et le dispositif de blocage peut être coulissant par rapport au frein.The brake can be fixed on a ski and the locking device can be sliding relative to the brake.

L'invention porte aussi sur un ensemble talonnière et dispositif de freinage, pour fixer la partie arrière d'une chaussure de ski sur un ski de randonnée, caractérisé en ce que la talonnière est liée à un dispositif de freinage tel que décrit précédemment.The invention also relates to a heel assembly and braking device, for fixing the rear portion of a ski boot on a ski touring, characterized in that the heel is connected to a braking device as described above.

Dans cet ensemble talonnière/dispositif de freinage, la talonnière peut être liée au dispositif de blocage pour obtenir un recul automatique de la talonnière lors du passage du dispositif de freinage vers sa configuration de blocage du frein.In this heel assembly / braking device, the heel can be linked to the locking device to obtain an automatic retreat of the heel during the passage of the braking device to its brake locking configuration.

L'invention porte aussi sur un ski de randonnée, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un dispositif de freinage tel que décrit précédemment et/ou un ensemble talonnière/dispositif de freinage tel que décrit précédemment. L'invention est plus précisément définie par les revendications.The invention also relates to a ski touring, characterized in that it comprises a braking device as described above and / or a heel assembly / braking device as described above. The invention is more precisely defined by the claims.

Ces objets, caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention seront exposés en détail dans la description suivante de modes d'exécution particuliers faits à titre non-limitatif en relation avec les figures jointes parmi lesquelles :

  • La figure 1 représente une vue en perspective d'un dispositif de freinage en configuration débloquée, dite de non blocage par la suite, et en position de freinage, selon un premier mode d'exécution de l'invention.
  • La figure 2 représente une vue en perspective du dispositif de freinage en configuration bloquée, dite de blocage par la suite, selon le premier mode d'exécution de l'invention.
  • La figure 3 représente une vue en perspective allégée du dispositif de freinage en position de freinage selon le premier mode d'exécution de l'invention.
  • La figure 4 représente une vue en perspective du dispositif de blocage selon le premier mode d'exécution de l'invention.
  • La figure 5 représente une vue en coupe selon un plan médian longitudinal du dispositif de freinage en configuration de non blocage et en position de non freinage selon le premier mode d'exécution de l'invention.
  • La figure 6 représente une vue en coupe selon un plan médian longitudinal du dispositif de freinage en configuration de non blocage et en position de freinage selon le premier mode d'exécution de l'invention.
  • La figure 7 représente une vue en coupe selon un plan médian longitudinal du dispositif de freinage en configuration de blocage selon le premier mode d'exécution de l'invention.
  • La figure 8 représente une vue en perspective d'un dispositif de freinage en configuration de non blocage et en position de freinage selon un second mode d'exécution de l'invention.
  • La figure 9 représente une vue en coupe selon un plan médian longitudinal du dispositif de freinage en configuration de non blocage et en position de freinage selon le second mode d'exécution de l'invention.
  • Les figures 10 et 11 représentent des vues en perspective avec des parties retirées du dispositif de freinage en configuration de non blocage et en position de freinage selon le second mode d'exécution de l'invention.
  • La figure 12 représente une vue en coupe selon un plan médian longitudinal du dispositif de freinage en configuration de non blocage et en position de non freinage selon le second mode d'exécution de l'invention.
  • La figure 13 représente une vue en coupe selon un plan médian longitudinal du dispositif de freinage en configuration de blocage selon le second mode d'exécution de l'invention.
These objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in detail in the following description of particular embodiments given in a non-limiting manner in relation to the appended figures among which:
  • The figure 1 represents a perspective view of a braking device in unlocked configuration, said non-locking thereafter, and in the braking position, according to a first embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 2 represents a perspective view of the braking device in locked configuration, called blocking thereafter, according to the first embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 3 represents a lightened perspective view of the braking device in the braking position according to the first embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 4 represents a perspective view of the locking device according to the first embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 5 represents a sectional view along a longitudinal median plane of the braking device in the non-locking configuration and in the non-braking position according to the first embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 6 represents a sectional view along a longitudinal median plane of the braking device in the non-locking configuration and in the braking position according to the first embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 7 represents a sectional view along a longitudinal median plane of the braking device in blocking configuration according to the first embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 8 represents a perspective view of a braking device in the non-locking configuration and in the braking position according to a second embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 9 represents a sectional view along a longitudinal median plane of the braking device in the non-locking configuration and in the braking position according to the second embodiment of the invention.
  • The Figures 10 and 11 represent perspective views with parts removed from the braking device in the non-locking configuration and in the braking position according to the second embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 12 represents a sectional view along a longitudinal median plane of the braking device in the non-locking configuration and in the non-braking position according to the second embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 13 represents a sectional view along a longitudinal median plane of the braking device in locking configuration according to the second embodiment of the invention.

