EP1637195A1 - Dual active brake for inline skates - Google Patents

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EP1637195A1
EP1637195A1 EP04405625A EP04405625A EP1637195A1 EP 1637195 A1 EP1637195 A1 EP 1637195A1 EP 04405625 A EP04405625 A EP 04405625A EP 04405625 A EP04405625 A EP 04405625A EP 1637195 A1 EP1637195 A1 EP 1637195A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C17/00—Roller skates; Skate-boards
    • A63C17/14—Roller skates; Skate-boards with brakes, e.g. toe stoppers, freewheel roller clutches
    • A63C17/1409—Roller skates; Skate-boards with brakes, e.g. toe stoppers, freewheel roller clutches contacting one or more of the wheels
    • A63C17/1418—Roller skates; Skate-boards with brakes, e.g. toe stoppers, freewheel roller clutches contacting one or more of the wheels with radial movement against the roll surface of the wheel
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C17/00—Roller skates; Skate-boards
    • A63C17/14—Roller skates; Skate-boards with brakes, e.g. toe stoppers, freewheel roller clutches
    • A63C17/1445—Roller skates; Skate-boards with brakes, e.g. toe stoppers, freewheel roller clutches contacting the ground and one or more of the wheels
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C17/00—Roller skates; Skate-boards
    • A63C17/04—Roller skates; Skate-boards with wheels arranged otherwise than in two pairs
    • A63C17/06—Roller skates; Skate-boards with wheels arranged otherwise than in two pairs single-track type

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  • This braking device can be used on all commercially available inline skates with 2 to 5 wheels for use in recreational or competitive sports. It serves to efficiently delay the journey, especially from high speed.
  • FIG. 1 To FIG. 1:
  • the brake described here is mounted in exactly the same way as the standard brake pad on the inline skate (1).
  • a matching brake housing (4) must be made to match the used wheel size (2) and the mounting details (3).
  • the first big advantage of this brake is the double braking effect.
  • the brake pad (5) is pressed as on the conventional counterpart on the road surface and there generates the usual braking effect, on the other hand, the brake pad (5) also acts on the rear wheel (2), whereby the maximum braking effect to be generated can be doubled.
  • FIG. 2 To FIG. 2:
  • the brake pad (5) is in the air. Since the brake pad (5) is mounted as a rocker with the pivot point (6), it is lifted by the resilient bracket (7) from the rear wheel (2) to the stop (8). This is the Falirgna without any braking effect, the rear wheel (2) is free.
  • the pad (5) is tilted slightly about the pivot (6) until the pad (5) also touches the rear wheel (2).
  • the shape of the brake pad (5) relative to the rear wheel (2) is adapted to this, that is also braked laterally on the rear wheel, so as not to overuse the tread.
  • the material of the brake pad (5) must be chosen so that the rear wheel (2) never blocked, because otherwise an area could arise on the rear wheel, which makes a smooth run impossible.
  • this condition was met at all times by all prototypes and samples built up to the patent application.
  • the second big advantage of this brake is the stepless and fine metering of the braking force.
  • the brake pad (5) is not fixedly mounted in the housing (4), but on a rocker (9) with a pivot point (10) installed. This is clearly visible in section 5.
  • This rocker (9) in a fork shape rotates about the pivot point (10) and is pressed in the rest position by the compression spring (11) to the stops (12) in the housing (4).
  • the toe is raised more, and thereby the brake pad (5) with the rocker (9) pressed up against the spring (11).
  • the spring (11) is tensioned and the pressure of the brake pad (5) on the ground and on the rear wheel (2) is increased and thus also the braking effect.
  • the structure of the brake is very simple. It contains only 5 parts: housing (4), rocker arm (9), brake pad (5), compression spring (11) and axle (6).
  • FIG. 5 cross-section A-A through the pivot points and the brake pad
  • axle (13) with nut or screw plug is required.
  • This axle is different in the different models of inline skates and available for the commercial brake pad.
  • the axis (13) can be used. It is also conceivable to produce a universal housing (4) for several different models of inline skates and to offer an adapter for model adaptation.
  • the compression spring (11) is arranged so as to be visible from the outside. This may serve as a feature to show that it is the dual-acting brake described herein. For aesthetic considerations but also in the housing (4) hidden arrangement of the spring (11) is conceivable. Likewise, the spring (11) need not be made of spring steel wire, but may also be made of an elastic plastic.

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The brake has a dual brake action with a brake block (5) acting both on the roadway surface and on the back wheel. The brake action can be varied through the resilient swing bar (9) which has a forked structure to turn about the rotational point (6) on which the brake block is mounted. In the rest position the swing bar is pressed by a compression spring (11)against the stops in the housing.

