Snowboard Assistance Device

Abstract

A training device for snowboard users. The training device intends to minimize the chances of a child falling while learning proper snowboarding techniques. The training device comprises a base plate, a handle receiver, a handle, and a locking system. The front of the base plate mounts to the rear bindings of the trainee's snowboard. The handle receiver is integrated into the rear of the base plate. The handle detachably connects to the handle receiver and the locking system secures the handle in place. During use, the trainer rides behind the trainee, wherein the trainer has control of the handle. While in motion, the trainer can twist, push, and pull on the handle to control the speed, edge angle, and rotation of the snowboard. When not in use, the handle detaches from the device. This allows the user to ride on a chairlift with the training device in a stowed configuration.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A snowboard training device comprising:
 a base plate;   a handle receiver;   a handle;   a locking system;   the base plate being positioned on top of a snowboard;   the base plate comprising a forward section and an aft section;   the forward section being secured to the rear bindings of the snowboard;   the handle receiver being positioned within the aft section;   the handle receiver extending outward from the top surface of the base plate at a predefined angle;   the predefined angle being delineated between the top surface of the base plate and the front of the handle receiver;   the handle being detachably connected to the handle receiver; and   the locking system being configured to secure the handle to the handle receiver.   
     
     
         2 . The snowboard training device as claimed in  claim 1  comprising:
 the base plate further comprising a plurality of binding holes; 
 the plurality of binding holes being positioned along the forward section; 
 the forward section being positioned in between the top of the snowboard and the rear bindings; and 
 a plurality of first fasteners being inserted through the rear bindings, through corresponding binding holes of the base plate, and fastened into the snowboard. 
 
     
     
         3 . The snowboard training device as claimed in  claim 1  comprising:
 the handle receiver comprising a receiver body and a receiver opening; and 
 the receiver opening traversing axially inward from the top of the receiver body. 
 
     
     
         4 . The snowboard training device as claimed in  claim 3 , wherein the predefined angle is an obtuse angle. 
     
     
         5 . The snowboard training device as claimed in  claim 3  comprising:
 the handle receiver further comprising a plurality of brace supports; 
 each of the plurality of brace supports being perimetrically connected to the receiver body, extending downward to the top surface of the base plate; 
 the plurality of brace supports comprising a first side brace, a second side brace, and an aft brace; and 
 the aft brace being positioned along the aft end of the base plate. 
 
     
     
         6 . The snowboard training device as claimed in  claim 3  comprising:
 the handle comprising a handle stem and a handle grip; 
 the handle stem comprising a connector end and a distal end; 
 the connector end being adapted to slidably engage with the receiver opening; and 
 the distal end being terminally connected to the handle grip. 
 
     
     
         7 . The snowboard training device as claimed in  claim 6  comprising:
 the handle grip comprising a pair of side handles and a center handle; 
 the pair of side handles being configured for tilting the snowboard; and 
 the center handle being configured for pushing and pulling the snowboard. 
 
     
     
         8 . The snowboard training device as claimed in  claim 6  comprising:
 the locking system being in the form of a ratchet strap; 
 the ratchet strap comprising a ratchet, a strap, and a second fastener; 
 the ratchet being mounted to the handle stem, positioned above the connector end; 
 a first end of the strap being mounted to the handle receiver via the second fastener; and 
 a second end of the strap being operably coupled to the ratchet. 
 
     
     
         9 . The snowboard training device as claimed in  claim 6  comprising:
 the locking system being in the form of a lock bolt; 
 a plurality of apertures traversing laterally through the receiver body and through the connector end; 
 each of the plurality of apertures being aligned to form a through hole; and 
 the lock bolt being inserted into the plurality of apertures. 
 
     
     
         10 . A snowboard training device comprising:
 a base plate;   a handle receiver;   a handle;   a locking system;   the base plate being positioned on top of a snowboard;   the base plate comprising a forward section, an aft section, and a plurality of binding holes;   the forward section being secured to the rear bindings of the snowboard;   the plurality of binding holes being positioned along the forward section;   the forward section being positioned in between the top of the snowboard and the rear bindings;   a plurality of first fasteners being inserted through the rear bindings, through corresponding binding holes of the base plate, and fastened into the snowboard;   the handle receiver being positioned within the aft section;   the handle receiver extending outward from the top surface of the base plate at an obtuse angle;   the obtuse angle being delineated between the top surface of the base plate and the front of the handle receiver;   the handle receiver comprising a receiver body and a receiver opening;   the receiver opening traversing axially inward from the top of the receiver body;   the handle being detachably connected to the handle receiver; and   the locking system being configured to secure the handle to the handle receiver.   
     