Pour faciliter la compréhension de la suite de la description, nous définissons la direction longitudinale x comme la direction horizontale s'étendant de l'arrière vers l'avant du ski, la direction transversale y la direction horizontale perpendiculaire à la direction x, la direction verticale z perpendiculaire au plan horizontal défini par les axes x et y, orientée vers le haut. D'autre part, les mêmes références sont utilisés pour les mêmes ou sensiblement les mêmes éléments dans les deux modes d'exécution décrits ci-dessous. Les éléments différents dans leur structure mais de même fonction sont dotés d'un numéro identique auquel on ajoute le caractère « ' » dans le second mode d'exécution.To facilitate the understanding of the following description, we define the longitudinal direction x as the horizontal direction extending from the rear to the front of the ski, the transverse direction y the horizontal direction perpendicular to the direction x, the direction vertical z perpendicular to the horizontal plane defined by the x and y axes, pointing upwards. On the other hand, the same references are used for the same or substantially the same elements in the two embodiments described below. The different elements in their structure but with the same function are given an identical number to which is added the character "'" in the second execution mode.

Les figures 1 à 7 représentent donc un dispositif de freinage selon un premier mode d'exécution, qui comprend un frein 1, plus particulièrement visible sur la figure 3, et un dispositif de blocage, plus particulièrement visible sur la figure 4. Ce mode d'exécution est prévu pour une association du dispositif de freinage avec une talonnière d'un dispositif de fixation de ski, par exemple du type de celles utilisées pour la pratique du ski alpin. En remarque, pour simplifier la lisibilité des figures, la chaussure de ski, le dispositif de fixation de cette chaussure (la talonnière) et le ski lui-même ne sont pas représentés sur ces figures.The Figures 1 to 7 therefore represent a braking device according to a first embodiment, which comprises a brake 1, more particularly visible on the figure 3 , and a blocking device, more particularly visible on the figure 4 . This embodiment is provided for an association of the braking device with a heel of a ski binding device, for example of the type used for the practice of alpine skiing. As a remark, to simplify the legibility of the figures, the ski boot, the attachment device of this shoe (the heel) and the ski itself are not shown in these figures.

Le frein 1, visible sur la figure 3, est un frein conventionnel utilisé sur un ski alpin, représenté en position de freinage, tel que par exemple décrit dans le document FR2788991 . Il comprend une pédale 2 destinée à recevoir l'appui d'une chaussure de ski, en général le talon, pour permettre son basculement de la première position de freinage à une position de non freinage, comme représenté par exemple respectivement sur les figures 1 et 2, pour la pratique du ski. Ce frein comprend de plus un repose-talon 3, destiné à une fixation sensiblement sur la surface du ski et à la réception de la semelle de la chaussure de ski lors de la descente lorsqu'elle est fixée par les mâchoires d'une talonnière et que le frein est dans une position de non freinage. Ensuite, le frein 1 comprend un élément métallique continu, formant deux branches de freinage 4 en partie basse, destinées à une disposition de part et d'autres du ski. En position de freinage, ces branches de freinage 4 s'étendent vers le bas sous la surface inférieure du ski pour venir frotter sur la neige et freiner le ski. Ensuite, ces branches se prolongent par deux parties sensiblement horizontales 5 qui traversent une ouverture du repose talon et éventuellement de l'embase 30 reposant sur le ski. Ces parties horizontales forment ainsi un axe de rotation transversal de l'élément métallique par rapport au repose-talon du frein. L'élément métallique s'étend ensuite vers le haut jusqu'à la pédale 2, d'où il forme une boucle 6 centrale continue qui redescend sous la pédale et dont l'extrémité inférieure 7 en forme de U se trouve sensiblement au niveau du repose-talon 3. Cette forme de l'élément métallique, et plus particulièrement la boucle 6, lui donne une propriété élastique. La boucle 6 constitue le ressort de rappel du frein.The brake 1, visible on the figure 3 , is a conventional brake used on an alpine ski, shown in the braking position, as for example described in the document FR2788991 . It comprises a pedal 2 intended to receive the support of a ski boot, in general the heel, to allow it to swing from the first braking position to a non-braking position, as represented for example respectively on the Figures 1 and 2 , for the practice of skiing. This brake further comprises a heel rest 3, intended for fixing substantially on the surface of the ski and the reception of the sole of the ski boot during the descent when it is fixed by the jaws of a heel piece and the brake is in a non-braking position. Then, the brake 1 comprises a continuous metal element, forming two braking branches 4 at the bottom, for a disposition on both sides of the ski. In the braking position, these braking arms 4 extend downward under the lower surface of the ski to come rub on the snow and brake the ski. Then, these branches are extended by two substantially horizontal portions 5 which pass through an opening of the heel rest and possibly the base 30 resting on the ski. These horizontal portions thus form a transverse axis of rotation of the metal element relative to the brake heel rest. The metal element then extends upwards to the pedal 2, where it forms a continuous central loop 6 which descends below the pedal and whose U-shaped lower end 7 is substantially at the level of the pedal. heel rest 3. This shape of the metal element, and more particularly the loop 6, gives it an elastic property. The loop 6 is the brake return spring.

