Maneuverability-Enhanced Skateboard Platform

Adjustable frame for skateboard chassis that can be expanded or contracted to adjust the wheelbase length. The frame has two spaced longitudinal beams that can translate relative to each other to change the wheelbase distance. Anti-torsion mechanisms between the beams prevent twisting when they move. This allows adjusting the wheelbase for stability and maneuverability. The frame also has outer reinforcing beams connected to the main beams. The overall frame shape is a rectangular or nearly rectangular perimeter with spaces between the beams for attaching wheels.

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Skateboard deck design that provides stiffness for rider support along the longitudinal axis while allowing flexibility for rotational movement. The deck has a rigid body with parallel ribs on the bottom surface and apertures in rows. The ribs prevent longitudinal flex, while the apertures allow rotational flex around the axis. This balances stiffness for weight support with flexibility for turning maneuvers.

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A skateboard truck mount design that allows for aggressive turning while maintaining stability and clearance. The truck mount is molded using oriented fibers to increase strength. The fiber orientation and geometry of the mold allow the fibers to flow into the mold and remain in a desired orientation. This provides high strength with less material. The mount is also designed with specific height and width dimensions to accommodate twisting of the board while maintaining wheel clearance. The molded truck mount reduces cost compared to machined or 3D printed parts.

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Skateboard truck design that improves turning tightness and reduces falls by reversing the orientation of the kingpin and fasteners. The kingpin bolt head faces down into the baseplate instead of up. Tightening the kingpin lowers the head closer to the deck. This creates more clearance over obstacles. An axle nut is permanently fixed in the baseplate. The reversed kingpin orientation prevents hitting ground obstacles when tightening.

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Flexible steering skateboard truck that allows smaller turning radius and improved steering flexibility compared to traditional skateboard trucks. The truck has a base, an axle frame, and an engaging member between them. The engaging member is elastically connected to both the base and the axle frame. When turning force is applied, the engaging member deflects relative to the base and axle frame to steer the axle frame. This allows the axle frame to deflect more compared to fixed bushings, reducing turning radius and improving steering flexibility.

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Hollowed-out, lightweight and elastic skateboard that reduces weight and improves maneuverability compared to solid boards. The skateboard has a hollowed-out body with internal grooves that penetrate through the deck. This reduces weight compared to a solid deck. The top surface has concave anti-slip lines to grip the feet. A reinforcing layer is added to maintain strength. The hollowed-out design allows a lighter weight without sacrificing rigidity or elasticity.

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Skateboard design with a stepped wheelbase that allows faster turning by making the front wheels turn more. The skateboard has a stepped difference between the heights of the support members for the front and rear wheels. This causes the front wheels to have a larger turning radius compared to the rear wheels. When turning, the front part of the skateboard moves more because the front wheels turn more.

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Skateboard truck frame design with improved steering stability by using a cylindrical needle bearing to support the pivot axis. The bearing allows smooth rotation of the truck when weight is applied in different directions, preventing unwanted friction and improving steering response compared to plain bearings. The needle bearing supports the pivot shaft radially, in addition to the thrust direction, to better handle loads from body weight changes.

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Skateboard design that allows sliding and turning like a snowboard, providing a different skateboarding experience. The skateboard has a deck with front and rear wheel sets. The front wheels are mounted in rotatable frames while the rear wheels are fixed frames. This allows the front wheels to turn independently when the rider tilts the board to change direction. The rotatable front frames enable sliding on the outer edges of the wheels, similar to a snowboard's edge turns. The fixed rear wheels provide stability. The rotatable front wheel frames allow the front wheels to rotate in the new direction. This allows the rider to change direction by tilting the board, just like a snowboard. The rotating front wheels also enable sliding turns on the outer edges of the wheels. The skateboard has a deck with front and rear wheel sets. The front wheels are mounted in rotatable frames while the rear wheels are fixed frames. This

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A compact and simplified steering system for low profile skateboards and other conveyances that allows riders to lean and turn without traditional trucks. The steering system replaces the bulky truck with an inclined axle mounting that slides along an inclined bearing surface as the rider leans to turn. The axle pivots about the inclined surface to provide the turning function.

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A deck for a board and a skateboard having the same that increase the elasticity of the deck for board itself by interposing an elastic force reinforcing member made of a shape memory alloy between a plurality of panels to be stacked so that the jumping technique can be used more easily and highly. The deck also provides improved suspension for absorbing impact forces during riding and jumping. The skateboard has a separate suspension system with a buffering bar connected to a buffering member that absorbs wheel impacts and vibrations. The shape memory alloy interlayer between the deck panels provides extra elasticity for easier jumping, while the separate suspension reduces strain on the rider's knees.

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Suspension system for skateboards that allows riders to leverage their body weight to actively adjust the suspension and provide a more customizable and responsive ride. The system uses angled suspension members that attach between the skateboard deck and wheels. When the rider leans back or sideways, the angled suspension compresses, lowering the wheels. Leaning forward extends the suspension, raising the wheels. This allows the rider to proactively fine-tune the suspension based on their body position, providing a more dynamic and engaging ride experience. The suspension members also increase vertical clearance between the deck and wheels compared to direct mounting.

