Lightweight deck for motorized sport boards

Abstract

A device (600), having a structural portion (100) of a deck (102) formed by a molded skin (504), the skin forming a nose (200), a tail (202), two rails (204, 206) connecting the nose to the tail, each rail having a respective rail cavity, and a recess (104) in the skin formed between the respective rail cavities. The structural portion is configured to secure trucks (700, 702) to a bottom portion (118) of the structural portion opposite the recess.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 144,704 filed April 8, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present disclosure generally relates to motorized sport boards and, more particularly, to a deck having a recess for components associated with propulsion of the sport board.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The statements in this section merely provide background information related to the present disclosure and may not constitute prior art.[0004]Sport boards such as skateboards are popular transportation and recreational devices. It is well known in the art(s) that skateboards may be powered by one or more motors, thereby allowing riders to enjoy their utility while exerting less energy and effort. Such motors are frequently driven by electric means that often comprise batteries, wires, and other electronics. These components and others like them are of...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

This patent is about devices and software that allow motors to be added to a sport board without making the board heavier or more difficult to perform. This is done by creating a cavity in the deck of the board where the motor components can be placed, eliminating the need for extra bulk on the outside of the board. The technical effect of this invention is that sport boards can have motors added without adding weight or affecting their overall performance.

Problems solved by technology

Several problems arise when securing too many additional components to the outside of a skateboard.

First of all, the housing for the components adds to the overall weight of the skateboard, hindering performance aspects such as maximum speed, travel range, and maneuverability, as well as making the skateboard harder to carry around and store.

Additionally, mounting components to the exterior of a skateboard, particularly the underside, reduces the ground clearance of the skateboard and makes the components prone to getting caught on protrusions and, in some cases, breaking, thereby rendering the skateboard less durable in use and more expensive to maintain than non-motorized skateboards.

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