Au repos, le frein 1 se trouve dans la position de freinage telle que représentée sur les figures 1 et 3. Lorsqu'un skieur chausse le ski, la force de sa chaussure en appui sur la pédale 2 entraîne l'ensemble de l'élément métallique en rotation autour de ses parties 5 formant un axe de rotation transversal, jusqu'à ce que la pédale 2 vienne à proximité de la surface du ski et la chaussure en appui sur le repose-talon. Dans cette position finale dite de non freinage, les deux branches de freinage 4 se trouvent en position relevée, sensiblement horizontale, et ne peuvent plus venir en contact avec la neige, ne gênent pas la pratique normale du ski. En cas de chute et de libération de la chaussure du skieur par le déclenchement du dispositif de fixation de la chaussure de ski, la chaussure ne vient plus en appui sur le frein qui retrouve élastiquement automatiquement sa position de freinage pour stopper le ski.At rest, the brake 1 is in the braking position as shown on the figures 1 and 3 . When a skier is wearing the ski, the force of his shoe pressing on the pedal 2 causes the entire metal element to rotate around its parts 5 forming a transverse axis of rotation, until the pedal 2 come close to the surface of the ski and the shoe resting on the heel rest. In this final non-braking position, the two braking arms 4 are in the raised position, substantially horizontal, and can not come into contact with the snow, do not interfere with the normal practice of skiing. In the event of a fall and release of the skier's boot by the triggering of the fastening device of the ski boot, the boot no longer bears against the brake which automatically elastically regains its braking position to stop the ski.

Le dispositif de freinage comprend de plus un dispositif de blocage, dont la fonction est de bloquer le frein 1 en configuration dite de blocage dans une phase de montée lors de la pratique du ski de randonnée. Le dispositif de blocage comprend un élément de blocage 11 disposé vers une extrémité avant d'une tringle 20 montée mobile en coulissement selon une direction sensiblement longitudinale au sein d'une embase 30 destinée à une fixation sur la surface du ski, à proximité du frein. Cette embase 30 vient se loger de part et d'autre du repose-talon 3 du frein, au niveau de sa partie antérieure, où elle forme un maintien latéral complémentaire des branches de freinage 4. Dans ce mode de réalisation, le coulissement de la tringle entraîne son déplacement en translation longitudinale, selon les deux directions, afin de pouvoir induire les deux configurations du dispositif de blocage et par conséquent du dispositif de freinage.The braking device further comprises a locking device, the function of which is to lock the brake 1 in said locking configuration in a climbing phase during the practice of ski touring. The locking device comprises a locking element 11 arranged towards a forward end of a rod 20 mounted to slide in a substantially longitudinal direction within a base 30 for attachment to the ski surface, close to the brake. This base 30 is housed on either side of the heel rest 3 of the brake, at its front part, where it forms a complementary lateral support of the braking limbs 4. In this embodiment, the sliding of the bead causes its displacement in longitudinal translation, in both directions, in order to induce the two configurations of the locking device and therefore the braking device.

Le dispositif de blocage est plus particulièrement visible sur la figure 4. L'élément de blocage 11 comprend deux éléments supérieur 12 et inférieur 13 délimitant une rainure 14 destinée à coopérer avec la partie inférieure 7 de la boucle 6 du frein. L'élément inférieur 13 comprend une première surface sensiblement horizontale 15 haute puis une surface inclinée vers le ski, formant une rampe de guidage pour l'insertion du frein dans la rainure 14, comme cela sera explicité par la suite. Enfin, il forme une seconde surface sensiblement horizontale 16 basse. Cet élément de blocage 11 est donc agencé sur une tringle 20, qui comprend ensuite vers l'arrière une partie plus haute portant une denture 21 ou crantage, puis une boucle 22 avant de se terminer vers son extrémité arrière par un élément d'actionnement 23 formant une surface sensiblement concave et de diamètre adapté pour la réception d'une pointe de bâton de ski.The locking device is more particularly visible on the figure 4 . The locking element 11 comprises two upper 12 and lower 13 elements delimiting a groove 14 intended to cooperate with the lower part 7 of the loop 6 of the brake. The lower element 13 comprises a first substantially horizontal high surface 15 and then a surface inclined towards the ski, forming a guide ramp for the insertion of the brake in the groove 14, as will be explained later. Finally, it forms a second substantially horizontal surface 16 low. This blocking element 11 is thus arranged on a rod 20, which then comprises a rearward higher part carrying a toothing 21 or notch, then a loop 22 before ending towards its rear end by an actuating element 23 forming a substantially concave surface and of diameter adapted for receiving a ski stick tip.

