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Expandable in-line skate

A roller shoe and in-line technology, applied to roller skates, skates, footwear, etc., can solve problems such as inconvenient operation, loss of bolts and nuts, and nut tripping

Active Publication Date: 2007-03-07
K 2 CORP
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Problems solved by technology

This configuration requires a tool to be inserted upward between the wheels to adjust the size of the roller shoe, which is inconvenient to operate
Repeated adjustments can cause the nut to trip, thus limiting the ability of the shoe to adjust
Bolts and / or nuts may be lost during adjustment

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[0031] The invention will now be described with reference to the drawings, wherein like numerals correspond to like elements. Figure 1 shows a suitable embodiment of a tool-less, adjustable in-line skate 10 constructed in accordance with the present invention. Skate 10 includes a substantially non-rigid upper 12 that receives and surrounds a skater's foot and ankle. Upper 12 is mounted and secured to an upper surface of base 14 . Upper 12 is supported by a substantially rigid outer support including a toe cup 16 extending upwardly from toe end 18 of base 14 , a heel cup extending upwardly from heel end 22 of base 14 . 20 and an ankle cuff 24 pivotally secured to the base 14 . The base 14 is mounted on or integrally formed with an underframe 26 that extends longitudinally under the base 14 . A plurality of ground engaging members, such as wheels 28A, 28B, 28C and 28D, are mounted between opposing first and second longitudinal side walls 32A and 32B of chassis 26 . The toe c...

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Abstract

A skate ( 200 ) having a frame ( 226 ) adapted to support a plurality of wheels ( 228 ) and a base ( 214 ) disposed above the frame. The base includes a platform ( 280 ) having a longitudinal rail ( 282 ) with a plurality of locking detents ( 288 ), and an upwardly extending guide tab ( 284 ). A separable semirigid toe cup ( 216 ) includes an elongate slit ( 254 ) therethrough, and slidably engages the rail of the base, such that the toe cup can be adjusted longitudinally. An angled channel ( 264 ) in the toe cup engages the guide tab, such that the width of the slit, and therefore the width of the toe cup, increases as the toe cup is moved to lengthen the skate. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, a threaded post ( 302 ) extends transversely through the slit, permitting independent adjustment of the width of the toe cap.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application is a continuation-in-part of prior application Serial No. 09 / 861,189 filed May 18, 2001, and priority is hereby claimed under 35 U.S.C. §120 of said earlier application. technical field [0003] The present invention relates to roller shoes, such as inline roller shoes, and more particularly, the present invention relates to inline roller shoes having a tool-less size adjustment mechanism for adjusting the shoe size of the roller shoe. Background technique [0004] In recent years, roller skating, and more specifically inline skating, has grown rapidly as a popular sport. Generally speaking, conventional inline skates include an upper that is fixed or integrally formed with a rigid or semi-rigid base. The base is in turn secured to a rigid chassis along its length, including the heel and toe ends. A plurality of wheels are mounted transversely along the longitudinal axis between the side walls of the...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A63C17/06A43B3/26A43B5/16A63C1/26
CPCA63C17/06A43B3/26A43B5/1608A63C17/0086A63C2203/48A63C17/00
Inventor 达林·约翰·豪根约翰·E.·斯文松
Owner K 2 CORP