Motorized Roller Board Dynamics for Snowboard Simulation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional lateral sliding roller boards and powered skateboards struggle to replicate the lateral sliding movement of snowboarding on flat or inclined terrain without access to hills or mountains, limiting their adoption due to the need for specific terrain features.

Innovation Solution

A powered lateral sliding roller board with motorized roller assemblies and adjustable foot hooks, allowing for omnidirectional motion and variable speed control, simulates snowboarding movements on various terrains by using motorized roller assemblies and adjustable foot hooks to enhance rider control and stability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a lateral sliding roller board is configured for riding down an incline, then the lateral sliding movement can be sustained, but the board cannot operate on flat terrain or up inclined terrain

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveterrain adaptabilityVSAvoidoperational accessibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The roller board incorporates adjustable roller assemblies that can dynamically change their orientation and function. The rollers can be positioned to provide lateral sliding motion on inclines while also enabling forward motion on flat terrain, allowing the board to adapt to different terrain types without requiring specific slope conditions

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The roller assemblies are designed to perform multiple functions: they can provide lateral sliding motion when needed for snowboard simulation, but also enable forward propulsion and steering on flat surfaces. This multi-functionality allows the board to operate universally across different terrain types including flat ground, inclines, and declines

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If a powered skateboard uses carving style with skateboard trucks, then the rider can ride without human power, but the lateral sliding movement of snowboard cannot be provided

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepowered operationVSAvoidmovement capability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The board separates the functions of propulsion and lateral movement into distinct components. The powered skateboard trucks handle forward propulsion and steering, while independent roller assemblies provide the lateral sliding motion. This segmentation allows both carving-style powered operation and snowboard-like lateral movement to coexist

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The invention merges the conventional skateboard truck system with additional roller assemblies. The trucks provide powered forward motion while the rollers provide lateral sliding capability, combining the benefits of both systems into a single platform that can perform both carving and lateral sliding movements

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentEP3520865B1Technologies for transportation

Publication Date: 2023.10.18 ADERS AARON BENJAMIN

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AI summary

A device comprising a caster unit including: a mount, a roller coupled to the mount, and an electric motor coupled to the mount such that the electric motor drives the roller.