Les figures 5 à 7 permettent d'illustrer plus précisément le fonctionnement du dispositif de freinage selon ce premier mode d'exécution.The Figures 5 to 7 allow to illustrate more precisely the operation of the braking device according to this first embodiment.

Sur les figures 5 et 6, ce dispositif de freinage se trouve en configuration de non blocage. On aperçoit alors la partie inférieure 7 de l'élément métallique du frein, plus précisément de la boucle 6 formant ressort, qui vient en appui sur la première surface sensiblement horizontale 15 agencée en partie supérieure de la rainure 14 de l'élément de blocage 11. Dans cette configuration, le frein est libre de tourner par rapport au ski pour occuper la position de non freinage, illustré par la figure 5, ou la position de freinage, illustré par la figure 6, selon le positionnement ou non d'une chaussure de ski sur le ski. En remarque, il est visible que l'extrémité inférieure 7 de la boucle 6 se déplace légèrement sur la surface 15 entre ces deux positions.On the Figures 5 and 6 , this braking device is in the non-blocking configuration. We then see the lower part 7 of the element metal of the brake, more precisely of the loop 6 forming a spring, which bears on the first substantially horizontal surface 15 arranged in the upper part of the groove 14 of the locking element 11. In this configuration, the brake is free to rotate relative to the ski to occupy the position of non-braking, illustrated by the figure 5 , or the braking position, illustrated by the figure 6 , depending on the position or not of a ski boot on the ski. Note, it is visible that the lower end 7 of the loop 6 moves slightly on the surface 15 between these two positions.

Dans la configuration de non blocage du dispositif de freinage, seule l'extrémité formant l'élément d'actionnement 23 de la tringle 20 dépasse de l'arrière de l'embase 30 du dispositif de fixation de la chaussure de ski. La boucle 22 de la tringle vient en appui contre une tige 32 transversale agencée dans l'embase 30, qui empêche tout recul accidentel de la tringle 20. Cette coopération de la boucle 22 de la tringle avec la tige 32 transversale de l'embase 30 du ski forme un dispositif de verrouillage de la tringle 20.In the non-locking configuration of the braking device, only the end forming the actuating element 23 of the rod 20 protrudes from the rear of the base 30 of the fastening device of the ski boot. The loop 22 of the rod bears against a transverse rod 32 arranged in the base 30, which prevents any accidental retraction of the rod 20. This cooperation of the loop 22 of the rod with the transverse rod 32 of the base 30 ski forms a locking device of the rod 20.

Le passage du dispositif de freinage de cette première configuration de non blocage à la configuration de blocage est mis en oeuvre par un appui manuel sur la surface de l'élément d'actionnement 23 de la tringle 20, par exemple de manière conviviale avec la pointe d'un bâton, pour engendrer un effet de levier élastique sur la partie arrière de la tringle 20 qui permet à sa boucle 22 de descendre sous la tige 32 tout en induisant un effet de poussée arrière de la tringle, engendrant son recul par coulissement arrière au sein de l'embase 30, dès qu'elle est déverrouillée. Ensuite, ce mouvement de coulissement est poursuivi jusqu'à atteindre une butée finale, dans laquelle l'extrémité inférieure 7 de la boucle 6 du frein se trouve sur la seconde surface horizontale 16 en partie basse de la rainure 14 de l'élément de blocage. Dans cette position, représentée par la figure 7, la boucle 6 perd tout degré de liberté, ce qui bloque ainsi le frein dans sa position de non freinage. L'élément de blocage 11 s'oppose au rappel élastique du frein. Cet effet est d'autant plus performant que son action se produit directement sur la boucle 6 de l'élément métallique, qui forme le composant énergisant qui produit l'effet ressort du frein.The passage of the braking device from this first non-locking configuration to the blocking configuration is implemented by a manual support on the surface of the actuating element 23 of the rod 20, for example in a user-friendly manner with the tip of a stick, to generate an elastic lever effect on the rear portion of the rod 20 which allows the loop 22 to descend below the rod 32 while inducing a rear pushing effect of the rod, causing its recoil by sliding back within the base 30, as soon as it is unlocked. Then, this sliding movement is continued until reaching a final stop, in which the lower end 7 of the brake loop 6 is on the second horizontal surface 16 at the bottom of the groove 14 of the locking element. In this position, represented by the figure 7 , Loop 6 loses any degree of freedom, which thus blocks the brake in its non-braking position. The locking element 11 opposes the elastic return of the brake. This effect is all the more powerful that its action occurs directly on the loop 6 of the metal element, which forms the energizing component that produces the spring effect of the brake.

