| 摘要 |
<p>An ice skate has a support member (1), for attachment to a boot (2) of the wearer, and a blade (3), connected to the support member (1) by a strut (4). The strut (4) is a generally rigid block and incorporates a forward, upwardly curved, face (5) of the blade. The rearward portion (6) of the blade extends freely from the strut (4) and is able to flex to a certain extent. Thus, when the skater is negotiating a curve the rearward portion (6) of the blade can flex into a curved state so as to maintain the rear part (7) of the ice bearing surface substantially in contact with the ice during that manoeuvre. A boss (8), projecting upwardly from the free end of the blade portion (6), and a filler plate (9) help to reduce the danger of the free end of the blade portion creating a potential danger to other skaters.</p> |
