Hanger for a skateboard truck

Abstract

A hanger ( 2 ) for a skateboard truck includes a body and an axle ( 4, 12 ) integrally formed with the body, wherein in use, the axle ( 4, 12 ) is prevented from disengaging the body.

1 . A hanger for a skateboard truck, the hanger comprising:
 a body, and   an axle which is integrally formed with the body, wherein in use, the axle is prevented from disengaging the body, the body comprising:
 a first portion which is defined by boundaries comprising:
 at least part of a curved surface; and 
 at least part of a first cavity region in the body, and 
 
 a second portion which is defined by boundaries comprising:
 at least part of the curved surface; and 
 at least part of a second cavity region in the body, 
 
 the first portion of the body and the second portion of the body respectively forming a first edge of the body and a second edge of the body, wherein the hanger has a maximum breaking strength located about each of the first edge of the body and the second edge of the body. 
   
     
     
         2 . The hanger according to  claim 1 , wherein the axle comprises a first member and a second member, the first member and second member being spaced apart. 
     
     
         3 . The hanger according to  claim 2 , wherein the first member and the second member each have a threaded portion adapted to retain a wheel. 
     
     
         4 . The hanger according to  claim 1 , wherein the axle and the body are uniformly constructed from a titanium based material. 
     
     
         5 . The hanger according to  claim 4 , wherein the titanium based material is in the range of about 50%-100% by weight titanium. 
     
     
         6 . The hanger according to  claim 5 , wherein the titanium based material comprises a titanium based composite of about 90% titanium. 
     
     
         7 . The hanger according to  claim 1 , wherein the body further comprises an annular portion adapted to receive a kingpin. 
     
     
         8 . The hanger according to  claim 7 , wherein the annular portion comprises an aperture. 
     
     
         9 . The hanger according to  claim 1 , wherein the body further comprises a pivot point adapted to movably engage about a base plate. 
     
     
         10 . The hanger according to  claim 1 , wherein the hanger is adapted to withstand a maximum yield strength of up to 815.773 Mpa. 
     
     
         11 . The hanger according to  claim 1 , wherein the maximum breaking strength of the first edge of the body and the second edge of the body, is each in the order of 906.124 Mpa. 
     
     
         12 .- 13 . (canceled)