Skate wheel spinning decoration

Abstract

A frame work insert for inserting and attaching to roller skate and skate board wheels to permit a spinner design to spin freely from said insert.

Description

FIELD OF INVENTION

This invention relates generally to the field of roller skates and skate boards.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The prior art included mostly functional wheel designs. The Applicant's design incorporates a novel insert that fits into the inner diameter of a wheel permitting artistic kinetic designs to be incorporated into the wheels.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 An exploded side view of the device.

FIG. 2 A side view of the assembled device.

FIG. 3 A top view of the spinning member

FIG. 4 A side view of the spinning member

FIG. 5 A sectional view of the frame.

FIG. 6 A top view of the frame.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

FIG. 1 shows a wheel 1 with a deep set rim. These wheels are common to roller skates and skate boards. A central support 2 is slip/fit into the wheel 1. The outer diameter of the central support is machined smaller than the inner diameter of the wheel.

After insertion the allen screws 3 are adjusted to get a bite on the inner diameter of the wheel 1 where the screw threads are exposed thereto. Thus, the central support 2 is affixed to the wheel 1 by the threads of screws 3. A spinning member 4 is attached to central support 2 using a pin 5. The pin 5 includes a low friction bearing 6 to permit the spinning member 4 to spin freely. The spinning member 4 can have many designs with the common features of a pin 5 and bearing. The pin 5 may be replaced by a screw-in on an alternate embodiment as shown in FIG. 2. The invention provides the unique structure to support a multiplicity of wheel accent designs. FIG. 3 shows a top view of a spinning member 4. Many different designs are contemplated having the common features of a central pin or screw and bearing means to allow spinning. FIG. 4 shows a side view of a spinning member 4. FIGS. 5 and 6 shows a sectional view and top view respectively of the central support 2 with pin or screw receiving means 6 and holes 7 to receive a alien screw 3. Note that the sides of the central support 2 are angled slightly inward to facilitate placement within the wheel. At a lower end of the alien screw holes 8 the threads of the screw are exposed to the inner diameter of the wheel which allows the screw to bite into the wheel for a secure hold.

Obviously, numerous (additional) modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings. It is, therefore, to be understood that within the scope of the appended claims, the invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described herein.

Claims

1. An insert for a nonpneumatic wheel comprising a bearing means for a free-spinning spinning member and frame means for connecting said bearing means to said wheel to permit spinning about a central axis of rotation of said wheel.

2. An insert as described in claim 1 wherein said means for connecting comprises at least one set screw for holding said insert within an inner diameter of said wheel.

3. An insert as described in claim 1 wherein said insert comprises a cylinder with a web on an end.

4. An insert as described in claim 3 wherein said web further comprises a central location for said spinner to attach.