Abstract: An improved braking system is disclosed in which a pair of conical braking members engage a pair of skate wheels through vertical movement of a pushrod that is actuated by movement of the skater's foot within a cuff. The braking members are separated by a spring disposed on an axel to maintain the braking members in optimal braking position. The braking members are serrated to promote frictional contact with the wheels, and a disk is positioned on the axel to act as a clutch to control the braking force.

Abstract: The invention relates to a roller skate (2), in particular an inline roller skate, comprising a plurality of rollers (4, 6, 8, 10). In order to simplify braking and to improve the dosage of the braking force and the driving stability of essentially inline roller skates during braking, the roller skate (2) comprises a first frame part (12), which is or can be rigidly connected to a shoe and in which at least one of the front rollers (4, 6) is rotatably mounted, a second frame part (14), in which at least two rear rollers (8, 10) are rotatably mounted, the two frame parts (12, 14) being pivotable about a pivoting axis (24) which is parallel to the rotational axes of the rollers (4, 6, 8, 10), and a braking element (34) that can be pressed against at least one of the rear rollers (8, 10) during pivoting of the two frame parts (12, 14) relative to one another.

Abstract: A roller shoe having a brake pad of this invention can perform a stable brake operation as the brake pad is frictioned to the ground if the ankle is bent further a bit more backward by detachably mounting a brake pad of high strength on the heel portion of an inclined plane of the shoe sole where a wheel is mounted. This roller shoe has a structure wherein a wheel for moving a roller shoe wearer by rotation is mounted on a concave groove formed on an inclined plane at the heel portion of the sole of a sports shoe to be axially coupled thereto and a brake unit for performing a brake function by a friction to the ground by bending the ankle backward at a predetermined angle is mounted on the heel portion of the sole where the wheel is mounted.

Abstract: An improved in-line skate with novel foot holding, brake, shock-absorption and wheel assemblies. In one aspect of the invention, the brake assembly includes a plurality of brake pads for engaging all of the skate wheels when activated. The brake pads are movable from a disengaged position to an engaged position when the foot holding assembly is tilted rearwardly by the user. In another aspect of the invention, the rearmost brake pad may be pivoted into engagement with both the ground and the rearmost wheel by lifting a forward portion of one of the skates in a conventional braking motion. Clutch mechanisms are provided for selectively restraining rearward rolling motion of the skate wheels for hill climbing or racing purposes. A shock absorber couples the foot holding assembly to the wheel assembly for improved comfort and performance.

Abstract: A brake assembly for a scooter has a braking assembly pivotally mounted at a rear end of a pedal of the scooter and in front of a rear wheel of the scooter. The brake assembly has an arcuate plate, two flanges respectively and concentrically formed at two bottom sides thereof, and two auxiliary wheels respectively and rotatably mounted on the flanges. A linkage assembly with a resilient member is mounted between the pedal and braking assembly. Whereby, when the braking assembly is trodden downward by a rider, the arcuate plate contacts the rear wheel and the auxiliary wheels contact the ground to increase friction to stop the scooter. When the braking assembly is released, it will return to the original position under the force of resilient member of the linkage assembly.

Abstract: A braking control device for skates including a shoe having a toe portion at a forward location and a heel portion at a rearward location, and a pivoting quarter, and the shoe being connected with a chassis having a plurality of wheels at least one of which interacts with a brake device. The braking control device has structure allowing to transfer a braking force to the at least one wheel up to a presettable value, which is preferably close to the value required to lock the at least one wheel and beyond which an excess force is substantially not transferred to the at least one wheel.

Abstract: A skate brake and methods for multiple braking effects for in-line skates, roller skates and like devices is disclosed. The skate brake comprises of a wheel rotatively mounted to an axle being occupied between runners and located within slots of a chassis with said axle being held against said slots by springs and said axle is a linkage to which is affixed a friction surface used for contacting the skating surface with a segment of said linkage bearing upon a ramp which in turn changes the direction of motion of said axle as it translates through said slots against said springs under the effect of a skater's weight and momentum, forcing said friction surface into contact with said skating surface.