Slidable skate brake and methods

Details Slidable skate brake and methods Slidable skate brake and methods

1996-06-13

1998-01-06

Culbreth, Eric D.

Land vehicles

Skates

Wheeled skate

280 1122, A63C 1714

Patent

active

057046190

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides systems and methods for slowing or stopping a roller skate. In one exemplary system, a roller skate is provided having a frame with a longitudinal axis, a piece of footgear securely attached to the frame, and a plurality of wheels operably attached to the frame in alignment with the longitudinal axis. A braking mechanism is operably attached to the roller skate, with the braking system having a braking pad in alignment with the longitudinal axis. The braking pad is movable between a first position above a skating surface and a second position in contact with the skating surface. An actuator is provided which moves the braking pad between the first and the second positions while the angle of the skate relative to the skating surface remains constant.

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