Abstract

A skate blade has a tube (1) featuring a complex radiused slot (5) in which the runner (3) is placed, thereby imparting the complex radius to the runner (3). A uniform quick mounting structure is also provided, whereby a mounting cup (8) attached to the tube (1) is secured to a skate boot by interaction between a retention jib (11) and a mounting plate (10) that is located on the boot. This provides a uniform and repeatable attachment. Other features include harmonic dampening, adhesive retention features, boot alignment features.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63C 1/30 - Skates with special blades
• A63C 1/32 - Special constructions of the simple blade
• A63C 1/38 - Skates of the tubular type
• A63C 1/42 - Manufacture of skates
• A63C 1/22 - Skates with special foot-plates of the boot
• A63C 3/04 - Supporting frames or gliders for skaters

Abstract

A skate blade bending apparatus (35) may feature a unitary body (1) with a securement structure (10, 15) which holds a skate blade on its side, parallel to the ground, and a means for exerting downward force (8) on the side of the skate blade. The securement structure may feature movable anvils 15 which will change the imparted radius of curvature imparted upon the blade. Indicia (29) may be utilized to position said anvils (15) to ensure the process is repeatable on different blades. A handle (14) used with the means for exerting downward force (8) may be adjustable. The means for exerting downward force (8) and anvils (15) may be interchangeable with other shapes of similar structures for greater versatility.

IPC Classes  ?

• B21D 7/06 - Bending rods, profiles, or tubes in press brakes or between rams and anvils or abutmentsPliers with forming dies
• B21D 11/10 - Bending specially adapted to produce specific articles, e.g. leaf springs

Abstract

A blade measuring apparatus (21) to measure the radius and bend of skate blades along the longitudinal plane of the skate blade runner features a one-piece frame (1), thermally non-conductive handles (5), and adjustable, replaceable, and interchangeable magnetic force application components (9, 10) and assemblies.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63C 1/30 - Skates with special blades
• A63C 1/38 - Skates of the tubular type
• A63C 1/42 - Manufacture of skates
• A63C 3/00 - Accessories for skates
• B21D 7/06 - Bending rods, profiles, or tubes in press brakes or between rams and anvils or abutmentsPliers with forming dies
• G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures

Abstract

A skate blade bending apparatus (35) may feature a unitary body (1) with a securement structure (10, 15) which holds a skate blade on its side, parallel to the ground, and a means for exerting downward force (8) on the side of the skate blade. The securement structure may feature movable anvils 15 which will change the imparted radius of curvature imparted upon the blade. Indicia (29) may be utilized to position said anvils (15) to ensure the process is repeatable on different blades. A handle (14) used with the means for exerting downward force (8) may be adjustable. The means for exerting downward force (8) and anvils (15) may be interchangeable with other shapes of similar structures for greater versatility.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63C 1/42 - Manufacture of skates
• B21D 7/08 - Bending rods, profiles, or tubes by passing between rollers or through a curved die
• A63C 1/00 - Skates
• A63C 1/30 - Skates with special blades
• A63C 1/32 - Special constructions of the simple blade
• A63C 1/38 - Skates of the tubular type
• A63C 3/10 - Auxiliary devices for sharpening blades