EP0938355A4 - Unabhängige aufhängung für einspur-rollschuhe - Google Patents
Unabhängige aufhängung für einspur-rollschuheInfo
- Publication number
- EP0938355A4 EP0938355A4 EP97942404A EP97942404A EP0938355A4 EP 0938355 A4 EP0938355 A4 EP 0938355A4 EP 97942404 A EP97942404 A EP 97942404A EP 97942404 A EP97942404 A EP 97942404A EP 0938355 A4 EP0938355 A4 EP 0938355A4
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- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- boot
- wheels
- biasing means
- suspension
- attachment mechanism
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
- A63C17/00—Roller skates; Skate-boards
- A63C17/0046—Roller skates; Skate-boards with shock absorption or suspension system
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
- A63C17/00—Roller skates; Skate-boards
- A63C17/04—Roller skates; Skate-boards with wheels arranged otherwise than in two pairs
- A63C17/06—Roller skates; Skate-boards with wheels arranged otherwise than in two pairs single-track type
- A63C17/061—Roller skates; Skate-boards with wheels arranged otherwise than in two pairs single-track type with relative movement of sub-parts on the chassis
- A63C17/062—Roller skates; Skate-boards with wheels arranged otherwise than in two pairs single-track type with relative movement of sub-parts on the chassis with a pivotal frame or cradle around transversal axis for relative movements of the wheels
Definitions
- the invention relates to in-line skates, and, in particular, to an independent
- suspension system to attach the wheels of an in-line skate to the skate's boot where the suspension system allows the wheels to move individually relative to the ground
- in-line skates are used outside on sidewalks and other road
- uneven surfaces can cause stress on the wheels, boots and other structural elements of the skate as well as discomfortable for the skater. Often, the uneven surfaces can be
- Some of these systems include a mechanism
- the purpose of the present invention is to overcome the limitations of the prior
- the invention includes mechanism that allow the wheels to move relative
- suspension mechanism can be arranged so that the wheels can move in a dual action
- the suspension mechanism which allow the wheels to move relative to the
- boot includes a biasing means that absorbs the shock when the wheels encounter the
- biasing means can include a spring, flexible plastic or metal, or another type of energy
- the wheels are rotatably attached to a
- the present invention fits within the confines of
- FIG. 1 shows an in-line skate including a boot, tracking system, wheels and
- FIG. 2 is a fragmentary view of suspension mechanism illustrated in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a cross sectional view of the suspension mechanism taken along the
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the wheel and attachment means of the
- FIG. 5 is a fragmented side view of another embodiment of the suspension
- FIG. 6 is a cross sectional view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 5 taken
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the wheel and attachment means of the
- FIG. 8 is a fragmented side of yet another embodiment of the suspension
- FIG. 9 is a front view of the suspension mechanism shown in FIG. 8.
- FIG. 10 is a fragmented side view of still another embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 11 is a front view of the suspension mechanism shown in FIG. 10;
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the wheel and attachment means of the
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a further embodiment of the suspension
- FIG. 14 is a front view of the suspension mechanism shown in FIG 13;
- FIG. 15 is a rear view of the suspension mechanism shown in FIG 13;
- FIG. 16 is a side view of the attachment mechanism shown in FIG 13;
- FIG. 17 is a side view of yet another embodiment of the suspension
- FIG. 18 is a top view of the suspension mechanism shown in FIG. 17.
- FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a portion of the attachment mechanism for the
- FIG. 1 illustrates an in-line skate 10 that includes a suspension mechanism 12
- the boot 14 includes a boot 14 that is configured to hold and support the foot of the wearer.
- boot includes a sole 16 that has a tracking system 18 attached to it.
- system 18 is made of any suitable material and is typically made of aluminum.
- tracking system 18 has a series of wheels 20 rotatably attached to it so that the wheels
- the wheel 20 can be rotatably attached to
- suspension mechanism 12 allows the wheels 20 to move individually and
- Figs 2-4 shows one embodiment of the suspension mechanism 12 according to
- the suspension mechanism 12 includes an
- the attachment mechanism 35 is movably connected at
- mechanism 35 has the wheel rotatably attached to it by an axle 22. The attachment
- each wheel 20 can move individually
- biasing means 39 can be a typical spring. Of course, any type of biasing means can be used
- the biasing means 39 is connected between the tracking system 18 and the
- the biasing means 39 is biased so that
- the biasing means 39 can also be biased to relieve the pressure on the boot 14 when the biasing means 39 is biased.
- the wheels 20 encounter the surface during the natural skating motion.
- Figs. 5-7 illustrate another embodiment of the suspension mechanism 12 of the
- This embodiment includes an attachment mechanism 35 that has a
- the attachment mechanism is connected to the tracking system 18 at a
- One end of the attachment mechanism 35 is
- tracking system 18 also includes a channel 41 to position the attachment mechanism
- the wheel 20 is rotatably connected to the other end of the attachment
- biasing means 39 returns the channel 41 positions the attachment mechanism 35 and
- the biasing means 39 can also be configured to
- biasing means 39 other than a spring shown
- Figs. 8-9 illustrate yet another embodiment of the suspension mechanism 12 of
- the attachment mechanism 35 includes a channel 45
- end of the channel includes ribs 43 that are perpendicular to the sides 49 of the
- a mating member 51 is movably engaged at one end into the channel of
- the other end of the mating member is rigidly connected to a u-shaped
- the wheel 20 is rotatably connected to the bracket by an axle 22.
