US20030160403A1 - Accessory for a snowboard - Google Patents

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US20030160403A1
US20030160403A1 US10/312,129 US31212903A US2003160403A1 US 20030160403 A1 US20030160403 A1 US 20030160403A1 US 31212903 A US31212903 A US 31212903A US 2003160403 A1 US2003160403 A1 US 2003160403A1
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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
    • A63C10/00—Snowboard bindings
    • A63C10/02—Snowboard bindings characterised by details of the shoe holders
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C10/00—Snowboard bindings
    • A63C10/24—Calf or heel supports, e.g. adjustable high back or heel loops
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62B—HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B13/00—Sledges with runners
    • B62B13/02—Sledges with runners characterised by arrangement of runners
    • B62B13/04—Sledges with runners characterised by arrangement of runners arranged in a single line
    • B62B13/043—Sledges with runners characterised by arrangement of runners arranged in a single line having one single runner
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62B—HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B17/00—Accessories or details of sledges
    • B62B17/06—Superstructures; Attachments therefor
    • B62B17/063—Seats or other supports specially adapted for the user
    • B62B17/065—Seats or other supports specially adapted for the user the user being standing up

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  • This invention relates to improvements in or relating to snowboards.
  • Snowboards have, in recent times, become extremely popular as an alternative to skiing.
  • the snowboard combines techniques of surfing with conventional snow skiing.
  • An improved snowboard is disclosed in EP 0 778 053. This snowboard has a convex bottom surface, and is provided with a handle pivotably attached to the board.
  • FIG. 1 shows a general view of an accessory according to the present invention in a first arrangement
  • FIG. 2 shows the snowboard and accessory in a second arrangement.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 there is shown generally a snowboard 10 , comprising an elongate, surfboard-like structure, on which a rider (not shown) stands in use.
  • a base plate 12 Connected to the snowboard 10 is a base plate 12 . Connection is by way of blind bolts (not shown).
  • Pivotally connected to the base plate 12 is a handlebar stem 22 on which is mounted a handlebar 24 . Pivot 26 may be locked so that handlebar 22 is maintained in a substantially upright orientation with respect to base plate 12 or it may be left unlocked.
  • a variable pitch setting means 28 can be fitted which permits the stem 22 to be inclined with respect to the baseboard. Once inclined the stem may be locked in place or permitted to pivot between a pre-set inclination and an upright position.
  • a disadvantage with prior art handle systems is that there is a requirement for the board to be much more rigid longitudinally than normal, or be adapted to have a convex snow engaging surface.
  • Snow boards are designed to be stiff torsionally, but resiliently flexible longitudinally to maintain edge contact with the snow. More rigid boards turn in an unpredictable manner.
  • a snowboard having normal flex patterns can be used, resulting in more predictable turning, whilst providing the ability to steer the snowboard using the handlebar. This is because of the lever effect of the handlebar.
  • the accessory is attached to the snowboard by four M6 bolts using the holes predrilled in the top surface of the snowboard for conventional bindings.
  • a fixing arrangement using quick release clips could be used to enable the base plate to be removed from the snowboard quickly.
  • the accessory can be removed and the snowboard fitted with conventional bindings if desired.
  • This feature of the invention means that it is more versatile because the snowboard can be used conventionally as well as with the base plate and handlebar.
  • foot grips ( 30 ) are provided on the base plate. These can simply be rubber pads with a high coefficient of friction, or they could be neoprene loops (as used on wind-surfers), or more conventional snowboard bindings.
  • An advantage of the rubber pads is that a snowboard rider is not strapped to the snowboard. This means that when the rider falls over, he is not attached to the snowboard and this reduces the risk of injury.
  • the handlebar stem can be provided with an opening ( 5 ), which enables the accessory and board to be carried easily in the folded arrangement as shown in FIG. 2.
  • the snowboard itself could be modified to have a more rigid portion integrally formed with the rest of the board on which a person could stand, for example by building up a central part of the board to make it thicker and therefore stiffer longitudinally, without compromising the overall flexibility or snow contacting properties of the edges of the board.

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GBGB0015891.5A GB0015891D0 (en) 2000-06-28 2000-06-28 Improved in or relating to snowboards

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