Convertible Skateboards for Multi-Mode Transport

Detachable skateboard truck assembly that can be easily added to a traditional skateboard to convert it into a high maneuverability surfskate. The assembly allows the skateboard to turn much tighter and with greater response than a standard truck. It uses an elastomeric element between the base and upper truck parts that compresses during turns to center the wheels. This eliminates the need for a centering spring and complex mechanisms. The truck can be attached to a skateboard using existing bolt holes, and the elastomeric element is enclosed in housings on both parts. A nut locks the truck together. This allows easy removal without disassembling the skateboard.

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Personal mobility vehicles like skateboards and scooters with adjustable wheel positions to customize ride characteristics, enable tricks, replace worn parts, and upgrade features without tools. The vehicles have modular wheel assemblies that can be easily swapped between multiple fixed positions on the vehicle frame using complementary structures that tightly engage and prevent rotation when locked. A release feature allows repositioning without tools. The wheel assemblies can be swapped in and out of the frame to change the wheel placement.

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A skateboard design that allows the rider to easily transform the direction of travel without lifting the board. The skateboard has separate front and rear wheel assemblies that can pivot laterally. This allows the rider to shift their weight to deform the frame and change the gap between the wheels on one side, causing the board to pivot and turn. It's like having independent steering on each end. This allows quicker, more agile turns compared to a traditional skateboard where the whole board has to be lifted and rotated.

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A skateboard that provides greater freedom of movement, stability, and turning ability compared to conventional skateboards. The skateboard has a unique front truck design that allows the front wheels to pivot and move independently from the truck base. This allows the front wheels to freely move forward or backward relative to the truck, providing a wide range of dynamic movement from the front end of the skateboard. The rear truck is mounted to the board like a regular skateboard. This allows the skateboard to turn and carve like a surfboard by pivoting from the rear. The front truck's independent wheel movement enables turning and maneuverability without tilting the board. It also allows the skateboard to be pushed forward from a dead stop without pushing off the ground. The front truck's pivoting action captures the feel of a surfboard's keel, while the rear truck provides stability.

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Skateboard truck adapter that improves maneuverability and turning ability by adding a pivoting plate between the truck and the skateboard. The pivoting plate has a smaller pivot angle than the base plate, allowing the truck to turn more easily and rapidly. The plate also tilts on flexible members to absorb shock and dampen vibrations. This provides a smoother ride and more agile turning compared to using the truck directly on the skateboard. The adapter can be easily installed on existing trucks and decks.

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A convertible skateboard/scooter that can be easily switched between skateboard and scooter mode. The skateboard has a pivotable bracket in the front that extends beyond the skateboard length. When folded down it creates a gap to grip the bracket. When folded up it locks into place to form a scooter handle.

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Convertible skateboard/scooter device that can be easily converted between skateboard and scooter modes and is also easy to transport. The device has a pivotally mounted bracket on the front of the skateboard that is longer than the skateboard length. When folded, the bracket clears the rear of the skateboard and can be gripped for transportation. A locking mechanism fixes the bracket in the folded or extended positions. This allows converting between skateboard and scooter modes by pivoting the bracket. The clearance between the skateboard and bracket makes it easy to grip and carry the folded device.

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A multifunctional skateboard that can convert between a regular skateboard and a self-propelled board like a hoverboard. The skateboard has two symmetrical halves that can slide and lock together. The lower ends of the halves have telescoping rails that connect to wheels. This allows the skateboard to be merged into a single board with regular skateboard wheels, or separated into two boards with wheels that can be adjusted for hoverboard-like propulsion using body motion.

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A skateboard design that allows flipping the board to convert it for different riding styles and user preferences. The skateboard has a uniquely curved platform that is bent upwardly at one end and downwardly at the other. The trucks can be mounted on either end so that the board can be ridden with the curved end facing upward or downward, enabling different styles of riding depending on the user's preference.

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A versatile skateboard that can switch between different styles like longboarding and cruising by adjusting the position of a middle plate using pivoting links. The skateboard has a front plate, front wheels, a rear plate, rear wheels, and connecting links. The middle plate pivots on the links to move between a first position where it connects the front and rear plates like a longboard, and a second position where it stacks on the front plate and rides like a cruiser. This allows the skateboard to adapt to different gameplay styles by changing the middle plate position.