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Diese Bremsvorrichtung ist einsetzbar an allen handelsüblichen Inline Skates mit 2 bis 5 Rollen für den Einsatz im Freizeit- oder Leistungssport. Sie dient der effizienten Verzögerung der Fahrt, vor allem aus hoher Geschwindigkeit.This braking device can be used on all commercially available inline skates with 2 to 5 wheels for use in recreational or competitive sports. It serves to efficiently delay the journey, especially from high speed.

Der Stand der Technik ist seit längerer Zeit so, dass zu jedem Paar Inline Skates (Rollschuhen mit Rädern in einer Linie) ein Bremsklotz angeboten wird oder bereits angebaut ist. Dieser Bremsklotz wird Fersenseitig hinter dem hintersten Rad angebaut, und kann durch anheben der Schuhspitze auf den Fahrbahnbelag gedrückt werden, um so seine Bremswirkung zu erzeugen.The state of the art has long been such that for every pair of inline skates (roller skates with wheels in a line) a brake pad is offered or already grown. This brake pad is mounted on the heel side behind the rearmost wheel, and can be pressed by raising the toe on the road surface, so as to produce its braking effect.

Zahlreiche patentierte Erfindungen versuchen die ungenügende Bremswirkung dieses handelsüblichen Bremsklotzes zu verbessern. Die meisten dieser Erfindungen sind aber zu komplex oder erfordern gravierende Abänderungen oder Zusätze an den handelsüblichen Inline Skates, welche im Aufbau sehr einfach konzipiert sind. Deshalb, wird vermutet, sind zur Zeit im Markt noch keine wirksameren Bremsen aufgetaucht.Numerous patented inventions try to improve the insufficient braking effect of this commercial brake pad. However, most of these inventions are too complex or require serious modifications or additions to the commercially available inline skates, which are designed very simple in construction. Therefore, it is believed there are currently no more effective brakes on the market.

Die hier beschriebene Bremse ist 100% kompatibel zum handelsüblichen Bremsklotz. Sie wird auf die genau gleiche Weise am Inline Skate angebaut, und kann somit prinzipiell an allen sich im Einsatz befindlichen Inline Skates nachgerüstet werden. Da sich die verschiedenen Marken und Modelle jedoch masslich etwas unterscheiden, muss für jeden nachzurüstenden Typ von Inline Skates ein passendes Gehäuse für die Bremse hergestellt werden. In gleicher Weise lassen sich für alle neuen und zukünftigen Inline Skates mit unterschiedlichen Radgrössen und Anordnungen passende Bremsgehäuse herstellen.
Der Vorteil dieser Bremse liegt in der zweifachen Bremswirkung. Einerseits wird der eingesetzte Bremsklotz wie beim handelsüblichen Pendant auf den Fahrbahnbelag gedrückt und erzeugt dort die gewohnte Bremswirkung, andererseits wirkt der Bremsklotz auch auf das Hinterrad, womit die maximal zu erzeugende Bremswirkung prinzipiell verdoppelt werden kann.
Zusätzlich kann bei dieser Bremse die Bremskraft stufenlos und sehr fein dosiert werden durch mehr oder weniger anheben der Schuhspitze. Dies ist ebenfalls ein grosser Vorteil gegenüber dem handelsüblichen Bremsklotz, bei welchem es vielen Skatern schwer fällt, grossen Druck auf den Bremsklotz zu bringen.

Figur 1
Handelsüblicher Inline Skate mit angebauter zweifach wirksamen Bremse
Figur 2
Detailansicht der Bremse in "Fahrstellung"
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Ansicht der Bremse in Bremsstellung mit minimaler Bremswirkung
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Schnitt durch die Bremse in Bremsstellung mit minimaler Bremswirkung
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Querschnitt A-A durch die Drehpunkte und den Bremsklotz
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Schnitt durch die Bremse in Bremsstellung mit mittlerer Bremswirkung
The brake described here is 100% compatible with the commercial brake pad. It is grown in exactly the same way on the inline skate, and can thus be retrofitted to all in-line skates in use. However, as the different makes and models differ a bit, a suitable housing for the brake has to be produced for each type of inline skate to be retrofitted. In the same way, suitable brake housings can be produced for all new and future inline skates with different wheel sizes and arrangements.
The advantage of this brake is the double braking effect. On the one hand, the brake pad used is pressed as on the commercial counterpart on the road surface and there generates the usual braking effect, on the other hand, the brake pad also acts on the rear wheel, whereby the maximum braking effect to be generated can be doubled in principle.
In addition, in this brake, the braking force can be infinitely and very finely dosed by more or less lift the toe. This is also a big advantage over the commercial brake pad, which makes it difficult for many skaters to put a lot of pressure on the brake pad.
FIG. 1
Commercially available inline skate with attached dual effective brake
FIG. 2
Detail view of the brake in "driving position"
FIG. 3
View of the brake in braking position with minimal braking effect
FIG. 4
Cut through the brake in braking position with minimal braking effect
FIG. 5
Cross section AA through the pivot points and the brake pad
FIG. 6
Cut through the brake in braking position with medium braking effect

