Patent ID: 6237960
Filing Date: 2001-05-29
Classification: A63C

Abstract:
A roller-type skiing device, comprising:a chassis defining a longitudinal axis and having an underside bounded by an envelope;at least one longitudinal row of a plurality of wheels supported by said chassis and evenly spaced over said entire underside, said wheels having one end face which neighbors said envelope of said underside and being rotatably mounted about rotational axes which are arranged in parallel relationship and being of varying length to conform to the contour of said envelope, with neighboring wheels defining a free intermediate space which is at most equal to an area covered by said wheels;a terminal piece provided on said end face of each said wheel and made of a hard material to form an edge, said wheel exhibiting a diameter, with said terminal piece projecting beyond said diameter; anda hollow cylinder placed over said wheel in flush-mounted disposition to said terminal piece, said hollow cylinder being made of elastic material so that during negotiation of a turn the edge of said terminal piece is exposeable to effect a firm grip.