Elastic Skateboard Foot Strap for Lift and Maneuver Training
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Solution Overview
Problem
People learning to ride a skateboard often struggle with keeping their feet on the deck and mastering maneuvers like lifting and turning, as their feet are not securely attached.
Innovation Solution
A skateboard elastic strap training system with detachable straps that include elastic and non-elastic portions, configured to attach to truck hangers and extend over the deck, providing improved foot retention and control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If feet are not attached to the skateboard, then the skateboard is easier to operate initially, but foot retention and control deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The strap assembly is segmented into multiple functional components: a first retainer strap with first coupler for attaching to first truck hanger, a second retainer strap with second coupler for attaching to second truck hanger, and an elastic strap portion connecting them. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function while working together to secure the rider's feet to the skateboard deck.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic strap portion acts as an intermediary element that connects the two retainer straps and provides the necessary tension and retention force. It mediates between the rigid couplers and the rider's feet, allowing for controlled movement while maintaining secure attachment.
2Ease of operation
If feet are not attached to the skateboard, then the skateboard is easier to maneuver initially, but lifting and turning maneuvers become difficult to master
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic strap portion provides dynamic retention that adapts to the rider's movements. It allows for controlled flexibility during maneuvers while maintaining secure attachment, enabling the rider to perform tricks and maneuvers with improved control and confidence.
3Reliability
If an elastic strap system is implemented, then foot retention and control improve, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the strap assembly into distinct functional components (retainer straps, couplers, elastic portion), the design achieves reliable foot retention while keeping each component relatively simple and manageable.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances foot retention and control, allowing riders to perform tricks and maneuvers more effectively by ensuring feet stay on the deck and facilitating lifting of the skateboard.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic portion extending along the elastic band from the first fastener to the second fastener
Data Source
AI summary
A skateboard elastic strap training system utilizes a skateboard strap system that is detachably attachable to a skateboard to configure an elastic portion of the skateboard strap assembly along the deck of the board for a rider to place their feet under for improved control and lift of the skateboard.