Patent ID: 8696478
Filing Date: 2014-04-15
Classification: A63C

Abstract:
1. A dasher board assembly for an ice hockey rink or the like comprising: a frame including a plurality of substantially vertical frame elements and a plurality of substantially horizontal frame elements; at least one substantially rigid dasher board operatively connected to said vertical and horizontal frame elements, said dasher board having a top area and bottom area; a kickplate operatively connected to said dashboard at said bottom area on the opposite side of said board from said frame; a dampening material operatively provided between said dasher board and said frame elements; and a puck rebound facilitating structure operatively engaging said dasher board at the general area of said kickplate which exhibits the dual functions of high energy absorption upon impact of said dasher board by a high mass object at a relatively low speed and minimal energy absorption upon impact of the kickplate by a hockey puck.