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An electric skateboard that can be easily converted between different configurations for commuting, carving, and all-terrain riding. The skateboard has interchangeable components like decks, wheels, and drive systems that can be quickly swapped to adapt the skateboard for different uses. The skateboard also has sensors to measure speed, distance, and acceleration based on motor RPM, wheel size, and gear ratios.

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Mobility device with a unique wheel orientation system that allows it to switch between low-speed maneuverability and high-speed stability. The device has four wheels mounted at the corners of a rectangular platform. The wheels can rotate 90 degrees to change the direction of travel. This is achieved using a braking mechanism on each wheel that can be released to allow rotation or engaged to lock the wheel in place. By adjusting the brakes, the wheels can be oriented parallel to the long side of the platform for high-speed straight-line travel or parallel to the short side for low-speed turning in tight spaces.

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Apparatus for converting a standard skateboard into a scooter-like board with a handlebar. The apparatus includes a trunnion that mounts to the skateboard deck, a spindle that passes through the trunnion and attaches to the skateboard truck, and a handlebar that clamps onto the spindle above the trunnion. Additional components like a deck stiffener and base plate may be used to reinforce the skateboard deck.

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Device to convert a regular skateboard into a four-wheel scooter by adding a handlebar/joystick that attaches to the skateboard deck. The handlebar can be easily removed and fixed to the skateboard using removable connections. This allows transforming a skateboard into a scooter by attaching the handlebar, and then easily removing it to convert back to a skateboard. The handlebar connects to the skateboard using a fixing piece on the deck and a removable connecting piece. This allows the handlebar to be removed for skateboard use, or attached for scooter use. It also has transport belts to move the skateboard/scooter horizontally when not in use.

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Wheeled boards that can be converted to ride on land as a longboard. The boards are formed of flexible materials that allow strength to account for longer length; flexion, rebound, stability and vibration-damping. The boards are assembled of skateboard trucks and structural supports. The support structures are designed for shape-memory while having sufficient stiffness to prevent over-flexion at the middle of the board (bowing).

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Customizable skateboard with reversible extension providing standing surface options of either a pintail or kicktail at the front and/or rear. A fastening device allows attaching a standing surface extension to convert a pintail to a kicktail or removing it to revert to a pintail. The extension locks securely onto the skateboard for stability. This lets riders customize their skateboard configuration for optimal performance in different riding styles.

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Removable assembly that can be added to a traditional skateboard to convert it into a surfskate. The assembly improves the skateboard's turning and maneuverability without changing the wheelbase. It consists of a mounted base piece that attaches to the skateboard deck and a tilting front truck unit that connects to the wheels. The tilting truck allows the front wheels to turn more freely and tighten the turning radius. The tilting truck can be adjusted with torsion springs to control the resistance and feel.

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A laterally-sliding skateboard truck assembly that allows the board to smoothly slide, drift, and stop laterally while preventing wheel catch and maintaining stability. The assembly has independent suspension arms on each side that rotate around separate axes. A spring biases each arm away from the deck. The center wheel casters. This enables carving and omnidirectional motion. Limiting the downward travel of the outer wheels prevents catching during slides.

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Skateboard with changeable wheel configuration to allow customization and adaptability to suit different user preferences and riding styles. The skateboard has a platform with front and rear pedals, a torsion bar connecting them, and detachable wheel sets that can be swapped between the pedals. The wheel sets can be arranged in different configurations, like 2 wheels on each pedal or 4 wheels on the rear pedal. This allows users to optimize wheel setup based on factors like speed, stability, turning, and push distance.

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A versatile skateboard device that can be configured in multiple ways for different purposes. The skateboard has a torsion bar platform with front and rear pedals, and removable support assemblies with wheels. The pedals and torsion bar allow reverse body twisting to propel the skateboard. The removable support assemblies with wheels can be attached or detached as needed, transforming the skateboard into a snake board with connected pedals and wheels, a double dragon board with independent pedals and wheels, or a regular skateboard without pedals. This allows the user to switch between different skateboard styles and configurations for variety and versatility.

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