En remarque, la forme de la partie arrière de la tringle lui permet de rester en appui élastique sous la tige 32 au niveau d'une partie basse de la tringle. Cette géométrie empêche tout coulissement accidentel de la tringle et cette configuration de blocage est stable.Note, the shape of the rear portion of the rod allows it to remain elastic support under the rod 32 at a lower portion of the rod. This geometry prevents accidental sliding of the rod and this locking configuration is stable.

L'actionnement de la tringle 20 peut être effectué alors que le frein est en position de freinage. Cela a pour premier effet de le faire passer en position de non freinage, avant de le bloquer dans cette position. Ainsi, l'élément de blocage du dispositif de blocage agit directement sur l'élément ressort du frein pendant l'actionnement du dispositif de blocage, quelle que soit la position initiale du frein, ce qui lui permet d'abord d'exercer un premier effet dynamique de bon positionnement du frein au fur et à mesure du déplacement du dispositif de blocage puis un second effet statique de blocage du frein en position de non freinage en fin de déplacement.The actuation of the rod 20 can be performed while the brake is in the braking position. This has the first effect of moving it to the non-braking position, before locking it in this position. Thus, the locking element of the locking device acts directly on the spring element of the brake during the actuation of the locking device, regardless of the initial position of the brake, which allows it first to exercise a first dynamic effect of good positioning of the brake as the displacement of the locking device and a second static effect of locking the brake in the non-braking position at the end of displacement.

Comme cela a été vu plus haut, la tringle 20 comprend aussi une denture 21. La fonction de cette denture est de permettre l'accrochage d'une talonnière d'un dispositif de fixation de ski, par l'intermédiaire d'une denture correspondante agencée sous sa surface inférieure. L'utilisation des dentures permet un positionnement réglable longitudinalement de la talonnière. En effet, cette dernière comprend avantageusement des rails, qui coopèrent avec des glissières 31 agencées en partie latérale de l'embase 30, lui permettant de coulisser longitudinalement le long de ces glissières 31. Quand son positionnement longitudinal correspond à la pointure de la chaussure, la talonnière est alors crantée dans la denture 21 de la tringle pour la solidariser avec le ski par l'intermédiaire de cette tringle 20. Cet agencement permet avantageusement à la tringle 20 de remplir une seconde fonction, outre celle de blocage du frein explicitée précédemment, de recul de la talonnière lors du passage en configuration de blocage. En effet, comme cela a été explicité précédemment, lors de ce passage, la tringle est coulissée vers l'arrière. Elle entraîne alors la talonnière qui lui est solidaire dans ce mouvement arrière. Cela permet d'éloigner la talonnière de la chaussure en configuration de blocage du dispositif de freinage, qui sert à la phase de montée du ski de randonnée, durant laquelle le talon de la chaussure n'est pas solidarisé au ski mais libre. Le recul de la talonnière permet alors de libérer un volume pour ne pas gêner le mouvement du talon de la chaussure lors de la phase de montée.As seen above, the rod 20 also comprises a toothing 21. The function of this toothing is to allow the attachment of a heel of a ski binding device, through a corresponding toothing arranged beneath its lower surface. The use of the teeth allows longitudinally adjustable positioning of the heel. Indeed, the latter advantageously comprises rails, which cooperate with slides 31 arranged in the lateral portion of the base 30, allowing it to slide longitudinally along these slides 31. When its longitudinal positioning corresponds to the shoe size, the heel is then notched in the toothing 21 of the rod to secure it with the ski by the intermediate of this rod 20. This arrangement advantageously allows the rod 20 to perform a second function, in addition to locking the brake explained above, the heel of the heel during the passage in blocking configuration. Indeed, as has been explained above, during this passage, the rod is slid backwards. It then drives the heel that is attached to it in this movement back. This allows to move the heel of the boot in blocking configuration of the braking device, which is used for the climbing phase of the ski touring, during which the heel of the shoe is not secured to the ski but free. The recoil of the heel then allows to release a volume so as not to hinder the movement of the heel of the shoe during the climbing phase.

Inversement, lorsque la configuration du dispositif de freinage est modifiée vers la configuration de non blocage, la tringle retrouve sa position avancée et la talonnière reprend alors la même position qu'initialement. Elle revient ainsi automatiquement en bonne position, sans nécessiter de nouveau réglage de pointure, ce qui est très convivial et avantageux.Conversely, when the configuration of the braking device is changed to the non-locking configuration, the rod returns to its advanced position and the heel returns to the same position as initially. It automatically returns to a good position, without the need for a new size adjustment, which is very user-friendly and advantageous.

