Modular light generating and emitting roller skate wheel
First Claim
1. A modular skate wheel having interchangeable components and comprising:
- a removable modular stationary drum including mounting means thereon for a ring magnet;
at least one ring magnet having a plurality of poles mounted upon said stationary drum;
a removable modular hub rotationally mounted upon said stationary drum for containing said ring magnet and power generating means therewithin and having an exterior radial surface thereof;
ring bearing means mounted between said removable hub and said stationary drum for rotational movement of said removable hub;
a modular tire assembly including a tire rim, a light source which is electrically connected to said power generating means, and a light transmitting tire mounted upon said tire rim radially of said light source, said tire rim having an outer radial surface with a recess formed therein which cooperates with a recess formed in an inner radial surface of the light transmitting tire to form a chamber for receiving said light source, said modular tire assembly together with said included light source removably carried by said removable modular hub adjacent said exterior radial surface thereof; and
said light source transmitting light in substantial amounts both radially and axially through said light transmitting tire.
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Abstract
The present invention includes a modular component skate wheel particularly usable in connection with preferably an in-line skate boot. All of the components are interchangeable and the components in preferred embodiments include snap fit surfaces. Preferably, a three piece wheel with interchangeable tire, hub and stationary drum is included to allow the user to adapt the modular skate wheels to the intended purpose. The tires may contain at least one light source for purposes of illuminating the preferably clear, transparent (or translucent) tires. The removable inner hub may be adaptable to contain a two-bearing configuration similar to existing skate wheels for the lightweight skating and maneuverability, such as required for roller hockey or speed skating. A generator may be snapped into the inner hub and used as a means of power to illuminate a light source contained within the tire or located on the boot if a flashy appearance is desired. This arrangement permits the user to mix and match components, so as to customize the modular skate wheel.
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26 Claims
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1. A modular skate wheel having interchangeable components and comprising:
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a removable modular stationary drum including mounting means thereon for a ring magnet; at least one ring magnet having a plurality of poles mounted upon said stationary drum; a removable modular hub rotationally mounted upon said stationary drum for containing said ring magnet and power generating means therewithin and having an exterior radial surface thereof; ring bearing means mounted between said removable hub and said stationary drum for rotational movement of said removable hub; a modular tire assembly including a tire rim, a light source which is electrically connected to said power generating means, and a light transmitting tire mounted upon said tire rim radially of said light source, said tire rim having an outer radial surface with a recess formed therein which cooperates with a recess formed in an inner radial surface of the light transmitting tire to form a chamber for receiving said light source, said modular tire assembly together with said included light source removably carried by said removable modular hub adjacent said exterior radial surface thereof; and said light source transmitting light in substantial amounts both radially and axially through said light transmitting tire. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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