Zu Figur 1:To FIG. 1:

Die hier beschriebene Bremse wird auf die genau gleiche Weise wie der handelsübliche Bremsklotz am Inline Skate (1) angebaut. Dazu muss passend zur verwendeten Radgrösse (2) und zu den Befestigungsdetails (3) ein passendes Bremsgehäuse (4) hergestellt werden. Der erste grosse Vorteil dieser Bremse liegt in der zweifachen Bremswirkung. Einerseits wird der Bremsklotz (5) wie beim handelsüblichen Pendant auf den Fahrbahnbelag gedrückt und erzeugt dort die gewohnte Bremswirkung, andererseits wirkt der Bremsklotz (5) auch auf das Hinterrad (2), womit die maximal zu erzeugende Bremswirkung verdoppelt werden kann.The brake described here is mounted in exactly the same way as the standard brake pad on the inline skate (1). For this purpose, a matching brake housing (4) must be made to match the used wheel size (2) and the mounting details (3). The first big advantage of this brake is the double braking effect. On the one hand, the brake pad (5) is pressed as on the conventional counterpart on the road surface and there generates the usual braking effect, on the other hand, the brake pad (5) also acts on the rear wheel (2), whereby the maximum braking effect to be generated can be doubled.

Zu Figur 2:To FIG. 2:

Wird die Schuhspitze nicht angehoben, so befindet sich der Bremsklotz (5) in der Luft. Da der Bremsklotz (5) wie eine Wippe mit dem Drehpunkt (6) gelagert ist, wird er durch den federnden Bügel (7) vom Hinterrad (2) bis zum Anschlag (8) abgehoben. Dies ist die Falirstellung ohne jegliche Bremswirkung, das Hinterrad (2) läuft frei.If the toe is not raised, the brake pad (5) is in the air. Since the brake pad (5) is mounted as a rocker with the pivot point (6), it is lifted by the resilient bracket (7) from the rear wheel (2) to the stop (8). This is the Falirstellung without any braking effect, the rear wheel (2) is free.

Zu Figur 3:To FIG. 3:

Sobald die Schuhspitze angehoben wird, so dass der Bremsklotz (5) den Boden berührt, wird der Bremsklotz (5) um den Drehpunkt (6) leicht gekippt, bis der Bremsklotz (5) auch das Hinterrad (2) berührt. Somit beginnt die zweifache Bremswirkung.
Die Form des Bremsklotzes (5) gegenüber dem Hinterrad (2) ist diesem so angepasst, dass auch seitlich am Hinterrad gebremst wird, um dessen Lauffläche nicht übermässig abzunutzen. Auch muss der Werkstoff des Bremsklotzes (5) so gewählt werden, dass das Hinterrad (2) niemals blockiert, weil sonst eine Fläche am Hinterrad entstehen könnte, die einen ruhigen Lauf verunmöglicht. Diese Bedingung wurde jedoch von allen bis zur Patentanmeldung gebauten Prototypen und Mustern jederzeit erfüllt.Once the toe is raised so that the pad (5) touches the ground, the pad (5) is tilted slightly about the pivot (6) until the pad (5) also touches the rear wheel (2). Thus, the double braking effect begins.
The shape of the brake pad (5) relative to the rear wheel (2) is adapted to this, that is also braked laterally on the rear wheel, so as not to overuse the tread. Also, the material of the brake pad (5) must be chosen so that the rear wheel (2) never blocked, because otherwise an area could arise on the rear wheel, which makes a smooth run impossible. However, this condition was met at all times by all prototypes and samples built up to the patent application.

Zu Figur 4:To FIG. 4:

Der zweite grosse Vorteil dieser Bremse liegt in der stufenlosen und feinen Dosierung der Bremskraft. Um die Bremswirkung regulieren zu können, ist der Bremsklotz (5) nicht fest im Gehäuse (4) gelagert, sondern auf einer Schwinge (9) mit Drehpunkt (10) eingebaut. Dies ist im Schnitt Figur 5 gut ersichtlich. Diese Schwinge (9) in Gabelform dreht sich um den Drehpunkt (10) und wird in Ruhelage von der Druckfeder (11) an die Anschläge (12) im Gehäuse (4) gedrückt.The second big advantage of this brake is the stepless and fine metering of the braking force. In order to regulate the braking effect, the brake pad (5) is not fixedly mounted in the housing (4), but on a rocker (9) with a pivot point (10) installed. This is clearly visible in section 5. This rocker (9) in a fork shape rotates about the pivot point (10) and is pressed in the rest position by the compression spring (11) to the stops (12) in the housing (4).

