Skateboard truck assembly
The skateboard truck assembly addresses the limitations of traditional designs by combining a spring with a resilient bushing or overmolded material, enhancing control and stability while maintaining range of motion, thereby improving the overall riding experience.
US20250032890A1Pending Publication Date: 2025-01-30DJLL HLDG
Patent Information
- Application Number
- US18/785017
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-07-28
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-30
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Abstract
Exemplary embodiments are directed to a truck assembly for a skateboard. The truck assembly includes a baseplate and a hanger movably disposed relative to the baseplate. The truck assembly includes a dampening mechanism configured to dampen movement of the hanger relative to the baseplate. The dampening mechanism can include a spring and a resilient bushing concentrically disposed within the spring, a spring and a resilient material molded at least partially between or around coils of the spring, or both. The resilient bushing is configured to compress with the spring during movement of the hanger relative to the baseplate. The resilient material is configured to supplement resistance provided by the spring during movement of the hanger relative to the baseplate.
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