Abstract:
An arrangement for a cross-country ski binding, in particular a skating binding (15) and a shoe (16) adapted for use with the binding, is provided on its front sole (12) with engaging elements complementary to and capable of being introduced into engaging elements in the binding to create an articulating connection. The sole-side engaging elements include a bow (11) offset towards the rear in relation to the front sole end and extending transversely to the longitudinal direction of the sole and more or less parallel to the sole outer surface. The complementary binding-side engaging elements include a retaining hook (6) which grips over the bow (11) in particular from behind, the bow being capable of movement from a closure position into a release position and back. The retaining hook (6) can be moved from the closure position into the release position by an actuating element (3, 4) coupled to it against the force of an elastic element which exerts a forwards-directed bias pressure on it, in particular a spring element (5).
Abstract:
The invention concerns a binding for ski-jumping or ski-touring, in particular Telemark-style skiing, with which the ski-boot is held at the front sole end such that the boot heel can be raised off the ski or off a heel-support member (11) rigid with the ski. The boot is held at the front sole end by a clamping strap (12) or the like which is passed about the boot heel. The two front ends of the clamping strap (12) are connected to a lever (18) which extends transversely to the longitudinal direction of the ski and is mounted below the boot sole, in the ball region thereof, on the ski body or a front part of the binding so as to pivot about a pin (19) perpendicular to the ski cover surface (30) or boot sole. If a predetermined angle beyond the precise transverse position is exceeded, the lever (18) disengages from the pivot pin (19). A simple and operationally reliable safety binding is thus produced.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a combination of a ski binding (10), in particular a cross-country, touring or Telemark binding, and a shoe (11) adapted for use therewith, the front end of the shoe being secured in the binding (10) by a pre-tensioned springy tensioning element (12; 48) so as to allow the heel (13) of the shoe (11) to be lifted without hindrance during touring or cross-country skiing. The tensioning element (12, 48) grips the front sole (15) of the shoe (11), in particular between the ball area of the foot and the rear part of the sole, more specifically, preferably on the underside of the front sole of the shoe (15).