Speed and distance calculator for skis

• US 4,546,650 A
• Filed: 09/23/1983
• Issued: 10/15/1985
• Est. Priority Date: 09/23/1983
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: John F Cameron
• Original Assignee: John F Cameron
• Inventors: Cameron, John F.
• Primary Examiner(s): Swisher, S. Clement
• Application Number:
  US06/535,331
• Time in Patent Office: 753 Days
• Field of Search: 73/490, 73/493, 73/494, 73/187, 24/306, 24/442, 280/809, 324/171
• US Class Current: 73/490
• CPC Class Codes: A63C 2203/18 Measuring a physical parameter, e.g. speed, distance
• CPC Class Codes: A63C 5/06 with special devices thereon, e.g. steering devices
• CPC Class Codes: G01C 22/02 by conversion into electric waveforms and subsequent integration, e.g. using tachometer generator G01C22/002, G01C22/004, G01C22/006 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G01P 3/487 delivered by rotating magnets

Abstract

The device accurately calculates, retains and digitally displays the average speeds of and/or distances traveled by a skier. These functions are performed non-mechanically thereby allowing the ski to perform naturally. The device can be easily installed upon and removed from the ski without the use of tools and can mount upon the ski without causing any permanent damage to the ski.

Claims

1. A device for measuring speed or distance travelled between a vehicle adapted to be attached to a human foot and a relatively immovable surface, comprising:

(a) at least one wheel rotatably mounted on said vehicle, the perimeter of said wheel adapted to contact the surface over which said vehicle is moving, thus causing said wheel to rotate;

(b) a base on which said wheel is mounted for rotation;

(c) means on the base for sensing and counting the number of revolutions of said wheel in point of time for calculating speed or distance of movement of said vehicle over said surface wherein said sensing or counting means are powered by a power source other than said wheel;

(d) means for storing information representative of said speed or distance; and

(e) means for selectively displaying said stored information.

2. A device according to claim 1, wherein a two-part sensing means is provided cooperatively interposed between said wheel and base.

3. A device according to claim 1, wherein said stored information is selectively displayed digitally.

4. A device for measuring speed or distance travelled by a ski over any surface, comprising:

(a) at least one wheel rotatably mounted on said ski, the perimeter of said wheel adapted to contact the surface over which the ski is moving, thus causing said wheel to rotate;

(b) a base on hich said wheel is mounted for rotation;

(c) means on the base for sensing and counting the number of revolutions of said wheel in point of time for calculating speed or distance of movement of the ski over said surface wherein said sensing or counting means are powered by a power source other than said wheel;

(d) means for storing information representative of said speed or distance; and

(e) means for selectively displaying said stored information.

5. A device for measuring speed or distance travelled by a snow ski, comprising:

(a) at least one wheel rotatably mounted on said ski, the perimeter of said wheel adapted to contact the snow over which the ski is moving, thus causing said wheel to rotate;

(b) a base on which said wheel is mounted for rotation;

(c) means on the base for sensing and counting the number of revolutions of said wheel in point of time for calculating speed or distance of movement of the ski over the snow wherein said sensing or counting means are powered by a power source other than said wheel;

(d) means for storing information representative of said speed or distance; and

(e) means for selectively displaying said stored information.

6. A device for measuring speed or distance travelled by a water ski, comprising:

(a) at least one wheel rotatably mounted on said ski, the perimeter of said wheel adapted to contact the water over which the ski is moving, thus causing said wheel to rotate;

(b) a base on which said wheel is mounted for rotation;

(c) means on the base for sensing and counting the number of revolutions of said wheel in point of time for calculating speed or distance of movement of the ski over the water wherein said sensing or counting means are powered by a power source other than said wheel;

(d) means for storing information representative of said speed or distance; and

(e) means for selectively displaying said stored information.

7. A device for measuring speed and/or distance travelled between a movable object and a relatively immovable surface, comprising:

(a) at least one wheel rotatably mounted on said movable object, the perimeter of said wheel adapted to contact the surface over which said object is moving, thus causing said wheel to rotate;

(b) a base on which said wheel is mounted for rotation;

(c) means on the base for sensing and counting the number of revolutions of said wheel in point of time for calculating speed and/or distance of movement of the object over said surface; and

(d) wherein said device is detachably mounted on said movable object by means that do not require the use of tools and do not cause permanent damage to said object.

8. A device for measuring speed and/or distance travelled between a movable object and a relatively immovable surface, comprising:

(a) at least one wheel rotatably mounted on said movable object, the perimeter of said wheel adapted to contact the surface over which said object is moving, thus causing said wheel to rotate;

(b) a base on which said wheel is mounted for rotation;

(c) means on the base for sensing and counting the number of revolutions of said wheel in point of time for calculating speed and/or distance of movement of the object over said surface; and

(d) wherein said base includes means for attachment of a flexible restraint the other end of which may be attached to the object of which the speed and/or distance is being measured.

9. A device for measuring speed or distance travelled between a sliding wheeless vehicle and a relatively immovable surface, comprising:

(a) at least one wheel rotatably mounteed on said wheeless vehicle, the perimeter of said wheel adapted to contact the surface over which said wheeless vehicle is moving, thus causing said wheel to rotate;

(b) a base on which said wheel is mounted for rotation;

(c) means on the base for sensing and counting the number of revolutions of said wheel in point of time for calculating speed or distance of movement of said wheeless vehicle over said surface wherein said sensing or counting means are powered by a power source other than said wheel;

(d) means for storing information representative of said speed or distance; and

(e) means for selectively displaying said stored information.

10. A device according to claim 9 wherein a two-part sensing means is provided cooperatively interposed between said wheel and base.

11. A device according to claim 9 wherein said stored information is selectively displayed digitally.