INTERFACE DEVICE FOR A GLIDING BOARD

Abstract

An interface device to be positioned between a gliding board, such as a ski, and at least one boot-retaining element, as well as a gliding apparatus that includes such device. The interface device includes: a right lateral arm including a lower surface that can be positioned on the gliding board; a left lateral arm arranged parallel to the right lateral arm and including a lower surface that can be positioned on the gliding board; the right lateral arm and the left lateral arm being used for supporting and fastening the at least one of retaining elements on the gliding board; and including a bridging section arranged between the right lateral arm and the left lateral arm. The bridging section is higher than the lower surface of the right lateral arm.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The invention will be better understood from the description that follows, with reference to the annexed drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a view of the prior art;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the interface device of FIG. 2;

FIGS. 4 to 8 are cross-sectional views of alternative constructions of the second embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the interface device of FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is a top view of the stiffener of the interface device of FIG. 9.

Claims

1. An interface device adapted to be positioned between a gliding board and at least one boot-retaining element, said interface device comprising: a right lateral arm having a lower surface to be positioned on the gliding board;a left lateral arm arranged parallel to said right lateral arm, said left lateral arm having a lower surface to be positioned on the gliding board;said right lateral arm and said left lateral arm being structured and arranged to have at least one boot-retaining element supported and fastened to the gliding board;a bridging section extending from said right lateral arm to said left lateral arm.

2. A device according to claim 1, wherein: said bridging section is higher than said lower surface of said right lateral arm.

3. A device according to claim 1, further comprising: a raising platform comprising: a thickness;an upper surface having at least one zone for receiving said boot-retaining element;a lower surfacea planar longitudinal stiffener comprising a thickness less than the thickness of said raising platform;said stiffener being positioned beneath the raising platform;said bridging section being integral with said longitudinal stiffener.

4. A device according to claim 1, wherein: said right lateral arm comprises a rail;said left lateral arm comprises a rail; andsaid rails of said right and left lateral arms being structured and arranged for having said boot-retaining element mounted for sliding on said rails.

5. A device according to claim 3, wherein: said longitudinal stiffener comprises a first planar portion, said first planar portion being sandwiched between said raising platform and the upper surface of the gliding board; andsaid planar portion is adapted to be parallel to the upper surface of the gliding board.

6. A gliding apparatus comprising: a gliding board;an interface device adapted to be positioned between a gliding board and at least one boot-retaining element, said interface device comprising: a right lateral arm having a lower surface to be positioned on the gliding board;a left lateral arm arranged parallel to said right lateral arm, said left lateral arm having a lower surface to be positioned on the gliding board;said right lateral arm and said left lateral arm being structured and arranged to have at least one boot-retaining element supported and fastened to the gliding board;a bridging section extending from said right lateral arm to said left lateral arm.

7. A gliding apparatus according to claim 6, further comprising: a front retaining element; anda rear retaining element;at least one of said retaining elements being fastened to said interface device.