Le profil de la rainure 14 de l'élément de blocage détermine la longueur de coulissement de la tringle et donc le recul de la talonnière entre les deux configurations du dispositif de freinage. Avantageusement, un recul d'au moins 20 mm est mis en oeuvre.The profile of the groove 14 of the locking element determines the sliding length of the rod and thus the retraction of the heel between the two configurations of the braking device. Advantageously, a retreat of at least 20 mm is implemented.

Naturellement, le concept a été décrit précédemment de manière non limitative à un mode d'exécution associé à un frein particulier. Toutefois, l'invention est facilement transposable à toute autre configuration.Naturally, the concept has been described above in a non-limiting manner to an embodiment associated with a particular brake. However, the invention is easily transposable to any other configuration.

Les figures 8 à 13 représentent ainsi à titre d'exemple un second mode d'exécution dans lequel le frein présente une autre architecture, aussi existante dans l'état de la technique, par exemple telle que décrite par le document US4515388 . Ce frein se différencie du précédent en ce qu'il ne repose plus sur un seul élément métallique continu. Au contraire, la pédale 2 est montée mobile autour d'un axe transversal 5' à proximité de la surface d'un ski par l'intermédiaire d'une biellette 8. L'effet ressort de rappel est mis en oeuvre par un élément élastique ou ressort 6' de torsion. Ce dernier se présente en deux parties reliées autour d'une partie centrale formant une lame en contact avec la biellette 8. Il est agencé autour de l'axe de rotation 5' et agit sur la biellette 8, par l'intermédiaire de sa partie centrale, de sorte à lui transmettre un effort de rappel rappelant la pédale vers sa position haute, et ainsi le dispositif de freinage vers la position de freinage du frein. Les deux branches de freinage 4 sont distinctes et liées à la pédale 2 par deux tiges métalliques respectives distinctes. Elles sont indépendantes du ressort 6'. La figure 10 montre une partie du ressort 6' sans son capotage 9 cylindrique pour faciliter la visibilité de la figure. Dans cette réalisation, l'embase 30 vient se prolonger dans sa partie antérieure sous le repose-talon 3 et forme un appui latéral pour les branches de freinage 4.The Figures 8 to 13 represent by way of example a second embodiment in which the brake has another architecture, also existing in the state of the art, for example as described by the document US4515388 . This brake is different from the previous in that it no longer relies on a single continuous metal element. On the contrary, the pedal 2 is mounted to move about a transverse axis 5 'close to the surface of a ski by means of a connecting rod 8. The return spring effect is implemented by an elastic element or 6 'torsion spring. The latter is in two parts connected around a central portion forming a blade in contact with the rod 8. It is arranged around the axis of rotation 5 'and acts on the rod 8, through its part central, so as to transmit a return force recalling the pedal to its upper position, and thus the braking device to the braking position of the brake. The two braking branches 4 are separate and linked to the pedal 2 by two respective metal rods distinct. They are independent of the spring 6 '. The figure 10 shows a portion of the spring 6 'without its cylindrical cowling 9 to facilitate the visibility of the figure. In this embodiment, the base 30 is extended in its anterior part under the heel rest 3 and forms a lateral support for the braking limbs 4.

Le dispositif de blocage de ce second mode d'exécution repose aussi sur une tringle 20 dont la partie arrière est similaire à celle du premier mode d'exécution, mais diffère par l'utilisation d'un élément de blocage différent, qui se présente sous la forme d'une simple butée 14'. Le ressort 6' du dispositif de freinage comprend deux extrémités latérales 7', orientées vers le bas, qui peuvent coopérer avec deux pattes respectives latérales 17 du capotage 9, qui peuvent elles-mêmes coopérer avec des butées 14' du dispositif de blocage, comme cela va être détaillé ci-après.The locking device of this second embodiment is also based on a rod 20 whose rear portion is similar to that of the first embodiment, but differs by the use of a different locking element, which is under the shape of a simple stop 14 '. The spring 6 'of the braking device comprises two lateral ends 7', oriented downwards, which can cooperate with two respective lateral tabs 17 of the cowling 9, which can themselves cooperate with abutments 14 'of the locking device, as will be detailed hereinafter.

Les figures 8 à 12 représentent la configuration de non blocage. La tringle occupe sa position avancée, dans laquelle seul l'élément d'actionnement 23 est disposé au-delà de l'embase 30. Dans cette position, le frein est libre de tourner en rotation, en fonction de l'actionnement de la pédale 2, de sorte que le frein peut occuper la position de non freinage, illustrée par la figure 12, ou la position de freinage, illustrée par les figures 8 à 11.The Figures 8 to 12 represent the non-blocking configuration. The rod occupies its advanced position, in which only the actuating element 23 is disposed beyond the base 30. In this position, the brake is free to rotate, depending on the actuation of the pedal 2, so that the brake can occupy the position of non-braking, illustrated by the figure 12 , or the braking position, illustrated by the Figures 8 to 11 .

