Retention and release mechanism for a ski boot and ski boot incorporating the same
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Jul 24, 2001
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Dec 22, 1999
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Jun 19, 1998
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A retention and release mechanism and ski boot for mitigating injury to a skier when the rearward loads, potentially injurious to the user, are imparted to the boot. The mechanism includes a first linkage arm, a latch, and a second linkage arm. The latch is connected to a first end of the first linkage arm, and is configured for direct or indirect pivotal connection to a first portion of the boot (e.g., an upper portion), which is pivotally connected to a second portion of the boot (e.g., a lower portion). The second linkage arm is pivotally connected to a second end of the first linkage arm at a pivot point, and is configured for pivotal connection to the second portion of the boot. The mechanism provides stable orientation of the first portion to the second portion in a 'ski' position, and allows rotation of the first portion relative to the second portion in a 'release' position, the 'release' position being established upon imposition of a predetermined level of rearward force on the boot. A tension adjustment assembly allows for adjustment of the predetermined level of rearward force. The latch may be releasable from the boot to allow rotation of the first and second boot portions relative to each other for facilitating a relatively normal waking motion.
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