     
         11 . The snowboard training device as claimed in  claim 10  comprising:
 the handle receiver further comprising a plurality of brace supports; 
 each of the plurality of brace supports being perimetrically connected to the receiver body, extending downward to the top surface of the base plate; 
 the plurality of brace supports comprising a first side brace, a second side brace, and an aft brace; and 
 the aft brace being positioned along the aft end of the base plate. 
 
     
     
         12 . The snowboard training device as claimed in  claim 10  comprising:
 the handle comprising a handle stem and a handle grip; 
 the handle stem comprising a connector end and a distal end; 
 the connector end being adapted to slidably engage with the receiver opening; and 
 the distal end being terminally connected to the handle grip. 
 
     
     
         13 . The snowboard training device as claimed in  claim 12  comprising:
 the handle grip comprising a pair of side handles and a center handle; 
 the pair of side handles being configured for tilting the snowboard; and 
 the center handle being configured for pushing and pulling the snowboard. 
 
     
     
         14 . The snowboard training device as claimed in  claim 12  comprising:
 the locking system being in the form of a ratchet strap; 
 the ratchet strap comprising a ratchet, a strap, and a second fastener; 
 the ratchet being mounted to the handle stem, positioned above the connector end; 
 a first end of the strap being mounted to the handle receiver via the second fastener; and 
 a second end of the strap being operably coupled to the ratchet. 
 
     
     
         15 . The snowboard training device as claimed in  claim 12  comprising:
 the locking system being in the form of a lock bolt; 
 a plurality of apertures traversing laterally through the receiver body and through the connector end; 
 each of the plurality of apertures being aligned to form a through hole; and 
 the lock bolt being inserted into the plurality of apertures. 
 
     
     
         16 . A snowboard training device comprising:
 a base plate;   a handle receiver;   a handle;   a locking system;   the base plate being positioned on top of a snowboard;   the base plate comprising a forward section and an aft section;   the forward section being secured to the rear bindings of the snowboard;   the handle receiver being positioned within the aft section;   the handle receiver extending outward from the top surface of the base plate at a predefined angle;   the predefined angle being delineated between the top surface of the base plate and the front of the handle receiver;   the handle receiver comprising a receiver body and a receiver opening;   the receiver opening traversing axially inward from the top of the receiver body;   the handle comprising a handle stem and a handle grip;   the handle stem comprising a connector end and a distal end;   the connector end being adapted to slidably engage with the receiver opening;   the distal end being terminally connected to the handle grip;   the handle being detachably connected to the handle receiver;   the locking system being configured to secure the handle to the handle receiver;   the locking system being in the form of a ratchet strap;   the ratchet strap comprising a ratchet, a strap, and a second fastener;   the ratchet being mounted to the handle stem, positioned above the connector end;   a first end of the strap being mounted to the handle receiver via the second fastener; and   a second end of the strap being operably coupled to the ratchet.   
     
     
         17 . The snowboard training device as claimed in  claim 16  comprising:
 the base plate further comprising a plurality of binding holes; 
 the plurality of binding holes being positioned along the forward section; 
 the forward section being positioned in between the top of the snowboard and the rear bindings; and 
 a plurality of first fasteners being inserted through the rear bindings, through corresponding binding holes of the base plate, and fastened into the snowboard. 
 
     
     
         18 . The snowboard training device as claimed in  claim 16 , wherein the predefined angle is an obtuse angle. 
     
     
         19 . The snowboard training device as claimed in  claim 16  comprising:
 the handle receiver further comprising a plurality of brace supports; 
 each of the plurality of brace supports being perimetrically connected to the receiver body, extending downward to the top surface of the base plate; 
 the plurality of brace supports comprising a first side brace, a second side brace, and an aft brace; and 
 the aft brace being positioned along the aft end of the base plate. 
 
     
     
         20 . The snowboard training device as claimed in  claim 16  comprising:
 the handle grip comprising a pair of side handles and a center handle; 
 the pair of side handles being configured for tilting the snowboard; and 
 the center handle being configured for pushing and pulling the snowboard.