Methods and apparatus for measuring ski boot binding torque

Details Methods and apparatus for measuring ski boot binding torque Methods and apparatus for measuring ski boot binding torque

1989-02-21

1990-05-29

Ruehl, Charles A.

Measuring and testing

Dynamometers

For testing force-biased connections

G01L 503

Patent

active

049285351

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for measuring binding release torque. In one embodiment the apparatus (10) has a foot member (12) having a movable toe member (14) connected thereto which can, upon insertion into footwear (46), accommodate footwear of different sizes and types. A leg bar (16) extends upwardly from the foot member (12) and is secured thereto for bearing lateral and vertical torques for testing bindings. The leg bar (16) is provided with a recess (22) for receiving a torque measuring apparatus such as a torque wrench and a strap or connector (42) attached to the leg bar (16) encompasses the sole of the footwear (46) emplaced in the bindings (48, 50) to be tested. The methods and apparatus are also suitable for testing ski boot bindings.

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patent: 3572105 (1971-03-01), Kaehler
patent: 3805603 (1974-04-01), Ettlinger
"CDI Multipliers & Dial Wrenches" discloses a dial-type torque wrench.
"1987-1988 Release Calibrater Operations and Maintenance Manual," published by Vermont Ski Safety Equipment, Inc.
"ASTM Designation: E 74-83 Standard Practice of Calibration of Force-Measuring Instruments for Verifying the Load Indication of Testing Machines," (1983).
"Salomon 1987/88 Adjustment Chart".
"Classify Yourself for Skier Type".
"Bindings '88," Skiing Trade News, Feb. 1988, pp. 57-60.
"New and Notable," Skiing Trade News, Mar. 1988, p. 154.

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