Patent ID: 6286907
Filing Date: 2001-09-11
Classification: B60C

Abstract:
A skate wheel for mounting below a skate comprising:a central hub assembly constructed for rotatable mounting on an underside of a skate;an annular reinforcement projecting radially about the hub assembly, the reinforcement comprising an annular stem portion and a wider annular head portion being formed from an annular series of elements each extending both radially and transversely from the annular stem, the annular head portion positioned at a radial perimeter defined by the annular stem portion, the annular head portion defining, a radial perimeter and lateral sides, wherein the annular head portion comprises a coil spring; andan elastomeric tire adapted to support a skater and at least partially enveloping the radial perimeter and lateral sides of the annular head portion and defining a central portion, the annular head portion projecting into the annular central portion of the elastomeric tire, wherein the annular head portion is stiffer in a radial direction than the enveloping elastomeric tire.