Lorsque la tringle 20 est reculée, comme explicité précédemment, deux butées 14' latérales viennent respectivement en appui sur les pattes 17, qui agissent sur les extrémités latérales 7' du ressort 6' de sorte que ce ressort 6' agisse sur la biellette 8 du frein, pour contraindre le frein à passer dans sa position de non freinage et pour le maintenir dans cette position de non freinage. La butée 14' s'oppose donc ainsi directement à l'effort de rappel exercé par le ressort 6' de rappel agencé autour de l'axe de rotation 5' du frein, par l'intermédiaire du capotage, et le fonctionnement du dispositif de freinage résultant est donc proche de celui décrit précédemment. Naturellement, dans ces réalisations, le fait d'exercer un blocage directement sur l'élément élastique présente l'avantage d'une bonne efficacité de blocage. Ce blocage direct s'entend donc au sens large, par éventuellement un ou plusieurs composants intermédiaires, comme un capotage. Comme dans le mode de réalisation précédent, l'élément de blocage du dispositif de blocage agit donc directement sur l'élément ressort du frein pendant l'actionnement du dispositif de blocage, quelle que soit la position initiale du frein, ce qui lui permet d'abord d'exercer un premier effet dynamique de bon positionnement du frein au fur et à mesure du déplacement du dispositif de blocage puis un second effet statique de blocage du frein en position de non freinage en fin de déplacement.When the rod 20 is retracted, as explained above, two stops 14 'laterally bear respectively on the tabs 17, which act on the lateral ends 7' of the spring 6 'so that the spring 6' acts on the rod 8 of the brake, to force the brake to move to its non-braking position and to maintain it in this non-braking position. The abutment 14 'thus directly opposes the return force exerted by the spring 6' of return arranged around the axis of rotation 5 'of the brake, through the cowling, and the operation of the device. resulting braking is therefore close to that described above. Naturally, in these embodiments, the fact of exerting a blockage directly on the elastic element has the advantage of a good blocking efficiency. This direct blockage therefore means in the broad sense, possibly one or more intermediate components, such as a cowling. As in the previous embodiment, the locking element of the locking device therefore acts directly on the spring element of the brake during the actuation of the locking device, regardless of the initial position of the brake, which allows it to first exercise a first dynamic effect of good positioning of the brake as the displacement of the device blocking then a second static effect of locking the brake in the non-braking position at the end of displacement.

Naturellement, d'autres modes d'exécution sont réalisables sans sortir de la présente invention.Of course, other embodiments are possible without departing from the present invention.

Par exemple, des modes de réalisation simplifiés peuvent être obtenus en supprimant la fonction de recul associée à celle de blocage. Dans ce cas, la tringle utilisée peut être simplifiée, en supprimant sa partie dentée 21. En variante, cette tringle peut s'étendre vers l'avant ou latéralement, et être actionnée différemment. En particulier, elle peut être reliée à la butée avant destinée à fixer l'avant d'une chaussure de ski, et être actionnable par un levier ou tout organe positionné vers l'avant de cette butée. De manière encore simplifiée, l'élément de blocage est indépendant, non nécessairement lié à une tringle mais par exemple à une simple embase montée coulissante par rapport au frein, donc par rapport au ski. L'élément de blocage est donc un élément distinct du frein selon un mode de réalisation. Le repose-talon du frein est de préférence monté fixe sur le ski. Il peut être confondu avec l'embase mentionnée précédemment.For example, simplified embodiments can be obtained by eliminating the recoil function associated with the blocking function. In this case, the rod used can be simplified, by removing its toothed portion 21. Alternatively, this rod can extend forwardly or laterally, and be actuated differently. In particular, it can be connected to the front stop for fixing the front of a ski boot, and be operable by a lever or any member positioned towards the front of this stop. In a still simplified manner, the blocking element is independent, not necessarily linked to a rod but for example to a simple base slidably mounted relative to the brake, so with respect to the ski. The locking element is therefore a separate element of the brake according to one embodiment. The brake heel rest is preferably fixedly mounted on the ski. It can be confused with the base mentioned above.

En variante, la fonction de recul peut être maintenue, mais la liaison entre la tringle et la talonnière peut être simplifiée, peut reposer sur tout élément de fixation, non obligatoirement proposant le réglage longitudinal de la talonnière.Alternatively, the recoil function can be maintained, but the connection between the rod and the heel can be simplified, can rest on any fastener, not necessarily proposing the longitudinal adjustment of the heel.

