Parallelogram ski brace assembly

Abstract

A parallelogram ski brace assembly operational with skis to maintain the skis parallel relative to each, and in close proximity to each other as the skis move laterally and in an up-and-down motion is useful for skiers with impaired lower extremity control. A pair of ski plates detachably locks into the skis. Pair of boot plates receives the boots of the skier. A pair of risers joins the ski plate to the boot plate, clearing the boot plate from the skis. A pair of lateral bars terminates at a pair of terminal apertures. Two pairs of vertical axles extend through the terminal apertures, and rotate about the lateral bars. Two pairs of linkage bars extend horizontally between the vertical axles. The linkage bars enable two degrees of freedom so that the skis remain in proximity, parallel, and move vertically relative to each other.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to a parallelogram ski brace assembly. More so, the present invention relates to a ski brace assembly that is operational with a pair of skis to maintain the skis parallel relative to each other during operation while the skis are free to move laterally and in an up-an-down motion, so as to facilitate operation of the skis for skiers with impaired lower extremity control; whereby the assembly provides a pair of ski plates that releasably lock into a pair of ski bindings or otherwise attach to a pair of skis; a pair of boot plates receive the boots of the skier; a pair of risers join the ski plate to the boot plate, and elevate the boot plate above the skis and ski bindings; a pair of lateral bars join with the risers, are disposed generally parallel with the skis; two pairs of vertical axles extend through, and are rotatable about the lateral bars; two pairs of linkage bars extend horizontally between the two pair o...

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Benefits of technology

This patent is about a ski brace assembly that keeps the skis parallel and close to each other, while also allowing them to move laterally and up-an-down motion. The brace assembly also helps keep the edges of the skis in constant contact with the terrain. This makes it easier for skiers who have difficulty controlling their lower lower extremity movements to operate the skis. The brace assembly includes skis with toe and heel bindings, ski plates that lock into the bindings, and boot plates that attach to the skier's boots. The assembly can be easily detached from the skis using levers, which makes it easy to separate them from the rest of the components.

Problems solved by technology

However, not everyone can learn to ski, particularly where physical handicaps are involved.

Limitations to the lower extremities of the body are especially difficult to overcome, since much of the power to move and turn is generated in the lower body.

The problem with these ski-assistance devices is that they do not provide a smooth enough motion that translates well with the movement of the skis on the terrain.

Also, these devices are difficult to attach and detach from the skis.

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