Suspension apparatus for a sailboard
AssigneeChopshok Ltd. Co.
InventorElliot B. Leboe
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Abstract
A suspension apparatus is described for use in the sport of windsurfing. The apparatus reduces loads exerted by a mast member on a sailboard, and includes a shock absorbing system having a compressible element, a housing connected to the shock absorbing system, and a base on the sailboard. The shock absorbing system is also connected to the mast member.
Claims18
A suspension apparatus for a sailboard, the apparatus being designed for placement between a mast member and a base mounted on the sailboard, the apparatus comprising:
- a housing member having a first end connectable to the base;
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- a shock absorbing system mounted to the housing member and adapted to support the mast member, the shock absorbing system comprising a compressible element,
- wherein the compressible element comprises a first bumper, a second bumper abutting the housing member, and a separator disposed between the first bumper and the second bumper.
A suspension apparatus for a sailboard, the apparatus being designed for placement between a mast member and a base mounted on the sailboard, the apparatus comprising:
- a housing member having a first end connectable to the base;
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- a shock absorbing system mounted to the housing member and adapted to support the mast member, the shock absorbing system comprising a compressible element,
- wherein the compressible element is connected to the housing member by an axial member having a first end and a second end, the first end being connected to the compressible element, and the second end being connected to the mast member.
A suspension apparatus for a sailboard, the apparatus being designed for placement between a mast member and a base mounted on the sailboard, the apparatus comprising:
- a housing member having a first end connectable to the base, wherein the housing member comprises a collar member having a collar end and a male end, a supporting member having a secured end and an open end, the secured end being movably secured to the base, the male end of the collar being inserted into the open end of the supporting member, the collar member extending outside the supporting member, and attaching thereto;
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- a shock absorbing system mounted to the housing member and adapted to support the mast member, the shock absorbing system comprising a compressible element.
A suspension apparatus for a sailboard, the apparatus being designed for placement between a mast member and a base mounted on the sailboard, the apparatus comprising:
- a housing member having a first end connectable to the base, the housing member further comprising a universal cup, wherein the universal cup possesses a side slot movably connected to the axial member for adjusting the suspension system;
- a shock absorbing system mounted to the housing member and adapted to support the mast member, the shock absorbing system comprising a compressible element;
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- a connector fixedly attached to the universal cup, the connector connecting the universal cup to the shock absorbing system.
A shock absorbing system for a suspension apparatus for a sailboard, the suspension apparatus being designed for placement between a mast member and a base mounted on the sailboard, the shock absorbing system comprising:
- an axial member having a first end and a second end;
- a compressible element to absorb loads between the mast member and the base;
- an anchor with a hole, the anchor attached to the second end of the axial member;
- a spring pin to connect the second end of the axial member to the mast member by passing through the hole in the anchor;
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- a fastener to connect the first end of the axial member to the compressible element, wherein the fastener further comprising a manually adjustable element.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.