Patent ID: 6336645
Filing Date: 2002-01-08
Classification: A63C,B62K

Abstract:
A skateboard having a clamping cushioning mechanism and comprising:a) a deck having a rear wheel and a front portion; b) a transmission axle connected to and located beneath the front portion of the deck; c) a clamping cushioning mechanism on the transmission axle, the clamping cushioning mechanism comprising: i) first and second claw elements mounted on opposite sides of the transmission axle, each claw element having an upper portion with a downwardly facing clamping surface, and a lower portion with a pivot hole; ii) a pivoting member pivotally attached to each claw element at the pivot hole and having an upper surface facing the clamping surface of the associated claw member; and, iii) cushion pads engaging the downwardly facing clamping surfaces and the upper surfaces; and, d) a wheel rotatably attached to each pivoting member above the associated pivot hole and between the pivot hole and the downwardly facing clamping surface of the associated claw element.