Skateboard truck assembly

摘要

A skateboard truck assembly comprising a base plate, a hanger, and at least one compressible member interposed there between that utilizes rotation of the hanger to at least partially and temporarily deform the compressible member, thereby creating zones of tension and/or compression within the compressible member and facilitating smooth and efficient motion of the skateboard.

主权项

1. A truck assembly comprising:
a base plate configured to be mounted to a deck, the base plate comprising:
a mounting plate configured to interface with the deck, andan angled hanger coupling member extending from the base plate and comprising at least one base plate protrusion extending outwardly from the angled hanger coupling member; a hanger configured to at least partially rotate about an axis between a resting position and a turning position, the hanger comprising:
a first surface and a second surface, wherein at least the first surface is configured to face the angled hanger coupling member of the base plate, andat least one hanger protrusion extending outwardly from the first surface of the hanger; at least one base plate spacer adjacent to the angled hanger coupling member; and at least one hanger spacer adjacent to the first surface of the hanger;
wherein the at least one base plate protrusion and the at least one hanger protrusion are configured to engage at least one compressible member such that a first gap is formed between the at least one compressible member and the angled hanger coupling member by the at least one base plate spacer, and such that a second gap is formed between the at least one compressible member and the first surface of the hanger by the at least one hanger spacer.