- the biasing means 39 can be any sort of energy
- the biasing means 39 is biased so that the wheel 20, bracket 53 and
- mating member 51 move vertically when the wheel 20 encounters an uneven surface.
- the biasing means 39 can also be configured to absorb the shock achieved when the
- FIGs. 10-12 illustrates still another embodiment of the present invention where
- the attachment mechanism 35 includes a u-
- mechanism 35 connects to the tracking system 18 by an arm 57 extending from a side
- the arm 57 includes a series of holes 59 that are used to
- a pin 63 is provided
- the pin 63 provide stability for the attachment mechanism 35.
- attachment mechanism 35 depends on which hole the screw 61 is placed.
- Fig. 13-16 illustrate a further embodiment of the present invention where the
- attachment mechanism 35 includes an upper portion 70 that connects to the tracking
- side arms 78 extend perpendicularly. Screws (not shown) are placed through
- the lower portion 72 has a generally C-shaped cross-section that surrounds the
- the upper portion 70 and lower portion 72 are connected to one another by
- Bars 80 and 82 connect one side of the C-shaped lower portion 72 to
- Bars 80 and 82 are used on each side of the
- the bars 80 are connected to the lower and upper portion
- pins 84 so that the bars 80 can rotate about the pins 82.
- One of the pins 84 can be
- FIGS. 13-16 includes a biasing means 39 that is
- the biasing means 39 is
- the biasing means 39 can also be configured
- the stopping mechanism 86 is formed from
- each arm 78 At the lower end of each arm 78 a portion of the
- each arm 78 is L-shaped.
- the bars 82 are connected together
- This bridge 86 fits into the removed portion of the arms so that the
- FIGS. 17-19 illustrate yet another embodiment of the present invention.
- the tracking system 18 includes a series of channels 92.
- the attachment mechanism 35 includes a
- live axle 94 which is shown in FIG. 18.
- the top end 96 of the live axle 94 connects
- first biasing means 98 is provided to the upper surface of channel 92 and is supported by first biasing means 98 at either
- the first biasing means 98 also connects into the end walls of the channel 92.
- the opposite end of the live axle 92 includes a rod 100 and between the rod 100 and
- the top end 96 is a wedge 102.
- the attachment mechanism 35 in this embodiment also includes a first arm
- the first and second arms 104, 106 are both connected at
- the wheels are
- a second biasing means is connected to the other end of the arms 104, 106 by axles 38.
- the 108 can be configured between the arms 104, 106 and the wedge 102 to absorb the
- wheels 20 connected to arms 104 and 106
- wheels can also move in a path relative to the top end 96, such that the top end 96
- Both the first and second biasing means 98 and 108 are configured
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- Footwear And Its Accessory, Manufacturing Method And Apparatuses (AREA)
- Vehicle Body Suspensions (AREA)
- Rolling Contact Bearings (AREA)
- Axle Suspensions And Sidecars For Cycles (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
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US2554596P | 1996-09-06 | 1996-09-06 | |
US25545P | 1996-09-06 | ||
PCT/US1997/015786 WO1998009691A1 (en) | 1996-09-06 | 1997-09-05 | Independent suspension system for in-line skates |
Publications (3)
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EP0938355A1 EP0938355A1 (de) | 1999-09-01 |
EP0938355A4 true EP0938355A4 (de) | 2001-06-06 |
EP0938355B1 EP0938355B1 (de) | 2007-06-27 |
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EP97942404A Expired - Lifetime EP0938355B1 (de) | 1996-09-06 | 1997-09-05 | Unabhängige aufhängung für einspur-rollschuhe |
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EP (1) | EP0938355B1 (de) |
AT (1) | ATE365578T1 (de) |
DE (1) | DE69737865T2 (de) |
ES (1) | ES2289763T3 (de) |
WO (1) | WO1998009691A1 (de) |
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US6543791B1 (en) | 1999-12-10 | 2003-04-08 | Elmer Lee | Axle shock absorber |
US7478803B2 (en) | 2000-11-17 | 2009-01-20 | Elmer C. Lee | Compact shock absorption, vibration, isolation, and suspension device |
US8251377B2 (en) | 2003-08-25 | 2012-08-28 | Green Brian J | Roller skate and wheel trucks therefor |
JP4652331B2 (ja) * | 2003-08-25 | 2011-03-16 | トリスケート テクノロジー エルエルシー | ローラースケート |
US8292308B2 (en) | 2009-11-16 | 2012-10-23 | Brian Green | Roller skate |
US8348284B2 (en) | 2009-11-16 | 2013-01-08 | Green Brian J | Roller skate |
US9056241B2 (en) | 2009-11-16 | 2015-06-16 | Cardiff Sport Technologies, Llc | Roller skate |
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- 1997-09-05 AT AT97942404T patent/ATE365578T1/de not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1997-09-05 EP EP97942404A patent/EP0938355B1/de not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1997-09-05 DE DE69737865T patent/DE69737865T2/de not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1997-09-05 ES ES97942404T patent/ES2289763T3/es not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1997-09-05 WO PCT/US1997/015786 patent/WO1998009691A1/en active IP Right Grant
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WO1998009691A1 (en) | 1998-03-12 |
DE69737865D1 (de) | 2007-08-09 |
ATE365578T1 (de) | 2007-07-15 |
EP0938355A1 (de) | 1999-09-01 |
EP0938355B1 (de) | 2007-06-27 |
DE69737865T2 (de) | 2008-02-28 |
ES2289763T3 (es) | 2008-02-01 |
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