Patent ID: 8424882

Claim:
A truck configured for attachment to a skateboard, comprising: a hanger having a centerline that bisects the hanger, and a pair of arms extending from the hanger and positioned on opposite sides of the centerline that bisects the hanger, wherein the hanger comprises a first cutout portion on a first side of the hanger, and a second cutout portion on a second side of the hanger, and wherein the first cutout portion and the second cutout portion each comprise a base, a sidewall extending from the base and an opening defined by the sidewall; wherein the truck further comprises: a key cavity extending through the hanger from the first cutout portion to the second cutout portion, and a key positioned at least partially within the key cavity, wherein the key comprises a first face, a second face and a central bore passing through the key from the first face to the second face, and wherein the key is positioned between the openings of each of the first cutout portion and the second cutout portion; and wherein the key is configured to permit the truck to pivot on the centerline that bisects the hanger.