Zu Figur 6:To FIG. 6:

Sobald eine höhere Bremswirkung erwünscht ist, wird die Schuhspitze mehr angehoben, und dadurch der Bremsklotz (5) mit der Schwinge (9) nach oben gegen die Feder (11) gedrückt. Die Feder (11) wird gespannt und der Druck des Bremsklotzes (5) auf den Boden und auf das Hinterrad (2) wird erhöht und somit auch die Bremswirkung.As soon as a higher braking effect is desired, the toe is raised more, and thereby the brake pad (5) with the rocker (9) pressed up against the spring (11). The spring (11) is tensioned and the pressure of the brake pad (5) on the ground and on the rear wheel (2) is increased and thus also the braking effect.

Der Aufbau der Bremse ist sehr einfach gestaltet. Er beinhaltet nur 5 Teile: Gehäuse (4), Schwinge (9), Bremsklotz (5), Druckfeder (11) und Achse (6).The structure of the brake is very simple. It contains only 5 parts: housing (4), rocker arm (9), brake pad (5), compression spring (11) and axle (6).

Zu Figur 5 (Querschnitt A-A durch die Drehpunkte und den Bremsklotz)To FIG. 5 (cross-section A-A through the pivot points and the brake pad)

Zur Befestigung der Bremse am Inline Skate wird noch eine spezielle Achse (13) mit Mutter oder Verschlussschraube benötigt. Diese Achse ist bei den verschiedenen Modellen von Inline Skates unterschiedlich ausgeführt und für den handelsüblichen Bremsklotz vorhanden. Durch identische Ausführung der Anschlusselemente des Gehäuses (4) wie der handelsübliche Bremsklotzhalter kann die Achse (13) weiter verwendet werden. Denkbar ist auch ein Universalgehäuse (4) für mehrere unterschiedliche Modelle von Inline Skates herzustellen und dazu einen Adapter zur Modellanpassung anzubieten.To attach the brake to the inline skate, a special axle (13) with nut or screw plug is required. This axle is different in the different models of inline skates and available for the commercial brake pad. By identical design of the connection elements of the housing (4) as the commercial brake pad holder, the axis (13) can be used. It is also conceivable to produce a universal housing (4) for several different models of inline skates and to offer an adapter for model adaptation.

Durch eine geschickte Konstruktion der Hauptkomponenten, wie in den Zeichnungen angedeutet, kann auch der Austausch des abgenützten Bremsklotzes durch einen Neuen ohne Werkzeug ermöglicht werden. Die Achse (6) welche den Bremsklotz (5) lagert ist nur eingeschoben und vom Gehäuse (4) vom herausrutschen gesichert.
In den angefügten Zeichnungen ist die Druckfeder (11) so angeordnet, dass sie von aussen sichtbar ist. Dies kann als Merkmal dienen um zu zeigen, dass es sich um die hier beschriebene zweifach wirksame Bremse handelt. Aus ästhetischen Überlegungen ist aber auch eine im Gehäuse (4) versteckte Anordnung der Feder (11) denkbar. Ebenso muss die Feder (11) nicht aus Federstahldraht sein, sondern kann auch aus einem elastischen Kunststoff bestehen.By skillful construction of the main components, as indicated in the drawings, and the replacement of the worn brake pad can be made possible by a new tool without. The axle (6) which supports the brake pad (5) is only inserted and secured by the housing (4) from slipping out.
In the attached drawings, the compression spring (11) is arranged so as to be visible from the outside. This may serve as a feature to show that it is the dual-acting brake described herein. For aesthetic considerations but also in the housing (4) hidden arrangement of the spring (11) is conceivable. Likewise, the spring (11) need not be made of spring steel wire, but may also be made of an elastic plastic.

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Eine Bremsvorrichtung für Inline Skates mit zweifacher Bremswirkung, welche stufenlos und fein dosiert werden kann. Die Erfindung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein Bremsklotz sowohl auf den Fahrbahnbelag als auch auf das Hinterrad wirkt und dank Einbau in einer gefederten Schwinge die Bremswirkung variiert werden kann. Die Bremsvorrichtung wird durch mehr oder weniger anheben der Schuhspitze betätigt.A braking device for inline skates with double braking effect, which can be infinitely and finely dosed. The invention is characterized in that a brake pad acts both on the road surface and on the rear wheel and thanks to installation in a sprung rocker, the braking effect can be varied. The brake device is actuated by more or less lifting the toe.
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