Roller skate wheel assembly
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1. A skate wheel assembly comprising:
- a) an annular-shaped bearing frame including a bearing seat defining a central passage therethrough for receiving a bearing and wheel shaft assembly;
b) a tire rim including at least one wall section extending from the bearing frame, the wall section defining an annular space, and at least one hole formed through the wall section;
c) an inflatable tire tube mounted within the annular space; and
d) a cover layer molded around at least a portion of the tire tube, tire rim bearing frame and into the at least one hole formed through the wall section for securing the tire tube to the tire rim and forming an integrated wheel assembly therewith.
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Abstract
A skate wheel includes a gas-filled tire tube that is secured to the tire rim of a bearing frame by molding a cover layer around the tube and frame to form an integrated wheel assembly which provides buffering and shock-absorbing functions during skating.
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19 Claims
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1. A skate wheel assembly comprising:
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a) an annular-shaped bearing frame including a bearing seat defining a central passage therethrough for receiving a bearing and wheel shaft assembly; b) a tire rim including at least one wall section extending from the bearing frame, the wall section defining an annular space, and at least one hole formed through the wall section; c) an inflatable tire tube mounted within the annular space; and d) a cover layer molded around at least a portion of the tire tube, tire rim bearing frame and into the at least one hole formed through the wall section for securing the tire tube to the tire rim and forming an integrated wheel assembly therewith. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A skate wheel assembly comprising:
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a) an annular-shaped bearing frame including a bearing seat defining a central passage therethrough for receiving a bearing and wheel shaft assembly; b) a tire rim including at least one wall section extending from the bearing frame, the wall section defining an annular space, at least one hole formed through the wall section, and a bridge portion connecting the tire rim and bearing seat; c) an inflatable tire tube mounted within the annular space; and d) a cover layer molded around at least a portion of the tire tube, tire rim, bearing frame and into the at least one hole formed through the wall section for securing the tire tube to the tire rim and forming an integrated wheel assembly therewith. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A skate wheel assembly comprising:
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a) an annular-shaped bearing frame including a bearing seat defining a central passage therethrough for receiving a bearing and wheel shaft assembly; b) a tire rim including at least one wall section extending from the bearing frame, the wall section defining an annular space, and at least one hole formed through the wall section; c) a tire tube mounted within the annular space; and d) a combination comprising a cover layer molded around the tire tube, the combination being further engaged within the at least one hole formed through the wall section to form a strong integrated wheel assembly comprised of the bearing frame, tire tube and cover layer. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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