The present invention relates to a novel skateboard truck. More particularly, the present invention pertains to skateboard truck with two independently adjustable pivot points that achieve a unique variable turning motion without affecting the skateboard's stability. Additionally, the skateboard truck includes an offset axle that swings towards the direction of the turn, thus shifting the wheels away from the side of the skateboard, eliminating wheel bite, and increasing stability.

A truck assembly for roller skates or a skateboard including a base portion configured to be secured to an underside of a roller skate or skate board, an axle housing for receiving an axle, an axle, at least a first and second pins, at least a first bushing, wherein the axle is housed within the axle housing and the first bushing and the axle is captivity held within the axle housing and the at least a first and second pins are in engagement of the at least two pins with the axle.

A truck and a skateboard assembly comprised of two trucks and a deck. The truck of the present invention has three rigid bodies and two degrees of freedom. The three rigid bodies comprise: (1) the deck and baseplate assembly for the skateboard assembly, or the baseplate assembly for the truck; (2) the hanger assembly; and (3) the floating kingpin assembly. The three rigid bodies are joined together by three spherical joints and elastomerically coupled and constrained by elastomeric components. The truck of the present invention provides the combined functionality of deep deck lean, improved steering control over a wider range of speed, improved speed stability, and improved suspension compared to existing skateboard trucks.

A modular skating assembly for switching between types of skating styles includes a boot that is configured to couple to a foot of a user. A first coupler is coupled to a sole of the boot. Each of a plurality of second couplers is complementary to the first coupler. Each of a plurality of skate modules is coupled to a respective second coupler. The respective second coupler is positioned to couple to the first coupler to selectively couple the skate module to the boot. The improvement is the plurality of skate modules being selectively couplable to the boot, such that a pair of the boots is selectively configurable to enable a particular style of skating, such as in-line skating and roller skating.

Exemplary embodiments are directed to a base plate for a skateboard that includes a body, and first and second pivot cups. The body includes a proximal end and a distal end. The first pivot cup extends from the body at or near the distal end. The second pivot cup is spaced from the first pivot cup and extends from the body at or near the proximal end. The second pivot cup defines an outer perimeter surface having an uninterrupted height. The second pivot cup includes an opening extending therethrough and surrounded by the outer perimeter surface of the second pivot cup. The second pivot cup includes one or more channels extending from the opening and through at least a portion of the second pivot cup. The one or more channels extend through at least the portion of the second pivot cup without extending through the outer perimeter surface.

A truck assembly for roller skates or a skateboard including a base portion configured to be secured to an underside of a roller skate or skate board, an axle housing for receiving an axle, an axle, at least a first and second pins, at least a first bushing, wherein the axle is housed within the axle housing and the first bushing and the axle is captivity held within the axle housing and the at least a first and second pins are in engagement of the at least two pins with the axle.

A compact lean steering truck assembly that provides deep deck lean capability. The lean steering truck assembly may be integrated into a four wheeled scooter. A pivotal coupling in the front hanger allows independent steering of the front and rear wheel assemblies. Front steering is controlled by the rider's hands twisting the handle bars to the right or left or straight ahead. Rear steering is controlled by the rider's feet and hands leaning the deck and handle bars relative to the plane of the ground. The ratio of deck lean to rear steering is a function of the hanger pivot axis angle but in general terms the deeper the deck lean the greater the rear wheel steering.

Devices and methods of transport are disclosed. Various embodiments include structural aspects related to steering and changing the direction of conveyances including features which utilize leaning or shifting of weight as part of turning.

A truck assembly for a skateboard includes a single rotating sphere for allowing free movement of the skateboard in a 360 direction. A hanger having a pair of side flat circular bases are provided to receive a wheel assembly having the single rotating sphere facing the ground. The wheel assembly includes a screw element to removable engage a hole provided on the side flat circular base and a fixing element is also provided to prevent the wheel assembly to move around the screw element. The wheel arrangement and the truck assembly of the invention allow a skater to easily interchange the truck assembly without modifying or altering the existing skateboard.

A wheeled sliding device with electric assistance (400), comprising at least two wheels (104), which also comprises: a means (13, 14) for measuring a value of a physical quantity representative of a movement of the wheeled device; a means (15) for detecting a propulsion event, as a function of a value of a physical quantity representative of the movement measured, this event corresponding to a foot propulsion action of the device by a user; and a motor (105) configured to drive in rotation at least one said wheel during a predefined period of time referred to as pulse duration after a foot propulsion event has been detected.