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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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Skateboard with improved stability and turning steerability. The skateboard has four wheels with the front and rear tracks pivoting forward around inclined axes. This allows the boards to tilt forward when turning, providing stability and steering like a traditional skateboard with two wheels, while preventing the wheels from swinging when stationary like a four-wheel skateboard. The pivoting front and rear tracks improve turning performance compared to fixed four-wheel skateboards.

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A skateboard design that improves steering and stability compared to traditional skateboards with four wheels. The skateboard has two trucks, one front and one rear, both with kingpins and bushings. The front truck allows the front of the board to rise when the rider tilts the board to steer. This provides turning capability without needing a separate caster wheel. The rear truck is fixed. The front truck's rising motion is enabled by a shaft center inclined forward. This allows the rider to steer by tilting the board and avoids the instability and sideways movement of a single caster wheel.

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Skateboard design with three wheels arranged in a specific configuration to improve performance on uneven terrain. The board has a central middle wheel between the front and rear wheels. The outer wheels have their tangents meet the middle wheel's tangent at an obtuse angle. This allows one outer wheel to lift off the ground when the other is engaged, providing better stability and maneuverability on rough surfaces compared to traditional skateboards with all wheels on the ground.

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Skateboard with improved turning capability and pumping ability compared to conventional skateboards. The skateboard uses a unique axle assembly with articulated arms connecting the wheel axle to the deck. This allows the wheels to pivot more freely and follow the deck's motion better, enabling tighter turns and pumping without pushing. The axle assembly has two pivots on each arm, one on the wheel and one on the deck, forming a quadrangle shape.

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Skateboard design that allows tilting and carving on flat ground without needing actual slopes. The skateboard has an adjustable truck length, an elliptical deck shape, and wheels that can roll with bearings in the center. The adjustable truck allows changing the wheelbase length to create a tilt. The elliptical deck shape has a fixed front and a rear section that can move to generate a tilting effect when leaning. This allows carving and turning sensations on flat ground like a snowboard or surfboard.

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An omnidirectional skateboard that can move in any direction without the need for turning. It uses an omnidirectional wheel setup with multiple wheels arranged in a circular configuration around a central hub. This allows the board to pivot and roll in any direction like a tank tread. The skateboard surface sits on top of the wheel set and the bridge connects the wheels to the board. This allows the rider to easily change direction by pivoting the board instead of turning like a traditional skateboard.

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A swing-tail four-wheeled skateboard with improved steering and speed compared to conventional skateboards. The skateboard has a pivoting articulation between the front and rear wheels that allows steering. The pivot consists of a roller, steering column, chain, and turntable. The front and rear pedals have telescoping rods that raise the bands when rotated. This allows lifting the foot area when electric power is needed. The skateboard has motors on each wheel and a control box. It uses motion sensors to move forward/backward when the rider leans. This provides fast, high-intelligence control without gripping the foot area.

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Personal mobility vehicles like an electric skateboard with a small motor and rear wheel drive that allows for a lightweight and portable electric vehicle at a low cost. The skateboard has a swiveling front wheel, a powered rear wheel, and an optional extendable auxiliary wheel.

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A steerable skateboard suspension that allows balanced turning without tilting when ridden. The suspension uses a pivoting front axle assembly instead of the traditional kingpin setup. The assembly has a frame pivoting around a central point on the deck. The frame holds the front wheels and is connected to the deck below. This allows the wheels to pivot outward as weight shifts during turning, preventing the board from tilting. The rear wheels remain fixed. The pivoting front axle allows steering without needing tight kingpin screws to prevent tilting. The skateboarder can lean and turn using just their feet without the board tilting.

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Highly maneuverable, controllable, lightweight skateboard trucks that enable skateboard riders to execute maneuvers and tricks that would otherwise require a much higher skill level. The trucks have features like an in-line pivot configuration, customizable hanger widths, enhanced negative rake, and improved bushing seats to provide optimal turning and stability. The inline pivot reduces interference between components for smoother turning. The customizable hanger widths allow riders to match truck width to deck width for better control. The enhanced negative rake angle further improves turning responsiveness. The improved bushing seats prevent bushing displacement and provide consistent, thrust-bearing-like pivot action.

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Skateboard trucks with improved maneuverability, controllability, and stability for executing tricks. The trucks have features like customizable hanger widths, enhanced negative rake, and defined bushing seats to prevent collisions and improve control. The hanger pivot is offset relative to the axle axis for better turning response. This allows skateboarders to perform tricks with lower skill levels compared to conventional trucks.

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A portable skateboard designed to be more compact and comfortable to carry while also reducing vibrations and wheel wear during riding. The skateboard has a deck with an arcuate recess on the bottom that allows it to be easily gripped and carried. The wheels are mounted in carriers on either side of the deck. The outer wheels have larger diameters than the inner wheels, providing better maneuverability and reducing clearance issues. The carriers also have cushions between them and the deck to dampen vibrations. This reduces shock transmitted to the rider's feet and helps prolong wheel life by absorbing impacts.

