Chassis for a skating device

Abstract

A chassis for a skating device comprising at least one retention element comprising at least one of a sliding surface, a barrel-shaped roller, an hourglass shaped roller, a cylinder shaped roller, a bearing ball, at least one ball and at least one turning element.

Claims

1-12. (canceled)

13. A chassis for a skating device comprising: (a) a retention element comprising one or more of: a sliding surface; a barrel-shaped roller; an hourglass shaped roller; a cylinder-shaped roller; and a bearing ball; (b) a ball; and (c) a turning element.

14. The chassis for a skating device according to claim 13, further comprising: (d) a support for fixing to a boot; (e) two or more axles, wherein ends of the axles are arranged to be attached to sidewalls of the chassis; and (f) two or more turning elements, arranged on the axles and adapted to rotate around that axle.

15. The chassis for a skating device according to claim 13, wherein the turning element comprises one or a combination of: (g) a roller; (h) a ball; (i) a wheel; and (j) a sliding surface.

16. The chassis for a skating device according to claim 13, wherein the turning element comprises a bearing, arranged between the turning element and an axle and adapted to reduce kinetic friction between the turning element and the axle.

17. The chassis for a skating device according to claim 13, wherein the turning element is configured as a semicircular shell with spherical cutouts to act as a retention element.

18. A skating device comprising the chassis according to claim 13.

19. A method for manufacturing a chassis for a skating device particularly according to claim 13, the chassis configured to comprise: (a) a retention element comprising a combination of: a sliding surface; a barrel-shaped roller; an hourglass shaped roller; a cylinder-shaped roller; and a bearing ball; (b) at least one ball; and (c) at least one turning element.

20. The method for manufacturing a chassis for a skating device according to claim 19, allowing the chassis for a skating device to further comprise: (d) a support for fixing a boot; (e) two or more axles, wherein ends of the axles are arranged to be attached to sidewalls of the chassis; and (f) two or more turning elements, arranged on the axles and adapted to rotate around that axle.

21. The method for manufacturing a chassis for a skating device according to the claim 19, wherein the two or more turning elements comprise a combination of one or more of: (g) a roller; (h) a ball; (i) a wheel; and (j) a sliding surface.

22. The method for manufacturing a chassis for a skating device according to claim 19, allowing the turning element to comprise a bearing arranged between the turning element and an axle and adapted to reduce kinetic friction between the turning element and the axle.

23. The method for manufacturing a chassis for a skating device according to claim 19, wherein the turning element is configured as a semicircular shell with spherical cutouts to act at the same time as retention element.

24. The method for manufacturing a skating device according to claim 19, allowing a skating device to comprise the chassis.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0026] The drawings, described below, are for illustration purposes only.

[0027] The drawings are not intended to limit the scope of the present teaching in any way.

[0028] Exemplary embodiments of the invention will be described, referring to the figures. These examples are provided to give further understanding of the invention, without limiting the scope.

[0029] FIG. 1 a chassis of a skating device according to exemplary embodiments hereof; and

[0030] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the chassis with components of a skating device according to exemplary embodiments hereof.

[0031] In the following description, a series of elements is described. The skilled person will appreciate that unless specified by the context, the number or the position of elements is not critical for the resulting configuration and its effect.

DESCRIPTION

[0032] In FIG. 1 a chassis 5 of a skating device is shown. At least one roller can be rotatably fixed to a chassis 5 with an axle 25. A ball 15 is held in a working position by the means of at least two rollers 20 supported by at least one bearing. Element 2 is a support to connect the chassis 8 with a boot.

[0033] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the chassis 5 with components of a skating device. To begin at the bottom part of the figure a chassis is shown to house the rotating and/or supporting parts. Bearing elements 35 are placed in the retention elements 10. In this embodiment ball 15 is then positioned to rest on four bearing elements 35. Then the rollers 20 are assembled by providing the axles 25 and securing them to the chassis 5. Additionally and/or alternatively, the bearing can be adapted to be a sliding bearing 35.

EMBODIMENTS

[0034] While the disclosure has been illustrated and described in detail in the drawings and foregoing description, such illustration and description are to be considered illustrative or exemplary and non-restrictive; the disclosure is thus not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Variations to the disclosed embodiments can be understood and effected by those skilled in the art and practicing the claimed disclosure, from a study of the drawings, the disclosure, and the appended claims.

[0035] As used herein, including in the claims, singular forms of terms are to be construed as also including the plural form and vice versa, unless the context indicates otherwise. Thus, it should be noted that as used herein, the singular forms a, an, and the include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0036] The mere fact that certain measures are recited in mutually different dependent claims does not indicate that a combination of these measures cannot be used to fulfill aspects of the present invention. The present technology is also understood to encompass the exact terms, features, numerical values or ranges etc., if in here a relative term, such as about, substantially, ca., generally, at least, at the most or approximately is used in this specification, such a term should also be construed to also include the exact term. That is, e.g., substantially straight should be construed to also include (exactly) straight. In other words, about 3 shall also comprise 3 or substantially perpendicular shall also comprise perpendicular. Any reference numerals in the claims should not be considered as limiting the scope.

[0037] In the claims, the terms comprises/comprising, including, having, and contain and their variations should be understood as meaning including but not limited to, and are not intended to exclude other components. Furthermore, although individually listed, a plurality of means, elements or method steps may be implemented. Additionally, although individual features may be included in different claims, these may possibly advantageously be combined, and the inclusion in different claims does not imply that a combination of features is not feasible and/or advantageous. In addition, singular references do not exclude a plurality.

[0038] Whenever steps were recited in the above or also in the appended claims, it should be noted that the order in which the steps are recited in this text may be the preferred order, but it may not be mandatory to carry out the steps in the recited order. That is, unless otherwise specified or unless clear to the skilled person, the order in which steps are recited may not be mandatory. That is, when the present document states, e.g., that a method comprises steps (A) and (B), this does not necessarily mean that step (A) precedes step (B), but it is also possible that step (A) is performed (at least partly) simultaneously with step (B) or that step (B) precedes step (A). Furthermore, when a step (X) is said to precede another step (Z), this does not imply that there is no step between steps (X) and (Z). That is, step (X) preceding step (Z) encompasses the situation that step (X) is performed directly before step (Z), but also the situation that (X) is performed before one or more steps (Y1), . . . , followed by step (Z). Corresponding considerations apply when terms like after or before are used.

[0039] It will be appreciated that variations to the foregoing embodiments of the invention can be made while still falling within the scope of the invention can be made while still falling within scope of the invention. Features disclosed in the specification, unless stated otherwise, can be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose. Thus, unless stated otherwise, each feature disclosed represents one example of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.

[0040] Use of exemplary language, such as for instance, such as, for example and the like, is merely intended to better illustrate the invention and does not indicate a limitation on the scope of the invention unless so claimed. Any steps described in the specification may be performed in any order or simultaneously, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0041] All of the features and/or steps disclosed in the specification can be combined in any combination, except for combinations where at least some of the features and/or steps are mutually exclusive. In particular, preferred features of the invention are applicable to all aspects of the invention and may be used in any combination.