Land vehicles – Skates – Shoe attaching means
Patent
1980-06-24
1983-02-01
Song, Robert R.
Land vehicles
Skates
Shoe attaching means
7386204, A63C 908
Patent
active
043711880
ABSTRACT:
A method for achieving programmed release ski bindings include formulation of biomechanical models and associated equations for determining release criteria in order to minimize selected types of lower extremity ski injuries. Analog and digital control circuits are also disclosed for computing the release variables from the biomechanical model equations and comparing the variable values to the release criteria in order to precisely generate a release initiating signal. Loads measured in the ski binding drive the biomechanical model equations. The ski binding assembly has a releasable binding for rigidly securing the ski boot to the ski with a release actuating element for releasing the ski boot from the binding upon occurrence of a release condition as determined by the associated control circuit.
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Mar Michael
Song Robert R.
University of California
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