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Skateboard with improved stability and maneuverability on rough terrain. The skateboard has a bottom plate, a wheel shaft frame, a wheel frame, wheels, a keel, and a deck. The keel extends from the bottom plate and allows the board to slide over uneven surfaces. The wheel frame pivots on the shaft frame. The wheels have a threaded shaft that attaches to the frame. This allows the wheels to pivot and absorb bumps. The frame has position limiting members to prevent excessive wheel motion. The keel stabilizes the board during turns on rough terrain.

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Large wheel diameter swing twist folding skateboard that is easy to learn and glides smoothly. The skateboard has a swing mechanism that allows twisting and folding for compact storage. The large wheels provide better ground clearance and stability compared to small wheel skateboards. The swing mechanism has locking pins, springs, and twisting structure that allows the front and rear frames to pivot and twist relative to each other. This allows the skateboard to fold compactly and also twist while riding for maneuverability. The skateboard also has large wheels with PU inserts for better ground contact and grip. The front and rear frames have bent tubing and welded components that form a stable base for the swing mechanism.

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Skateboard truck assembly with vertically offset first and second bushing seats to improve turning ability, stability, and safety compared to conventional skateboard trucks. The truck has a base attached to the skateboard and a hanger that connects to the base. The base has passages for the bushing pins. The hanger has seats for the bushings. The first bushing pin goes through the first seat, the base, and holds a first bushing. The second bushing pin is fixed in the base and holds the second bushing. This vertical offset arrangement allows the bushings to contact the seats at different heights, providing enhanced turning ability and stability compared to traditional trucks. It also reduces interference when grinding on rails or curbs.

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Skateboard truck design with a bearing pivot instead of conventional urethane pivots for improved performance and stability. The truck has a base plate fastened to the skateboard deck, a hanger pivoting on the plate, and a wheel axle extending from the hanger. The hanger has a hole for a kingpin that connects to the base plate. The kingpin has a bearing inserted into the base plate hole. This allows smoother, more accurate rotation and higher restoring force compared to urethane pivots, without abrasive wear. A polyurethane bushing is still used for elasticity and shock absorption. The bearing pivot configuration improves skateboard control and stability.

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Skateboard design that allows easy diagonal twisting motion for enhanced maneuverability and tricks. The skateboard has a deck with diagonal bends around the perimeter instead of a flat rectangular shape. The bends allow the deck to twist diagonally like a caster when turning, similar to how a caster wheel tilts. This provides a unique diagonal steering capability. The deck has support structures on the edges to prevent excessive twisting. The bends are formed through a diagonal bending process guided by dies.

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Skateboard truck with two independently operating pivot points that achieve a variable turning motion without affecting the skateboard’s stability. The truck has a primary fixed pivot point and a secondary adjustable pivot point. By adjusting the horizontal and vertical distance between the primary and secondary pivot points, the truck can make tighter turns with less tilt from the rider. This is because changing the geometry of the truck alters the turning ratio or angle of turn of the skateboard even though the skateboard angle of tilt is held constant. The secondary pivot point allows adjustable turning radius while the fixed primary pivot point maintains stability. Additionally, the truck has an offset axle that swings towards the turn direction, moving the wheels away from the side of the board and eliminating wheel bite. This also shifts the center of gravity towards the turn, improving stability during steering.

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Extruded aluminum skateboard deck with internal support members to provide strength and rigidity while keeping the overall weight and length of the skateboard light and maneuverable. The skateboard deck is made by extruding aluminum into a long shape with the support members inside. This allows the deck to be longer and thinner than conventional decks for better flex and weight savings. The internal support members prevent the deck from flexing excessively while still maintaining a lightweight and compact profile. The skateboard decks can be 28-48 inches long and weigh less than 5 pounds.

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Skateboard truck design that improves turning performance, durability, and maintainability compared to conventional trucks. The truck has a hanger with an axle or axles, bearing standoffs to separate the bearings from the hanger, and a removable kingpin with a captive pin retainer. This allows the kingpin to pivot smoothly and precisely without wobbling or damage to the borehole. The captive pin retainer prevents the kingpin from falling out during installation or removal. The improved geometry, standoffs, and captive pin retainer provide smoother, more responsive turning, prevent loosening or wobbling, and enable easier installation/removal without damaging the truck.

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Skateboard truck design that improves steering responsiveness and directional control. The truck has a modified bushing assembly in the hanger that engages the kingpin. The bushing assembly has a rigid disk with elastomeric bushings attached to either side. This engages the kingpin more fully when turning, leveraging the rebound properties of the bushings to enhance steering responsiveness and directional control.

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Skateboard design that allows the rider to change the direction of travel by twisting their body. The skateboard has a deck with diagonal bending capability to facilitate the twisting motion. The rear wheels are fixed to the deck. Support blocks on the left and right edges prevent the deck from bending backward. This allows the rider to apply a rotational force to the deck to switch the wheel direction. The blocks prevent the deck from collapsing during twisting.

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