Interchangeable Bushing Seat Inserts For Skateboard Truck

a bushing seat and truck technology, applied in the field of skateboard trucks, can solve the problems of limiting the riders' ability to tune or adjust the riding characteristics of their trucks, no way to adjust the bushing seat, and less stability, and achieve the effect of more setup options
US20130270781A1Inactive Publication Date: 2013-10-17KUYT PAUL DAVID
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Authority / Receiving Office
US ยท United States
Current Assignee / Owner
KUYT PAUL DAVID
Publication Date
2013-10-17
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable ยท inactive patent

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Abstract

This invention discloses a set of interchangeable bushing seat inserts which can be removably attached to the bushing seat on a hanger in any skateboard type truck to allow for different set ups and create different feelings. By having different bushing seat insert options, the rider can โ€œtuneโ€ or adjust the feel and handling of the truck for different riding styles or courses. The interchangeable inserts may be of different geometry / shape and size and once inserted into the bushing seat area, it forms a new base and side for the bushing seat area, thus affecting the base and side of the bushing seat area. The possibilities for geometric changes to the inserts are almost limitless. This invention is also directed to a modified skateboard truck with an enlarged bushing seat which allows for the insertion (by any practical means) of specifically shaped inserts which surround the bushing.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention

[0002] The present invention relates to a skateboard truck, and more particularly to interchangeable bushing seat inserts for skateboard truck and a skateboard truck incorporating said interchangeable bushing seat inserts.

[0003] 2. Description of Related Art

[0004] A typical skateboard is made of a few basic parts including a deck which is a riding surface for a rider to ride on, a pair of skateboard trucks which supports the deck and rider, and four wheels with some sort of ball bearing arrangement upon which the trucks, deck, and rider are transported. The trucks are very important as they are the metal turning mechanism that attach the wheels to the deck.

[0005] A skateboard truck comprises a few primary components, mainly a base plate, a hanger, bushings, and a kingpin and nut. The base plate mounts the truck to the skateboard deck and holds the kingpin (a bolt or other threaded fastener). The base plate also has a pivot cup wh...

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