Structural improvement for ice skate blade

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-05-01
WAN FONG CHOU
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[0011]The present invention is a structural improvement for an ice skate blade where the blade holder and the blade are separate. There are several characteristics involved. Firstly, the connecting surface is m

Problems solved by technology

The main defects in producing the previous skate blade and holders have been due to the following:(1) Monolithically.
Since the blade holder is made from steel, its weight reduces the skater's performance.
As well, the high cost of the product lessens the market competitiveness.(2) Separately.
Also, the screws used as a means to mount the blade to the holders, could easily slipped apart while skating, which brings about a safety issue.
Therefore, the process of producing blades and holders has problems and safety concerns whether adhesive glue or screws were used as a fastening means.
Firstly, the extruded flange and cross through space (40) on the upper surface of the blade (4) can't be made by monolithic molding; thus makes the procedure more complicated as it not only decreases the efficiency and market competitiveness, but also increases the cost of the product.
Secondly, due to the blade being so thin, the edge of the blade (41) can't receive any polishing after a period of time, as t may reduce the durability of the blade.
Thirdly, the cross through space (40) can't be entirely covered with the potting material. The combination is incomplete and the degree of danger is enhanced.

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[0017]Referring to FIGS. 2, 3, 4, the ice skate blade (1) is composed of the skate holder (2) and the blade (3). The characteristic of this invention is that the upper surface of the blade (3) is rolled to be relatively thinner connecting surface (30) by a roller shape forming machine. Added to this are several equidistant apertures (31) on the surface. The blade (3) which is made form hard and wear-resistant material directly takes shapes on the blade holder. This is made from plastic steel or a relatively light and wear-resistant material. It is then molded in order to mount the skate blade holder (2) to the blade (3).

[0018]Referring to FIG. 5, there is another example of the present invention. The upper area of the blade is rolled to produce a relatively thinner connecting surface (30). Then there are several equidistant triangle fillisters on it. The triangle fillisters (5) can be completely covered with material potted into the skate blade holder (2).

[0019]According to the pres...

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Abstract

This invention is a structural improvement for an ice skate blade, where the blade holder and the blade are separate. The blade is made from a hard, wear-resistant material. The upper surface is a relatively thinner connecting surface by a roller shape forming machine. On the surface of the blade, there are several equidistant apertures. A special mold is utilized for mounting the connecting surface of the blade to the blade holder using lighter material materials, namely plastic steel. Thus, the weight reduction of the whole ice skate blade effectively improves the skaters' technique and performance and enhances market competitiveness as well.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a structural improvement for ice skate blade. The upper area of the blade is rolled to be a relatively thinner connecting surface, and there are several equidistant arranged apertures on it. The skate blade holder directly takes shape on the connecting surface of the blade and mounts each other by a special mold.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]The main defects in producing the previous skate blade and holders have been due to the following:[0005](1) Monolithically. Since the blade holder is made from steel, its weight reduces the skater's performance. As well, the high cost of the product lessens the market competitiveness.[0006](2) Separately. The separate blade holder and the blade have been assembled using adhesive glue that may be destroyed by the heat produced by friction while skating. Also, the screws used as a means to mount the blade to the holders, could easily sli...

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IPC IPC(8): A63C1/30
CPCA63C1/32A63C1/30
InventorWAN, FONG-CHOU
OwnerWAN FONG CHOU