Remote release of ski binding

Abstract

The manual release of a Ski-Binding is accomplished by Exerting a downward force on the “Heel-Release-Lever” of the Ski-Binding with skipole, ski or ski-boot. This manual release Can be difficult, inconvenient or dangerous under certain Conditions. For example after a fall, in deep snow, icy conditions Or other hazards. A remote release of the Ski-Boot from the Ski-Binding under these conditions is desirable. This invention will Accomplish this through the use of a magnetic force acting on the Heel-Release-Lever by remote control. Two modes of remote control are envisioned to initiate this action: 1) A wire connection which provides a current flow through the coil which exerts the force and is controlled by a remote push button. 2) A transmitter/receiver arrangement which controls the current flow through the coil via coded signals transmitted and received and initiated by a remote push button. Both arrangements provide the convenience that is necessary for a Save and fast release of the Ski-Boot from the Ski-Binding.

1 ) What I claim as my invention is an Electro-Mechanical device, which releases the Ski Boot from the Ski-Binding by means of an electrical current flowing through the coil of an Electro-Magnet generating a Magnetic field. The Magnetic field forces a piston in the coil, mechanically attached to the release-mechanism of the Ski-Binding, to a position at or near the middle of the coil, as such pulling or pushing the release-mechanism of the Ski-Binding, in effect releasing the Ski-Boot from the Ski-Binding.  
   
   
       2 ) What I claim as my invention is the remote release of the Ski-Binding by a push-button which sends an electrical current through electrical wires and through the coil of the Electro-Magnet. The piston in the Electro-Magnet is pulled or pushed from its resting position to a position at or near the middle of the Electro-Magnet and with these motions pulls or pushes the release mechanism of the Ski-Binding causing it to release the Ski-Boot.  
   
   
       3 ) What I claim as my invention is the wireless remote release of the Ski-Binding by means of a transmitter and receiver arrangement, which initiates the release of the Ski Boot. The transmitter sends a signal, containing the code for the release of the Ski binding to the receiver. The receiver, which is located at or near the Ski-Binding, receives the signal and decodes the signal as a command to release the Ski-Boot from the Binding. The decoded signal initiates for a relay to become energized. The contact of the relay closes and a momentary current from the battery flows through the coil of the Electro-Magnet triggering the release of the Ski-Boot.