Le dispositif de blocage est de plus indépendant du frein. Le repose-talon ou embase de ce dernier est avantageusement fixe sur le ski, et l'élément de blocage indépendant est mobile en coulissement par rapport à la partie mobile à bloquer du frein, pour interagir ou non avec lui.The locking device is also independent of the brake. The heel rest or base of the latter is advantageously fixed on the ski, and the independent locking element is movable in sliding relative to the movable part to lock the brake, to interact or not with him.

L'élément de blocage est de préférence actionnable de manière simple et conviviale, de manière manuelle, éventuellement à l'aide du bâton du skieur, mais sans outil.The locking element is preferably operable in a simple and user-friendly way, manually, possibly using the skier's stick, but without tools.

Tout dispositif de verrouillage de l'élément de blocage peut être prévu pour stabiliser une ou les deux configurations du dispositif de freinage. En variante simplifiée, aucun dispositif de verrouillage n'est implémenté.Any locking device of the locking member may be provided to stabilize one or both configurations of the braking device. In a simplified variant, no locking device is implemented.

Le dispositif de freinage a été avantageusement combiné à une talonnière de fixation d'une chaussure de ski du type des talonnières utilisées pour la pratique du ski alpin. En variante, le principe reste compatible avec toute autre talonnière. Il peut aussi être combiné avec une butée d'un dispositif de fixation, destinée à fixer l'avant d'une chaussure, non une talonnière, ou de manière indépendante de ces deux dispositifs de fixation, butée et talonnière, par exemple sur le ski entre ces deux dispositifs.The braking device has advantageously been combined with a heel piece for fixing a ski boot of the heel type used for the practice of alpine skiing. Alternatively, the principle remains compatible with any other heel. It can also be combined with an abutment of a fixing device, intended to fix the front of a shoe, not a heel, or independently of these two fasteners, stop and heel, for example on the ski between these two devices.

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  1. Braking device for a touring ski comprising a brake (1), provided with an elastic element (6; 6') which applies an elastic return force returning braking branches (4) to the braking position of the brake, and a blocking device able to occupy a blocking configuration in which the brake (1) is immobilized by the blocking device in the position of non-braking and a non-blocking configuration in which the brake is free to rotate with respect to the ski to occupy the non-braking position or the braking position where it is able to brake the ski, according to whether or not a ski boot is in position on the ski, the blocking device being mounted with the ability to move in sliding with respect to the brake (1) so as to occupy the blocking configuration or non-blocking configuration, characterized in that the blocking device comprises a blocking element (11; 11') which acts on the brake during actuation of the blocking device by applying a first effect of positioning the brake in the non-braking position which opposes the elastic return force and in that the blocking element (11; 11') of the blocking device acts directly on the elastic element (6, 6') of the brake during actuation of the blocking device, irrespective of the initial position of the brake, applying a dynamic effect of positioning the brake in the non-braking position as the blocking device moves towards the blocking configuration.
  2. Braking device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the blocking device is independent of the brake (1).
  3. Braking device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the brake (1) is fixed to a ski and in that the blocking device is able to slide with respect to the brake.
  4. Braking device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the blocking element (11; 11') acts directly on the elastic element (6, 6') of the brake during actuation of the blocking device and/or when the braking device is occupying its blocking configuration.
  5. Braking device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the blocking element (11') of the blocking device comprises a groove (14) that allows the brake (1) to be blocked or otherwise.
  6. Braking device according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the blocking element (11') of the blocking device comprises a stop piece (14') that allows the brake (1) to be blocked or otherwise.
  7. Braking device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the blocking device comprises a link rod (20) comprising the blocking element (11; 11') able to block the brake (1) or otherwise, and an actuating element (23) for sliding the link rod (20) and the blocking element.
  8. Braking device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the link rod (20) comprises a bow (22) for locking the blocking device in the non-blocking configuration, unlocking being obtained through a lever-type elastic effect of the link rod (20) by applying a force to the actuating element (23).
  9. Braking device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the blocking device comprises an attachment element for a heelpiece of a ski binding to allow the heelpiece to move back automatically as the blocking device moves into the brake blocking configuration.
  10. Braking device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the attachment element is a toothset (21) to allow adjustable longitudinal positioning of the heelpiece.
  11. Braking device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the braking device comprises an actuating element for manual actuation of the blocking device.
  12. Heelpiece and braking device assembly for attaching the rear part of a ski boot to a touring ski, characterized in that the heelpiece is connected to the braking device according to one of the preceding claims.
  13. Heelpiece and braking device assembly according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the heelpiece is attached to the blocking device in such a way as to achieve automatic backward movement of the heelpiece as the braking device passes into its brake blocking configuration.
  14. Alpine touring ski, characterized in that it comprises a braking device according to one of Claims 1 to 11 and/or a heelpiece and braking device assembly according to one of Claims 12 or 13.
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